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HEW 7
Position Title Web Developer
Reports to Manager, Online Technical Development
Organisational Unit Web Services
Position
Statement/Purpose
The overall purpose of the Web Developer role is to implement and maintain technical solutions that ensure the University’s external-facing web-based systems are available as needed, efficient and easy for people to use. This position supports the University and its entities to communicate, collaborate and exchange knowledge in a secure and accessible online environment.
Organisational Context and Relationships
Within the University the position:
• works closely with all members of Web Services and Marketing • works closely with ITS, EA and other technology groups within the
University
• is managed by the Manager, Online Technical Development Outside the University the position liaises with technology partners,
professional associations and consulting groups on issues related to online technologies.
Location/Campus The position is currently located at the Flinders Lane Campus of the University. The position and incumbent may be relocated to any other existing or future University work locations where it conducts its operations.
Position Number 903019
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Typical Activities/Indicative Tasks
• Contribute a high degree of specialist knowledge to the development and implementation of the University’s public-facing web-based systems.
• Propose changes and enhancements to the University website and web content management system in line with organisational and unit goals and strategies.
• Implement technical solutions to issues related to the University website and web content management system.
• Provide technical support and advice to website stakeholders and users derived from current best practice in web development and web content management.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
work.
• Develop and present training to internal web content management system users.
Scope of the Role
• Requires specialist knowledge, qualifications and/or experience in web development, web content management, software development project management methodologies, and the software development life cycle.
• Provision of high quality and timely consultancy and advisory services relating to the design, development and maintenance of Victoria University’s web presence.
• Design and implementation of technical solutions.
• Development documentation and processes needed to support the ongoing maintenance of the University’s web presence.
• Leadership of cross-functional technical projects ensuring successful delivery on time and to budget.
• Co-ordination of technological research and analysis, such as benchmarking. • Consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders, internal and external. • Management of communications related to the project/role.
• Works at the operational level and contributes to achievement of strategic objectives.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of policies, procedures, processes and initiatives relating to the University’s websites and online systems.
• Works independently, prioritises work demands to respond to emerging University requirements
Level of Supervision
• Operates under broad direction from the Manager, Online Technical Development and may be required to manage other technical and/or professional staff
Judgement, Independence and Problem Solving
• Requires a depth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application. • Planning and decision making requires some consideration of the integration or impact of a range
of University policies and requirements.
• Required to achieve objectives while operating within a framework of University policy, either as a member of a team or independently
• Significant initiative and/or judgement is required.
• Review of current practice and delivery to ensure ongoing relevance and achieve continuous improvement/excellence
• High degree of independent decision making as well as collaborative decision making in consultation with others
• Works independently, prioritises work demands to respond to emerging requirements
Responsibilities
• Responsible for the maintenance, security, stability and availability of publicly accessible web presences within the University.
• Responsible for provision of expert advice on issues relating to website development.
• Responsible for achievement of position objectives, within agreed time frames and within agreed budget.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
• Must comply with all University governance and relevant legislative requirements.
• Share VU commitment to Equity and Diversity, Health and Safety, VU Values and Behaviours and display these in the way they go about their work
Professional and Organisational Knowledge
• Expertise in their area of responsibility (Web Development, Web Content Management).
• Develop and implement programs/projects involving their area of expertise and which may impact on other areas of the institutions operations
• Familiar with federal and State government legislation and policies related to the tertiary education sector and its impact in their area of responsibility
• Knowledge of University operations, governance and decision making processes, including quality assurance policies and procedures and other relevant legislative requirements
Interpersonal Skills
• Highly developed written, oral communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills
• High level organisational skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work positively, effectively and collaboratively with a range of people at different levels within the University
• Work with and contribute positively to the larger team/work unit
• High levels of integrity, commitment and judgement, including the ability to deal with complex issues with sensitivity and confidentiality
Qualifications and/or Equivalence
I. A degree with 4 years subsequent relevant experience, or II. extensive experience and management expertise, or
III. an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
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Key Selection Criteria: Essential:
1. Knowledge or training equivalent to: a degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in technical and/or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
2. Demonstrated ability and experience working with current best practices and technologies for front end web development such as HTML, CSS, PHP, JQuery (or other scripting tools for creating dynamic web interfaces).
3. Demonstrated ability and experience working with one or more server-side web development toolsets such as the LAMP stack
4. Demonstrated ability and experience implementing, configuring and customising a web content management system such as Drupal.
5. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously (either independently or as an effective team member) in a diverse and deadline-driven environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to research, prepare and analyse reports and papers related to online technologies.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), presentation and report writing skills.
8. Demonstrated capacity to understand and comply with employer policy and practices in all aspects of work and conduct, including OHS and Anti-Discrimination responsibilities and complete/attend relevant training.
9. Willingness to commit to the VU Values and Behaviours : • Values -Access, Excellence, Respect
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Desirable:
1. Previous experience in a similar role in the tertiary education sector or in a similarly complex institutional environment.
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: • mobile and iOS application development
• visual design • user experience
• web server configuration and management • web analytics
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