DCCEEW NSW
Senior Application Developer
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Shape NSW communities through innovative spatial technology and digital solutions.
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Office location – Parramatta, Orange and Newcastle with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super
In this role you will
The Senior Application Developer (Spatial) plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining software and system solutions for spatial data and applications. Day-to-day operations include implementing and managing spatial data practices, promoting technology adoption, and providing technical consulting to align solutions with ICT strategy and architecture.
As Senior Application Developer (Spatial), you will be challenged with navigating a diverse environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving technologies. This role demands attention and dedication to standardise processes, manage spatial infrastructure, and contribute to the strategic direction of spatial data use within the agency.
The ideal candidate is someone who understands how to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure rapid service delivery, reliability, and innovation.
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About you
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and develop practical, sustainable solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse business and technical groups.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, contributing positively to shared outcomes while supporting colleagues and fostering knowledge sharing.
- Solid time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
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Key knowledge and experience
- Experience in system analysis and design including in requirements gathering and documenting functional requirements, understanding business requirements/process, designing web applications, integration and user interfaces in spatial domain.
- Application development experience, including development of complex modules and custom functionality; development of integrations, APIs and other web services.
- Demonstrated experience in technical support and maintenance of digital services, including triaging, analysis and troubleshooting of issues in a high-pressure environment; use of configuration and version management, continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment tools; and use of project management tools like Jira/Confluence.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the below tools/software or similar:
- ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Python, ArcGIS Server, FME Form / Flow
- MS-SQL database and Geodatabase including developing Views, Stored Procedures and Functions.
- Geocortex / VertiGIS
- HTML/Java Script, ESRI ArcGIS JavaScript API, Angular/React, .Net, Azure DevOps
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in application development or other relevant field and/or equivalent knowledge and substantial experience in the IT, Spatial and/or application development industry
About us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
[https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/department-of-planning-housing-and-infrastructure]
(DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.
Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.
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Applications close 11:55pm Thursday 17th September 2026.
For more information contact Bhushan Pradhan, Manager Spatial Services on
bhushan.pradhan@dphi.nsw.gov.au.
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide
[https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf]
to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways
[https://nswdpie.tfaforms.net/1025]
team for a yarn.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments
[https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/adjustments-for-individual-needs]
that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via
talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au
or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.
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