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LISa Technical System Developer / Administrator

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 134684

 

Location

ACT 

 

Classification

Executive Level 2 - $131,272.00 and $170,827.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements available 

 

Contact Officer

Alanna Orbell on (02) 6198 7120 or alanna.orbell@homeaffairs.gov.au 

 

Applications close on 01/12/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 1 vacancy. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

 

About our team

 

Group Manager Legal | Group Manager Legal | Legal Strategy & Services | Legal Systems & Tribunal Liaison

 

The Legal Systems and Tribunal Liaison Section supports Legal Group through development and delivery of Legal Information System advanced (LISa) and Legal Information System (LIS) and by supporting Legal's litigation management and reporting capability. The section is the Department's key liaison point with the Migration and Refugee Division (MRD) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA). We also support visa decision-makers and ABF officers by maintaining the LEGEND database of Portfolio legislation, policy and procedural instructions.

 

The position entails collaborating with software developers, business analysts, software architects, IT professionals, business stakeholders, and end users to support and assist in the development, testing, deployment and configuration of solutions in connection with the Legal in-house developed system, LISa. This will also involve the support and maintenance of the Legal in-house developed legacy system, LIS. The position occupant will need to be flexible in terms of duties and provide a positive attitude in an environment where priorities evolve quickly.

 

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

 

Our ideal candidate

 

Mandatory Role Requirements/Qualifications

  • A working knowledge of Microsoft SQL (formal Microsoft SQL certification will be considered favourably)

  • High level of skill with PowerShell to streamline procedures, provide customer support, and troubleshoot problems

  • Familiarity with planning and developing software solutions and web applications to support and maintain LISa and associated digital products

  • Ability to create utilities and tools for automating tasks, server management and patching

  • Ability to develop and manage web services

  • Develop technical specifications and other system documentation as required

  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to adapt to deliver changing priorities, maintain team cohesion, and ensure quality of output; and

  • Ability to work independently or within a team environment and manage specific activities and processes.

 

Preferred Role Requirements/Qualifications

  • Familiarity with K2, SharePoint and .NET technologies or an ability to attain these skills

  • Past experience and familiarity in configuring Lotus Notes\Domino and Microsoft SQL applications considered an advantage

  • A working knowledge of Lotus Notes\Domino application (formal Lotus Notes\Domino certification considered favourably)

  • Past experience in developing Lotus Notes\Domino applications for business (prior Commonwealth Government experience will be considered favourably).

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Manage the lower environment platforms for LISa including all patching, issue resolution etc

  • Mange the build and deploy process for LISa in lower environments

  • Manage release implementation in lower environments

  • Develop and maintain artefacts for K2, including custom service brokers, integrations, workflows etc

  • Develop and maintain SharePoint components, including features, UI etc

  • Develop and maintain SQL artefacts where needed

  • Liaise with relevant resources in IT for support of the entire LISa platform stack

  • Develop and implement data migration from Lotus Notes to LISa (or other platform)

  • Responsible for building and documenting platform upgrade in the lower environments

  • Engage with relevant IT areas in relation to building new LISa platform in higher environments

  • Build release packages for implementation of LISa enhancements

  • Responsible for compliance with IT Change Management, including raising changes, attending CAB meetings etc

  • Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for LIS and LISa BAU activities

  • Provide expert assistance with development of reports

  • Provide support for Lotus Notes

  • Engage with vendors (eg K2, Data#3) and others for technical support

  • Provide ad-hoc assistance when required.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 01/12/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – Late applications will not be accepted.

 

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

  • How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role

  • Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us

  • Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 134684 in the document footer.

 

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

 

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

  • ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
  • Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
     

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

 

Diversity and inclusion

 

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

 

Technical assistance

 

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

 

 

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Notes

 

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

 

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

 

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

 

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

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