Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1922861
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to provide expert analysis, programming and leadership of software changes to a suite of VCAA custom built applications that are used to run assessments in Victoria, including VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN.
Proven experience and efficiency in the following group of technologies is required: .NET, ASP.NET with MVC, C#, web services, Powershell, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, MS SQL Server or Oracle database and PL/SQL.
The main focus of application development will be the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS) - a web-based interface that is used to provide information to / gather information from Victorian schools. The front end of the application is being updated to match current web design standards. The interface (currently developed in ColdFusion) is also being rewritten using ASP.NET Core. The new version of the front end is being developed from scratch, so it is critical that the successful applicant is confident in setting up the core requirements for a .NET web-based application including architecture (layered, clean, domain drive), authentication, authorisation, SSO (OAuth2.0/OIDC, SAML2), security and system deployments.
As a senior member of the development team, the position will also be responsible managing 1-2 small to medium IT development projects each year.
Providing on call support during critical business processing periods is a requirement of this position.
This is an ongoing full-time opportunity.
Attributes
Qualifications and Experience
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology
Desirable: Strong understanding of the VCE Senior Secondary education system – VCE, VPC, VET
About us
The Assessment Applications unit is responsible for the ongoing development, support and maintenance of critical bespoke applications that are used to deliver the Victorian Certificate of Education, Vocational Education and Training, Victorian Pathways Certificate and National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems.
How to Apply
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Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Leon Troeth – Manager, Assessment Applications via (03) 9059 5224 or [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.