Software Development Specialist

Software Development Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127, $144,444.00 per annum, plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Sydney

Requisition ID: REQ607705

• Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply

Where you'll be working

The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government's cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute's purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

What you'll be doing

The Information Management and Technology team is responsible for providing application and platform management services to the Cancer Institute's supported system solutions. The team is responsible for enhancements, incident management & resolution across all supported systems and underlying platforms.

The Software Development Specialist guides other developers and leads in the creation of applications and application functions, delivered for the purpose of managing intranet and web-based applications, that facilitates the achievement of business outcomes through leveraging technology.

Remuneration/Benefits

In addition to base salary:

• 12% superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading)
• 10 days sick leave
• 40 hours per week which include accrual of monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) x 12 per year.

Access to:

• Generous Flexible Working practices
• Fitness Passport: a membership card for NSW government employees that gives you and your family unlimited access to 400+ gyms and other facilities at one low price.
• Novated car leasing arrangement
• Salary sacrificing to superannuation.

For your application to be considered

To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
• A response to the Pre-screening questions, as outlined below.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated ability to design complex software applications, components, and modules using appropriate modelling techniques and established software design standards, guidelines, patterns, and methodologies. Proven experience in creating and communicating multiple design views to address stakeholder concerns and meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Practical knowledge of application source code management using GIT, database management practices and change control processes, with extensive knowledge of software engineering best practices such as unit testing, dependency injection and code quality principles.
• Proven experience in various programming languages, including .NET with up-to-date knowledge of Web Application Development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular or React), their dependencies, and the implementation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Experience managing the application lifecycle including automated builds, continuous deployment and release management using tools such as Azure DevOps, using on-premise and cloud hosting, with a strong focus on internet security such as OWASP and ensuring the security of systems.

If successful for interview candidates must bring original copies of essential qualifications to be sighted by the panel, and one copy to provide to panel.

Pre-screening questions

Question 1:

"Describe a recent project where you designed a complex software application or module. Please include your role in the development team, the tools, frameworks, and programming languages you used, and explain how you ensured both functional and non-functional requirements were met."

Question 2:

"How would you describe your development focus—front-end, back-end, or full-stack? Please provide examples of your experience across different areas of the stack, including technologies used, source control, CI/CD pipelines and security practices. Include whether your work is hosted primarily on-premises, in the cloud, or both."

Interested?

For more information:

• Click here for the Role Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For more information about the Cancer Institute NSW please visit For role related queries or questions contact Dom Collier on

Applications Close: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 11:59PM

All Cancer Institute roles are based at St Leonards, Sydney, and candidates are required to be Sydney based.

The CORE+4 Values define what is important to the Cancer Institute NSW and our employees.

Our values are: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, Strategic, Supportive, Innovative and Flexible.

The Cancer Institute NSW is unable to offer salary packaging. Salaries will be negotiated commensurate to experience and qualifications of the role.

The Cancer Institute NSW supports flexible working practices for all employees and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health. For more information please visit

Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and during their employment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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