Front End Development Lead (Web)

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill 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 Plus 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! 

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform.  You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. 

Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.  

About the Opportunity 

The Front-End Development Lead is responsible for overseeing and guiding the front-end development efforts for web applications. This role involves hands-on development, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of best-in-class front-end solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in modern front-end frameworks.

The Front-End Development Lead will work closely with the Solution Architects, UI/UX designers, and Full stack developers to ensure that the front-end components are performant, secure, and aligned with overall business and technical goals.

• Technical Leadership and Architecture: oversee the development of user interfaces using modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, Angular, and Vue.js. Champion composable architecture to ensure solutions are reusable, maintainable, and scalable, while aligning front-end strategies with broader business goals—balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value.
• Hands-On Development and Performance: actively contribute to the front-end codebase, ensuring high performance, scalability, and adherence to coding standards. By implementing techniques such as lazy loading, tree shaking, and code splitting to deliver fast, efficient web applications. Focusing on product craftsmanship will help create engaging user experiences that meet both functional and technical requirements.
• Compliance & Best Practices: ensure front-end applications meet WCAG accessibility standards and follow security best practices to mitigate risks such as XSS and CSRF. By upholding coding standards and development best practices, you’ll contribute to building robust, maintainable, and high-quality front-end solutions.
• Collaboration & Team Development: collaborate closely with Solution Architects, UI/UX Designers, and Full Stack Developers to deliver cohesive and high-performing front-end components. In addition to fostering a collaborative, learning-focused team environment through mentorship and coaching of junior developers, this role will engage with internal stakeholders to understand customer needs and translate them into engaging digital experiences.

About you 
7+ years of experience in front-end development, including experience and proficiency with modern front-end frameworks - React, Angular, NextJS, GraphQL and Vue.js for web development and developing composable, responsive, mobile-first, and scalable web applications.

• CI/CD Tools and Version Control: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, and front-end build tools
• Testing and Optimisation: Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or Mocha for ensuring code quality, along with performance optimization practices.
• UI/UX and Performance Optimization: Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and tools for optimising front-end performance.
• Component Architecture and Reusability: Proven experience in designing and developing reusable components that adhere to a component-based architecture, ensuring consistency across applications.
• Security and Accessibility Best Practices: Deep understanding of front-end security practices, including preventing XSS, CSRF, and ensuring that applications are WCAG compliant for accessibility.
• Collaboration and Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, back-end developers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive solutions, while guiding and mentoring junior developers.
• Automation and Testing: Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, and React Testing Library to ensure code reliability and maintainability.

Our culture 

Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for. 

What we offer 

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
• Opportunities for professional and personal development 
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave 

How to apply 

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. 

If you need any adjustments t our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying. 

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button.

For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]   

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.   

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