Web Developer

Please respond to the job if you are an Australian Citizen and residing in Australia.

• Contract start 27 April 2023 to 30 September 2023.
• Australian Citizen, Ability to obtain Baseline Clearance, Canberra role.

The web developer supports the web team in the administration of matters relating to the design, build and maintenance of the AEC's websites within the IT Solutions Section of the Digital Technology Branch, including participating in section planning for short-term tasks and work area planning for longer-term initiatives.

The role is responsible for undertaking work that is moderately complex to complex in nature, under limited direction, utilising expertise in website administration, web publishing and front-end web development.

About our requirements

The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Provide administration and support for the day-to-day operations of the AEC's web channels following AEC procedures, Government standards, accessibility requirements, and professional industry standards.
• Provide technical advice and assistance support to user groups, external contractors, and general employees in the design, development, testing, implementation, and enhancement of the AEC's web channels.
• Manage assigned web project work and provide technical advice in a complex IT environment.
• Develop and maintain key internal and external relationships, including liaising with stakeholders on policy, project, or operational issues and responding to stakeholder needs and expectations. Represent the agency at meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Provide accurate specialist advice, guidance, and reporting on team functional responsibilities.
• Make and communicate decisions using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles, or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
• Contribute to doctrine, election preparation, and delivery activities in accordance with the election readiness framework, according to individual accountabilities and responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time.

Additional responsibilities during an Electoral Event

• The volume of duties significantly increases during an electoral period, and there may be a requirement to work outside of standard business hours during this time.

About the Project

The Digital Technology Branch delivers a range of ICT services to the agency including infrastructure, application development, and communications. ICT services are delivered through a select sourcing model, with a mixture of in-house and outsourced resources.

The Digital Technology Branch is committed to building the agency's information technology capability by providing resilient, modern, and secure systems informed by data and insights, and to upskill teams to develop innovative new products and services.

Every application requires addressing selection criteria as part of the application submission.

Understanding of web design, development, and maintenance and a proven ability to apply this to the maintenance of websites and intranets.

Knowledge of and proven ability to work within web standards and web accessibility guidelines.

Ability to provide sound and clear technical advice to stakeholders on web-related projects.

Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time.

Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst responding to stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network.

Analytical abilities with the ability to obtain accurate conclusions and apply innovative initiatives while contributing to change and business improvement strategies.

Ability to manage staff while identifying training needs across a team and promoting professionalism.

Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.

• Knowledge of, or ability to, quickly gain knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice.
• Knowledge of, or ability to, quickly gain knowledge of the Commonwealth frameworks, including ICT frameworks.

Required Skills: