Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 63832
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Dale Caldwell on [email protected] or (02) 6207 2392
Details: The Emergency Services Agency (ESA) ICT team is seeking a skilled and adaptable Stack Developer. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, maintenance, and support of critical software applications and digital solutions that underpin emergency services operations. Working within a collaborative technical environment, you will build and optimize full-stack capabilities, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure that systems meet rigorous performance, security, and usability standards.
This is an ideal opportunity for a developer with solid technical expertise looking to make a direct impact within a mission-critical public safety ICT environment.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
One or many of listed experience items desired:
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Demonstrated programming skill and experience with Angular framework, Angular Material, ASP.NET Core API, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap and User interface design.
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Develop Win form-based application with C#, Entity Framework.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience of source code repository management using Microsoft Azure DevOps, GIT and Software system development lifecycle management.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of T-SQL scripting including stored procedures/triggers, SQL create/modify tables, backup/restore and database security.
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Incident and problem management including prioritising, diagnosing, investigating, resolving, and escalating incidents according to agreed procedures.
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Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework would be highly advantageous.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 until 23 October 2026. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
How to Apply: Please provide:
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A two‑page pitch outlining your experience and demonstrating how you meet each capability listed in the “Behavioural Capabilities” section of the attached Position Description, and why you are the best fit for the role.
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A current curriculum vitae.
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The contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 until 23 October 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
