Developer

Join to apply for the Developer role at NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

• $113,574–$125,720 p.a. plus superannuation and leave loading.
• Full-time, temporary roles of varying lengths up to 4 years with potential for extension or conversion to ongoing
• Close to transport and hybrid work arrangements available

The Application Developer contributes to the planning, design, creation, amendment, verification, testing and documentation of new and amended software, web, and multimedia applications to support business outcomes, improve efficiency and processes, and adhere to specified standards and procedures.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Prepare specialised, well-structured code that complies with specifications and standards to enable timely application development
• Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to enhance solution design for new or existing applications
• Complete testing and gather feedback to improve quality and reduce operational risk; document deployment risks and identify mitigation strategies
• Undertake post-release activities to build knowledge for future build and release cycles in compliance with release and change management processes

Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to effectively work in a high-volume environment. Full-stack development expertise and exposure to DevOps will be highly regarded. A background combining or React with GoLang, Java or will be highly valued.

Working with Children Clearance is required prior to commencement (not required at the application stage).

Download the role description.

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement. We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:

• Describe a time when you built a feature from concept to deployment. What was your role at each stage and what parts did you code yourself? (maximum 300 words)
• Tell us about a time when you most recently worked across different layers of an application. Which specific tools and platforms did you use and what was the most complex problem you solved with them? (maximum 300 words)

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Close date: 3 September 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest; we look forward to receiving your application.

This is a child-related role. For the successful applicant, as a condition of employment, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number will be required prior to commencement. The WWC will be at the applicant's own expense. For more information, please note the WWC details.

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed-term contract for the length of their visa, depending on requirements.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT System Custom Software Development and IT System Operations and Maintenance

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