Senior ServiceNow Development Officer

Senior ServiceNow Developer
Clerk Grade: 9/10; $133,348 - $146,945 plus super
Employment Type: Ongoing; Fulltime;
Location: Sydney - Hybrid opportunity. In-office requirement 2 days a week as a minimum, which could be subject to change based on applicable DCS workplace policies.

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a service provider, regulator and central agency of government. DCS is undertaking an ambitious digital transformation of government services, underpinned by its Digital Government Strategy.

About the Role

The Senior ServiceNow Developer is responsible for the design and communication of the overall vision and high-level structures to enable and guide the transformation of the vision through the design, development and execution of integrated solutions that are aligned to the Enterprise Architecture plan and meet the current and future needs of the business.
The role undertakes the planning, designing, creation, amending, verification, testing and documentation of new and amended software components in order to deliver agreed value to stakeholders.

Accountabilities will include:

*Review, interpret and respond to detailed business requirements specifications (BRS) to ensure alignment between customer expectations and current or future ICT capability and the strategic plan.
*Assume technical responsibility for all stages of the software development process to ensure compatibility with system architectures and compliance with quality application development standards and achievement of accurate, documented requirements and technical specifications.
*Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture and maximise the return on technology investment
*Define and design technology solutions to assist the business in meeting their business objectives including technology solutions and changes to service, process and/or operating models
*Develop, test and implement technology solutions and report on delivery commitments to ensure solutions are implemented as expected and to agreed timeframes
*Design and delivery projects from inception through functional analysis of developing requirements, the approval process for business case development, project execution and operational handover to align technological solutions and transform the processes and systems to meet emerging business requirements
*Collaborate with business units and technical experts to expand business requirements specifications to ensure alignment between customer expectations and current or future ICT capability.

Key Challenges

*Identifying system, infrastructure and project interdependencies while balancing competing demands to ensure project deliverables are achieved
*Designing applications to meet specified requirements given the constraints of systems performance and feasibility
*Assessing emerging technologies, the relevance and potential impacts (both threats and opportunities) upon business enablers, cost, performance and sustainability while maintaining the integrity of the service
*Managing complex and sensitive consultations and negotiations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines, given their varying expectations, viewpoints and interests

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

*ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
*ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (ITSM / HRSD)
*Extensive development experience with advanced capabilities within ServiceNow.
*Expertise in one or more of the following ServiceNow suites – ITSM / HRSD

What we need from you

An up-to-date CV (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience are aligned to the role. In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

Please note that assessments will be conducted for this role. This involves submitting your application for review, an interview, workplace assessment and reference checks.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in roles with similar capability requirements.

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For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Bryan Kreltszheim via Bryan.Kreltszheim@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 @11.59 pm

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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