Lead Application Analyst

Salary: From 133348 to 146945 AUD per year

Company description:

The NSW Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the NSW Department of Education, please visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• 2 x Temporary full-time employment until 30th June 2027
• Based in Eveleigh offering flexible working environment
• Salary ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Lead Application Analyst leads the design, development, troubleshooting and debugging of software applications for websites and single page applications and is actively involved the development of the department's practices and procedures and the definition and evolution of its design system.

Key accountabilities

• Lead the team to deliver timely, high-quality ICT support and maintain effective application and system performance.
• Advise stakeholders on new initiatives, software changes and technology upgrades to improve efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Lead application and system integration, continuous improvement, testing and implementation with ICT teams and stakeholders.
• Support resource, capacity, security and disaster recovery planning for emerging ICT needs.
• Oversee third-level support, technical documentation and performance reporting, including issue resolution and service provider management.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Strong ability to manage interdependencies and competing priorities to deliver program outcomes.
• Stay current with technology and innovation to improve DoE service delivery.
• Challenge existing approaches and apply contemporary design to business needs.
• Substantial experience in software application design and development, including .NET Core and Azure cloud services.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Degree in computer science or related degree and/or equivalent experience in information technology.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the targeted questions below:

1. Describe the architecture of one of the major projects that you have worked on. Why you / your team chose that architecture, which .NET technologies you used in each layer of the project, how did you approach the testing of each layer? (300 word maximum)

2. Briefly describe your experience in Azure, Entity framework core, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile development, Typescript. (300 word maximum)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) member with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 11:59 PM

For role enquiries, please contact Grant Focas at [email protected]

We welcome applications of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.