Secure Application Developer

About the role

We’re looking for a security-obsessed developer who thrives on hunting vulnerabilities and building resilient applications from the ground up. In this role, you’ll identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across the SDLC—embedding secure-by-design principles into every stage of development. Acting as a trusted Application Security SME, you’ll guide teams with best practices for secure coding and vulnerability management, perform static, dynamic, and manual code reviews, and tackle OWASP Top 10 risks head-on. You’ll integrate security into DevOps pipelines, automate scans and testing, and collaborate closely with developers to remediate issues, prevent recurrence, and align solutions with business and compliance requirements—all while keeping systems robust, documented, and audit-ready.

You bring considerable experience in cybersecurity, particularly in application security, risk analysis, and secure development lifecycle practices, along with hands-on expertise in code review and vulnerability remediation. A qualification in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) underpins your technical capability. You’re analytical, organised, and a natural problem-solver who can translate complex risks into actionable fixes. With strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you’ll build trusted relationships across teams, contribute to system improvements and continuity planning, and deliver against SLAs—while continuously learning, sharing knowledge, and staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape.

About You!

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Considerable progress toward or possession of a Computer Science, Information Security or a related field qualification, or considerable recent experience in a similar role.
• Considerable experience in cybersecurity, especially in an information risk analysis or security engineer role.
• Considerable experience in secure code review, static, dynamic and manual source code review.
• Considerable experience in identifying and remediating common web application vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10
• Considerable experience in Secure Development Lifecycle practices.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.

Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 150 million boardings across all services during FY24/25, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go.

Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

Our Values

The PTA’s Values define what is important to us. Knowing our values helps you understand how we do business and what is expected of you as an employee of the PTA.

Upholding these values and applying them to your work requires a genuine and committed understanding.

• Safety - We are committed to safety and protecting your future.
• Respect - We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.
• Recognition - We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.
• Integrity - We are honest and ethical.
• Sustainability - We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.

You can expect.

• Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round

There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact Fin Zhang, Application Development Team Leader on (08) 9326 2201 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email [email protected].

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online, using the ‘Apply for this job’ button and this will take you to the WA Jobs board www.jobs.wa.gov.au where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert. If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number 37419 in the web search box.

Closing Date: 5pm (AWST) on Thursday, 9 July 2026