Technical Lead, EL1, Digital Delivery, (EA2026/133)

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want opportunity to work with a high-impact team contributing to a critical component of Australia’s digital transformation

Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What you will do as the Technical Lead

As a Technical Lead within the Technology Development team, you will provide technical leadership and direction to a team of technology professionals responsible for operating, maintaining, and enhancing the branch’s ICT solutions. You will guide the team in delivering robust,

scalable, and well-documented solutions that align with organisational objectives and the target state architecture.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your technical expertise, leadership capability, and problem-solving skills to drive innovation, ensure delivery quality, and foster continuous improvement across digital service delivery.

As The Technical Lead, You Will

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with the target state architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical solutions, assess feasibility, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the development and enforcement of coding standards, design principles, and best practices to improve maintainability, efficiency, and collaboration across the team.
• Oversee testing and quality assurance processes, including automated test frameworks, User Acceptance Testing, and technical verification during deployments.
• Ensure system and solution documentation is accurate, complete, and meets organisational standards, providing clarity for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead investigations into production incidents, providing technical oversight and guidance to ensure timely resolution and minimal disruption.
• Mentor, coach, and support team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture.
• Actively incorporate stakeholder feedback into technical solutions to ensure they are fit-for-purpose, sustainable, and meet user needs.
• Support agile delivery by guiding development activities, ensuring adherence to architectural guidance, technical best practices, and organisational objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes, enhancing tooling, and promoting automation across development, deployment, and release activities.

About You

Role

All candidates are expected to meet the APS Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) for the classification advertised. Follow the link for more information on the ILS. This role in particular requires:

• Relevant skills and demonstrated experience relating to the key responsibilities of this position (as described above).
• Proficiency in designing and maintaining Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using .NET C# and user interfaces using JavaScript frameworks, particularly React.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud capabilities, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and the broader Microsoft technology stack.
• Experience in automation testing, including designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and system reliability.
• Proven ability to set coding standards, enforce best practices, and reduce technical debt while fostering team collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation, articulate complex ideas, and engage stakeholders throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or mentoring a team of developers or technical staff, fostering collaboration, and building productive relationships with stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and evolving business needs and demonstrate a willingness to continuously learn and improve skills.

The Following Job Specific Criteria Are Also Highly Desirable

• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance with AGSVA.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly regarded.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, TOGAF, or ITIL are desirable.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How To Apply

You’ll be asked to upload your resume (maximum 2 pages) and respond to the following 2 behavioural questions with a maximum response of 300 words per question.

• Describe a time when you led a team or project to achieve a significant outcome. How did you ensure collaboration, manage challenges, and deliver results?
• Provide an example of when you identified a risk or problem and took proactive steps to mitigate it or improve a process. What was your approach and what was the outcome?

Salary: EL1 $127,908 - $141,555 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Ashley Montagu, 07 3835 4601

Applications Close: 11:00pm AEST, Sunday 19 July 2026