Senior Front End Developer

Calleo; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Calleo is partnering with a Federal Government client to rebuild a major public-facing website into a modern, accessible digital experience. We’re seeking a Senior Front End Developer who can turn creative designs into high-quality, scalable digital experiences and help shape the front-end architecture of a new digital platform. Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid).

Contract: Initial 6 months + 6-month extension option. Eligibility: Australian citizens in line with role requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on front-end development experience.
• Experience with Astro, TypeScript and React.
• Familiarity with headless CMS platforms, ideally Contentstack.
• Experience building design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design, accessibility and front-end performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Building reusable components and page templates using Astro and TypeScript.
• Working with Contentstack (Headless CMS) and React.
• Translating Figma designs into responsive, production-ready interfaces.
• Developing accessible websites aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Optimising website performance, SEO and overall user experience.
• Integrating APIs and collaborating with designers, developers and content specialists.
• Contributing to an Agile delivery team and supporting the platform launch.

Skills

Astro

TypeScript

React

Contentstack

WCAG accessibility

Responsive design

Performance optimization

Agile

Reusable components

Tools

Astro

TypeScript

React

Contentstack

Figma

Job description

Calleo is partnering with one of our Federal Government clients on an exciting digital transformation project, rebuilding a major public-facing website into a modern, accessible and engaging digital experience.

We're looking for a Senior Front End Developer who can turn creative designs into high-quality, scalable digital experiences and help shape the front-end architecture of a new digital platform.

Opportunity details:
Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid working arrangement)
Contract: Initial 6 months + 6-month extension option
Eligibility: Australian citizens,in line with the requirements of the role.

What you'll be working on:

• Building reusable components and page templates using Astro and TypeScript.
• Working with Contentstack (Headless CMS) and React.
• Developing accessible websites aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Optimising website performance, SEO and overall user experience.
• Integrating APIs and collaborating with designers, developers and content specialists.
• Contributing to an Agile delivery team and supporting the platform launch.

Calleo is partnering with one of our Federal Government clients on an exciting digital transformation project, rebuilding a major public-facing website into a modern, accessible and engaging digital experience.

We're looking for a Senior Front End Developer who can turn creative designs into high-quality, scalable digital experiences and help shape the front-end architecture of a new digital platform.

Opportunity details:
Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid working arrangement)
Contract: Initial 6 months + 6-month extension option
Eligibility: Australian citizens,in line with the requirements of the role.

What you'll be working on:

• Building reusable components and page templates using Astro and TypeScript.
• Working with Contentstack (Headless CMS) and React.
• Translating Figma designs into responsive, production-ready interfaces.
• Developing accessible websites aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Optimising website performance, SEO and overall user experience.
• Integrating APIs and collaborating with designers, developers and content specialists.
• Contributing to an Agile delivery team and supporting the platform launch.

What we're looking for:

• Strong hands-on front-end development experience.
• Experience with Astro, TypeScript and React.
• Familiarity with headless CMS platforms, ideally Contentstack.
• Experience building design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design, accessibility and front-end performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an Agile environment.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a significant digital experience project and help build a platform that will be used by the public every day.