Software Developers, UNSW Canberra

Employment type:   2 full-time, fixed-term contracts
Duration: 12 months

Remuneration: Broadband 5/6, level 5 from $88,717/level 6 from $103,866 plus 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

 

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

 

Why Your Role Matters:
The Intelligent Systems for State and Societal Resilience Research Hub (ISSSRH) is a team of digital technical experts, thematic (security-development) experts, and associated academics addressing the challenges of vulnerable states. The team works with local partners in high priority sectors (mostly local networks – women’s networks, peak bodies of environmental civil society organisations as examples) within such societies – codesigning, building, and deploying technical platforms and solutions to increase their agency through greater access to resources, information, and informed decision-making.

 

Accountabilities:

At Level 5

• Provide support to the ISSSRH and other nominated projects upon the request of the supervisor
• Help develop visualizations for complex data, including the capability to visualize large datasets.
• Help develop data sets for testing and demonstration purposes.
• Verify and deploy programs and systems and assist with maintaining the team’s development environment.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software

At Level 6

In addition to level 5 above

• Provide high level support to the ISSSRH and other nominated projects upon the request of the supervisor

• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications and contribute to the evolution of the existing code-base in consultation with the other members of the systems modelling team.

• Perform duties at a skill level that requires a degree, normally with subsequent relevant experience.
• Solve diverse and unusual problems by analysing information where considerable interpretation of existing regulations, policies or procedures is required. 

 

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

At Level 5

• Excellent time-management, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels
• Ability to make sound judgements and work part of a team
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python)
• Knowledge of databases and scripting
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies

 

At Level 6

In addition to level 5 above:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Practical experience of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, Python)
• Practical experience knowledge of databases and scripting

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.

 

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

 

Eligibility: 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

 

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description.

 

Get in Touch:

For role-related queries please contact:
Michael (Spike) Barlow - Professor
michael.barlow@unsw.edu.au

 

For recruitment process related queries please contact:
Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant
h.whale@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW  

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra 
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.