• Ongoing full-time opportunity to build Smarter Digital Solutions
• Office location – Sydney, Parramatta, Bathurst, Orange, Wollongong, Newcastle
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378 to $168,130 + super

Perks of working for VNSW: 

• It’s great: We work hard, but we play hard too… and enjoy a laugh
• It’s digital: You’ll have access to modern devices and tools - with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It’s rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services there’ll never be a dull day
• It’s flexible: We’re hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You’ll have access to generous leave options

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal PEGA Application Developer to join the Value NSW team at Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) and play a pivotal role in building and maintaining our Val IQ platform, shaping robust, scalable, and efficient PEGA solutions that support essential land valuation and property services across NSW.

 As the Principal PEGA Application Developer, you will lead the development, enhancement, and optimisation of PEGA applications, ensuring seamless integration with critical systems. You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders, mentor junior developers, and drive technical excellence while maintaining system security and performance

About this role:

• Using your extensive development skillset and in-depth knowledge of PEGA builds, lead the creation of robust, scalable, and efficient PEGA applications.
• Turn complex business needs into simple, effective PEGA solutions.
• Ensure system stability and performance through quality coding, troubleshooting, and continuous optimisation.
• Manage PEGA upgrades and integrations to keep our technology up to date.
• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to solve technical challenges and improve digital services.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a strong technical team.
• Stay ahead of the curve by integrating the latest PEGA tools and technologies.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal PEGA Application Developer

What you will bring to the role

 Demonstrated senior/lead developer experience with current PEGA products and solutions.

• Ability to design, build, and maintain scalable PEGA applications in a CI/CD and test driven development environment.
• Experience navigating multi-system, legacy-integrated environments, preferably with spatial/GIS integrations, while balancing security, compliance, and innovation.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders, provide technical guidance, and work across teams to resolve challenges.
• Passion for coaching junior developers and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Ability to manage dependencies, collaborate with global vendors, and ensure the stability of PEGA platforms.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Wednesday  3rd June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Eric Sharpham on eric.sharpham@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

 About Us  

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the State's land valuation system.  

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum
• Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum – receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries
• Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners – including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer’s Directions as well as more than $84 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

 We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

 We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.