EL1 Software Engineer – Full Stack Developer

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

Job summary

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Bondi NSW is seeking an EL1 Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer) to provide technical leadership within a multidisciplinary Agile delivery team delivering critical digital products and services. You will drive code quality, secure design, and continuous improvement across the full software lifecycle.

Mentor developers, collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology areas, and help deliver reliable, scalable

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Australian Citizenship or, in limited circumstances, the process of obtaining it.
• Security Clearance: Baseline security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, enhancement and maintenance of enterprise applications and digital services.
• Developing and maintaining code of high standards, with focus on 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 standards and objectives.
• Reviewing software designs, code and documentation for quality, maintainability, security and compliance.
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps practices to support efficient delivery.
• Managing complex technical issues and advising stakeholders and senior management.
• Mentoring less experienced developers and promoting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.
• Contributing to delivery planning, risk management, and adoption of emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools.

Job description

EL1 Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations - Bondi NSW

$129,477 - $143,099 a year

1d ago , from Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations

• 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.

Don’t meet all the role requirements?

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.

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