Software Engineer

About The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

In this Software Engineer role, you will build and enhance tools that power national pathogen genomics surveillance. You will collaborate with epidemiologists, bioinformaticians and public health agencies to deliver secure visualisation and reporting tools. You will expand skills across modern web, API and cloud technologies while contributing directly to public health.

What you will deliver:

• Design, build and maintain features across the Trakka platform, from API and data layers to user interfaces.
• Engage with diverse users to gather feedback, refine workflows and improve usability, accessibility and performance across the platform.
• Develop, test and document genomic data visualisation and reporting solutions that support surveillance, outbreak investigation and routine monitoring.
• Produce clear technical documentation, deployment procedures and training resources to build capability among internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold stringent security, privacy and confidentiality requirements while following robust DevOps, version control and recovery practices.

You maybe a great fit if you:

• Hold a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Develop front-end applications using JavaScript or TypeScript, ideally with experience in modern frameworks such as React.
• Program confidently in at least one C-like language, such as C#, C, C++, or Java.
• Work comfortably in Unix-like environments, using Git and GitHub for collaborative development and version control.
• Create data visualisation or analytical tools, with interest in genomics, epidemiology or other complex scientific domains.
• Apply knowledge of cloud platforms, SQL databases or Azure DevOps to support scalable, secure and reliable deployments.

For further information, please refer to the attached PD at the bottom of the advertisement.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Department of Microbiology & Immunology

The Department prides itself on offering world-class training in microbiology and immunology led by teaching specialists and teaching-research academics. This research-led teaching in infection and immunity provides superb training for undergraduate and graduate students alike. The Department is also home to the Victorian Public Health Laboratory for Microbiology, known as the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit (MDU), which provides advice and services in public health microbiology. Our research focuses largely on understanding the immune system and on pathogens and infectious agents aiming to develop new ways to detect, control and treat infectious diseases or alternatively to manipulate the immune system to improve responses to organisms that cause infectious diseases or cancer.

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) is Australia's pre-eminent medical, health sciences and biomedical faculty and is recognised for its research, teaching, training, and policy leadership across all these fields. A large portion of our workforce work in hospital-based departments

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at aied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Dr Clare Sloggett.
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Mick Powar at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that is shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 10th May 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-012578 - PD Software Engineer UOM 7 - MDHS.pdf

JR-012578 - PD Software Engineer UOM 7 - MDHS.docx