Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full Time Position
• Location: Eveleigh
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super & annual leave loading.

Join a dynamic team where technology drives world-class education.

This role ensures seamless service delivery and optimal application performance, backed by expert guidance across the full software lifecycle—from design and analysis to testing and third-level support.

You'll shape Web Services planning, align systems with evolving IT needs, and contribute to resource, security, and disaster recovery planning. With meticulous documentation, regular operational reporting, and a knack for balancing competing stakeholder priorities, you'll help drive continuous service improvement by staying ahead of technology trends.

• Design and build components, templates, dialogs, and workflows using the AEM/Adobe Experience Manager architecture (Sling, CRX, OSGI, JCR).
• Design, build, and maintain scalable Java-based or NodeJS-based RESTful APIs using AWS stacks.
• Integrate front-end components (CSS, JavaScript, HTML) into AEM components or templates for seamless user experiences.
• Ensure timely, specialist advice and support to line managers, the senior executive team as well as system users.
• Prepare and deliver operational reports to inform the manager and the ICT senior management team on the status of projects and service improvement initiatives.
• Provide 2nd level technical support for applications, systems and programs including the analysis and resolution of problems as well as upgrades

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, this is for you.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Demonstrated experience with developing Adobe Experience Manager platforms (Sling, CRX, OSGI, JCR)
• Experience in building microservices / API (Application Programming Interface)
• Experience with Java-based or NodeJS-based RESTful APIs using AWS stacks
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• A valid NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

No email applications will be accepted.

For role enquiries please contact Jerry Chee via email at [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.