Developer

TAFE NSW External; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Developer to join an agile team delivering modern web applications across the stack—from front-end to back-end. You will develop, fix, enhance and refactor systems using PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with knowledge of Laravel or Moodle considered highly advantageous.

Location is negotiable across NSW campuses; permanent full-time, with a salary package of $135,869–$146,318 (base $119,706–$128,912) plus superannuation and annual leave loading, and a 35-hour week with

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Experience developing web applications using PHP and SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems, REST-based Web Services, Web Frameworks such as Angular, Unit Testing Tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, fix, enhance and refactor applications and systems to meet business needs.
• Work as an agile team member delivering solutions with modern technologies.

Skills

PHP

SQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

REST API

Angular

Unit Testing

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Laravel

Moodle

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Developer

Location Negotiable within NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full time

$135,869 - $146,318 salary package - includes base salary ($119,706 - $128,912), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone's world. Whether that's inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Developers (Full Stack, Front End, Back End) are agile team members that deliver solutions with modern supported technologies and are responsible for developing, fixing, enhancing, and refactoring applications and systems to meet the business needs.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:-

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Experience developing web applications using PHP and SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Knowledge of the following desirable Learning Management Systems, REST based Web Services, WEB Frameworks such as Angular, Unit Testing Tools

Highly Regarded

• Experience building and supporting solutions in PHP applications and frameworks, i.e. Laravel and Moodle, including integrations and automation
• Experience working in Agile teams in a large, complex organisation
• Excellent communication skills, experience collaborating with developers, UX designers and non-technical stakeholders.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 11th October 2026

Additional Information

Role-specific enquiries

Contact Darren Edwards, Manager Platform Learning Delivery via email [e-mail]

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries

Contact Shweta Yadav, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email [e-mail] or phone [phone]

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre-employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and maybe used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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