Austroads employs staff across a range of specialised and technical disciplines, including for the core Austroads work program, the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), and Transport Certification Australia (TCA). Our rigorous recruitment process includes skills and psychometric testing. Due to the environment we work in, all successful applicants are required to undergo a National Police Check.
We strive to be an employer of choice.
We promote a culture of professionalism, innovation and integrity, with a commitment to accountability, quality and excellence in the delivery of all the services we offer. We pay attention to maintaining a safe and welcoming work environment, where all staff have equal access to opportunities. We encourage our staff to participate in external and internal training to make sure their skills and knowledge are continuously improved.
Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviours across our company and our work.

DESCRIPTION

Austroads is seeking a Senior Developer to join its Data and Technology team, based in either Sydney or Melbourne. This position will provide support to the Head of Applications Delivery and the broader team to ensure the successful completion of information technology projects and tasks to support the realisation of Austroads’ business focus and strategic plans.
The Data and Technology team focuses on harnessing the power of data and technology to support Austroads’
member organisations to deliver an improved outcomes for roads and transport users.

THE ROLE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Working within a team to develop bespoke solution, data models and application support.
• Provide a lead roles in the promotion of software development best practices, including developments, architecture and unit testing
• Mentoring and providing guidance to other team members undertaking software development tasks.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with peers, external stakeholders and outsourced service providers to facilitate implementation of systems and enhancements.
• Ensuring quality assurance by applying procedures and analysing and resolving issues or gaps between business requirements and implemented solutions documentation in partnership with team members.
• Providing subject matter expertise and third-level support to the team and stakeholders to explain systems, resolve complex data/application issues and conduct data quality audits to maintain data integrity.
• Reviewing and providing input to projects, services, implementation plans, and strategy as required.
• Understanding, managing, and providing guidance in operations/applications configuration, data migration, change deployment and operational handovers.
• Conducting other tasks as directed.

A successful candidate will need to present a professional image and build strong relationships across the enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:

• Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement in relation to a technology and data-based services.
• Commercial acumen, high emotional intelligence, diligence, and drive.
• Being a self-starter.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• Culture of delivery and closure on issues.
• Astute risk management.
• Sound judgment and analytical/evaluative skills.
• Well-developed relationship management, communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving