Senior Developer / Administrator

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police is seeking an experienced Enterprise Service Management (ESM) Senior Developer/Administrator to contribute to the ongoing development, enhancement and support of the ServiceNow platform. The role focuses on hands-on development, configuration and integration, translating business needs into robust solutions that are designed, tested and implemented.

The successful candidate will promote platform governance, reduce unnecessary customisation, and ensure solutions are scalable,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stability, security, performance and usability of the ServiceNow platform across environments.
• Design, develop, configure and maintain ServiceNow apps, services and solutions.
• Provide ongoing platform support and incident resolution, including troubleshooting and remediation.
• Plan, execute and support platform upgrades and changes, including testing and deployment.
• Support end-to-end development lifecycle with stakeholders to deliver reliable, sustainable solutions.

Skills

ServiceNow development

ServiceNow administration

ITSM

ITIL practices

Data modelling

Workflow automation

Business Rules & scripting

Integration technologies

ServiceNow certifications (CSA/CAD/CIS

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/20042089T

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Service Management (ESM) Senior Developer/Administrator to join our team and contribute to the ongoing development, enhancement and support of the ServiceNow platform, products and solutions.

The role provides hands‑on technical expertise across ServiceNow development, configuration and integration, working collaboratively with the team and key stakeholders to translate business and operational requirements into robust, sustainable solutions that are effectively designed, developed, tested and implemented.

The position also contributes to maintaining the long‑term health of the platform by promoting development standards, reducing unnecessary customisation and supporting solutions that are stable, scalable, maintainable and aligned with platform governance.

Your duties will include:

• Maintaining the stability, security, performance and usability of the ServiceNow platform across all environments.
• Designing, developing, configuring and maintaining ServiceNow applications, services and solutions, delivering new functionality and enhancements.
• Providing ongoing platform support and incident resolution, including troubleshooting and remediation.
• Planning, executing and supporting platform upgrades, releases and changes, including testing and deployment.
• Supporting the end‑to‑end development lifecycle, working collaboratively with the team and stakeholders to deliver reliable and sustainable solutions.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on ServiceNow development and administration experience
• Experienced with core and extended modules like ITSM or WSD
• Experienced with data modelling, form and list design, Access Control Lists (ACLs) and managing Update Sets across inst ances
• Experienced with workflow and process automation
• Experienced with Business Rules, coding and scripting
• Experienced with integration technologies and orchestration
• ServiceNow certifications such as Certified System Administrator (CSA), Certified Application Developer (CAD), and Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in ITSM or WSD will be highly regarded.
• Strong working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and ITIL practices (incident, problem, change, and request management)
• Experience in delivering performance analysis and insight to drive improvement
• Ability to cultivate productive working relationships, facilise cooperation and partnerships
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise own task

Further Information:

• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [e-mail] or on [phone].

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm