Oracle Application Development Lead Salary: $138,631 to $185,518 per annum (plus Superannuation) Tenure: Ongoing Usual Hours of Work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual Work Location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available) The Role The Oracle Application Development Lead provides expert technical leadership in the design, development and maintenance of Oracle APEX applications and system integrations. The role supports key enterprise platforms, including Oracle ERP Cloud (Finance and Procurement), HR and other business systems, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with organisational standards. This role plays a critical part in improving business processes, maintaining data integrity across systems, resolving complex technical issues and driving continuous improvement across the department's enterprise application landscape. Main Accountabilities Lead the development, enhancement and support of Oracle APEX applications that enable efficient and effective business operations. Design, build and maintain integrations between Oracle APEX and enterprise systems using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and REST/SOAP web services. Apply best-practice development methodologies and maintain high-quality technical documentation to ensure sustainable and secure solutions. Work closely with business stakeholders and functional experts to analyse requirements, provide technical advice and deliver user-focused solutions. Investigate, analyse and resolve complex application and integration issues to minimise disruption and improve system performance. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members, including one direct report, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing. The Team This position forms part of the Information Technology and Workplace Services (IT&WS) Branch within the Corporate Services Group. IT&WS oversees the delivery and governance of ICT and workplace services across the department, ensuring systems are appropriately designed, secure and aligned with business needs. The team works closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to deliver reliable, user-focused enterprise systems. About You You are an experienced Oracle professional with demonstrated expertise in leading the development and support of Oracle APEX applications, including advanced PL/SQL and JavaScript. You have strong experience designing and supporting integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud and web services, and the ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into effective, scalable technical solutions. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with Oracle ERP Cloud Finance and Procurement modules, along with Oracle Cloud certifications, will be highly regarded. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Luk, Manager, Enterprise Systems on (03) 9623 1525 and alexandra.luk@ecodev.vic.gov.au . The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to protecting children from harm in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide: A current resume, and A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close at 11:59pm on 11 January 2026.
