* Business Enabling Services Group / ICT (BES) Division / Government Services (BES/ICTD) Branch
* APS 6 ($98,022 - $119,634) | Ongoing | Full-time
* Canberra, ACT
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ABOUT THE BRANCH
The Government Services Branch (GSB) supports the Department of Finance in achieving its purpose of providing high quality services that enable the Commonwealth to achieve value in the management of public resources for the benefit of all Australians. We deliver Whole-of-Government services to Commonwealth agencies, including developing and supporting the secure telecommunications and digital collaboration needs of the Australian Government.
We provide and manage:
GovAI, a centrally hosted, secure whole-of-government platform that enables Australian Public Service staff to learn about, experiment with, and use artificial intelligence tools to improve public service delivery.
GovPlace, a secure, whole-of-government collaboration platform provided by the Department of Finance. It gives agencies a supported PROTECTED-level environment with essential tools and applications for collaboration across government.
GovTEAMS, a comprehensive whole-of-government collaboration service for the Australian Public Service.
GovLINK, a secure inter-agency communication service that encrypts all nominated traffic, classified up to the PROTECTED level, between agency internet gateways.
The Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS), delivering services to support the management of parliamentary workflow across government.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES
PDMS Developer
Are you a skilled developer who thrives in an agile environment and enjoys building secure, reliable digital services? We're seeking a talented APS6 Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain key components of the PDMS application. You'll collaborate with product managers, scrum masters, testers, designers, and other specialists to deliver high-quality functionality through iterative and incremental delivery.
You'll bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to work with limited direction while helping foster a culture of continuous improvement.
In this role, you will:
* Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, contribute to a solution design and address technical queries.
* Develop secure and fit-for-purpose code that aligned with established standards and quality expectations.
* Mentor APS colleagues, building technical capability and supporting product delivery.
* Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including application, security and release artefacts.
* Implement new functionality across a multi-tier enterprise environment, including front end, server-side components and database design.
* Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure system stability and performance.
PDMS Test Analyst
Are you passionate about quality assurance and motivated by improving digital services for government? We're seeking an experienced Test Analyst to support the delivery of reliable, high-performing functionality within PDMS. This role suits someone with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a commitment to enhancing user experience. Your work will directly contribute to the stability and performance of critical government digital services.
In this role, you will:
* Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to understand business requirements and align testing activities.
* Develop, execute, and maintain test artefacts including test plans, test cases and automated test scripts.
* Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives.
* Identify, document, and manage defects, ensuring issues are clearly communicated and resolved.
* Review testing processes and contribute to improvements in quality assurance practices.
* We're looking for someone with a strong problem-solving capability, an understanding of agile methodologies, and a commitment to delivering reliable, user-focused solutions.
DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION
For detailed information about these roles, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.
ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES
* Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
* Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
* We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.
CONTACT INFORMATION
* For specific questions relating to this job vacancy (including requests for adjustments), please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.
* We can provide adjustments, including alternate formats of the application form, to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
* For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
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