VicRoads RLS, founded in August 2022 by a consortium of Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, Macquarie Asset Management, and the Victorian State Government, operates under a long term concession deed issued by the State Government. This strategic 40-year partnership is transforming VicRoads RLS into a more commercial, customer-centric, product led and digitally advanced organisation. Our purpose to ‘make services seamless and support safer networks for our communities’ drives our commitment to ensuring our customers get what they need, when they need it.
Our organisational values steer our actions, decisions and behaviours as we progress on our path of transformation.
We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfil regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety
- Annual Salary Range: Up to 190,000 + Super
- Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time
- Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home
Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!
About the Opportunity:
The Front-End Development Lead is responsible for overseeing and guiding front-end development efforts for both mobile and web applications. This role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of top-tier front-end solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern front-end frameworks.
Working closely with Solution Architects, UI/UX designers, and back-end developers, the Front-End Development Lead ensures that front-end components are performant, secure, and aligned with overall business and technical objectives.
Lead Front-End Engineering for Web and Mobile: Oversee development of user interfaces for web and mobile platforms using modern frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, React Native, and Flutter.
Hands-on Development: Actively design and develop front-end code, ensuring high performance, scalability, and adherence to coding standards.
Performance Optimization: Implement techniques like lazy loading, tree shaking, and code splitting to optimize performance for fast, efficient applications.
Component-Based Architecture: Ensure reusable, maintainable, and modular components across projects, promoting consistent design and development patterns.
Accessibility and Security Compliance: Ensure applications meet WCAG standards for accessibility and implement security best practices to protect against vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF).
Collaboration and Mentorship: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (back-end developers, UX/UI designers) and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
About you
An ideal candidate will have expertise in modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, React Native, and Flutter, enabling the development of responsive, mobile-first, and scalable web and mobile applications. They will demonstrate strong proficiency in UI/UX and performance optimization, using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and performance-enhancing tools. A deep understanding of component architecture and reusability is essential, with proven experience in designing reusable components that ensure consistency across applications.
The candidate must also have a strong grasp of security and accessibility best practices, including techniques to prevent XSS and CSRF attacks and compliance with WCAG standards. Collaboration and communication skills are key, as the role involves working closely with designers, back-end developers, and other stakeholders, while also mentoring junior developers. Additionally, the candidate should be experienced with automation and testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, and React Testing Library to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage FED teams, providing direction, mentorship, and support to team members
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in both traditional and event-driven integration contexts
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Culture:
To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices
How to Apply
Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.
For any question around the role, please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au
Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.
Please note: This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness.
Failure to comply with this condition of employment may impact your eligibility for employment in this position with Vic Roads. VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence.
