Developer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Application Modernisation, Cloud Technologies, Microservices, Software Development, Testing, Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Solution Design, Risk Management, Feedback Gathering, Code Preparation, Post-release Activities, Organisational Skills, High-volume Environment

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Guiding the future of NSW education Position details Clerk Grade 7/8 Temporary, full-time opportunity up to 30 June 2028 with possibility of extension Close to transport & hybrid work arrangements available About us At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we’re dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future. We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards). NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do. About the role The Developer contributes to the planning, designing, creation, amendment, verification, testing and documentation of new and amended software, web, and multi-media applications that facilitates the achievement of business outcomes and improves business efficiencies and processes through leveraging technology to specified standards and procedures. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for: Prepare specialised, well-structured code that complies with specifications and standards, as required by the product definition to enable application development in a timely manner Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to enhance the quality of the solution design for new or existing applications to ensure fit for purpose Complete testing and gather feedback to improve the quality and reduce operational risk of the developed application, ensuring that the risks associated with deployment are adequately understood, documented and recommendations for mitigation strategies are identified to inform decision making Undertake post-release activities to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles in compliance with release and change management processes Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to effectively work in a high-volume environment. Experience in application modernisation, cloud technologies, and microservices will be highly regarded. Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant. Download the role description. Ready to join us? Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application: Describe a time when you built a feature from concept to deployment. What was your role at each stage and what parts did you code yourself? (maximum 300 words) Tell us about a time when you most recently worked across different layers of an application. Which specific tools and platforms did you use and what was the most complex problem you solved with them? (maximum 300 words) Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles Close date: 1 February 2026 at 11.59pm AEST Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application. Important information We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.

Responsibilities

The Developer is responsible for planning, designing, creating, testing, and documenting software and applications to improve business outcomes. Daily tasks include coding, requirements analysis, testing, and post-release activities.