Mobile Technical Lead at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

• Initial contract: to start ASAP to 30 June 2011

• Location: Ultimo, Sydney

• Base salary range: $84,472 – $93,327 pa plus generous super

We are seeking a talented and experienced technical lead to join our mobile production team. The ideal candidate is by nature a creative team player with solid problem solving skills, great attention to details and focused on delivering amazing user experiences.

In this role you will be expected to provide technical advice and leadership at a strategic level as well as get hands on with application development. To succeed, you will have extensive, demonstrated experience developing and delivering mobile solutions across a variety of platforms – particularly iPhone/iPad, Java and web.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Develop applications and services for mobile devices, as required.

• Assist in general strategic direction and provide strategic advice on the best technical solutions to reach desired business outcomes.

• Develop and maintain common development standards and practices based on industry best practices.

• Liaise with technical and non-technical teams on the design, development and structure of complex mobile and cross platform projects.

• Work effectively within production teams, fostering and maintaining positive relationships across the organisation.

• Advocate and apply ABC values and all relevant ABC policies and procedures including Equity & Diversity and OH&S.

Key Capabilities/Qualifications/Experience (Selection Criteria)

1. Formal qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, a similar related field or equivalent industry experience.

2. Demonstrated, extensive experience in some, or all of Java, Objective-C, C, C++ with particular emphasis on mobile application development.

3. Extensive, demonstrated experience in optimising web sites for mobiles, as well as strong knowledge of current libraries and standards applicable to mobile web browsing.

4. Strong problem solving skills to find the best and most efficient solutions to complex technical challenges.

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience working with design/IA, technical and business stakeholders.

6. Demonstrated experience in internal stakeholder and vendor management at both a technical and business level. Along with the ability to help develop an organisation-wide strategy and drive its implementation.

7. Understanding and commitment to the ABC’s aims, objectives and workplace values, together with relevant policies and guidelines including Editorial Policies, Equity and Diversity and OH&S.

For further information contact Anthony Willis on (02) 8333 1157

To apply please visit abc.net.au/careers and submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria.

Vacancy reference 492011. Closing date 26 November 2010.