Data Visualisation Developer

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) in Sydney NSW is seeking an APS6 Data Visualisation Developer. The role involves designing, creating, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems, with 3–5 years of data visualisation experience in an enterprise environment using agile methodologies.

The position focuses on developing PowerBI visual design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring accessibility and design standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in data visualisation development in an enterprise environment.
• Qualified with one of the listed bachelor degrees or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop PowerBI visual design solutions that are user-centred and align with business outcomes.
• Contribute to project planning and delivery by managing design priorities and deliverables to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, data stewards and cross-functional teams across business and technology areas.
• Provide design and data advice to guide project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct data reviews, usability assessments and quality assurance activities to support user experience and project outcomes.
• Maintain design standards and accessibility compliance to ensure consistency and usability of products.

Skills

Data visualisation

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in software engineering

Bachelor's in computer science/engineering

Bachelor's in information systems/technology

Bachelor's in business information systems

Other recognised qualifications

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Sydney NSW

Reporting to the EL1 Team Leader, the APS6 Data Visualisation Developer is responsible for designing, creating, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems. This is a senior-level position with the expectation of 3-5 years professional experience in data visualisation development in an enterprise environment using agile methodologies.

Reporting to the EL1 Team Leader, the APS6 Data Visualisation Developer is responsible for designing, creating, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems. This is a senior-level position with the expectation of 3-5 years professional experience in data visualisation development in an enterprise environment using agile methodologies.

The key duties of the position include:

Responsibilities of the APS Level 6 may include:

• Developing various PowerBI visual design solutions that are user-centred and align with business outcomes.
• Contribute to project planning and delivery by managing design priorities and deliverables to meet project milestones.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, data stewards and cross-functional teams across business and technology areas.
• Providing design and data advice and expertise to guide project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct data reviews, usability assessments and quality assurance activities to support user experience and project outcomes.
• Maintaining design standards and accessibility compliance to ensure consistency and usability of products.

Eligibility

Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.

This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The pool might be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles in the Department over the next 18 months.

Notes

Qualifications and Education

One of the below qualifications are essential:

• Bachelor’s in software engineering,
• Bachelor’s in computer science/engineering,
• Bachelor’s in information systems/technology,
• Bachelor’s in business information systems, and/or
• Other recognised industry or tertiary qualifications.

Getting to know the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)

We are the department that helps job seeking Australians find safe, secure, and well-paid work while we ourselves strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with the certainty. We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to gain or regain employment.Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. It is our unique purpose to help people realise their potential and we want you to be part of it.Underpinning our important work is our focus on culture. We recognise that how we do things is equally important as what we achieve. Our workplace is one where different perspective are encouraged, people feel a sense of belonging and draw on the expertise of their peers. Our people demonstrate the APS Values, which includes being open, thoughtful, curious and candid. We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.