Who we are

Service Victoria is the one place to go for government services. It's our job to make things easy. Our customers give our services an overall 96% satisfaction score, and our app was the most downloaded in Australia for 2021.

The Service Victoria culture is dynamic and fast-paced, we're not what you'd expect from a government department. We work flexibly and remotely, using our workspaces in Footscray and Ballarat for onsite collaboration. We have a mature digital services platform of contemporary cloud-based infrastructure, technical architecture and scalable and reusable common capabilities, with real-time integration into agency legacy systems.

Service Victoria is an Administrative Office attached to the Department of Government Services (DGS). DGS was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government.

Service Victoria and DGS are bringing important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses.

About the role

The role of an iOS Developer at Service Victoria involves designing, coding, and modifying the Service Victoria iOS app. This app aims to improve customer experience by providing efficient, streamlined services. The key objectives associated with this role include developing a high-quality Code, keeping user-friendliness as the key focus, troubleshooting and resolving issues swiftly, and ensuring the app is kept up-to-date with the latest industry trends. The developer is expected to work closely with the team to initiate innovative ideas and to create user-focused solutions to meet business goals.

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Good knowledge of Swift and Objective-C
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
• Experience with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Good knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
• Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
• Good understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Familiarity with continuous integration

Mandatory requirements

• 3 years hands-on experience with Swift and Objective-C
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
• Good understanding & experience of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline

Desirable

• A passion for keeping up to date with the development trend
• A keen attention to detail and passion for great user experiences
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desire to learn from others and constantly improve your craft
• A well-developed sense of empathy for your customers, both internal and external

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date and all applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages)

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the JSE.

Other relevant information

• Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
• Preferred applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their qualifications
• All preferred applicants will be required to produce sufficient proof of their identity prior to commencing employment with the department
• Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check
• All Service Victoria staff must comply with the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees.