Job Openings Salesforce Developer (NV1 cleared, Canberra only)

About the job Salesforce Developer (NV1 cleared, Canberra only)

Senior Salesforce Developer

Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must hold active NV1 security clearance. Canberra only.


What to submit?

  1. A tailored resume in docx format

  2. A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below.


RFQ Details

  • RFQ ID: LH-03810

  • Closing Date: Friday, 25 July 2025 11:59pm (Canberra time)

  • Estimated Start Date: Monday, 06 October 2025

  • Initial Contract Duration: 12 months

  • Extension Term: 12 months

  • Number of Extensions: 2

  • Experience Level: EL1 equivalent

  • Security Clearance: Must hold NV1


Client Details

  • Agency: Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

  • Location of Work: ACT

  • Working Arrangements: Hybrid

    Typically 3 days in-office and 2 days from home. Interstate candidates must attend Canberra office 2 consecutive days per month at their own cost.

  • Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week


Job Details

DFATs Commercial Application and Delivery Section seeks a Salesforce Developer to implement solutions, support quality assurance, and contribute to ongoing enhancements within a cross-functional delivery team.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyse business requirements and plan system enhancements

  • Stay current with Salesforce technologies and best practices

  • Translate designs into functional configurations and clean code

  • Develop and maintain enterprise-level Salesforce solutions

  • Support testing, release, and documentation processes

  • Use version control and CI/CD tools effectively

  • Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and release managers


Selection Criteria

Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)


Essential Criteria

  1. Minimum 3+ years experience in Salesforce development

  2. Demonstrated ability to:

    • Design, build, and deliver enterprise integrated solutions

    • Configure Salesforce (custom objects, flows, permission sets, etc.)

    • Use Apex, Lightning Web Components, Omnistudio, Aura, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML

    • Troubleshoot errors in development and configuration

    • Work with Public Sector Solutions and Experience Cloud

    • Utilise version control and advanced CI/CD tooling

    • Apply Salesforce best practices and functionality

  3. Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I

  4. Certified Salesforce Administrator

  5. Must hold NV1 clearance


Desirable Criteria

  1. Certified Salesforce Platform Developer II

  2. Certified Salesforce Omnistudio Developer


Additional Submission Requirements

  • Acknowledge DFATs DecemberJanuary contractor stand-down period (46 weeks)

  • Confirm express agreement to represent the candidate

  • Declare subcontracting intentions (max 300 characters)

  • Advise if a restraint of trade clause applies (max 300 characters)

  • Acknowledge no sponsorship for new NV1 clearances


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