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1 Java Developer

Australian Electoral Commission

ACT NV1 Hybrid Closes 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm Questions close 10 November 2026

Role details

Estimated start date
15 December 2026
Experience level
APS6 equivalent
Initial contract duration
7 months
Maximum hours
40 hours per week
Extension term
12 months
Number of extensions
1

Working arrangement detail

Applicants will perform the role at the National Office in Canberra. Hybrid working arrangements (i.e. a combination of onsite attendance at National Office and remote working) will be accepted. Candidates proposing relocation or long-distance commuting arrangements will not be considered.

About the Role

The AEC is seeking an experienced Java Developer to work within the Information Technology Services Division. The Java Developer supports the Team Leader in the day-to-day development, maintenance, enhancement, and support of applications in the AEC’s ICT environment, including participating in section planning for short term tasks and contributing to strategic planning for longer term initiatives. The role is responsible for undertaking work that is moderately complex to complex and/or sensitive in nature, under limited direction, utilising expertise and knowledge in designing software applications to meet the AEC’s needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the delivery of electoral events and day-to-day operations through an improved maturity of AEC’s systems.

The candidate must hold an active NV1 security clearance prior to commencement.

Key duties

Role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Appling expertise to enhance and improve existing software, including designing, developing, implementing, and testing software systems, in line with business requirements and software development standards.
  • Collaboration with other teams, investigate and resolve issues with the operation of an application.
  • Addressing errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.
  • Performing revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
  • Providing a high standard of technical and design documentation.
  • Assisting in the development of specialist and/or technical expertise to less experienced and more junior developers.
  • Contributing to project progress reporting and comply with governance processes.
  • Developing and supporting key internal and external relationships, including managing stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals.
  • Making and communicating decisions using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
  • Contributing to doctrine, election preparation, and delivery activities in accordance with the election readiness framework, according to individual accountabilities and responsibilities.
  • Performing additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time.
  • The volume of duties may increase significantly during peak operational periods, including electoral events and other time-critical activities. There may be a requirement to work outside of standard business hours to meet operational priorities and delivery requirements.

Requirements

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential

  1. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain high quality, robust and scalable enterprise level software solutions using Java and Java EE.

  2. Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time and on budget

  3. Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network.

  4. Proven analytical abilities with the ability to propose and facilitate change and contribute to business improvement strategies.

  5. Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.

Desirable

  1. Relevant qualifications in information technology.

  2. Expertise in software version upgrades

  3. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice

  4. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of the Commonwealth frameworks, including ICT frameworks

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