Technical Lead

**Application closing date**:Wednesday, 28 August 2024 - 11:59pm, Canberra time

**Estimated start date**: Tuesday, 24 September 2024

**Location of work**: NSW

**Working arrangements**:The preference for these positions is to be performed from a National Office location in Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, or Sydney.

**Length of contract**: ASAP until 30 June 2025

**Contract extensions**: 2x 12 months

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

**Rates**: $110 - $140 per hour (inc. super)

The Chief Information Officer Division CIOD is one of two divisions within the The Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) 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 Indigo Program is a large-scale transformation program to modernise business capabilities and replace core election ICT systems with a citizen centric, agile technology platform. The Program will transform the AEC's delivery of electoral services and ensure ongoing integrity of the electoral system. Tranche 2 comprises a variety of work packages with a focus on business process re-engineering, data management, legislative compliance and replacing aging systems.

The AEC is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced Technical Leads to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs. Technical Leads will be required to work with the project team, liaise with the technical team and lead work to develop new code, uplift existing code and deliver requirements for enhancements and improvements (approximately 25% leadership and 75% hands-on software development).

Technical Leads will be responsible for, but not limited, to:

- Participating in the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to develop and maintain a C# based, n-tier, enterprise software and associated documentation in accordance with AEC standards.
- Following the Scrum Development Methodology for all software development projects.
- Liaising with technical and business area staff to facilitate the rapid resolution of issues and/or faults within fielded production systema and those still under development.
- Leading development team through workload allocation and mentoring and advising on agile development processes.
- Developing and regularly maintaining system development schedule to ensure milestones and timelines are met.
- Ensuring that outcomes are effectively communicated to the product owners, establishing the basis for future practice.
- Tracking sprint progress and identifying any divergence from allocated tasks.
- Overseeing and presenting system showcases to various stakeholders as required.
- Understanding the product planning lifecycle and effectively managing the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner and Scrum Master.
- Contributing to daily, weekly and monthly Agile rituals, helping to ensure they are run effectively and efficiently.
- Proactively (and reactively) identifying and clearing organisational roadblocks and interferences that may distract development.
- Facilitating development across stakeholder groups within the AEC.
- Sharing code and development learnings back to the Developer Centre of Excellence to inform continuous improvement.
- Performing additional responsibilities as required and directed by the relevant Director/Team Leader or delegate.

Key Personnel Experience (Mandatory Criteria)
- Evidenced experience and qualifications as a Technical Lead.
- Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor a development team.
- Proven hands-on technical lead experience working across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and ability to act as a liaison between the tech and business team.
- Backend development experience using web API and SQL technologies.
- Experience in technical analysis and design.
- Ability to implement integration requirements to perform end to end solution designs.
- Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time and on budget.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff while developing capabilities, encouraging career development, and promoting
professionalism.
- Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Please update your CV to reflect your suitability to this role and provide a 1-page (maximum of 500 words) summary of your skills and previous experience to reflect the Mandatory and Desirable Key