Senior Software Development Manager

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Software Development Manager to support the technical delivery of the Indigo Program. Reporting to the Indigo Release One Delivery Director, the Software Development Manager provides leadership across the .NET Centre of Excellence and contributes to the broader Indigo technical leadership community. The role is responsible for fostering engineering excellence, ensuring solutions are delivered in accordance with AEC standards, architecture principles and compliance requirements, and providing technical leadership to support delivery outcomes. Acting as a key link between technical specialists and stakeholders, the position also supports senior leaders in navigating complex technical challenges and making informed delivery decisions. Key duties and responsibilities Software Development Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to: Work closely with the systems team and AEC IT teams to ensure solution development aligns with AEC standards Work closely with relevant stakeholders to define Code Review Frameworks and Development Standards Act as an escalation point for technical dependencies, risks and issues across ADT’s Ensuring common components are defined and adhered to across the developers Contribution to a Developer Community of Practice Technical leadership and oversight of developer cohort Performing additional duties as directed by the relevant Director, Team Leader or delegate. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. To be considered compliant, submissions need to be provided in 1 PDF Document including: Page 1 - a completed copy of the AEC Candidate Submission Guide provided as part of the industry brief (Emailed to the listed BuyICT contact address upon RFQ publication): • Provide information for the following items: Candidate Name, Position Title, Opportunity ID, Candidate Availability, Location, Citizenship Status, Security Clearance Level, Planned Leave (exceeding 1 week), Additional Engagements, Submitting Consultant. • Choose an item or check the box that applies to the following options: Previous AEC Employee or Contractor, Current AEC Contractor, Code of Conduct, Submission History, Authority to Represent, Submission Compliancy. • Consultant comments may be added (must be limited to the space provided). Page 2 - A one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria. This should not exceed one page. Pages 3 - 5 - A resume of no more than three pages. We will strictly adhere to the above requirements. Submissions will be deemed non-compliant if they do not meet the listed criteria, if they exceed the 5-page limit or if the rates of submitted candidates 2. Demonstrated understanding of enterprise ICT environments, including cloud, networking, security and integration Experience delivering technical capability in agile methodologies (SAFe, PRINCE2 or hybrid) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to develop and support internal and external stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability (or aptitude) to analyse reports and data. Resilience and agility to manage competing priorities and changing requirements, and ability to anticipate challenges and, with support, contribute to the effective design and implementation of issues. Demonstrated personal integrity, with dedication to achieving high quality results whilst working as part of a team towards a common goal. Desirable criteria 1. Experience in government ICT environments or working within regulated industries Familiarity with Australian Government security standards (e.g. ISM, IRAP) Experience in enterprise architecture to guide strategic alignment and ensure scalable, integrated technical delivery across complex environments Relevant certifications (e.g. ITIL, PMP, AWS, Azure, SAFe) Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 1 candidate Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 05 Days 12 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia