Digital Applications Developer

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Digital Applications Developer to deliver enterprise-grade digital solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform.

You will design, build, test and deploy apps with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Power Pages, while integrating Azure and Microsoft 365 services. The role is based in Parramatta with hybrid work and 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and related Microsoft technologies is essential.
• Practical experience developing digital applications is valued alongside any tertiary qualifications.
• Ability to design, build, test and deploy enterprise-grade digital applications and services.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deploy enterprise-grade digital applications using Power Platform and related services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Apply secure development practices and manage code deployments, testing and documentation.
• Develop and maintain integrations between applications and data sources using APIs and connectors.
• Contribute to technical standards, reusable components and platform governance.

Skills

Low-code and pro-code development

Data modelling

APIs and integrations

Secure development practices

Tools

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Power Pages

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Shape the digital backbone of a greener NSW
• Temporary employment full time up to 30 June 2027 with a possibility of ongoing employment, 35 hours per week
• Office location is Parramatta, hybrid working supported

Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super and annual leave loading.

About the role

As a Digital Applications Developer , you will part of scalable digital solutions across the Microsoft product stack, working with stakeholders and multidisciplinary delivery teams to translate business needs into effective applications and services.

You will:

• Design, build, test and deploy enterprise-grade digital applications using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Power Pages, as well as Power Apps code apps and related Azure and Microsoft 365 services.
• Work with business stakeholders, product owners, architects and delivery teams to understand requirements and translate them into practical, user-centred technical solutions.
• Apply sound software engineering practices, including source control, automated deployment, testing, documentation, monitoring and secure development across the application lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain integrations between applications, data sources and services using APIs, connectors and appropriate integration patterns.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues, address defects and technical debt, and continually improve solution performance, maintainability, accessibility and user experience.
• Contribute to technical standards, reusable components, platform governance and the Microsoft Practice roadmap, while sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on development role with real variety from discovery and solution design through to build, release and ongoing enhancement and support. You will work across low-code and pro-code solutions, integrations and shared platform capabilities, balancing delivery outcomes with security, supportability and good governance.

About you

You don’t need to tick every box, but you will likely bring practical experience developing and delivering digital applications using Microsoft Power Platform and related Microsoft technologies. You will be comfortable working across low-code and pro-code approaches, with experience in application design, data modelling, integrations, testing, source control and deployment practices. You will understand secure development, accessibility and application lifecycle management, and be able to collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders and external partners. Relevant tertiary qualifications are welcome, but practical experience developing digital applications using Microsoft Power Platform and related Microsoft technologies is just as important.

Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility at DCCEEW. In this role, you will play an active part in protecting the Department’s digital resources and supporting a strong security posture.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry. We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone.

Applications close Tuesday, 03 Nov at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Whitaker via [e-mail] or on 02 9585 6788.