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Director Application Development and Integration

Job no: 493478
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra
Classification: Executive Level 2

Are you a talented and experienced technical lead?  Are you looking for a new challenge as part of a technology refresh program?

DHA have an exciting opportunity to join our Business Solutions & Technology team as the Director of Application Development and Integration. In this role you will provide technical leadership and direction to the Applications development and testing teams. You will be the key contributor to the Architecture strategy, execution, and the technology roadmap.  You will lead a team of experienced technical specialists, and work closely with release management to ensure work is allocated appropriately across the team considering skills and availability.

Working within DHA, our smaller agency provides opportunities for you to own and drive initiatives and see outcomes come to fruition.

If this role has sparked your interest – we would love to hear from you!

 

The following skills are required to be successful in this role:

  • Demonstrated experience in managing and driving the technical direction of high performing software development teams.
  • Strong technical expertise in software development, cloud-based platforms, databases, and web technologies with and an understanding of how to drive modern software development practices on Salesforce.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure software applications based on industry best practices and ISM compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive a software development strategy and roadmap with proven success at delivering complex software development initiatives to meet strategic objectives.
  • Experience in establishing practices within teams to follow Agile and DevOps methodologies using tools like Azure DevOps, Jira or similar.
  • Ability to think strategically, innovate and drive change to improve software development processes to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability in managing, delegating, coaching and developing a team of technical specialists.

 

Benefits for working at DHA include:  

  • Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year  

  • Work-life balance   

  • Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work  

  • Career development and growth opportunities  

 

For more detail on what we offer, visit the DHA website and refer to the DHA Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.  

 

How to apply  

Apply now via our online careers site with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role. We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commission’s Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally, you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commission’s Integrated Leadership System at this role’s level.   

  

Order of Merit 

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant. 

 

Inclusion and Diversity  

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers. 

 

RecruitAbility 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability 

 

Eligibility 

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

 

Applications Close: AEST Monday 21 October 2024

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