Development Lead

Reference Number:53748:Development Lead

Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Development Lead to join the Digital Health division.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

The Development Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of innovative solutions using Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Microsoft Power Platform, and web technologies.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business needs with technical capabilities, empowering the team to deliver high-quality, scalable applications that drive efficiency and digital transformation.

Reporting to the Director General System Design, the Development Lead contributes both technically and strategically to support unit and divisional objectives.

Demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, the Development Lead will excel in a collaborative environment, supporting cross-functional initiatives across a number of technologies.

This role is responsible for

• Lead the development of RPA solutions to automate business processes in collaboration with the Associate Director, Automation and Development
• Architect and develop low-code applications using Microsoft Power Platform
• Design and oversee the creation of web applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Ensure best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and documentation
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing and implementing RPA solutions using platforms such as Power Automate, UiPath, or BluePrism, with demonstrated success in automating complex business processes
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on RPA, low-code platforms, and web applications
• Minimum 3 years developing solutions using Power Platform
• Minimum 5 years of experience in full-stack web development, including proficiency in HTML, CSS, Javascript, and modern frameworks.
• Experience with backend technologies and RESTful API design
• Practical experience working in Agile environments
• Experience working in a Victorian public health service highly valued

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Andrew Bowden, Director, Digital Health on ***email_hidden***

Applications close Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.