Deploying Application Development Capability for National Marine Programs

Case Studies
Written By Saffat Hossain

The Context

Client: Geoscience Australia

Service: Application & Systems Development Recruitment

Sector: Federal Government – Scientific Research & Data

The Challenge

Geoscience Australia (Geoscience), the nation's leading geoscience agency, required immediate support for two flagship programs critical to Australia's marine science capabilities.

The AusSeabed initiative and Marine Data Register were at pivotal delivery phases, requiring specialist Oracle APEX engineering expertise to maintain project momentum and meet upcoming milestones.

That’s what we do.

Our Response

Resolve mobilised immediately, leveraging our expertise in niche ICT recruitment and deep understanding of the Oracle APEX talent market to deliver within Geoscience Australia's compressed timeframe.

Here’s what that looked like:

  • Activating curated Oracle APEX specialist networks from our database

  • Executing targeted outreach to passive candidates

  • Strategic job advertising across Oracle communities

  • 79 candidates considered: 59 inbound, 20 proactively sourced

  • 5 shortlisted: Each with specialist experience working with Oracle databases and APEX

All shortlisted candidates went through:

  • Technical interviews focusing on Oracle APEX architecture and development

  • Behavioural interviews to determine cultural fit

  • Reference checks with senior public sector or enterprise stakeholders

  • Qualification and certification checks

We also managed the full recruitment process end-to-end:

  • Supporting candidates with their applications for Geoscience’s evaluation.

  • Presenting detailed candidate summaries with capability and fit assessments

  • Coordinating interviews and supporting candidates with interview preparation

  • Supporting offer negotiations, onboarding, and post-placement follow-up

The Outcome

The Oracle APEX Developer we placed hit the ground running, immediately contributing to:

• Sustain critical progress on AusSeabed and Marine Data Register programs

• Enhance Oracle APEX technical capabilities within the team

• Strengthen integration between cloud systems and national marine datasets

• Deliver on schedule during a crucial project phase

Their work helped support various workstreams and technical architecture refinement. Their involvement helped the team meet deadlines, uphold data integrity and maintain public-sector service continuity.

Why Resolve

This engagement showcased Resolve's ability to source hard-to-find database specialists under pressure, supporting programs with direct impact on Australia's scientific projects.

The right person, in the right seat, at the right time. That’s what Resolve does.

Saffat Hossain
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