At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application.
About Us
At Development Victoria, we create places for people.
We reimagine iconic places to transform them for future generations, unlock public land to develop connected and sustainable precincts, and build affordable and diverse homes where they’re needed.
We’re a government agency delivering places that make a genuine difference to the people of Victoria, and we partner with government, industry, and community to make it all happen.
Our unique and rewarding career opportunities are enhanced by our diverse range of projects that really matter to people and to the future of our state – making every workday worthwhile.
We are proud to support a culture where our people thrive because of the diversity that they bring – this is recognised as key to the success of our organisation. We respect and value individual talents and contributions and harness those strengths to achieve results we can all be proud of.
About the Role
The Applications Team Leader role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day support, development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications within DV. This includes managing a small team, delegating tasks, providing guidance, ensuring timely issue resolution and that various initiatives are completed within the allocated time frame and budget.
About You
- Highly regarded Tertiary qualified in IT or in a business-related discipline which must include specific studies in relation to Information Technology, or Business/Commerce qualifications.
- Project Management certifications will be highly regarded.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Team Leader or other IT team lead role.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL and project management methodologies.
- Experience with using and troubleshooting in some or all of the following-TechnologyOne, Nintex Workflow Automation,Content Manager (TRIM),UniPhi and Squiz Matrix CMS.
- Team oriented, friendly self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to work flexibly as part of a dynamic and fast-paced organisation.
- Ability to provide leadership in customer service and customer communication on behalf of the IT Team.
- Strong communication skills – can adapt language, content and style depending on audience and message to be conveyed.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation and ongoing operations of software applications, ensuring adherence to business needs, workplan timelines and budget constraints.
- Manage and coordinate a team, monitor task assignment and projects based on individual strengths and skills.
- Identify and implement innovative technologies and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of application development processes.
- Address and resolve technical issues or challenges that arise for the organisation by working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and security protocols to safeguard data and maintain the integrity of software applications.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops to equip team members with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
- Collaborate with other teams and departments to understand and address the specific application needs of different business units within the organisation.
- Continuously monitor and assess the performance of applications, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary updates or modifications to enhance functionality and user experience.
Our Culture
At Development Victoria we provide unique and rewarding career opportunities, enhanced by our diverse range of projects that really matter to people and to the future of our state – making every workday worthwhile.
We actively encourage sharing of knowledge and best practice across our teams. We respect and value every individual’s talents and contribution and harness these strengths to collectively achieve the kind of results we can all be proud of.
Development Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making employment related decisions without bias or discrimination.
The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made.
If this sounds like you, please apply by submitting your resume and a single-paged cover letter by Sunday 10th December 2023.
