Developer at NSW Government in SYDNEY, NSW, Australia

Developer

• Role: Full-time (35hpw) Ongoing
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 - package includes base salary ($116,981 to $129,492) plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Location: Sydney CBD, with hybrid working conditions and a 50% office presence required. Flexible working arrangements may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working Policy.

About the role

Join Cyber Security NSW’s Capability and Development team and help build secure software solutions that support cyber security outcomes across government.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll contribute to projects across a broad range of cyber security objectives, including incident management, data and information management, data processing and analysis, automation, and other areas relevant to government environments.

This is a hands-on development opportunity with an immediate focus on Python, Django and React, while providing exposure to other programming languages, technologies and solutions as project needs evolve.

If you’re a developer who enjoys solving complex problems, writing secure and maintainable code and learning new technologies, this is an opportunity to apply your development skills in a cyber security environment while continuing to build your technical and security capability.

Key accountabilities

In this role, you will:

• Develop robust and secure software platforms, with an immediate focus on Python, Django and React while working with other languages and technologies as required.
• Apply secure software development practices and relevant standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop unit and end-to-end test cases and undertake manual and automated testing to maintain software quality and functionality.
• Recommend and contribute to the implementation, customisation, configuration and support of COTS and bespoke platforms.
• Work with Cyber Security NSW teams and other stakeholders to understand business functions, objectives and requirements, providing technical advice and support where required.
• Contribute to technical design documentation outlining solution specifications.
• Support the Operations Directorate by performing code reviews and analysis.
• Maintain and enhance existing platforms and software.
• Contribute to software build, release and deployment activities.
• Support the transition of software solutions into BAU through documentation, knowledge sharing and ongoing assistance.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small team, with regular verbal and written communication.
• Uphold secure development and security practices to maintain the security of Cyber Security NSW.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 2+ years’ experience working within complex IT environments as a Developer or Junior Developer
• Product-based software development experience and proficiency in one or more modern programming languages, particularly Python, with Django experience highly desirable.
• Experience with modern frontend technologies including JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3, with knowledge of frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.js desirable.
• A strong approach to writing clean, readable and high-quality code, with consideration for reusability, extensibility, maintainability, scalability and security.
• An interest in secure software development, with a focus on security by design and security engineering.
• A demonstrated interest in learning new languages, technologies, approaches and development methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate, train and work effectively with non-technical users.
• The ability to take initiative, manage your own work and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Essential Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance, and willingness to undergo a criminal history and identity verification and ongoing probity checks as a condition of employment.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application with:

• A resume (max four pages) detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
• A cover letter (max two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities within the Role Description and the Job Advert.

Why work for Cyber NSW?

• Flexible working: We offer a broad range of flexible working arrangements.
• Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-Exec roles) based on a 35-hour work week.
• Wellbeing support: Access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive culture: Staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more.
• Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer’s leave, and long service leave.

About the team

Cyber Security Defence & Capability (CDC) provides safeguarding measures to strengthen cyber security across the NSW Government. CDC delivers plans for cyber incident recovery and response, develops bespoke intelligence of the cyber landscape and issues alerts for vulnerabilities impacting systems used by NSW Government agencies.

About Cyber Security NSW

Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities.

Cyber Security NSW is an all-of-government function located within Digital NSW in the Department of Customer Service. Learn more about Our Vision and Cyber Security NSW.

ID Support NSW is a nation-leading business unit in Cyber Security NSW that deliver public-facing advisory services dedicated to assisting victims of identity theft and crime and supports the NSW Governments data breach response. With recent data breaches and increasing fraud, identity resilience is key to preventing misuse. Learn more about ID Support NSW and help shape how identities are protected and remediated in NSW.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $116,981 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Amy Vierboom via amy.vierboom@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday 16 November @ 11:59PM

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