Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: Up until 31 January 2027

Remuneration: Level 8 $123K- $138 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

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

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Software Engineer – AI and GIS Leader will head a team of engineers to develop and maintain LLM, NLP, and GIS capabilities for the EPIWATCH® system. The role includes managing agile development cycles, ensuring system functionality, and working closely with the Software and Epidemiology Team Leads to prioritise workflows, meet deadlines, and align with stakeholder needs.

The role of Software Engineering Team Leader reports to Professor and Program Head, the Kirby Institute and has up to four direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in software engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with the EPIWATCH® system or developing and managing a similar platform related to epidemiology, and a sound understanding of the architecture and functions of such a system on web and mobile app interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience in GIS analytics and processing including the use of PostGIS for storing and processing GIS data types. Proficient in applying standard analytical methods and conventions for handling GIS data.
• Proven experience in backend web development, including the design and implementation of APIs in FastAPI. Skilled in relational database design, administration and the integration of databases with software systems via APIs.
• Experience with developing data pipelines, using Python and Postgres, experience with DevOps and deploying software in Azure, with Linux systems for application development and AI workflows, NLP and LLMs.
• Demonstrated innovation and creativity in addressing complex software engineering problems, implementing and evaluating machine learning models. with a proven ability to provide solutions within an agile environment and short-term development sprints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to manage a team, work well both independently and with others.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write reports.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• An additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Submit your application online before Wednesday 23^rd July at 11:30pm.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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