ICT Lead Software Engineer - Software Development Manager

at  Victoria Police

Please note this is strictly a leadership and people management role. People leadership skills & experience is a must and we do not expect you to be involved in technical decision making.

REQUIREMENTS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION:

• Australian citizenship is a must. Permanent residency is not sufficient.
• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• VPSG-6 salary range $130,673 - $174,869p.a. plus superannuation.
• 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 applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

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.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vp

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Software Development Manager, you have the crucial role of leading a team of software developers, setting and upholding our software engineering processes and standards, and championing our agile ways of working.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Leading, managing and coaching a team of software engineers, embedding an agile culture
• Growing the engineering team, recruiting new engineers bring and learn new skills and capabilities into the team, aligning with Victoria Police’s strong culture and values
• Working with iteration leads and business stakeholders in pipeline / backlog management
• Leading a culture of accountability and responsibility around delivery, and creating an environment where engineers can deliver consistent, high quality product
• Collaborating with product managers to prioritise application development aligned with product roadmaps
• Prioritisation of application development enhancement requirements