Company description:

About Us

'Safe journeys, every time'. This is what we strive for at Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic).

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians. Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that inspires confidence for users.

We are focused on creating impact by being an intelligence-led regulator, agile to technological disruptions in the market and highly responsive to community expectations and needs.

We are also in the business of thinking big. We are reimagining what's possible in how we regulate, and we welcome those who are interested in reshaping and redefining how we work.

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a culture of ‘working as one'. This means our people share openly, question respectfully and build together. This also means we invest in our people and provide personal and professional development programs to create a workforce that is empowered, innovative and adaptable.

Job description:

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Architecture, the role is responsible for supporting the delivery of digital solutions across ITS, including transformation initiatives. The role contributes to the development, testing, integration and support of applications and platform components that are reliable, practical and fit for purpose.

The responsibilities of the Developer & Tester will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, configuring and maintaining applications, integrations and platform components
• Supporting system interfaces and integrations, including links with legacy systems
• Translating business and technical requirements into practical solutions
• Undertaking testing, debugging, defect resolution and deployment support
• Preparing technical documentation and support materials
• Identifying technical risks, issues and dependencies, and escalating where needed
• Contributing to continuous improvement and agile delivery practices
• Working collaboratively across project and operational teams

The role requires demonstrated experience working in application development, systems integration or platform support, with the ability to deliver reliable and maintainable technology solutions.

To access the Position Description, click here Developer & Tester

About You

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused technology professional who enjoys solving problems and delivering practical outcomes. You communicate clearly, work well with others and bring a proactive, adaptable approach to your work.

You will bring:

• Experience in application development, systems integration or platform support
• Experience with applications, integrations and platform components
• Experience working with APIs, data flows and legacy system integrations
• The ability to translate requirements into practical solutions
• Skills in testing, troubleshooting and documentation
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
• A focus on quality, continuous improvement and business outcomes

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant vocational qualifications and certifications in software development, integration, cloud, platforms or agile delivery are also desirable.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Further Information

For further information or a confidential discussion, please email ••••@safetransport.vic.gov.au

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

What we offer you?

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.

A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeing

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

ST Vic's broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.

Learning and Development

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.

Applications close at midnight 30 August 2026

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.