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Senior Software Engineer (Developer) – EL1 Equivalent
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Canberra, ACT (Onsite)
\| Contract Opportunity \| Baseline Clearance Required
Azooa is currently
responding to a Request for Quote (RFQ)
issued by the
Department of the Treasury
and we are seeking experienced
Senior Software Engineers / Web Developers
who want to contribute to
high-impact Federal Government digital platforms
.
This role will support the
development, deployment and management of campaign and informational websites
delivered within a
GIT-managed static website environment hosted in Microsoft Azure
.
If you’re passionate about building
modern, accessible and user-focused government digital services
, this opportunity could be a great fit.
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Why work with Azooa?
Azooa is a
rapidly growing digital innovation company based in the Australian Capital Territory
, delivering specialist capability to the
Commonwealth of Australia (CoA)
.
We are proud to be:
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100% Australian owned and operated
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No overseas staff – all delivery capability is based in Australia
🤝 Focused on providing
top-tier digital capability to Federal Government clients
📈 Actively responding to
RFQs and new digital transformation initiatives across government
Through opportunities like this, we connect talented professionals with
meaningful public sector technology projects
.
👩 💻 The Opportunity
The
Senior Software Engineer (Developer)
will contribute to the delivery and ongoing management of
government campaign and informational websites
, ensuring they meet
accessibility standards, performance expectations and digital service compliance requirements
.
Working within a
GIT-based development workflow
, you will collaborate with designers, content specialists and technical teams to deliver
secure, accessible and scalable web platforms
aligned with Australian Government digital standards.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
🌐 Website Development
Develop, configure and maintain
static websites within a GIT-managed repository
Deliver
end-to-end website development
, including configuration, publishing and maintenance
Build
modern responsive websites aligned with approved UI designs
Implement
custom components, calculators and interactive web features
Maintain
consistent front-end UI components and reusable design elements
Ensure websites comply with
Australian Government accessibility and usability standards
📝 Content Publishing \& Website Management
Publish and manage website content aligned with the
Australian Government Style Manual
Maintain
website structure, navigation and information architecture
Coordinate
content updates with content owners and stakeholders
Manage
version control and publishing workflows
Align publishing schedules with
campaign timelines and communication priorities
📁 Digital Asset Management
Manage and optimise digital content assets including:
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Word and PDF documents
(metadata removal and optimisation)
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Images and graphics
optimised for web performance
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Video content
, including player configuration and captions
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Audio content
, including accessibility transcripts
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Reusable graphic libraries
, icons and digital assets
🌍 Multilingual Website Support
Import translated
HTML pages into the website architecture
Maintain
multi-language versions of campaign websites
Ensure
consistency across translated content and assets
♿ Accessibility, Compliance \& Standards
Apply the
Australian Government Digital Service Standard
Ensure compliance with
WCAG accessibility guidelines
Promote
best practices in digital publishing and usability
Support continuous improvement of
website delivery frameworks
🧠 Required Technical Skills
Applicants should demonstrate strong experience with:
Web Development Technologies
PHP
HTML5
CSS3
SASS
Bootstrap
JavaScript
jQuery and associated libraries
Development Practices
Experience working within
GIT version control environments
Managing
static website hosting environments
Strong
troubleshooting and debugging skills
Experience working within
agile or collaborative technical teams
📊 Experience Requirements
✔ Minimum
5 years’ experience in web development
✔ Minimum
3 years’ experience managing websites or digital publishing processes
⭐ Experience delivering
accessible government or enterprise digital platforms
highly regarded
🧾 Selection Criteria (SFIA)
Candidates responding to this opportunity should demonstrate capability aligned with the following SFIA competencies:
🔹 Software Development – Level 5
Driving software construction activities across the development lifecycle
Applying appropriate development methodologies and tools
Monitoring compliance with development standards and security practices
🔹 Software Design – Level 4
Designing complex software components and modules
Creating multiple design views for stakeholder needs
Prototyping and validating proposed solutions
🔹 Testing – Level 4
Developing test plans, scripts and automated testing frameworks
Ensuring strong test coverage and quality assurance processes
🔹 Release \& Deployment – Level 4
Supporting release planning and deployment pipelines
Managing configuration and release processes
🔹 Content Publishing – Level 4
Maintaining publishing workflows and digital content governance
Ensuring compliance with publishing and regulatory requirements
Desirable
📈 Content Measurement – Level 3
🛠 Methods \& Tools – Level 4
📍 Engagement Details
Client:
Department of the Treasury
Role:
Senior Software Engineer (Developer) – EL1 Equivalent
Location:
Canberra, ACT
Work Arrangement:
Onsite – 5 days per week
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Estimated Start:
1 April 2026
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Initial Contract:
6 weeks
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Extension Options:
2 × 1 month
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Maximum Hours:
40 hours per week
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Security Clearance:
Baseline
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Citizenship Requirement:
Australian Citizens only
📩 Expression of Interest
If you would like to be included in
Azooa’s RFQ response
, please send the following:
Updated resume
Availability / start date
Expected
daily rate (including super)
Citizenship status
Current security clearance status
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