Senior Applications Specialist

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is a critical participant in the administration of justice within Western Australia, providing an independent and effective criminal prosecution service and confiscation practice.

The Information Management and Technology Services branch plays a key role in the provision and support of contemporary information governance, cyber security, technology platform, and business system capabilities to allow the ODPP to meet organisational goals and deliver against the strategic plan.

The Senior Applications Specialist (SAS) ensures an application architecture that aligns business systems with business requirements and leads the design and development of business systems solutions that meet those business needs and user experience expectations.

Collaborating with organisational stakeholders, including the ODPP Program Management Office (PMO), the SAS provides input into business case development, supports business process analysis, and software package evaluation. The SAS leads systems design, software development, solution testing and systems implementation.

The SAS ensures ongoing operational and system governance support of the ODPP business applications and reporting systems including risk and user access management.

To be successful in this role, applicants will need to demonstrate:

· Solid development skills and adherence to coding standards.

· Knowledge of application and system design and the full application lifecycle.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Good communications and leadership skills.

An interest in Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models and Automated Workflows would also be advantageous.

We have one permanent full-time position available to fill immediately from this process.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool. This pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill other similar permanent and fixed-term full time and part time vacancies if they arise and subject to business needs.

Want to know more?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact, Darren Johnson on and/or

Ready to apply?

For further detailed information including the full Job Description Form and information how to apply and what to include in your application please visit the WA Government Jobs Board advertisement by clicking on the APPLY button. This is the only way to apply for the role.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to a position with the ODPP, it is essential that you are an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Non-permanent residents of Australia are only eligible for fixed term appointments if they possess a valid visa with appropriate working rights for the duration of the fixed term appointment.

When considering whether the ODPP is right for you, it is important to consider the nature of the agency's functions. The ODPP deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide offences involving members of the WA Community. The ODPP is committed to reducing exposure to staff wherever possible by offering educational programs and supportive resources through the ODPP's Mental Health and Wellness program.

Criminal Record, Employment and Integrity Screening

Given the nature of the work of the ODPP, all appointments to ODPP positions will be subject to formal criminal records screening and employment screenings and any other clearances deemed to be required including psychological assessments as part of our commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Closing Date: Monday 17 November 2025 at 4.30 PM (WST)