Senior Application Developer

• Computer Systems Officer Level 5
• 2x Temporary Full-Time up to 30th June 2029

• Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for 2 Senior Application Developers to be part of our Policy Pipeline, Technology and Communication Services Command. The Senior Application Developer guides other application developers and leads in the creation of large or complex applications that facilitate the achievement of business outcomes through the use of process and technology.

This role contributes to the development, enhancement, support and maintenance of business-critical applications and technology platforms that support operational policing and corporate functions across NSW Police Force. The position works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver secure, reliable and user-focused technology solutions while ensuring system availability, integrity and performance.

Unique aspects of this role include:

• Lead the design, development, governance and support of Microsoft Power Platform solutions, ensuring secure, scalable and compliant applications while providing technical leadership and mentoring.
• Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop and support Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse solutions.
• Define architecture, development standards, security models and governance practices.
• Build integrations with internal and external systems using connectors, APIs and Azure services.
• Manage application lifecycle, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, deployments and release management.
• Administer Power Platform environments, licensing, capacity, security roles and DLP policies.
• Monitor platform health, resolve incidents and manage backups, recovery and compliance requirements.
• Maintain the Power Platform CoE, governance documentation and operational standards.
• Automate administration using PowerShell, Power Platform CLI and admin APIs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, estimate effort and recommend solutions.
• Mentor developers and makers, conduct reviews and contribute to the Power Platform roadmap.
• Ensures solutions comply with security, privacy and information management requirements associated with highly sensitive law enforcement information.
• Contributes to strategic technology planning and application roadmaps within Application Platform Services

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
• in-house gym facilities.

How to Apply

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

Please address each of the following Target Questions (500 words per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document.

Target Question 1:

Describe how you have governed a Power Platform tenant, or how you would for a large organisation. Cover your environment strategy, your data loss prevention approach, and how you balance control with letting makers build.

Target Question 2:

Tell us about the most complex Power Platform solution you have built or led. Describe the business problem, the components you used (e.g. canvas or model-driven app, flows, Dataverse, custom connectors, API), your specific role, and technical decision you would make differently today and say why?

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Ruwan Seneviratne via (02) 9768 0730.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• an Australian Citizen;
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity:

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.