Senior Systems Designer

Overview

Classification: Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C
Salary: $125,344 - $134,527 plus superannuation
Position No: 69813
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 September 2025
Contact Officer: Andrew D Gibson on AndrewD.Gibson@Courts.act.gov.au or 0490 044 291

About The Role

The ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) supports the proper administration of justice by providing high quality support to judicial officers and tribunal members and high-quality services to those using the courts and tribunal. It provides the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) with registry, court support, forensic, corporate and strategic services. ACTCT is seeking a motivated and technically capable professional to join its Corporate Information Systems team. As a Senior Systems Designer, this role provides a senior technical advisory function focused on shaping the architectural integrity and design quality of ACTCT's enterprise digital solutions.

About The Role

Reporting to the Director Digital Solutions, the Senior Systems Designer will provide expertise during the detailed design phase of a project. They will support the full solution lifecycle, collaborating with developers to design, configure, and implement secure, scalable Salesforce solutions. This hands-on role ensures each build aligns with business needs and maintains architectural integrity. It complements the foundational frameworks by embedding robust design principles into delivery and supports the capability uplift of an internal team of developers.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural review and design assurance across ACTCT strategic digital projects.
• Advise on Salesforce environment and data model strategy.
• Participate in design workshops, technical planning sessions, and governance forums.
• Contribute directly to the build and delivery of Salesforce solutions.
• Contribute to the development of strategic business cases.
• Deliver structured knowledge transfer to a team of developers that supports capability uplift.

About You

You are a strategic and technically proficient systems designer with deep expertise in Salesforce architecture and a passion for building scalable, secure, and future-ready digital solutions. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to uplifting team capability and design standards.

You Will Also Demonstrate

• Proven experience in Salesforce solutions design, particularly in early-phase architecture and enterprise-level implementations.
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce configuration, environment setup, integration, and data modelling, including Apex and Lightning development.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into maintainable, secure, and strategically aligned solution designs.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and quality assurance in fast-paced delivery environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on knowledge sharing and team development.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in information technology, business information systems, or a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications or 5+ years' experience in Salesforce.
• To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACTPS you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
• If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACTPS will be terminated.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People registration.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.

Notes

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working arrangements and work-from-home considerations for applicants residing outside the ACT. This position will move to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW) with no designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• A supporting written pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating skills and experience relevant to the position capabilities listed under "What You Require" in the Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details of at least two referees, one preferably your current supervisor.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Government Administration

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