Junior Developer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programming, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance, SDLC Methodology, System Specifications, System Testing, Technical Documentation, Application Support, Problem Resolution, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements Translation, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Adaptability

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Guiding the future of NSW education Position details Clerk Grade 5/6 Ongoing, full-time role Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available About us At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are 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 We’re seeking a capable and collaborative Junior Developer to contribute to the development, testing, maintenance and support of integration, software and web-based applications. Working within a formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environment, you’ll help deliver reliable, compliant and customer-focused technology solutions that improve business processes and service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical capability in a structured environment, gain exposure to system integrations and application support, and contribute to meaningful, organisation-wide technology initiatives. If you’re an adaptable junior developer who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes, we encourage you to apply! On a day-to-day basis you will: Undertake programming, testing, implementation and maintenance activities in line with SDLC methodology Prepare system specifications and conduct system testing in accordance with test strategies Document testing outcomes and contribute to technical and application documentation Provide application support and assist with problem resolution to minimise service disruption Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying practical system and process enhancements Our ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated experience working within a formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environment Experience developing and supporting system integrations and web-based applications Experience in system testing, application support and preparing technical documentation Experience working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications Experience working in environments governed by strict standards, procedures, and compliance requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment A collaborative, customer-focused approach and the ability to adapt to change 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. We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position. At NESA you will benefit from: An organisation where your contribution has a big impact. An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices. Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements. Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations. Salary packaging options. Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues. Ready to join us? Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 500 words per response - approximately): Can you provide an example of a time you had to learn a new system, technology or application environment to deliver a piece of work? How did you approach it, and what was the outcome? Can you describe a situation where you were balancing multiple development, testing or support tasks at the same time? How did you prioritise your work and ensure quality outcomes were delivered? Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to recruitment@nesa.nsw.edu.au. Close date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11.59pm AEST Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. Important information NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges. We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. 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 Junior Developer will undertake programming, testing, implementation, and maintenance activities following the SDLC methodology, while also preparing system specifications and conducting system testing. They will also provide application support, assist with problem resolution, and work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.