"Web Developer"

Web Developer

561446

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Continuing

Closing at: Mar 15 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, continuing

Location: Acton, Canberra (flexible arrangements will be considered)

Make a difference to the national mission of our world-leading University, its students and staff. 

Enjoy workplace flexibility and be part of a supportive team.

What you will do

Under general direction, the Web Developer will:

Design, develop, configure and maintain web-based technical solutions to meet the communication needs of internal stakeholders.

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of ANU’s web platforms, including usability, performance, accessibility and security.

Develop and test custom modules and features, and configure existing modules as required.

Interpret website data and analytics to identify user journey pain points and inform design improvements.

Collaborate on wireframes, prototypes, user journeys and mock-ups optimised for a range of devices and interfaces.

Provide customer support, training and technical advice, including maintaining reference documentation.

Work collaboratively across digital projects, contributing to redesigns, enhancements and data visualisations.

Ensure compliance with ANU policies, standards and procedures, including work health and safety and equal opportunity.

What you will bring

You will demonstrate:

A degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience, with demonstrated experience in web development, UX design and digital communication in a complex organisation.

Proven experience translating wireframes or prototypes into visually coherent, high-quality webpages.

Strong technical capability in Drupal development, including PHP, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL and version control systems such as Git.

An emerging understanding of AI-enabled and automation tools as they apply to web development, analytics and content workflows, with an ability to adopt new capabilities in line with University policies, accessibility standards, data governance and ethical frameworks.

Experience providing customer support and training, including developing and maintaining technical documentation.

Strong time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to respond constructively to feedback.

A sound understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and work health and safety principles in a university context.

ANU Officer Levels 6 and 7 are broadbanded. Appointment level will be determined based on skills, experience and demonstrated capability.

About ANU

ANU is Australia’s national university and one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions. We are committed to excellence, innovation and impact, and to providing a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

For further information please contact, Amanda Sever, Associate Director Marketing,

E: amanda.sever@anu.edu.au  

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

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

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.

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**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.