Specialist Computing Systems Programmer

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Classification: ANU Officer 8 (IT)
Salary package: $118,399 - $126,607 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term:Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position iscontinuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of30 June 2028.

Position Description and Selection Crit eria :

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
  

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

Position overview

National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) is Australia's leading national provider of high-end computational and data-intensive services, with a well-respected reputation for its services, expertise and innovation. NCI is an operating unit of the Australian National University and is built on and sustained by a formal collaboration of national research organisations, ANU, CSIRO, Bureau of Meteorology, Geoscience Australia, other research-intensive universities and research support organisations nationally.

The Specialist Computing Systems Programmer is responsible for development and operation of mission-critical software systems that support NCI operations and user services, including NCI's self-service user and project registration system: MyNCI. This position will play a key role in improving services and security for a community of more than 35 stakeholder organisation and 7000 active researchers.

We are seeking a software developer with expert skills in Python-Django, or with similar web programming frameworks, in a Linux environment. The ideal applicant will also have experience with virtualisation, databases, authentication, integration of applications with multiple services, as well as demonstrated proficiency with modern software engineering tools and practices (e.g. git, Agile processes), and software life cycle management. Experience with Australian Access Federation (AAF) authentication and Atlassian JIRA and Confluence are also highly desirable.

This position full-time, on-site at NCI on the ANU campus.

For further information, please contact Roger Edberg, Manager - User Services, NCI: T:+612 6125 2911, E:roger.edberg@anu.edu.au.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact the ANU Indigenous Employment Consultant -indigigenous.employment@anu.edu.au.

The ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visithttps://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.
  

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date: Thursday, 14 August 2025, 11.55PM (AEST)

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology and Education
• IndustriesHigher Education

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