EL1 Software Engineer – Full Stack Developer

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Australia seeks an Executive Level 1 Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer) to provide technical leadership across the delivery of critical digital products and services. You will mentor teams, drive secure, scalable solutions and oversee the full software development lifecycle.

Role involves collaborating with stakeholders, leading complex development activities, and advancing DevOps practices within an Agile delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex software development across the full SDLC.
• Ability to guide teams on secure, scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Mentor and coach developers to promote continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, enhancement and maintenance of enterprise applications and digital services.
• Developing and maintaining code of high standards, focusing on security and compliance.
• Providing technical leadership to developers within multidisciplinary Agile teams.
• Participating in requirements analysis, solution design, estimation and architecture discussions.
• Reviewing designs and code to ensure quality, security and maintainability.
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
• Mentoring less experienced developers and promoting knowledge transfer.
• Contributing to delivery planning, risk management, and adoption of emerging technologies.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Software Engineering

Agile Delivery

CI/CD

Mentoring

Job description

• Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane QLD; Sydney NSW
• $129,477 - $143,099

• Executive Level 1
• Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane QLD; Sydney NSW
• $129,477 - $143,099

About The Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations

We are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as 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 re-training to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.

With us, your work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. Whether you are engaging in policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, your efforts will have a tangible impact on job seekers, employees and the economy by giving them a framework to build a future anchored and realised through employment.

It is our ambition to do things differently, to create the ‘department of great jobs’– where our people reflect our purpose.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, the EL1 Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer) will provide technical leadership within a multidisciplinary Agile delivery team supporting the delivery of critical departmental digital products and services. The role works closely with Scrum team members and Solution Management to provide expert software engineering advice, champion contemporary development practices, and contribute to the design, development and continuous improvement of secure, scalable and maintainable solutions.

Working across the full software development lifecycle, the successful candidate will lead complex development activities, support technical decision-making, drive code quality and engineering excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. They will mentor team members, collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology areas, and help ensure the timely delivery of reliable and sustainable digital services.

Current positions to be filled are available on an ongoing basis. Future positions may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis for up to 12 months initially.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, enhancement and maintenance of enterprise applications and digital services.
• Developing and maintaining code of high standards, looking into maintainability, security and compliance with departmental frameworks.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to developers within multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams.
• Participating in technical requirements analysis, solution design, estimation and architectural discussions to ensure solutions align with departmental standards and business objectives.
• Reviewing software designs, code and technical documentation to ensure quality, maintainability, security and compliance with departmental frameworks.
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps practices to support efficient software delivery.
• Managing complex technical issues and providing expert advice and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced developers, promoting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement practices.
• Contributing to delivery planning, risk management, technical decision-making and the adoption of emerging technologies, including appropriate and responsible use of AI-enabled development tools.

Eligibility

At DEWR we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and seek to recruit staff with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, disciplines and working styles. If this role resonates with you and you are excited about making an impact, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Citizenship

To be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance

Our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Job Information Pack

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.