Senior Web Developer and designer, AO6

Web and Online Services, Corporate Services

Duration Permanent Annual Salary $100,869 - $107,722

Type of Flexible/Flexible Full-Time Position number 760280045

appointment

Location Flexible Contact Steve Hammill

Web Manager
Mobile: 0433 233 645
Closing Date Thursday 24 February 2022 Job Ad Reference QLD/405997/22
(JAR)

The Department of Environment and Science

The Department of Environment and Science (DES) recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative
society and economy, and vibrant culture makes to Queenslanders’ lives. As a diverse organisation, the department
brings together environment, heritage protection, national parks, science and youth affairs functions to help achieve
government objectives for a better Queensland.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human
rights and diversity. DES has a culture which values results, professional growth, workforce diversity and a healthy
balance between work and life commitments. As a White Ribbon accredited department, DES actively encourages
and supports its employees as individuals in an inclusive environment by embracing our differences and applying
diverse and inclusive thinking to our business. DES is committed to the values of the Queensland Public Service:
customers first; ideas into action; unleash potential; be courageous; and empower people.

At DES we recognise, respect and value First Nations people and cultures. We are progressing self-determination by
recognising the rights and interests of First Nations people. We are investing in a culturally connected and agile
organisation, with the skills and experience we need to support better outcomes for First Nations people. We are
taking action in fundamental areas like employment and procurement, and by building strong and sustainable
partnerships with First Nations organisations and communities. We are focused on working with First Nations people
to improve service design and delivery, knowing that this will deliver better outcomes for all of Queensland.  

More information on the department’s functions, focus and the type of organisation we are, can be found on the
website.
Your contribution

Senior Web Developers and Designers work closely with a number of people including:
 Working in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
 Reporting to a Manager on a regular basis
 Regularly consulting with Business Analyst, Systems Administrator and Web Services team
 Corresponding with Communications and Public Engagement team members and colleagues
 Regularly interacting with business areas requesting development and technical solutions for online products
and services
 Liaising with relevant internal and external online service providers
 Provision of technical support and advice to senior management.
 Consultation and technical advice with staff in other departments and contributing agencies for whole-of-
government web architecture and application solutions.

Your role
The Senior Web Developer, AO6 is a role in which you will:

Specific responsibilities of a Senior Web Developer and Designer (AO6) are:

 Lead the design and development of web-based applications which support online service delivery.
 Support web developers or contractors in the development, management and maintenance of large scale
customer-centric web sites that deliver both static and dynamic content in a content-managed environment, in
accordance with relevant standards.
 Give advice to management on appropriate technologies for the delivery of services online via the internet.
 Provide design services for websites and web applications
 Work with client groups to outline objectives, requirements, timelines and responsibilities for web-based
projects.
 Develop project plans, user requirements, functional and technical specifications, reports, policies, standards,
procedures and other documentation as required.
 Support knowledge sharing with team members and colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement
initiatives including, but not limited to, periodic updates to local work instructions and online publishing
procedures and processes.

 Senior Web Developer and designers (AO6) within Corporate Services will also:
o Lead the design, development and implementation of content and presentation templates, and
workflows for the department's content management system.
o Represent the agency at whole-of-government meetings relating to web development, design and
technical aspects of online service delivery.
o Implement routine maintenance schedules and reports for existing sites and applications.

Position Specific Information

Leadership Competencies for Queensland

The five leadership streams are:

 Individual Contributor
 Team Leader
 Program Leader
 Executive
 Chief Executive

Technical Capabilities

A Senior Web Developer (AO6) will require the following essential technical capabilities to work effectively in the role:
 Advanced web programming (eg. HTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript, Perl, XML, XSL, jSON)
 Understanding of web application development.
 Digital design skills
 Understanding of search engine optimisation.
 Application/Framework design
 Technical specifications/requirements gathering
 Data interpretation and analysis
 Understanding of Information and Security standards
 Communicate with influence
 Conceptual skills
 Problem solving
 Negotiation skills
 Project management

The following essential technical capability is also required for Senior Web Developer and Designers in Corporate
Services:
 Administer modern web content management systems (eg. Squiz Matrix)

The following desirable technical capabilities will assist the Senior Web Developer and Designer to work effectively in
the role:
 Production workflow
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 Online mapping
 UI/UX skills
 API integration
 Knowledge of marketing principles.

What we are looking for

Senior Web Developers and Designers have no formal financial or human resource delegations. However, it is
advantageous for officers to have an understanding of:
 Organisational structure, the functions and business of the department and department’s divisions
 Whole-of-government and departmental online and information management policies and procedures
 Departmental communication and online priorities and initiatives
 Understanding of the Queensland Government Consistent User Experience (CUE) and QGov Online
standards and policies.

We’ll assess your merit for this role by looking at what you’ve done previously – the knowledge, skills and experience
you’ve built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities. This position requires:

Every staff member is expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership capabilities of
a Senior Web Developer, AO6 as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland booklet.

Benefits and Conditions

For a full list of benefits and conditions that come with this role please see our departmental website:
https://www.des.qld.gov.au/our-department/employment/working-for-the-dept/#section-benefits-and-conditions

How to apply

To enable us to assess your merit, you should:

 apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au

 include your current resume (of no more than four pages).
 provide a short statement (of no more than one page) explaining why you are interested in the role
The selection panel will assess your ability to perform the work required of the position based on your application and
other selection processes which may include an interview and/or work test. Pre-employment checks, including referee
checks will be conducted.

Applying online through the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au is the preferred means to
submit an application. To do this, access the 'apply online' facility on the Smart jobs and careers website. You will
need to create a 'My SmartJob' account before submitting your online application.

By applying online you can track your application through the process, maintain your personal details through
registration and withdraw your application if required.

If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au please contact 13 QGOV (13 74
68). All calls relating to the status of your application once the job has closed should be directed to the contact officer
on the role description.

If you do not have internet access and are unable to submit your application online please contact the QSS Customer
Support Team on 1300 146 370, between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, to enquire about alternative arrangements.

Late applications cannot be submitted via the Smart jobs and careers website, so please allow enough time before the
closing date to submit your application. If approval has been granted by the Selection Panel for a late application to
be considered, please contact the QSS Customer Support Team on the number above to arrange this.

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information

 If you are the recommended applicant, you will be required to disclose any serious disciplinary action taken
against you in public sector employment.
 If you are the successful applicant, the department will work with you to ensure reasonable adjustments are made
in the workplace to enable you to work safely and productively.
 Applications will remain current and may be considered for identical/similar vacancies, provided the appointment
is made within 12 months of the closing date of the original vacancy.
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