Systems Technical Lead

Department-of-Energy,-Environment-and-Climate-Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Systems Technical Lead in Melbourne to provide technical leadership for the Resource Rights Allocation Management platform and related regulatory systems. The role emphasizes architecture oversight, integration design, environment management and secure, scalable solutions.

You will guide vendor teams, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and drive continuous improvement of Salesforce-based systems, reflecting

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in computer science, information technology, software engineering, information systems or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer 1 certification is mandatory.
• Experience in Salesforce architecture and development (Apex, LWC, integrations) with scalable enterprise solutions.
• Experience in systems architecture, integration design and technical governance across complex ecosystems.
• Proven experience leading vendor-delivered development teams and ensuring quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and governance for RRAM and related regulatory systems.
• Oversee architecture, technical design, integration, environment management and release governance.
• Drive continuous improvement across Salesforce and related systems, promoting engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Architectural governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in CS/IT/SE/IS or related discipline

Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certification

Tools

Salesforce Apex

Lightning Web Components

APIs & Integrations

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2559

The Systems Technical Lead (STL) provides technical leadership and governance for Resources Victoria’s Resource Rights Allocation Management (RRAM) platform and related regulatory systems. The STL is responsible for architecture oversight, technical design, integration, environment management and release governance, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, reliable and aligned with business, regulatory and future technology requirements.

Working closely with internal teams and external vendors, the STL provides expert technical advice, guides technology decisions and ensures alignment with enterprise standards and architecture. The STL also drives continuous improvement across Salesforce and associated systems by promoting consistent engineering practices, strengthening technical capability and supporting modern, efficient ways of working.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in computer science, information technology, software engineering, information systems or a related discipline is mandatory.
• A Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer 1 (or higher) certification is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in Salesforce architecture and development, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, integrations and APIs, with a strong understanding of secure, scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in systems architecture, integration design and technical governance, including establishing standards, managing environments and supporting high-quality delivery across complex technology ecosystems.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership and oversight of vendor-delivered development teams and technology service providers, ensuring quality outcomes, effective delivery and adherence to agreed standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into practical technical solutions and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications in cloud architecture, engineering, project management, or risk management would be well regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 09 November 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail].

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us

Applications close Monday 9 November 2026 at 11.59pm