Senior ServiceNOW Software Engineer (Developer)
We are recruiting for a Senior ServiceNOW Software Engineer (Developer) for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
This role sits within the Platform Management Section, which is focused on consolidating application platforms and ensuring continuity of support. As a ServiceNow Developer, you will concentrate on the technical capabilities of the ServiceNow platform, delivering secure, scalable solutions that enhance business operations and service delivery. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise performance, reliability, and compliance.
The candidate must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
Estimated start date: 12 May 2026
Initial contract duration: ASAP - 30 June 2027
Extension term: N/A
Experience level: Senior EL1 equivalent
Location of work: QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA, TAS
Working arrangements: Hybrid
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close Tuesday April 21, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline or higher clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
The ServiceNow Developer will be responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on technical development across the AEC’s ServiceNow platform to support critical digital and service delivery outcomes. The role requires strong, proven experience in ServiceNow configuration and custom development, with responsibility for designing, building, enhancing and supporting solutions across one or more ServiceNow products, including IT Service Management (ITSM), Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD) and Customer Service Management (CSM).
Working within an agile delivery team, the ServiceNow Developer will contribute across the full development lifecycle, including requirements refinement, solution design, build, testing, deployment and post-implementation support, and will work closely with product owners, business analysts, architects and operational teams to deliver secure, reliable and scalable solutions.
The role will also contribute to platform maintenance activities, including upgrades, defect resolution, performance optimisation and technical documentation, and will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence, professionalism and technical proficiency to meet delivery timeframes and quality standards within a complex government environment.
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Current ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification.
Demonstrated, strong hands-on experience as a ServiceNow Developer delivering configuration and custom development within enterprise ServiceNow environments.
Proven experience across the full ServiceNow development lifecycle, including requirements refinement, solution design, build, testing, deployment and post-implementation support.
Strong skills in ServiceNow scripting and development technologies, including JavaScript, Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts, UI Policies and Flow Designer.
Demonstrated experience integrating ServiceNow with external systems using REST APIs, web services and authentication mechanisms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to diagnose complex technical issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities and meet delivery timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in environments with strong governance, change management and security requirements.
Desirable criteria
ServiceNow Product Certifications in one or more of the following: IT Service Management (ITSM), Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD) and Customer Service Management (CSM).
Experience delivering solutions across ITSM, HRSD and/or CSM within medium to large organisations.
Experience supporting platform maintenance activities, including upgrades, patching, defect resolution, monitoring and performance optimisation.
Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks and their practical application within ServiceNow.
Experience working within Australian Government, regulated or security-sensitive ICT environments.
Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery environments.
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Tuesday April 21, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
Project Manager
We are recruiting for a Project Manager for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experience and motivated Project Managers to assist with major ICT Projects in the Division.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: EL1 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
Project Managers will be required to:
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, cross-agency collaborations and service providers.
Research, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project or program initiatives.
Negotiate and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective communication, coordination and collaboration for timely and successful outcomes.
Identify and resolve project-related issues and challenges.
Provide management, coordination, governance and assurance of complex projects.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver agreed outcomes.
Represent the team and branch in project governance meetings and provide clear up to date reports on status and the implications of risks on projects to ensure the success of projects.
Oversee project resources to ensure a high performing, motivated and well-developed team that delivers results.
Use project management tools to drive successful outcomes, covering areas such as risk management, quality management, financial management, procurement, strategy, resource management, project briefs and post-implementation reviews.
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
A minimum of 5 years' experience leading complex ICT projects and programs in Federal Government.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, cross-agency collaborations and service providers.
Experience with/ and application of project management frameworks and methodologies including waterfall and Hybrid Agile.
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including Departmental Executive.
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
Exchange System Administrator
We are recruiting for an Exchange System Administrator for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing management and enhancement of the department’s key communication platforms, its hybrid Exchange environment, and related solutions. This includes some ongoing migration work of Exchange mail data.
Key work of the role includes:
Maintenance of the existing Exchange Server infrastructure and Enterprise Vault archiving solution
Migration of mail data, including groups, to Exchange Online
Development of migration approaches and rationalisation of Enterprise Vault archive data
Investigation and resolution of complex technical problems across the technical stack
Creation/update of various documentation including as-built documentation, design documentation, detailed migration plans, DR documentation and decommissioning plans as required
Technical representation at project meetings
Facilitating technical workshops (if required)
Cross-skilling with team members and assistance to support staff in related teams (e.g. service desk)
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Expert knowledge of Exchange Server, Exchange Online, and configuration of hybrid Exchange deployments, including implementation, upgrades and day to day management activities in a complex multi-forest environment.
Proven experience in migrations including to Exchange Online, cross forest and from legacy Exchange versions.
High-level Exchange troubleshooting skills, including for mail flow, mail gateway technologies and on-premise/cloud-based resource connectivity.
High-level knowledge of Windows Server fundamentals (e.g. Active Directory, DNS, DFS etc), and Group Policy configuration (including Advanced Group Policy Management).
Experience with Australian Government IT Cyber Security processes including ISM, Essential 8 and ACSC hardening guides.
Strong experience in writing technical documentation including design documentation and standard operating procedures.
Desirable criteria
Experience with Arctera Enterprise Vault, Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP), Microsoft Intune mobile device management and Intune policy.
Experience with broader Microsoft 365 services would also be beneficial.
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
.Net Software Engineer (Developer)
We are recruiting for a .Net Software Engineer (Developer) for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experiencedand motivated .Net developers with a minimum of 5 years' experience to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
.Net Developers will be required to:
Develop and maintain Azure based web API and Portal applications to support existing legislative reporting requirements, and new regulatory processes.
Be able to integrate various system components to achieve a seamless end to end experience for users
Provide technical advice on issues related to systems development
Apply secure coding practices/processes to ensure solutions delivered are secure and robust
Conduct peer reviews of code and infrastructure
Understand and code against detailed application architecture documents
Ensure that best practice and Departmental standards are applied and managed
Create and review technical/release documentation
Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team working with an agile structure
Collaborate and mentor team members to promote team harmony and support cross-skilling professional development
Instil a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a team environment
Undertake additional duties as required
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience (Min 5 years) implementing secure web based business solutions. • experience developing web APIs using Azure API Manager and customer facing web portal development using .NET Framework (including .NET Core) and ASP.NET • Experience developing web applications using either Angular or React • Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM), it’s controls and how to apply them to a solution design and build • Experience with unit/integration/automation testing. Familiarity with xUnit, nUnit, Selenium, Playwright.Net.
Cloud experience: Demonstrated experience in cloud-based solution implementation with technologies such as: • Azure Logic Apps, Azure SQL and Azure Service Bus and Azure API Manager • Azure DevOps and Visual Studio for code development, management, repositories, and deployments (CI/CD) • integrating custom built apps with third-party systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM • Extensive experience developing on Azure platforms • Demonstrated experience in successfully optimising complex legacy code to fully utilise benefits of Azure Cloud environment
Agile: • Experience working with Agile multi-disciplinary teams to deliver secure, user friendly and reliable solutions that meet stakeholder, citizen, and business expectations. • Ability to pragmatically change direction and scope as new information is discovered and challenges or opportunities present themselves
Cultural fit: • Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams • Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff at all levels. • Ability to collaborate and mentor team members to promote team harmony
Desirable criteria
Experience in development using Agile and DevOps delivery models
Experience developing web applications using either Angular or React
Integration/UI/FrontEnd testing: Selenium, Playwright.Net, Jest
Tertiary qualifications in software design and development and experience working with SQL servers, Cosmos DB, Blob storage and high-volume data traffic/processing.
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
Automation Tester
We are recruiting for a Business Analyst for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced and motivated Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
Automation Testers will be required to:
Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps
Write, review and execute test cases on web-based applications
Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution
Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans
Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps
Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices.
Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process
Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods
Undertake other duties as required
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Experience and expertise in automation testing, and well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles
Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Application developers, Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts
Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams
A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage successfully with non-technical stakeholders
Desirable criteria
Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services
Experience tracking and managing test plans and test cases through Azure DevOps
Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
Business Analyst
We are recruiting for a Business Analyst for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced and motivated Business Analysts to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
Essential skills and experience
Experience in analysis and modelling of current and future business processes and information management environments
Analyse data related requirements, user pathways and information flows
Conduct stakeholder engagement activities, analyse customer requirements, and collaborate with technical specialists to develop fit for purpose solutions to business problems
Develop clear and concise documents including business requirements specifications, business cases, functional & non-functional specifications, process maps, user stories, service design artefacts, communication & change management plans, and reports
Conduct investigations and undertake technical research & analysis activities based on systems knowledge in alignment with departmental policies and legislations
Evaluate options for solutions and translate business requirements into techno-functional requirements
Analyse proposed solutions from a strategic viewpoint considering the broad ranging benefits and impacts across the department and government as a whole
Experience working in Agile environment to develop requirements artefacts for complex IT systems including website development
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Experience facilitating workshops and developing business scenarios, process maps, data models and use cases
Experience in developing User Stories and acceptance criteria for developers
Experience working on complex digital projects in an Agile environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable criteria
Relevant experience in implementing Information Technology Services
Experience documenting requirements for Office technologies
Experience using Azure DevOps for user story creation and tracking of acceptance criteria
Experience or knowledge of Dynamics 365 or Power Platform.
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
Cloud Solutions Architect
We are recruiting for a Cloud Solutions Architect for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced and motivated Solution Architects to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology.
The Department primarily uses Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics365, and DevOps platforms.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: EL1 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
Skills required:
Demonstrated experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer or Solution Architect, preferably within a federal government department.
Solid expertise in developing high level and detailed design solutions for Azure based applications.
Demonstrated experience in the development of Azure DevOps pipelines.
Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with Azure Virtual network configuration including hybrid network architecture, and cloud native web ingress patterns.
Familiar with cyber security controls (ISM), OWASP and Essential 8 controls within federal government departments.
Detailed technical knowledge of the Azure cloud platform.
Ability to work independently, build productive relationships and liaise with stakeholders (including business users, development teams, cloud engineers, cyber security experts and enterprise architects).
Strong communications skills and ability to convert business requirement into detailed design solutions using concise language, diagrams and accurate technical details.
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Demonstrated experience in understanding business requirements and solutioning designs for Azure based cloud environments into HLD and DLD as well as reusable architecture patterns
Experience implementing and administering Azure cloud services. Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Azure DevOps highly regarded
Ability to build productive relationships and work with stakeholders including enterprise architecture groups, cyber security teams, and cloud operations to secure design approval
Demonstrated experience applying information security concepts and best practices including Information Security Manual (ISM)
Desirable criteria
Experience with a broad range of cloud technologies including Azure AI, ML and Cognitive services, Data Solutions, DevOps, CI/CD, Integration solutions, and API/Services Oriented Architecture
Ability to work with limited guidance in an Agile environment
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
Software Engineer (Developer)
We are recruiting for a Software Engineer (Developer) for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced Software Engineers to support the delivery of multiple ICT initiatives across the Division. Candidates are expected to be able to work effectively in delivery teams and contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment.
We are recruiting for a Software Engineer (Developer) for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced Software Engineers to support the delivery of multiple ICT initiatives across the Division. Candidates are expected to be able to work effectively in delivery teams and contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
Software Engineers will be required to:
Build and maintain secure .NET (8/10) backend services and REST APIs (versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC).
Deliver React frontends that consume APIs and meet accessibility needs.
Integrate internal and third-party systems (messaging/event-driven, identity, CRM) end-to-end.
Apply secure coding/SDLC controls (e.g., scanning) and manage secrets (e.g., Key Vault).
Write automated tests (unit/integration/UI) and enforce quality gates in CI/CD.
Peer review code in DevOps.
Implement to agreed architecture/standards (API, security, performance, observability—App Insights).
Produce technical documentation, release notes and operational runbooks (incl. handover).
Communicate progress, risks, dependencies and options to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with product, UX, security and operations in an agile delivery model.
Mentor and support team members; promote cross-skilling.
Promote a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Other duties as required.
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Tertiary qualifications in software engineering (or equivalent experience) and experience with cloud-native patterns: Event-driven integration, and data platforms (SQL Server/Azure SQL, Blob Storage, caching) including high-volume processing.
Technical skills: Minimum 10 years designing, building and supporting secure web solutions across backend and frontend, including modern .NET (8/10) & ASP.NET Web APIs; REST API design (versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC); React and automated testing (unit/integration/UI) (e.g., xUnit/nUnit, Playwright/Selenium).
Cloud and DevOps: Hands-on Azure delivery/operations across App Services/Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus/Event Grid, API Management; CI/CD (Azure DevOps); monitoring (e.g., App Insights); third-party integration (e.g., Dynamics 365); and security controls (e.g., Key Vault) and legacy modernisation.
API-led delivery experience, including governance, OpenAPI/Swagger, performance and API security patterns.
Ways of working and security mindset: Familiar with ISM controls and applying them in build/design; effective across dispersed teams; able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders; and mentor/collaborate to support team outcomes.
Desirable criteria
Test automation and quality engineering in CI/CD (unit/integration/UI; e.g., Playwright/Selenium, Jest, static analysis).
Delivery approach: Experience delivering in multi-disciplinary Agile teams; able to adapt scope and approach as requirements and constraints evolve.
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
CRM Developer
We are recruiting for a CRM Developer for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced and motivated CRM Developer with strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerApps (Power Platform) expertise to assist with the development of CRM module/s within an existing Dynamics 365 instance.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
CRM Developer will be required to:
Develop CRM Modules by configuring and extending CRM modules, business entities, forms, views, and dashboards. Design and implement workflows, business rules, plugins, and Power Automate flows based on documented user stories and functional requirements.
Configure CRM connectors/integrations to support data flows between various systems, including Azure SQL, the Department’s finance system (TechOne) and Power Pages.
Implementing the Dynamics 365 security model by configuring security roles and access controls and securely integrating external systems.
Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary agile project team.
Maintain and provide input to technical design documentation.
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Technical (Dynamics 365 / Power Platform)
Demonstrated experience in:
Configuring and building Dynamics 365 CE/Dataverse solutions (tables, relationships, forms, views, model-driven apps, business rules)
Implement server side business logic through plugins, workflows and automation using Power Automate and/or Dynamics 365 processes from user stories/requirements
Building dashboards, charts and reports for business users
Implementing CRM security and auditing (business units, teams, security roles, field-level security)
Performing data migration and data quality activities (mapping, cleansing, repeatable imports/scripts)
Technical (engineering, integration and operations)
Demonstrated experience in:
Power Platform ALM and release management (solution layering; managed/unmanaged; environment strategy)
CI/CD using Azure DevOps for D365/Power Platform deployments (source control, pipelines, automation)
Secure-by-design/DevSecOps practices (least privilege, secrets management, reviews and change control)
Enterprise integration and extensibility (Dataverse Web API, Azure Service Bus/REST/Azure SQL; custom development such as C#/.NET)
Power Platform governance and operations (DLP/connectors, monitoring and troubleshooting) and Microsoft 365 integration (e.g., SharePoint Online)
Ways of working
Demonstrated ability to:
Deliver in a fast-paced agile environment and manage competing priorities
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clear status/risks/dependencies
Collaborate in multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams
Adapt approach as requirements evolve while maintaining delivery focus
Produce fit-for-purpose technical documentation and support BAU handover
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
Front End Dev UI Designer
We are recruiting for a Front End Dev UI Designer for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced and motivated Front-end developer / User interface Designers to support ongoing major projects across the Corporate and Digital Division. The roles will be responsible for driving a human-centric approach to service delivery, focusing on understanding customer, business, and technology needs and balancing these to deliver effective digital services.
They are seeking experienced Front End Developers / User Interface Designers with a dual skillset, working across both disciplines to deliver intuitive, fit for purpose interfaces through a lean design process involving rapid prototyping, testing, and implementation of solutions.
Candidates will work in multi-disciplinary teams to design and develop product improvements, features, user flows, user interfaces, and front-end development.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
You will work closely with others in the team to:
help define user-centric designs, iterate and improve to add additional value, based on user feedback
Be responsible for user-focused UI designs and specification of user flows, prototypes, high-fidelity interfaces
Plan and perform user experience evaluation to check and confirm that usability and accessibility requirements have been met
Implement UI component using HTML/CSS and JavaScript Work closely with the team’s user researcher and designers to translate findings from usability testing into improvements for the user interface
Advocate and problem solve for user-centric design solutions with developers and coach back-end engineers on usability and front-end development
As a UI Designer, you will tackle complex problems and transform them into intuitive and easy-to-use designs. Then, communicate them by user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
As a Front-end developer, you will work with developers translating and problem-solving designs, POC and wireframes into modules and high-quality codes for the best usability and accessibility outcomes.
Technical skills
Required skills and experience: Experience implementing responsive UI components for web applications and websites using HTML/CSS, ReactJS and/or Angular Experience using prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Axure or Figma is highly desirable Understanding and application of design principles and systems Understanding and implementation of WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines as a minimum, how those guidelines relate to websites and applications, and how visual design, page and code structures and
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential
Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces working within to an existing style guide and/or design system using HTML, CSS, and Javascript framework such as ReactJS, and/or Angular.
Effective communication skills with the ability to work with and influence multiple stakeholders, and clearly articulate design decisions through a well-conceived rationale.
Demonstrated experience in working with others to translate findings from usability testing into actionable improvements to a user interface.
Knowledge and implementation of Accessibility requirements - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA as a minimum.
Desirable
Demonstrated experience designing wireframes, user interfaces, and interactive prototypes with a high attention to detail and ability to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs.
Tertiary Qualifications in a design or computer science/ICT related discipline (Human Factors, Communication/Graphic Design, Systems Design, Psychology, Computer Interaction, Web development etc.)
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873