Research Software Engineer (Indigenous Identified Position)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University ACCESS-NRI invites applications for an ANU Officer 6/7 (Specialist) in climate and research software engineering. You will support and maintain HPC-based science workflows while developing new capabilities on Linux in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary setting.

Working with researchers, data stewards, software engineers and infrastructure specialists, you will apply strong communication and organisational skills, learn new technologies quickly, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• A curious mindset and a genuine drive to help others.
• Strong understanding of the underlying physics, with expertise in one or more of the following: Atmosphere, Land Surface and Regional and Coastal Ocean modelling
• Experience developing research software in Linux on high-performance computing (HPC) environments, following best practices for software development, version control (e.g., Git/GitHub), testing and publication.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• The role combines ongoing support and maintenance with the development of new capabilities and longer-term projects.
• You will work closely with researchers, data stewards, software engineers and infrastructure specialists across a diverse range of technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Strong collaboration, communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and approaches.

Skills

Curiosity

Atmosphere modelling

Land surface modelling

Regional & coastal ocean modelling

Linux HPC development

Tools

Git/GitHub

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Specialist)

Salary package: $100,847- $116,083 per annum, plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 30 June 2028)

• Flexible working arrangements to encourage a healthy work/life balance, including part-time and remote work options.
• Exceptional workplace culture with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team.
• Great work location with world-class amenities, including a gym, swimming pool and childcare.
• Excellent remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation contributions, annual leave loading and a range of benefits

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure and is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement.

About Us

ACCESS-NRI, Australia’s climate simulator, delivers world-class computer simulations for climate, weather and Earth systems, specifically designed for Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. ACCESS-NRI is a collaborative venture between Government agencies, partner Universities and the Australian research community to support development, maintenance and access to the national climate and weather models for researchers and decision makers. ACCESS-NRI is enabled by Australian Government investment through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). Hosted at ANU, ACCESS-NRI aims to understand and predict Australia’s climate and weather to provide information that can be used to safeguard Australia’s future.

At the heart of ACCESS is a community of Research Software Engineers with a range of skills including high-performance computing and data (HPCD), climate and Earth system model development, advanced visualisation, model optimisation, software management best practices, model evaluation and data management. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of Earth system models, climate change and high-performance computing and data to help address major challenges facing society.

ACCESS-NRI provides a supportive and enriching workplace for its staff through its strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.

The Role

The roles combine ongoing support and maintenance with the development of new capabilities and longer-term projects. You will work closely with researchers, data stewards, software engineers and infrastructure specialists across a diverse range of technical and non-technical backgrounds. Strong collaboration, communication and organisational skills are therefore essential. We are looking for someone with attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and approaches. Experience with a specific skillset is less important than curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to contribute across a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment.

ACCESS-NRI offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of climate science and research software engineering, with strong support for professional development and opportunities to broaden your skills across both domains.

What you'll bring:

• A curious mindset and a genuine drive to help others.
• Strong understanding of the underlying physics, with expertise in one or more of the following: Atmosphere, Land Surface and Regional and Coastal Ocean modelling
• Experience developing research software in Linux on high-performance computing (HPC) environments, following best practices for software development, version control (e.g., Git/GitHub), testing and publication.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

The examples above are a guide only and are not the formal selection criteria. Applicants should address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description, drawing on their relevant skills, experience and transferable knowledge.

For further information, please contact Heidi Nettelbeck (Atmosphere Team Lead):

[e-mail], Claire Carouge (Land Surface Team Lead): [e-mail] or Helen Macdonald (Regional and Coastal Ocean Team Lead): [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople. For more information on employment opportunities at the ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/diversity-inclusion/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-employment

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/diversity-inclusion.

Please note:

The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.