Software Developer

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Detail information about job Software Developer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 6 Month Non-Ongoing with potential for permanency
• Generous base salary + 15.4% Superannuation
• Free on-site parking

Non-Ongoing – APS 5

$71,431-$79,311 plus 15.4% Superannuation

Geoscience Australia has over 150 Digital Products that enable our scientists to produce, process and share the nations geoscientific information. These products span from national bushfire monitoring systems to offshore petroleum management to earthquake and tsunami early detection.

These Digital Products are being continually improved by using modern and exciting IT solutions such as machine learning and cloud infrastructure with a strong drive towards automation. This capability provides government and industry with the high-quality data and a tool required for policy and investment decision, and equips the scientists at Geoscience Australia to continue developing their understanding of the countries geophysical nature.

These products are maintained through their lifecycle and improved by agile software development teams who work closely with scientists to provide innovative and specialised software development support. As a Software Developer within one of these teams, you will drive the development and enhancement of premier digital scientific products and software.

A collaborative and inclusive culture is vitally important to us; we love solving challenging problems as a team. We’re committed to open source software and open data.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have a passion for science, technology and continuous improvement
• Promote positive cultural change in the organisation through principles of DevOps, Agile, and Lean
• Have an unerring focus on value, delivery, and users
• Proactively identify risks and issues around feasibility, security, and architecture
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders from other divisions.

Experience in the following is essential:

• AngularJS and Angular;
• Javascript, HTML and CSS;
• DevOps;
• Source Control Systems;

Experience in any of the following technologies (or similar) would be desirable but is not required:

• Cloud; Java;
• Geoserver; Web Services; Spatial Web Mapping;
• GUI and UX design and development;
• Relational and/or non-relational databases;
• Modern software development practices;
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery;

Applications Close 19 July 2018

Apply online at http://www.ga.gov.au/about/careers

About Geoscience Australia

Geoscience Australia is an Australian Government listed entity within the Jobs and Innovation portfolio. Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.

Geoscience Australia values diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Geoscience Australia is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees and has a work health and safety management system that incorporates a wellness program. We offer a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and an attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions.

Further information about pay and conditions can be found in the Enterprise Agreement 2016-19.