Application closing date: Tuesday, 07 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Candidates will preferably perform the role in their specified location AEC office and hybrid working arrangements (i.e. a combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working) will be considered against operational requirements.
Length of contract: Up to 12 months
Contract extensions: Will be dependent on project requirements
Security clearance: Must have a current Baseline clearance and will need to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance upon commencement
Rates: $100 - $120 per hour (inc. super)
Within the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), 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 Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced .Net Developers to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs. They will be required to work with the project team to uplift the existing code and deliver the requirements for enhancements and improvements.
The key position responsibilities for the Data Analyst at AEC are:
* Participating in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to develop and enhance a C# based, n-tier, enterprise software and associated documentation in accordance with AEC Standards.
* Developing automated application build and deployment scripts using the .NET environment (.NET Core), and additional Microsoft technology stack.
* Following the Scaled Agile (SAFe) for software development using tools such as Azure DevOps.
* Liaising with technical and business area staff to facilitate the design and implementation of product features and resolution of defects or incidents.
* Providing analysis on complex issues and contributing to technical design concepts spanning multiple solutions.
* Developing and supporting key internal and external relationships, including managing stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals and represent the agency by promoting its interests in various forums.
* Providing accurate specialist advice, guidance, and reporting on team functional responsibilities.
* Making and communicating decisions using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
* Sharing code and development learnings back to the Developer Community of Practice to inform continuous improvement.
* Contributing to doctrine, election preparation and delivery activities in accordance with the election readiness framework, according to individual accountabilities and responsibilities.
* Perform additional responsibilities as required and directed by the relevant Director/Team Leader or delegate.
Essential criteria
* Demonstrated experience with Agile SDLC and technical documentation.
* Full stack development experience.
* Demonstrated experience in developing automated application build and deployment scripts using the .NET environment (.NET Core) and Azure DevOps additional Microsoft technology stack.
* Demonstrated experience with cloud-based application development in MS Azure.
* Ability to produce well designed, documented, and testable code.
* Peer review of developed products and scripts.
* 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.
* Proven analytical abilities with the ability to propose and facilitate change and contribute to business improvement strategies.
* Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.
* Proficiency in using various IT applications and project management tools, including the Visual Studio, MS Suite, Azure DevOps, and Miro or similar.
Desirable criteria
* Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Information Technology or Computer Science (or other relevant discipline).
* Knowledge of, or ability to, quickly gain knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice.
* Experience developing full stack solutions with web front end frameworks (e.g. Blazor).
* Experience in developing CI/CD build and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar.
HOW TO APPLY
Please provide an updated CV (a maximum of 3 pages ONLY) to reflect your suitability to the role based on the job description. You will also need to complete a summary which is no more than 5000 characters in total in response to the requirements for the role and the essential and desirable criteria. Your application will be reviewed based on ability to demonstrate, or potential to develop, the capabilities required.
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