Senior Applications Developer
Position No: 00009768
Level/Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa, PSCSAA 2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth
Closing Date: 2026-02-02 1:00 PM
Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?
We want to hear from you.
About us
The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.
What we do is integral to the Government’s decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer’s money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.
We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA.
We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
flexible work options,including working from home up to 2 days per week.
professional development,training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.
generous leave entitlements,which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
corporate discountswith selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access andInclusion Plan and various Diversity and Inclusion Working Groups and Committees.
The work area
RevenueWA collects revenue on behalf of the Government and pays grants and subsidies to Western Australians. Although a business unit within DTF, the Commissioner of State Revenue is an independent statutory role and is personally responsible for the administration of State taxation and grant laws by RevenueWA staff. This administrative function covers the application of duties, land tax and payroll tax laws, as well as carrying out compliance audits and investigations, and developing revenue related legislation. RevenueWA increases taxpayer awareness through education programs and manages the legislative appeals process.
The Department of Treasury and Finance currently operates under two sets of organisational values, following its formation on 1 July 2025. The values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration continue to guide everything we do in RevenueWA. In time, as we settle in our new structure and culture, we will collaboratively develop a unified set of values that represent who we are as the Department of Treasury and Finance.
The role
The Senior Applications Developer is a new role which is forward focused and embraces technologies to enhance the Department’s operations. The main responsibility of this role is to provide technical support for systems being introduced into the department's growing Application Portfolio.
Further, the Senior Applications Developer will play an important role in contributing to the ongoing improvement and alignment with the organisation's architectural strategic objectives. These objectives aim to provide contemporary, adaptable and fit for purpose applications that enable RevenueWA in achieving its business outcomes by seamlessly integrating process and technology.
The key successes in this role involve reaching organisational goals through the enhancement of existing applications and successfully delivering new applications.
The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate for this position will be enthusiastic about shaping the future of our department's technology. They will have broad experience in the application development ecosystem that we are seeking and be able to demonstrate their ability to provide technical support for a variety of Business-As-Usual (BAU) activities and projects in a diverse environment.
They will be joining a high performing, diverse and inclusive development team and must work well with others while adhering to our department’s values. Their experience and knowledge in complex Java application development frameworks, the full software development lifecycle, and an understanding of DevOps will greatly contribute to their success in this role.
How to apply
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
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Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the Essential Requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.
You will need to demonstrate your alignment to the business area’s Values throughout the process to be considered suitable.
Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we are unable to consider late or incomplete applications. For information about the process or lodging your application online, please contact recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au.
Find out more
For further information about the position, please contact Jason Durbin, Senior Information Technology Consultant on (08) 9262 1472.
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
Subsequent Vacancies
This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within the Department of Treasury and Finance and across the WA public sector within the next 12 months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.