Software Engineer

Job no:513919
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Information Technology

• Level 7-8, full-time appointment on a permanent, ongoing basis
• Total remuneration: $108,434 to $132,188

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team 

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity 

Reporting to the Solutions Manager and joining a team of seven, you will ensure that solutions are created and maintained in alignment with best practice and internal standards.  You will also work on business as usual and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as with project services team members on project delivery. In addition, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle from engaging with internal business customers, eliciting software requirements, to the designing and deployment of various solutions.

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have a tertiary qualification and substantial relevant experience with developing, implementing, integrating, repairing and maintaining application systems. You will have a deep understanding of modern SDLC practices, such as Agile and DevOps, along with experience leading the design of enterprise-grade solutions and recognising and resolving system related problems.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• Relevant experience with developing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining back-end web services and applications using C#, or competency in a similar language and with enthusiasm to learn C# and the .Net Framework
• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle with an emphasis on analysis and development
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to gather and document requirements appropriate to the applied methodology, e.g. waterfall, agile
• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships
• Ability to recognise and resolve system related problems; work independently and make necessary decisions within guidelines
• ITIL Certification or demonstrated experience in ITIL processes is desirable
• Working knowledge of the Higher Education sector is desirable

Note: Provision of a Current National Police Clearance will be required for the successful applicant.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position description - Software Engineer (513919).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1-page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 14 May 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tony Harrison on (08) 6488 4755 or at [email protected] .

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:01 May 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:14 May 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time