Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Senior Developer

Location negotiable across TAFE NSW (depending on campus availability)

Temporary full-time opportunity until May 2026

$135,320 package includes salary ($119,757 - $132,188), employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This position, as agile team members, deliver web based solutions with modern technologies and are responsible for working closely with the business, project teams to ensure sufficient development resources are available and effectively applied to application development projects, and that development practices, standards and techniques are understood and adhered to.

About You 

To be successful for this position, the candidate will need:

• Degree qualification in related field or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Experience developing web applications using PHP and SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Knowledge of the following desirable Student Management and Learning Management Systems:
  • REST Based Web Services, Web Frameworks such as Angular, Unit Testing Tools (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions platform within an Educational Domain at Enterprise Level - in at least one or preferably all of the following: Campus Community, Student Records, Academic Advisement, Curriculum Management, Student Financials, Campus Self-Service, Enrolments, Reporting etc.)
• Experience as a mid - Senior Integration Developer up to Architect level
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)

Highly Regarded

• Significant PeopleSoft Campus Solution Development experience in at least one or preferably all of the following PeopleSoft Campus Solution modules: Campus Community, Student Records, Academic Advisement, Curriculum Management, Student Financials, Campus Self-Service, Enrolments, Reporting etc.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Features, People Tools & PUM updates

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm (AEST) Monday 21 July 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Response to two targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max 300 words per response)

Targeted Question 1: Describe your experience in developing and customising PeopleSoft Campus applications in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. In doing so how have you ensured compliance with government standards and/or Education sector policies while delivering these solutions?

Targeted Question 2: TAFE NSW is committed to providing technology solutions that offer a seamless and high-quality user experience for its students and staff, and support streamlined business processes. Can you provide an example of a PeopleSoft Campus implementation or upgrade you were involved in that improved user experience and contributed to operational efficiency? What challenges did you face, and how did you resolve them? What approaches did you employ to ensure the effectiveness and usability of the solutions delivered?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Gabrielle Roache, Business Technology Analyst via email at Gabrielle.Roache2@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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