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Job No.: 678318

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $93,496 - $100,918 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University

  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community

  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Amazing opportunity for a Software Developer to join on a 12 month contract in our Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement and Community Safety (AiLECS) Lab, a research centre within the Faculty of IT. We’re on the lookout for someone to work closely with our stakeholders and researchers to ensure AI development meets requirements and is able to be operationalised.

Key responsibilities of the Software Developer will include planning and implementing the design, development and testing of complex programs and scripts. Execution of scripts, analysing and reporting issues whilst developing the role of testing. Assisting with overall user experience design by applying tools and methods to develop users’ digital and offline tasks, interactions and interfaces. The Software Developer will work effectively in the team to build, deploy and maintain software systems that support and enable the development, deployment and usability of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning systems.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

  • Proficiency in one or more core programming languages (Python, Java, C++, Swift)

  • Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle

  • Experience in developing and deployment of iOS and Android applications, APIs, or standalone desktop applications

  • Experience working with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or data science software systems and infrastructure

  • Proficiency in version control systems and CI/CD pipelines with a solid understanding of software packaging, deployment and release management.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Enquiries: Anthony Wylde, Senior Research Engineer, AiLECS Lab, Anthony.Wylde@monash.edu

Position Description: Software Developer

Applications Close: 25 April 2025 11:55pm AEST

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