AddressThe Team
The Enterprise Digital Delivery (EDD) Branch delivers Information, Communication and Technology services to the AEC and is divided into three sections: IT Solutions, ICT Testing and Assurance and IT Integration. ICT services are delivered through a select sourcing model, with a mixture of in-house and outsourced resources.
The EDD Branch is committed to building the agency’s information technology capability by providing resilient, modern and secure systems informed by data and insights, and to upskill teams to develop innovative new products and services.
The AEC is committed to the APS values of being impartial, committed to service, accountable, respectful and ethical.
The Opportunity
The Assistant Director manages a team of developers supporting the day-to-day matters relating to the development, maintenance, enhancement and support of applications within the IT Solutions Section of the EDD Branch, including participating in section planning and aligning longer term plans with agency goals and objectives.
The role is responsible for undertaking very complex and/or sensitive work, under broad direction, utilising expertise across a range of activities relating to the design of software applications.
This role will be a contributor and advisor to the architectural design decisions made by Branch leadership.
To excel you'll have:
- Detailed knowledge of and experience in Software Development Life Cycle and demonstrated ability in the management of software solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff while delivering capabilities, encouraging career development, and embedding professionalism.
- Sound knowledge and experience in successfully managing and delivering results within time restraints and with competing priorities.
- Proven ability to communicate with influence, negotiate outcomes and manage complex stakeholder relationships, including across a geographically dispersed network.
- Proven conceptual and analytical abilities with sound knowledge of change management practices and techniques to enable innovation.
- Demonstrated personal drive and integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and budget parameters.
Eligibility
- AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
- Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.
- Applicants may be required to undertake psychometric testing as part of this recruitment process.
Contact: Kylie Boland, ************@aec.gov.au
Due Date: Sunday 19 May 2024, 11:59PM AEST
