Application Developer

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport)

Salary packaging options via superann

Convenient public transport access and

In-house gym facilities

Job summary

NSW Police Force is seeking an Application Developer to join the Application Platform Services - MobiPol Team within the Technology and Communication Services Command. The role focuses on developing, implementing, maintaining and supporting software, web and multimedia applications to drive business outcomes and efficiency.

You will contribute to building, testing and maintaining critical applications and platform services that support operational policing and corporate functions across NSW

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, enhancement and maintenance of enterprise applications and platform services.
• Participates in the delivery of application features, enhancements and bug fixes under the guidance of senior team members.
• Supports application testing, troubleshooting and defect resolution activities.
• Assists with analysing user requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Contributes to the maintenance and support of business-critical applications, integrations and related technologies.
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of application incidents and service requests.
• Works collaboratively with developers, analysts, testers and business stakeholders to deliver technology outcomes.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, support procedures and user guides.
• Supports implementation and deployment activities in accordance with established development and change management processes.
• Applies secure coding practices and assists with ensuring compliance with security and privacy requirements.
• Develops technical skills, knowledge and experience across application development, integration technologies and enterprise platforms.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing activities within the team.

Job description

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for an Application Developer to be part of our Application Platform Services - MobiPol Team within our Technology and Communication Services Command. The Application Developer contributes to the development, implementation, maintenance and support of software, web and multi-media applications that facilitates the achievement of business outcomes and improves business efficiencies and processes through leveraging technology.

This role contributes to the development, testing, support and maintenance of business-critical applications and platform services that support operational policing and corporate functions across NSW Police Force.

Working as part of a collaborative team, the position assists with delivering technology solutions, supporting system reliability and responding to application issues while developing technical skills and experience across enterprise technologies and platforms.

You will be involved in:

• Assists in the development, enhancement and maintenance of enterprise applications and platform services.
• Participates in the delivery of application features, enhancements and bug fixes under the guidance of senior team members.
• Supports application testing, troubleshooting and defect resolution activities.
• Assists with analysing user requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Contributes to the maintenance and support of business-critical applications, integrations and related technologies.
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of application incidents and service requests.
• Works collaboratively with developers, analysts, testers and business stakeholders to deliver technology outcomes.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, support procedures and user guides.
• Supports implementation and deployment activities in accordance with established development and change management processes.
• Applies secure coding practices and assists with ensuring compliance with security and privacy requirements.
• Develops technical skills, knowledge and experience across application development, integration technologies and enterprise platforms.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing activities within the team.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in-house gym facilities.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at ********@police.nsw.gov.au
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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For Technical assistance please contact: ***************@police.nsw.gov.au (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Detective Chief Inspector James Asimacopoulos via (02) 9768 0***.