Spatial Software Engineer
Charles Darwin University
Posted 13 days ago
Research Institute for the Environment & Livelihoods
Casual Appointment | Based at our Casuarina Campus, Larrakia Country
About the Position
The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information (NAFI) Service, managed by staff in the Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, requires regular updates of the software application and supporting systems, as well as ongoing development drawing on fire management and remote sensing research.
The casual Spatial Software Engineer’s role is to support the Software Engineering team to deliver end-to-end solutions across web, mobile, and geospatial platforms. Responsibilities span frontend and backend development, DevOps automation, server administration, and emerging cloud initiatives - ensuring reliable, scalable, and maintainable software across the delivery lifecycle.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
- Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science and/or Environmental Science; Diploma/Batchelor’s degree or higher
- Ability to work with React-based frameworks; responsive UI development, component architecture, and cross-platform delivery (web and mobile)
- Knowledge of API design, database integration, and GIS-based backend services
- Ability to work with GitLab CI/CD, Bitbucket Pipelines, Docker; automated build, test, and deployment pipelines supporting continuous delivery workflows
- Ability to work with Apache HTTP Server administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux; configuration, hardening, monitoring, and maintenance of production environments
- Knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, open-source packages) and spatial data processing.
- Skills in Authentication and identity management via Clerk and WorkOS; prospective integration of Stripe for payment processing and subscription billing
- Ability to work with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) - prospective scope for upcoming projects, including infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and cloud-native service integration
- Commitment to the University’s values
Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance
Access Full Position Description
To view the full position description, please click the Apply link which will direct you to our CDU job site, then select Job Attachments.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be in line with the official CDU Salary Guide and hourly rate is depended on duties performed.
How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Peter Jacklyn, NAFI Service Manager on 04•• ••• 470 or email [email protected]
Do you need support?
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure
For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or peo•••••••••••@cdu.edu.au.
Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.
Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence outside the workplace.
Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.
As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.
This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.
Applications close: Tuesday 30th June 2026
About Charles Darwin University
Welcome to the Charles Darwin University (CDU) careers page and thank you for considering our institution as part of your career search.
CDU is headquartered in Australia’s most northern capital city of Darwin – a young, multicultural and cosmopolitan tropical city that sits on the rim of South-East Asia.
As the only university in the Northern Territory, CDU is uniquely placed to provide education, training and research expertise in Australia’s north and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Whether you are at the start of your career or are already established, CDU is keen for you to explore the many career opportunities offered to both academic and non-academic professionals.
Ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world, CDU has grown to become an internationally renowned dual sector teaching and learning institution, offering strong education and training opportunities in Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training.
The University has 11 campuses and learning centres throughout Australia delivering training in more than 170 locations to more than 24,000 students, and has strong relationships with other Australian universities in the fields of medicine, languages, marine science and Indigenous knowledges. CDU also enjoys partnerships and Memorandums of Understanding with 18 international institutions and organisations.
Proud of our community origins, CDU is a vibrant institution, constantly evolving, adapting and changing with local, national and international education trends. Higher Education and VET programs prepare students to be creative thinkers and effective contributors in an ever changing world.
CDU courses are closely attuned to the education, employment and research needs of industry; forging close partnerships with the burgeoning oil and gas sector and government and cooperative research centres.
This year is a very exciting time to join the University. Our “Connect, Discover, Grow” strategic plan envisages a positive trajectory for every aspect of the institution out to 2025 and beyond.
In a 2016 international report – by UK higher education consultant Firetail – CDU was identified as a “rising star” amongst an elite group of 20 universities with the potential to become globally influential by 2030.