Platform Applications Developer

Full job description
About this role
Full time ongoing position
Salary range: $110,357 - $127,333 plus super plus salary packaging
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for the development and support of new and existing business applications. You will work closely with the Innovation and Development team to support and develop various applications built on platforms such as Appian and PowerPlatform.

You will also be required to create and maintain new and existing technical documentation and knowledge base articles as part of the Digital Transformation and Technology (DTT) Continuity Plan and ensure all solutions and support applications meet or exceed any requirements for transition into DTT business as usual.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

Knowledge and experience working with and developing applications within the Appian and PowerPlatform platforms and SQL database.
Demonstrated ability to work and support multiple business software and applications while able to provide overarching understanding of all dependencies of each software.
Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a small multi-disciplined team.
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work from home & office model
Training and professional development opportunities
Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, specifically key selection criteria 3;

Knowledge and experience developing applications within Appian and PowerPlatform platforms and SQL database.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Ken Chee, Manager Apps Info And Solutions on (03) 9280 3767 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 9 November 2026.

Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

Job details
Job Reference:
VG/VLA/CLICS/1891248

Location:
Melbourne - CBD

Work Type:
Ongoing - full time

Job Function:
IT and Telecommunications

Classification:
WVR 4.2 - 42IT3C

Salary Range:
$110,357 - $127,333

Job Duration:
N/A

Date posted:
24-Oct-2026

Application Close Date:
09-Nov-2026