Developer & Integration Specialist

You are a collaborative and inclusive technology professional who enjoys working with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, high-quality solutions. You bring a tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. You value different perspectives, promote an inclusive workplace and actively look for opportunities to collaborate and overcome barriers to successful outcomes.

About Us

We provide the justice system with quality driven, independent forensic medical and scientific services, delivering crucial evidence that underpins safe convictions and appropriate acquittals. Our doctors, scientists and nurses investigate deaths reported to the coroner, examine alleged offenders, and medically assess and support victims of crime. They are supported by the essential work of our technical specialists and corporate staff who enable these services to operate effectively.

Our work is underpinned by the VIFM's values of respect, openness, service, integrity and innovation, which guide how we work with the community, the justice system and each other.

VIFM is based in Southbank in Melbourne's CBD, just a short ten-minute walk from Flinders Street railway station. We offer fulfilling careers across a diverse range of roles, including forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, forensic science, nursing, technician work, medico legal casework, and corporate support services.

About the Role

The Developer & Integration Specialist delivers secure, reliable and high-quality application development and systems integration across VIFM's forensic, clinical and corporate environments. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet technical, security, regulatory and organisational requirements. You will also provide quality and release assurance, lead complex issue resolution and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

• Design, develop and support secure applications, interfaces and system integrations across VIFM.
• Lead complex technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution of application, integration and data issues.
• Provide quality and release assurance, ensuring testing, documentation, approvals and risks are appropriately addressed before deployment.
• Develop and maintain integration patterns, technical standards and frameworks that support reliable and sustainable systems.
• Apply contemporary engineering practices and technologies to improve code quality, security, maintainability and delivery efficiency.
• Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, information governance, legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

About You

You are a collaborative and inclusive technology professional who enjoys working with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, high-quality solutions. You bring a tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. You value different perspectives, promote an inclusive workplace and actively look for opportunities to collaborate and overcome barriers to successful outcomes.

Key Qualifications and Attributes

• Extensive experience 7 + years in enterprise application development and systems integration, with the ability to lead complex, business-critical technology solutions.
• Strong expertise in application architecture, secure software development, systems integration, data management and cybersecurity principles.
• Proven experience in testing, quality assurance and release management, including automated testing, risk-based validation and deployment controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to provide authoritative technical advice and effectively manage and escalate risk.
• Strong technical experience across Microsoft Dynamics 365, .NET, C#, Azure, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Power Platform, Dataverse, REST APIs and M icrosoft 365, with experience in technologies such as Java, Spring, React, Oracle and SQL highly regarded.                                                

What we offer

Working at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work.  You will enjoy:

• An employee assistance program (EAP)
• Peer support programs
• Annual influenza vaccination program
• Discount on health insurance through HCF
• Social Club Membership
• Flexible Work
• Myki and V/Line Commuter Club
• Novated Leasing

How to apply

To learn more about the role, please refer to the Position Description available when you click “Apply.” Applications close at 11:59pm on 24 November.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Resume and Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa or work permit that allows them to undertake the position.
• If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or require an alternative format to any of the application material upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.

Applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to accept applications by email or other methods.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.

For any enquiries or adjustment relating to this role, please reach out to Isha Shah- Talent Management Advisor via email- [email protected]

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

At VIFM, We value and celebrate the diversity of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities and life experiences. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our work and contribute to the wellbeing of all. Our aim is to provide a safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve, where everyone is supported to bring their whole selves to work.)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's license checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).