ASO6 Senior Software Developer

Department of State Development
Job reference:
698321

Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status:
Short Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

About Us
The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia's future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state's significant economic opportunities.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government's major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state's economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For More Information About Our Agency, Please Visit
Department of State Development |

About The Role
Technology and Asset Services delivers technology solutions that drive performance and efficiency and enable the Department to achieve its objectives and ensures that facilities and physical spaces are safe and functional.

The Senior Software Developer develops, maintains, and supports the Department's ICT applications and information systems and possesses a strong understanding of software development best practices. The role requires expert knowledge of contemporary technologies to translate business requirements into solutions, developing them through continual engagement with key stakeholders.

More Specifically, You Will

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance agreed information systems, software and solutions in line with business needs and departmental objectives.
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to determine user requirements and deliver solutions that best meet business and technical needs.
• Deliver expert advice, analysis, and recommendations for developing solutions, required changes to applied technologies, and informing relevant policy, procedures, goals, and objectives to facilitate project implementation and success.
• Produce technical documentation and relevant correspondence including writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code with emphasis on quality and scalability for projects and solutions.
• Provide timely and expert advice to senior leadership and management on opportunities offered by evolving technology and industry trends to improve system reliability, in alignment with departmental plans, strategies, and objectives.
• Engage and collaborate with staff of all levels across the department to facilitate change management and deliver a positive client experience.
• Contribute to and ensure a safe, diverse and healthy work environment by working in accordance with legislative requirements, the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector and departmental human resource policies.
• Demonstrate and uphold the DSD Customer Service Principles and Service Standards in the provision of high-quality, consistent, and professional service to our customers through being responsive, knowledgeable, timely and respectful in all interactions.

Key Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

Essential Technical Experience And Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and supporting solutions utilising Microsoft and open-source platforms such as Docker and RabbitMQ.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in web-based technologies.
• Proven experience in designing, testing, debugging, and documenting software applications and features as well as engaging with customers.
• Experience in conducting system analysis, undertake technical research and produce relevant documentation to support robust and efficient systems.

Personal Skills

• Ability to think creatively, analyse and resolve complex technical problems, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to discuss and explain technical concepts clearly and build successful relationships and networks.
• Ability to operate under limited direction, exercise judgement, identify priorities and achieve quality results in a context of competing priorities.

Remuneration
Competitive salary will be offered as $98,478 to $104,165 pa plus superannuation

Benefits
Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

A variety of leave arrangements.

Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities

Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications
Essential:
n/a

Desirable:
Tertiary qualifications in commerce, economics, business, project management or similar and relevant industry experience.

Special Conditions
This position will be offered as a full-time, 12-month contract.

A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to employment.

Enquiries
For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Alessandro Berardi, Associate Director, Technology and Asset Services,

How To Apply
All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

Please Include The Following
Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)

Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)

Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.

Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert.

Applications close: Sunday, 28 September 2025, at 11:00 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close:
28/09/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments

• ASO6 Senior Software Developer - September 2025
• Pre-Employment-

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.