Full-Time Fixed Term 12 months with the possibility of extension
To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Substantive Equality Statement
Lotterywest and Healthway strive to create a hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians, where diversity is encouraged, and everyone is respected, welcomed, supported, and treated equally. We value the strength of a diverse workforce and view inclusivity as essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace and community that encourages employees to be themselves.
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people with disability.
The Organisation
Lotterywest is uniquely the only Government owned and operated lottery in Australia. We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose to operate a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA.
Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion. For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives.
What we Offer
Being part of Australia's only government-owned Lottery comes with a lot of responsibility and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We own the outcome of our actions and by directly contributing to player safety and a more hopeful community life for Western Australians, working at Lotterywest is naturally rewarding for all involved.
Our workplace strives to provide an environment for you to feel valued and supported, so that you can help create the kind of positive impact we want to see.
Our employee benefits include:
- A flexible work environment, with the option to work full time in the office or up to two days remotely.
- Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 10 weeks additional leave.
- Additional public service holidays
- A workplace that is committed to ensuring you pursue professional development opportunities
- An active employee wellbeing program, with a variety of social and wellness events.
- Quarterly volunteering leave entitlement
- Access to become a Fitness Passport member
- A central Head Office location in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work.
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager Application Development within the Technology Services group the React/Typescript Developer is responsible for leading, planning, and executing the development and support activities related to the web applications suite. The role will lead all aspects of the development, from requirements to deployment, to deliver high quality fit for purpose solutions, which are delivered on time and within budget. The role will provide technical support and analysis and mentoring for the team.
The role has the following key area of focus:
- Technology Solutions – leads the development, implementation, maintenance and support of web applications
- Strategy - contributes to technology strategy by participating in the development of strategic and operational plans to meet corporate objectives
- Achieves results - leads and coordinates activities, plans, implements and maintains effective and efficient controls and standards to ensure successful implementation of web application changes
- Customer Service – shapes, develops and maintains productive partnerships with key business stakeholders and business critical service providers
- Communicates and influences effectively - presents messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner tailored for the audience accordingly
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated hands-on web and mobile application development experience leading highly complex software activities of substantial depth involving significant detail
- High level advanced specialist and professional knowledge in web and mobile technology consulting, concepts, development, production support, and solution architecture
- Demonstrated experience identifying and leading innovative solutions and using professional judgement to evaluate ambiguous or incomplete information
- High level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively, influence, and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills including evaluating risk in the context of a complex and changing environment
- Demonstrated high-level awareness of current developments in the field of web and mobile technology, anticipating their impact on the work area and responding appropriately to mitigate risk
Want to know more?
If you are driven to succeed and drive change within our organisation and in the WA community, we’d love to hear from you. To be sure this role is right for you, please read the attached job description.
Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed.
Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next twelve (12) months at Lotterywest.
For Further Job Related Information
Enquiries about the role can be directed to Glenn Williams, Senior Manager Application Development on 0409 887 108.
Join Lotterywest
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
- A current resume/CV
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing All criteria
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for the job button.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact:
Simone Boud, Human Resources Business Partner on (08) 9488 6712.
Unfortunately, we can’t accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.
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Lotterywest will only contact you from the official @lotterywest.wa.gov.au domain. If you receive any emails from any other domain asking for your personal information, you should not respond to them. If you receive what appears to be Lotterywest communications not from the official domain, please send an email with the details to HumanResourceServices@lotterywest.wa.gov.au
