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Job Description

- 2 x Ongoing Full Time Position
- 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.

Job Description

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

- 2 x 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.

An exciting opportunity to contribute to Australia’s largest and most comprehensive ICT environment that supports world class education by joining a dynamic team in a large-scale environment where you can be part of the significant investment in driving and accelerating innovation to enrich student learning.

The Lead Application Analyst oversees the design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging of websites and single-page applications, shaping department practices and the design system. They lead a team to provide high-quality ICT support, ensuring seamless integration of current systems, operational efficiency, and optimal application performance.





Their responsibilities include identifying opportunities for application and system enhancements, developing integration methodologies in collaboration with ICT professionals and stakeholders, advising on initiatives, managing change processes, and overseeing technology upgrades to minimize downtime.

They plan for emerging ICT needs such as security and disaster recovery, create and maintain documentation and knowledge resources, supervise advanced technical support, and analyse trends to resolve performance issues.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About You -

- Have a passion for automating everything with a deep understanding of configuration management, continuous integration pipelines, and the practical application of agile methodologies.
- Experience in AWS Services such as: CloudFormation, Route53, CloudFront, API Gateway, SQS, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, Cognito, AWS SDK
- Experience in OpenShift Platform: Docker Containers and Kubernetes
- Experience in DevOps tools such as: CloudFormation, Serverless Framework, Maven, GIT, Terraforms, Jenkins/Bamboo, Tekton, ArgoCD, OpenShift
- Highly organised.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cohesively with stakeholders to deliver results.




- Ability to work with a team autonomously.
- 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

- Degree in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology.
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) 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 undert

📌 Lead Application Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 Sydney