Associate ICT Developer
Grade: 5/6
Salary range: $102,936- $113,579+ superannuation and leave loading
Duration: Permanent full-time role, ongoing
Location: Hybrid with an in-office requirement 40% of the time in Sydney McKell. Some remote site visits may be required but these would be infrequent. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies
Build and evolve enterprise data pipelines and shared platforms that deliver trusted, reusable digital services across government—while growing your software engineering capability alongside experienced practitioners.
We are seeking an Associate ICT Developer to join a multidisciplinary digital and data delivery team within the NSW public sector. The role contributes to the design, build, testing and support of software and platform components that underpin enterprise data pipelines, shared services and digital platforms used across the organisation.
Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will apply established development standards, take ownership of the quality of your work, and build technical capability through hands‑on delivery across data‑centric and platform‑based solutions.
This role is ideal for an early‑career software developer who enjoys learning through delivery, values collaboration, and has an interest in building reliable, scalable systems that support enterprise‑wide data and digital services.
About the team
This role sits within the Enterprise Architecture, Data and Innovation team in the NSW Telco Authority.
The team delivers a combined software engineering, platform development and data production capability across the organisation. It designs, builds and operates the digital infrastructure that enables secure access to, and aggregation of, information from multiple business domain systems.
Using modern software engineering practices and medallion architecture principles, the team builds scalable and reliable data pipelines and enterprise platforms that consolidate master and operational data into trusted, reusable information assets and shared digital services.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, configure, test and maintain software components under guidance, contributing to enterprise data pipelines, services and platform components in line with agreed standards and quality expectations.
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Write and maintain code using approved languages, frameworks and tools, following coding standards, security practices and documentation requirements
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Configure and support system components and environments as directed, including application settings, integrations and deployment configurations across development, test and production environments
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Work within defined development and delivery practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines and approved change and release processes
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Investigate and resolve routine technical issues, researching solutions and escalating appropriately when issues exceed experience or delegated authority
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Collaborate effectively within a delivery team, participating in code reviews, documenting work and communicating risks or issues clearly and professionally
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Support work planning and coordination by contributing to backlog activities and providing operational support to senior engineers and the Section Head as required
For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.
To be successful in this role you will have
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Industry‑based software development experience, with the ability to write, test and maintain code under guidance using approved languages, frameworks and tools
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Experience working to established development practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, environment‑based deployments and basic security controls
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An understanding of data integration and application development concepts, including data ingestion, transformation and lifecycle principles
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Problem‑solving skills for technical tasks, including researching issues, proposing practical solutions and escalating appropriately when required
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Strong collaboration skills, with experience participating in team delivery activities such as code reviews and shared ownership of service outcomes
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Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work, follow direction and raise risks or issues in a timely and professional manner
Desirable skills
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Exposure to agile delivery practices, including planning activities, backlog refinement and team ceremonies
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Experience assisting with system or application configuration, including environment or integration configuration under guidance
About NSW Telco Authority
NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders.
We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.
NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.
We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe.
NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.
We’re proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.
We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people. We’re also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector.
For more information, go to NSW Telco Authority
Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $102936 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Fiona Glover via
[email protected].
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
Closing Date: 9:59am, Monday 20th July
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