- Communication Branch
- Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney
Position Description:
We are seeking an experienced Technical and Development Lead to join the Web and Digital Services section. If you enjoy solving tricky problems, love writing good code, are very experienced developing in Drupal and GovCMS, work well with people and have a passion for designing and building effective digital products for the Australian Government, we want to hear from you.
As the EL1 Technical and Development Lead, you will be responsible for the technical direction of DSS digital projects. You will ensure the delivery and maintenance of secure, accessible, and high-performing solutions aligned with Australian Government standards. This includes leading the development and maintenance of websites across multiple platforms, overseeing technical architecture and integration, writing and performing code reviews, and providing expert advice on emerging technologies, security risks, and opportunities for improvement.
You will play a key role in resolving technical issues, mentoring a small team, and fostering collaboration to build capability. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills. Your work will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with departmental objectives and policy outcomes. You don’t need to be in Canberra. We’re building the best team we can from across the country.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Adrian Redman
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5162 5210
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: 06-Aug-2026
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