Position: Technical Lead
Location: Canberra, ACT (On-site 3 days p/week)
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Approx. 12 months with potential to extend
Hourly Rate: $140 $160 plus 11%% superannuation
Security Clearance: Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline equivalent security clearance

JOB OVERVIEW: Our high profile Government client is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join their digital division to play a key leadership role in a major whole-of-government ICT transformation initiative. You'll be working in a multidisciplinary team environment, supporting the HR upgrade project as part of the wider Payroll Capability-Human Resource Management program.

DUTIES:

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional technical team to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with project goals.
  
  
• Design and document IT architecture and solution options.
  
  
• Oversee and manage development environments and platforms.
  
  
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, engineers, and vendors to ensure timely and effective delivery.
  
  
• Develop and review backend code and scripts using Microsoft technologies and integration platforms.
  
  
• Evaluate vendor deliverables and internal project activities to ensure alignment with business requirements.
  
  
• Maintain project documentation, manage technical risks, and provide regular status reporting.
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEMandatory:

• Proven experience in architectural and solution design, particularly in remediating legacy systems and delivering solutions using Microsoft technologies (.NET, MS-SQL, Windows Server, etc).
  
  
• Strong technical leadership skills with demonstrated experience in managing platform development, deployment, and maintenance.
  
  
• Experience in Microsoft development (VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, JavaScript).
  
  
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps (source control and pipelines).
  
  
• Demonstrated vendor management and stakeholder engagement experience.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience with Linux/Unix systems (especially Solaris).
  
  
• Familiarity with integration platforms like MuleSoft.
  
  
• Power BI and business intelligence reporting experience.
  
  
• Proficiency with reporting tools such as SSRS.
  
  

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE:

• Innovative and solutions-focused with strong problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Curious, collaborative and committed to understanding how users interact with digital solutions.
  
  
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  
  
• Strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
  
  

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline equivalent security clearance
  
  
• ACT-based role; remote work is not available and will not be considered.