Web UI Developer

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Work type: Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Information Technology

• Previous experience of working with IMOS is essential
• Contribute to national marine environment observation efforts
• Role based in Hobart, relocation support available

About the Opportunity

The Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN), is seeking an experienced Senior Web Developer or UI Web Developer.

As a Senior Web Developer, you will support the technical development of a small, skilled team in geospatial and web-based applications and services. The Senior Web Developer will also provide technical expertise in system design, guiding the team in the development and implementation of new data-driven systems.

The Web UI Developer will enhance AODN's data visualization and delivery capabilities by designing and implementing modern, user-friendly web applications. This role involves collaborating with the team to support and maintain existing systems, ensuring high-quality UI/UX, and staying updated with emerging technologies.

The AODN infrastructure employs open-source principles and standards-based frameworks, utilising ISO and OGC standards for metadata and data, and is hosted on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a national effort in observing and understanding our marine environment.

What's Required

Previous experience of working with IMOS is essential

UI Web Developer

• Specific and detailed understanding of modern web application technologies, including design of RESTful API's.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards, search engine optimisation and application tracking analytics.
• Experience in the SCRUM framework for agile project delivery.

Senior Web Developer

• Specific and detailed understanding of modern web application technologies, including design of REST API's.
• Extensive programming skills in Java or Python or web technologies within agile software development teams. In addition to experience developing solutions using a cloud provider such as Amazon Web Services.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with an ability to develop team members and transfer knowledge to team members as required. User focused, with experience effectively leading an agile software team in successful product delivery.
• Highly organised individual with excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff and collaborators from a wide range of academic and technical backgrounds.
• Experience in managing the development of web-based applications.

Qualifications and Licenses

• Tertiary qualifications along with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, geospatial sciences or similar, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

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

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,942 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

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.

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.

Advertised: 18 Jul 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Aug 2025 Tasmania Standard Time