Full time
Posted 12/04/2025
Closes 26/04/2025
Location: CLAYTON, VIC
Salary: Above Award
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
POSITION PURPOSE The Senior Scientific Software Engineer is responsible for managing the design, development and operation of specialised software applications, with a strong focus on projects for the Science department which support the needs of the facility. ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Key Accountabilities
This role makes decisions following consultation with others related to:
All delegations will be in line with the ANSTO Delegation Manual AS-1682 (as amended or replaced). POSITION DIMENSIONS Staff Data Reporting Line
Direct Reports
Indirect Reports
Leadership responsibilities also extends to management and responsibility for contractors, interns, work experience students and their work. Special / Physical Requirements Location: Clayton, VIC
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 1. Tertiary qualification (minimum Bachelor’s degree) in the field of Information Technology or equivalent qualification (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics). 2. Demonstrated experience in software engineering or closely related field, through the whole soft
3. Solid knowledge, and experience, with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C/C++, IDL, Matlab, PHP and Javascript. 4. Understanding of scientific computing. Competent with implementing mathematical models in soft
5. Good knowledge, and experience with, web server (Apache/Nginx, Tomcat) and database technologies (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL) 6. Experience with managing agile software development projects. 7. Well developed, effective oral and written communication skills, together with proven abilities in liaising effectively with people at all levels.
8. Ability to balance competing priorities effectively and produce quality work within tight time constraints. 9. Ability to work both as a part of a team and autonomously and an aptitude for self-learning and interest in emerging technologies. Desirable
1. Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering or Science. 2. Research experience. 3. Solid technical knowledge of different operating systems (Windows Server, Linux, MacOS).
JOB SUMMARY:
(EA increase) $122,663.00, Effective 29.04.2026
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