Senior Software Analyst

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Prosecution Officer (Administrative) Level 6

Full-time ongoing position

Sydney CBD location

$149,620. Package includes salary ($120,859 - $133,183 p.a.), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the independent prosecuting authority of New South Wales (NSW) and is responsible for the prosecution of all serious offences committed against the laws of the State on behalf of the people of NSW. Our vision is to be a dynamic prosecution service recognised for its excellence and leadership.

An opportunity is available for a Senior Software Analyst to join our Information Management and Technology team. This is a varied role with the opportunity to develop, maintain and implement new/custom technology systems and provide senior support to enterprise applications across the ODPP.

Key accountabilities include:

• Provide technical expertise on applications, products, systems and/or databases within the ODPP.
• Proactively identify business risks and opportunities to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform system monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting and escalating issues, including proactive problem resolution and complex problem analysis as necessary, to maintain system performance to meet user demand.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical support.
• Contribute to building technical system capability by researching and recommending technical solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the ODPP Technical roadmap.

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Microsoft systems, applications and tools, and in designing systems for flexibility, usability and performance, and developing and maintaining technical documentation, standards and procedures.
• Experience in modern project management methodologies (DevOps, Agile development) including continuous improvement/continuous development processes and systems.
• Advanced skills in scripting and testing tools (Powershell, Visual Basic).
• Strong data and business analytical skills, with proven ability to quickly gain sound understanding of business practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills to deliver a high level of customer service and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Some experience in coaching and/or mentoring a small team is preferred.

For more information:

Role Description

To learn more about the ODPP, please visit our website at: http://www.odpp.nsw.gov.au/

Enquiries: Bianca Burgess, Recruitment Business Partner on (02) 8268 2693 or recruit@odpp.nsw.gov.au.

Interviews

The interview process will include capability-based assessments which may require your time or attendance on more than one day.

How to Apply

Applicants should read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants must submit a cover letter [maximum two pages] that highlights their claim for the role and demonstrates their suitability by addressing the two targeted questions:

Targeted questions:

• Outline your technical and industry experience and explain what key skills you could bring to the role.
• Provide an example of your experience in developing new technological solutions in a large organisation.

Applicants must also submit an updated copy of their resume [maximum 3 pages] and include contact details of two relevant Referees (who can speak from a Supervisory perspective). Please note that as per our Flexible Working Policy, we offer Hybrid ways of working (3 days minimum in our Sydney Office, and 2 days from home).

Applicants must apply via jobs.odpp.nsw.gov.au, reference number 981.

If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email recruit@odpp.nsw.gov.au and someone will respond to you during business hours.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process please contact Bianca Burgess, Recruitment Business Partner on (02) 8268 2693 or recruit@odpp.nsw.gov.au.

Closing date: Tuesday 13 February 2024 [11:59 PM]

The Office welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability and provides an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process and join the ODPP team, please indicate this in your application.