Senior Software Developer, UNSW Canberra

Job Description:

Senior Software Developer, UNSW Canberra

Employment type: Fixed-term contract, full-time (35 hours per week)
Duration: 2 years

Remuneration: Level 8 from $127,351 plus leave loading & 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

About UNSW CanberraUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

The Capability Systems Centre (CSC) is looking to employ a Senior Software Developer (Team Leader), to work on applied research projects focused on developing dynamic decision analytics, including simulation, optimisation, and visualisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the systems modelling team and foster productive collaborations with University and Defence stakeholders.

Why Your Role Matters:This position is responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of modelling, simulation, optimisation and visualisation tools to support funded project outcomes. You will provide operational technical oversight of software development activities, supervises software developers within the team, and ensures delivery of robust, scalable and maintainable technical solutions aligned with project requirements. Reporting to Professor Sondoss El Sawah you will be responsible for leading and supervising software developers and associated project staff.

Who You Are (skills and experience):

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, with 7+ years’ subsequent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading the design and architecture of complex, scalable software systems.
• Advanced programming expertise in Java and experience integrating multi-language environments and modern development frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising software development teams
• Strong experience in software engineering best practices, including version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks and quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing technical priorities and deliver outcomes with a high level of autonomy and professional judgement.
• Experience engaging with industry, government or research stakeholders to scope and deliver technical solutions.

Benefits and Culture:UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

Eligibility:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must hold Australian Citizenship to be considered for this position. Baseline security clearance is highly desirable for this role. You must be willing to apply for and maintain security clearance.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Pre-Employment ChecksAligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description. In order to view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au

Get in Touch:
For role-related queries please contact:
Sondoss El Sawah – Director, CSC

s.elsawah@unsw.edu.au

For recruitment process-related queries please contact:
Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant
h.whale@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working withUNSW

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.