At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Build and improve technology that supports Victoria's justice system every day.
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Create reliable applications that help staff deliver important public services.
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Work across varied projects with modern development tools and experienced colleagues.
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Grow your technical skills while making a real difference for the Victorian community.
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Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As developer, you will build, improve and support technology that helps the department deliver essential services.
You will work with people across the department to deliver reliable, practical and easy-to-use technology solutions.
You will:
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develop secure applications using approved tools and standards
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gather clear business requirements and prepare technical documents, test plans and system specifications
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complete thorough testing, fix issues and support application maintenance and minor improvements
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assess technical risks, contribute to system design and help improve technology standards
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work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver projects, share knowledge and support after-hours releases when required.
About you
A relevant ICT tertiary qualification is desirable. Training or certifications in applications or specialist products are also desirable. An ITIL Foundation qualification would be highly regarded.
You should also have:
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strong experience developing Java web applications with JBoss, SQL Server and reporting tools
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sound skills creating business analysis artefacts, wireframes, process maps and screen mock-ups
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proven ability to write and maintain clear technical documentation
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effective problem-solving skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Patrick Fletcher at
[email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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About you
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email at .
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to fost
