Senior Analyst Programmer

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria invites applications for a senior software developer who will lead and participate in changes to a suite of custom VCAA applications used to run assessments in Victoria. The role requires expertise in .NET technologies, databases and on‑call support.

You will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders, manage small IT projects, and help ensure reliable, secure digital services for VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science, software engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience delivering ICT solutions in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders, leading or supporting small to medium ICT projects.
• Experience supporting business-critical systems, including incident response, change and release activities, and contributing to ICT strategy.
• Proven experience with .NET, ASP.NET MVC, C#, web services, Powershell, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, MS SQL Server or Oracle database and PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis, programming and leadership of software changes to a suite of VCAA applications used to run assessments in Victoria.
• Manage 1–2 small to medium IT development projects per year.
• Provide on-call support during critical business processing periods.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET MVC

Web services

PowerShell

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Tertiary IT qualification or equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle database

PL/SQL

Job description

About the Department

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services. The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops policies, criteria and standards for:

• curriculum, assessments and courses for school-aged students
• learning, development and assessments which relate to early childhood

The VCAA develops strong relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators. All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values. All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.

About the Division

Corporate Services Division provides enabling services to support the operation of the VCAA with communications, engagement, data and analytics, legal policy, finance, human resources, technology infrastructure and applications. Corporate Services is focussed on delivering high quality, innovative services and operating as a strong collaborative partner to the Curriculum and Assessment Divisions to support delivery of the VCAAs vision and mission. The Digital Delivery and Applications Unit in the IMT Branch builds, changes and supports applications and digital solutions. It provides the core delivery capability for application development, enhancements, testing and release, helping ensure digital services are reliable, maintainable and aligned to business needs.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide expert analysis, programming and leadership of software changes to a suite of VCAA custom built applications that are used to run assessments in Victoria, including VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN. Proven experience and efficiency in the following group of technologies is required: .NET, ASP.NET with MVC, C#, web services, Powershell, HTML5, CSS, java-script, MS SQL Server or Oracle database and PL/SQL. As a senior member of the development team, the position will also be responsible managing 1-2 small to medium IT development projects each year. Providing on call support during critical business processing periods is a requirement of this position. Applicants are required to include a Curriculum Vitae and information that addresses the key selection criteria provided in the position description.

Attributes

• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
• You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
• You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, letters and reports.
• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
• You are a highly organised and professional person.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science, software engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose ICT solutions, and leading or supporting small to medium ICT projects in a complex operational environment.
• Experience supporting business-critical systems, including incident response, change and release activities, continuous improvement, and contribution to broader ICT strategy and strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience and efficiency in the following group of technologies: .NET, ASP.NET with MVC, C#, web services, Powershell, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, MS SQL Server or Oracle database and PL/SQL.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of the VCE Senior Secondary education system – VCE, VPC, VET.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Leon Troeth – Manager, Assessment Applications via [phone] or [e-mail]. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 29-Oct-2026