Our client, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), is seeking five experienced .NET Developers to support the delivery of critical ICT projects and programs within its Information Technology Services Division (ITSD). The successful candidates will contribute to the enhancement, modernisation, and support of enterprise and election-critical systems, working within agile, multi-disciplinary teams.
This role is based in Canberra with hybrid working arrangements available. Candidates must hold an active NV1 security clearance prior to commencement.
This a contract position with an initial duration upon contract execution until 30th June 2027, with a possible single extension of 12 months.
Estimated start date : 10th November 2026
The successful candidate will perform the role from the National Office in Canberra. Hybrid working arrangements (i.e. a combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working) may be considered at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Candidates proposing relocation or long-distance commuting arrangements will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to develop and enhance C# based enterprise applications and associated documentation.
- Develop automated application build and deployment scripts using .NET Framework, modern .NET and Microsoft technologies.
- Work within Agile delivery teams using Azure DevOps.
- Analyse and resolve complex production issues.
- Engage with technical and business stakeholders to support delivery outcomes.
- Contribute to project management activities, business improvement initiatives, and technical decision-making.
- Provide specialist advice, reporting and guidance.
- Support the modernisation of applications, platforms, cloud services and DevOps capabilities.
- Build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
Criteria
Our client has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential Criteria
Candidates must address all of the following selection criteria in their application:
- Demonstrated experience with Agile Software Development Methodologies and documentation.
- Experience with Visual Studio.
- Backend development experience using web API and SQL technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in SDLC.
- Robust experience with automated build and deployment scripting in .NET (Framework and modern .NET).
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-based applications development.
- Ability to produce well designed, documented, and testable code.
- Peer review of developed products and scripts.
- Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time and on budget.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network.
- Proven analytical abilities with the ability to propose and facilitate change and contribute to business improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.
- Proficiency in using various IT applications and project management tools, including the MS Suite, Azure DevOps, and Miro or similar.
Desirable Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science (or other relevant discipline).
- Knowledge of, or ability to, quickly gain knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice.
- Experience in Cloud-based technologies.
- Experience in technical analysis and design.
- Experience implementing integration requirements to perform end to end solution designs.
Eligibility Requirements
- Australian Citizenship.
- Active NV1 Security Clearance prior to commencement.
- Ability to work from the AEC National Office in Canberra under a hybrid arrangement. Candidates proposing relocation or long-distance commuting arrangements will not be considered.