Java Developer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

- Join a dedicated Information Technology Services Division to develop and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications for a prominent Federal Government department.

- Make a tangible impact on large-scale national operations by driving system maturity, software innovation, and operational efficiency within a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

- Contract/Engagement: Initial contract to 30 June 2027 + 1x 12-month extension.

- Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT.

Role & Responsibilities

- Design and develop: Build, implement, and test robust, highly scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and modern software development standards.

- Troubleshoot and resolve: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex application performance issues.

- Optimise existing systems: Perform revisions, repairs, and expansions of legacy programs to drive operating efficiency and meet evolving departmental needs.

- Produce high-quality documentation: Create and maintain a premium standard of technical and system design documentation.

- Mentor and lead:



Support the development of specialist technical expertise by guiding and mentoring less experienced developers.

- Engage stakeholders: Develop robust relationships across the agency to manage expectations, contribute to project reporting, and ensure strict compliance with governance processes.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

- Technical Toolkit: Extensive expertise in Java and Java EE environments. Experience with software version upgrades and knowledge of Commonwealth ICT frameworks will be highly regarded.

- Experience: A proven track record developing and maintaining high-quality, robust, and scalable enterprise-level software solutions. Relevant IT qualifications are desirable.

- Core Capabilities: Exceptional analytical abilities with a focus on business improvement, coupled with the communication skills required to anticipate stakeholder needs across a geographically dispersed network.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

- Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a current NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance in order to apply.

📌 Java Developer | Federal Government (Canberra)
🏢 Aurec
📍 Canberra