Software Developer (Maintenance and Support)

Location
Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
 
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: VG/1875827
Come and join DGS in this exciting role and be a part of the state government department, delivering innovative IT projects.
About us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2026 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
About the role
This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing existing DGS products and services. As a key member of our software delivery squads, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that aligns with DGS standards.
About you
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and brings a strong foundation in software engineering principles, experience working in Agile environments, and a proven track record in a similar development role. For more inormation about the role and KSC, please see the attached PD.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 7 August 2026. All applications should include:
a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages) .

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, please discuss your needs and situation in an interview.

Applications close Thursday 7 August 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
24 July 2026