Overview
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Employment Type
: Full Time, Permanent
Position Classification
: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration
: $127,150.00 - $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
: REQ
Requisition status
: Open
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 staff who are proud to be part of the Institute's purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW. The Cancer Institute is a collaborative environment that encourages diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).
What you'll be doing
The Information Management and Technology team provides application and platform management services to the Cancer Institute's supported system solutions. The team handles enhancements, incident management and resolution across all supported systems and underlying platforms.
The Software Development Specialist guides other developers and leads in creating applications and application functions for intranet and web-based applications, enabling business outcomes through technology.
Remuneration/Advantages
In Addition To Base Salary
12% superannuation
4 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading)
10 days sick leave
40 hours per week including accrual of monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) x 12 per year
Access To
Generous Flexible Working practices
Fitness Passport: NSW government employee access to 400+ gyms and facilities
Novated car leasing arrangement
Salary sacrificing to superannuation
For your application to be considered
Your resume (maximum five pages)
A covering letter addressing Essential Requirements in the Role Description
A response to Pre-screening questions
Essential Requirements
Demonstrated ability to design complex software applications and components using appropriate modelling techniques and established design standards. Ability to communicate multiple design views to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Practical knowledge of application source code management using GIT, database management practices and change control processes, with knowledge of unit testing, dependency injection and code quality principles.
Proven experience in various programming languages, including .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular or React; understanding WCAG.
Experience managing the application lifecycle including automated builds, CI/CD and release management using Azure DevOps, on-premise and cloud hosting, with emphasis on internet security (OWASP) and system security.
If successful for interview, candidates must bring original copies of essential qualifications to be sighted by the panel, and one copy for the panel.
Pre-screening questions
Question 1: Describe a recent project where you designed a complex software application or module. Include your role, tools/frameworks/languages, and how you ensured both functional and non-functional requirements were met.
Question 2: Describe your development focus (front-end, back-end, or full-stack) with examples across the stack, including technologies, source control, CI/CD pipelines and security practices. Indicate hosting (on-premises, cloud, or both).
Additional information
For more information about the Role Description and applying, visit the NSW Health jobs site
Applications Close: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 11:59 PM
All Cancer Institute roles are based at St Leonards, Sydney
NSW Health values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, Strategic, Supportive, Innovative, Flexible
The Cancer Institute NSW supports flexible working practices and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities
The Cancer Institute NSW is unable to offer salary packaging. Salaries will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. If you have accessibility requirements, please indicate in your application or contact the interview team. Eligibility requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency for permanent appointments.
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📌 Software Development Specialist
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney