The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Software or Senior Software Engineer to help build and maintain the next generation of web-based, geospatial applications for the Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN). This role will be crucial in unlocking and making visible the vast collection of complex marine research data maintained by the AODN.

As a Software Engineer at AODN your role will involve providing expertise in system design and development to support data-driven systems and ensuring the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing applications. This role will see you contribute to the development of innovative software solutions within a complex business and technical environment. Additionally, in the Senior Engineer role you will lead a small, highly skilled team in the development and maintenance of geospatial applications. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy and provide technical leadership.

What’s Required

• Experience in Java / Spring Boot and/or Python including design and implementation of advanced REST APIs and data processing workflows.
• Well-developed skills with core web technologies HTML, CSS and JavaScript as well as experience with React, Semantic UI, MUI or similar in the implementation of user interfaces for web applications.
• Experience developing solutions using a cloud provider such as Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with relational database systems (such as PostgreSQL) or no-SQL alternatives (such as Elasticsearch).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to take ownership of a complex problem and devise solutions.

HEO 7

Qualifications and Licences

• Degree qualifications in Computer Science (or similar) combined with significant relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant extensive experience and/or education/training.

HEO 8

• Demonstrated technical leadership with an ability to develop team members and transfer knowledge to team members as required.

Qualifications and Licences

• Progress towards (or completion of) postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology and/or Geospatial Science combined with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant extensive and/or education/training.

Please refer to the role specific PD for further information about the role specific requirements.

What’s on Offer?

You’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including.

• 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
• 17% Superannuation contribution
• Health and fitness membership options
• Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
• Health Insurance and Banking
• Novated Leasing

About the University

At the University of Tasmania, success takes a quiet determination and adaptability. In turn, this makes us broader, more rounded, multi-skilled thinkers and creative problem solvers, and it sees our institution generate powerful ideas for and from Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.

Belong - Be You

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.

Salary Details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 or 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $147,034 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $125,670 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply?

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Please provide your up-to-date resume,
• A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your technical suitability and motivation for the role relevant to the role specific position descriptions.

For further information about this position, please contact Talent Acquisition Team via email [email protected]

Position Description - Software Engineer - 2025.pdf

Position Description - Senior Software Engineer - 2025.pdf

Application close 11.55pm Sunday 30th of March 2025

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.