Position: Software Developer
Salary Range: $86,916 - $99,742 per annum pending experience + Super
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Commencing Date: 17 March 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 10 March unless filled prior

Townsville Catholic Education Office supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

About the role

Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Software Developer. This is a Full Time, Permanent Position commencing 17 March 2025. This position will be located at the Townsville Catholic Education Office at Denham Street, Townsville City.

The Software Developer (SD) is an Information Technology professional who develops, implements and maintains software applications within the Information Technology and Services (ITS) Team. The Software Developer role is responsible for ensuring that the solutions they develop meet business requirements and adhere to best practices in software development.

The Software Developer role works closely with senior members of the Knowledge & Applications team to design, build and support new and existing software development solutions, integration and reporting products.

The Software Developer reports directly to the Team Leader Knowledge & Applications and may work in small ad hoc teams through ITS to achieve TCE’s strategic outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code.
• Ensure software solutions meet business requirements.
• Debugging and fixing software issues.
• Document code and software design.
• Develop and implement software development, integration and reporting solutions.
• Document, maintain and enhance services provided by the Knowledge & Applications team.
• Work with stakeholders to accurately capture user requirements.
• Build and improve collaborative relationships with teams within ITS, TCE and external partners.
• Lead various project activities and programs as required.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
• Create and maintain the specification and application of standards with ITS.
• Effectively acquire, build and improve knowledge of relevant Information Technology standards, best practice, and processes to ensure quality service outcomes for Townsville Catholic Education.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and junior software developers.
• Other duties as directed..

About You

Experience

• Minimum two years as a Software Developer or similar role.
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science.
• Experience in both operational and business intelligence reporting solutions.
• Development experience in the Microsoft Development environment (Visual Studio, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, etc.).
• API utilisation, creation and maintenance using PostMan.
• Implementing and maintaining Single Sign-on solutions using Okta.
• Strong C#, .Net Core and JavaScript background.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same *
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

* The successful candidate will require

Desirable Criteria

• PRINCE2 Qualifications
• ITIL4 Qualifications
• Azure Cloud Services
• Experience in the education or Catholic sectors

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary starting:
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Relocation Assistance will be considered
• Salary packaging options via REMSERV
• Modern facilities and equipment
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction and Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing programs

How to apply

1. Upload a current resume
2. Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
3. Please complete the application form including your two nominated professions referees (name, position title and email address)

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

Application close: 3pm Monday, 10 March 2025 unless filled prior.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

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