Web Developer

Department of Employment

RFQ number / 686
RFQ closing date / No later than 11:00 am Monday 17th April 2017(this is a Public Holiday)
ICT Service Category (Skill Group) / Category c. - Applications management
Personnel Category (Skill Set) / Web Developer
Item number / Description / Details
Proposed Work Order Start Date / As soon as possible
Proposed Contract Period / As soon as possible until 30 June 2017
Contract Option Period / Possible extension from 1 July 2017 subject to funds availability and delegate approval
Number of Specified Personnel required / One
Reduced activity period / Public holidays and Christmas closedown period
Business Hours / From 9.00am to 5.00pm on a Business Day, unless specified otherwise.
Maximum of 40 hours per week unless given prior approval by the relevant Branch Manager.
Purpose of Services / The Department of Employment is in need of a very experienced Drupal 7 developer to help the Design and Web Services team with several immediate priorities. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude and a passion for creating effective, functional websites.
Experience with SASS/SCSS is important as well as extensive knowledge of accessible web techniques, PHP, HTML5 and Javascript.
Graphic design skills, experience working with SVG and dynamic web-based graphics a bonus.
  • Development of additional functionality in existing Drupal websites
  • Styling and design of components of new and existing website functions
  • Advice and guidance on appropriate development options for website design and development tasks including privacy and security considerations

Selection criteria
Please note the importance of responding to this Selection Criteria. / Essential Criteria:
1. Strong background in php application development, including a strong working knowedge of the Drupal 7 CMS.
2. Experienced with SASS/SCSS, HTML5 and javascript
3. Strong, proven web accessibility skills
Desirable Criteria:
1. Experience with managing user accounts, security and privacy considerations for government websites
2. Graphic design skills for creating assets for the web
Other requirements
E.g Location /

Title of the Project: Drupal Development

Department:Department of Employment

Group:People and Communication

Branch: Communication

Section: Design and Web Services

Role Location: Web Development

Garema Court, 148 City Walk, Canberra ACT
Special Conditions
All Candidates must be Australian Citizens to be considered for the role.
Security Clearance Requirements
The minimum security clearance level for this particular position is Baseline

ICT Contractor Services Panel Request for Quote: 686