Research Software Engineer

Research Software Engineer
Job No.: 684256
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

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The Opportunity
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Weather of the 21st Century is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Software Engineer to join our interdisciplinary team dedicated to advancing climate science.
This pivotal role focuses on the development and coupling of high-resolution regional ocean-atmosphere models, contributing to our mission of enhancing our understanding of how the weather will change as the climate warms.
Key Responsibilities

Model Development & Integration: Lead the development and testing of a high-resolution regional ocean model to enable coupling to the atmosphere

Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance in the design, testing, and maintenance of model improvements, ensuring robustness and scalability

Collaboration: Work closely with a distributed team of research software engineers and scientists across the Centre's universities and partners to deliver well-engineered applications that meet business objectives and satisfy stakeholder needs

Best Practices Implementation: Contribute to the strengthening of capability and embedding of best practice software development within the Centre by influencing approaches and work practices

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment at the forefront of climate science research.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in climate modeling, influencing both scientific understanding and policy decisions.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different.
There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise.
That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments.
This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ' How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Please include the following in your application:

CV
Cover letter
Document addressing the Key Selection Criteria
Full Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@monash.edu in an email titled ' Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Julie Arblaster, School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, ***************@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Software Engineer
Applications Close: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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