Application Developer

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 16,000 staff and serve more than 112,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: forming lives to enrich the world.

WHY WORK FOR US?

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• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
  
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
  
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
  

Job Description

YOUR ROLE

The role of the Application Developer involves taking responsibility for investigating, improving, and remedying existing software programs to address bugs and data issues. It is crucial that they possess the ability to modify or create new software programs to meet system capabilities in alignment with provided functional and non-functional specifications. Additionally, the Application Developer is required to actively participate in the software development lifecycle, offering support to other team members as needed, including post-implementation support.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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• Investigate and resolve software bugs and data errors to ensure seamless operation.
  
• Contribute to requirements and technical designs, adhering to industry standards.
  
• Develop, configure, and test software programs to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
  
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including incident and problem records.
  
• Support various aspects of the software development lifecycle, including testing, end-user training, and coordination with vendors, ensuring a robust and efficient IT environment.
  

ABOUT YOU

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• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in .NET and Entity Framework
  
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders, including school staff, tech teams, and vendors.
  
• Comprehensive expertise in the software development lifecycle, covering requirements analysis, technical design, programming, testing, and release management.
  
• Proven track record in producing various technical documentation, including requirements, designs, test cases, reports, incident analysis, and release notes.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, showcasing a proactive approach to practical solutions.
  
• Efficient task and issue management, both independently and in collaboration with team members and vendors, with the ability to escalate conflicts in a timely manner.
  

This is an Ongoing 1.0FTE position. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation and commensurate with skills and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email ***********@macs.vic.edu.au

You will need to provide:

1. An up to-date Resume and

2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire, and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check, and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights, and provide evidence of this.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Tuesday, 19 March 2024