Senior Salesforce Developer

Our Client Our client is an ACT Government directorate responsible for services and systems that support Canberra's built and natural environment, transport, planning, city operations, regulatory functions and community-facing services. The broader government environment supports a substantial workforce delivering essential services across the Territory. Operating within a technology and digital transformation function, the team is investing in modern platforms to improve how field-based services are delivered, managed and supported. A key focus is the development of enterprise applications using Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, enabling better information management, streamlined workflows and improved service delivery across government operations. The environment combines public-sector purpose with enterprise-scale technology delivery, offering the opportunity to contribute to digital solutions that directly support Canberra's community and frontline operations. Why Contract With Us At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement - we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle - and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor - chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide. About The Role This is a senior hands-on Salesforce development opportunity combining advanced engineering expertise with strong Salesforce system administration capability. You will help design, build, configure and support enterprise Salesforce applications while ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, maintainable and aligned with governance requirements. The position sits within a digital delivery environment developing Salesforce-based applications supporting field services. You will work across custom development, OmniStudio, declarative automation, integrations, platform administration, deployment and ongoing optimisation. The role is particularly suited to a senior Salesforce professional who can move comfortably between Apex development and declarative solutions, while providing technical leadership and working closely with architects, analysts, testers, delivery partners and business stakeholders. Position: Senior Salesforce Developer with System Administration Skills Rate: $100-$120/hour + super Location: Dickson, Canberra ACT Working Arrangement: Remote, with rare office attendance required Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months with likelihood of extension Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Key Responsibilities Design, develop and enhance enterprise Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce and declarative functionality.Build sophisticated OmniStudio solutions using OmniScripts, FlexCards, data mapping capabilities and Integration Procedures.Develop scalable Salesforce Flows and determine when declarative automation or Apex provides the most appropriate technical solution.Configure and administer Salesforce environments, including users, permissions, security settings, metadata and platform configuration.Design and maintain secure REST and SOAP API integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise applications.Support Salesforce Public Sector Solutions and applications servicing field-based operational teams.Translate complex functional and business requirements into scalable technical designs in collaboration with solution architects, business analysts and product stakeholders.Maintain high standards of Apex test coverage, error handling, reusable components and technical documentation.Conduct peer code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers and delivery partners.Support CI/CD processes and controlled deployments using technologies such as Azure DevOps, Git and Salesforce development tooling.Troubleshoot production defects, integration failures and performance issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes.Monitor governor limits, platform performance, data integrity and overall Salesforce environment health.Review Salesforce seasonal releases and assess potential impacts, opportunities and required remediation.Identify technical debt and refactoring opportunities across legacy Apex, configuration and automation.Apply Salesforce security, sharing, access control and data protection practices throughout solution design and administration.Support release planning, environment management, testing and deployment activities across the development lifecycle.Maintain technical specifications, deployment records and platform documentation to support ongoing maintainability and governance.Participate in Agile ceremonies, estimation, technical planning and continuous improvement initiatives.Manage competing development priorities and delivery deadlines within a fast-paced enterprise environment.Champion Salesforce engineering standards, platform governance and maintainable development practices across the delivery team. These responsibilities incorporate the core requirements of the supplied position description alongside common expectations in current Australian senior Salesforce roles, including stronger emphasis on reusable development, technical documentation, testing, Agile delivery, security, platform optimisation and release management. About You Minimum 5 years' application design and development experience, with strong exposure to Salesforce Flow and OmniStudio.Minimum 3 years' hands-on Salesforce development experience across Apex, SOQL, OmniScript, Visualforce, VS Code, Data Loader, reports and dashboards.At least 3 years' system administration experience, preferably within Salesforce environments.Demonstrated experience delivering Lightning Web Components and enterprise-grade Salesforce customisations.Strong practical experience with OmniStudio, including OmniScripts, FlexCards and Integration Procedures.Proven experience integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST, SOAP or related API technologies.Experience working with customers, vendors and delivery partners across requirements, development, testing and release activities.Strong knowledge of Salesforce security, sharing models, permissions, data integrity and platform administration.Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD environments such as Azure DevOps, Gearset or comparable deployment tooling.Ability to diagnose complex platform issues and translate findings into practical, maintainable technical solutions.Strong understanding of Salesforce development lifecycle practices, testing standards and release management.Experience with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions or government digital transformation programs will be highly regarded.Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong stakeholder engagement, teamwork and interpersonal skills within multidisciplinary delivery environments.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining development quality.Salesforce Developer certification is required.Salesforce Administrator certification is required.Additional certifications such as Platform Developer II or OmniStudio Developer are highly regarded and align with current Australian market expectations.Candidates must be willing and able to complete the required Police Check prior to commencement.Candidates must hold valid working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Permanent Residents, Australian Citizens and candidates holding suitable long-term Australian working visas may be considered.As a mandatory requirement for this contract role required by our client, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at www.charterdiligence.com.au/portal. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help. Application Process Important: Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting. We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please apply to this job post or submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to this job post. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@charterdiligence.com.au and (02) 7208 7776 (Sydney), (03) 9001 7776 (Melbourne), (07) 3866 7776 (Brisbane), or (08) 6118 7776 (Perth). Charter Diligence is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.