About the Opportunity
Are you a Software Engineer with a background in optimisation, ready to take on a technically challenging and meaningful role? This is your opportunity to design and build a smart assignment engine that improves operational efficiency and decision-making in real time.

You’ll be part of a small, high-performing internal team that works across multiple domains, lifting engineering standards, exploring new solutions, and solving complex, high-impact problems. The focus is on deep technical work, hands-on coding, and mathematical modelling, bringing abstract logic and algorithms to life through software.

This is a 12-month contract offering up to $110 per hour + Super, with flexible hybrid work arrangements (roughly 3 days from home). If you’re the right fit, there’s strong potential for long-term engagement.

About You
We’re looking for someone who brings a rare combination of:

Optimisation Expertise – You’ve tackled real-world optimisation problems (such as scheduling, resource allocation, or route planning) and can guide others in this space.

Strong Engineering Skills – You’ve built and scaled complex systems. You’re confident working in C#, or willing to transition from another language like Python, Java, C++, or MATLAB.

Clear Communicator – You can explain complex logic and mathematical models to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You likely have 7+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years focused on optimisation problems—but we’re open if your experience is otherwise aligned.

Experience in time-sensitive or data-rich systems is a bonus, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Build the core optimisation engine for intelligent task or resource assignment

Prototype models, guide technical direction, and transition proofs of concept into production code

Collaborate with engineers, architects, and subject matter experts to solve real-world challenges

Provide input into solution design and delivery planning

Mentor other engineers on optimisation approaches and engineering best practices

The Benefits

Rate: Up to $110/hour + Super

Flexibility: Hybrid work (approx. 3 days WFH)

Scope: High-impact work, deep technical focus, and variety across multiple problem spaces

Longevity: This role plays a key part in a larger roadmap, with strong potential to extend or move to perm

How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, please apply. For further details or enquiries, feel free to contact Matthew Burke via email [email protected] or call (08) 6146 4466.