Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Permanent fulltime

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Duties

In a team environment, provide enterprise software development services by utilising broad knowledge and experience with contemporary application development technologies, frameworks and methodologies. Provide best practice service delivery in relation to system development and application services, including the initiation, implementation and management of projects. Conduct research into specialist information technology trends and provide technical advice and support to department personnel.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

• A minimum 5 years of industry experience and Information Technology tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with contemporary development platforms supporting automation, release management, continuous integration/continuous deployment, cloud-based integration services and DevOps would be advantageous.
• Current ITIL® certification.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

002212, 005559 - SoD - Application Consultant - ICT 3.docx

002212, 005559 - SoD - Application Consultant - ICT 3.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2054.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Manager Applications & Integration Michael Haynes on 03 6185 6007.

Applications close on 13th November 2025 at 11:55pm.