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Position details

• $113,574- $125,720 p.a. plus superannuation and leave loading.
• Full Time, Temporary roles of varying lengths up to 4 years with potential for extension or conversion to ongoing
• Close to transport & hybrid work arrangements available

About the role

The Application Developer contributes to the planning, designing, creation, amendment, verification, testing and documentation of new and amended software, web, and multi-media applications that facilitates the achievement of business outcomes and improves business efficiencies and processes through leveraging technology to specified standards and procedures.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Prepare specialised, well-structured code that complies with specifications and standards, as required by the product definition to enable application development in a timely manner
• Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to enhance the quality of the solution design for new or existing applications to ensure fit for purpose
• Complete testing and gather feedback to improve the quality and reduce operational risk of the developed application, ensuring that the risks associated with deployment are adequately understood, documented and recommendations for mitigation strategies are identified to inform decision making
• Undertake post-release activities to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and
• release cycles in compliance with release and change management processes

Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to effectively work in a high-volume environment. Full-stack development expertise and exposure to DevOps will be highly regarded. A background combining Vue.js or React with GoLang, Java or Node.js will be highly valued.

Working with Children Clearance is required prior to commencement (not required at the application stage)

Download the role description.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

Ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:

• Describe a time when you built a feature from concept to deployment. What was your role at each stage and what parts did you code yourself? (maximum 300 words)
• Tell us about a time when you most recently worked across different layers of an application. Which specific tools and platforms did you use and what was the most complex problem you solved with them? (maximum 300 words)

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If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

Close date:3 September 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important information

This is a child-related role. For the successful applicant, as a condition of employment, they will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment) prior to commencement in the role. Please note the WWC will be at the applicant’s own expense. For more information, click here.

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.