NET Developer

Application closing date: Monday, 11 August 2025
• 11:59pm, Canberra time

Estimated start date: Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Applicants will be expected to work at the AEC's.Hybrid working arrangements (i.e. a combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working) will be considered at the discretion of the Hiring Manager with a typical 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Length of contract: Until 30 June 2026

Contract extensions: 1x 12 months

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Rates: $100 - $120 per hour (inc. super)

Within the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) the Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) The CIOD is one of two divisions within the AEC's Enterprise Transformation Group (ETG) and is responsible for delivering robust ICT functions and capabilities, maintaining election-ready systems, and delivering an ambitious ICT transformation and modernisation agenda. The CIOD leads and supports a range of AEC projects/programs including, but not limited to, the Modern Workplace Program, Cloud Technology Project, Polling Place Technology Project, and the Election Systems Modernisation Program (Indigo Program).

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking to engage three suitably qualified and experienced .Net Developers to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs. .Net Developers will be required to work with the project team to uplift the existing code and deliver the requirements for enhancements and improvements.

The .Net Developers will be responsible for, but not limited, to:

• Participating in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to develop and enhance a C# based, n-tier, enterprise software and associated documentation in accordance with AEC Standards.
• Developing automated application build and deployment scripts using the .NET environment (.NET Core), and additional Microsoft technology stack.
• Following the Agile Methodology for software development using tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Liaising with technical and business area staff to facilitate the rapid resolution of issues and/or faults within fielded production.
• Providing analysis on complex issues and contributing to the management, preparation, and coordination of policy formulation and/or project management.
• Developing and supporting key internal and external relationships, including managing stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals and represent the agency by promoting its interests in various forums.
• Providing accurate specialist advice, guidance, and reporting on team functional responsibilities.
• Making and communicating decisions using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
• Sharing code and development learnings back to the Developer Centre of Excellence to inform continuous improvement.
• Contributing to doctrine, election preparation and delivery activities in accordance with the election readiness framework, according to individual accountabilities and responsibilities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required and directed by the relevant Director/Team Leader or delegate.

Essential Criteria

1. Proven experience as a software developer, with proficiency programming in C#.
2. Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT) and API security best practices.
3. Familiarity with databases, data structures, and integration patterns.
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
6. Effective communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

1. Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services and tools, such as App Services, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Service Bus, .NET Frameworks, Blazor, React.
2. Understanding of GraphSQL, SOAP, microservices or other API technologies.
3. Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and experience with API frameworks and tools.
4. Experience with API testing tools and methodologies.

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide an updated CV (a maximum of 3 pages) to reflect your suitability to the role based on the job description. You will also need to complete a response to the Essential and Desirable criteria above in a summary no more than 5000 characters in total.