Senior React & TypeScript Lead - Hybrid, Govt Digital

Talent; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Lead React Developer to lead front-end delivery for a major Federal Government agency. You will shape architecture, drive modern React/TypeScript solutions and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver accessible, scalable web applications.

This role offers hybrid work up to four days from home each week, with a 12-month rolling contract and a daily rate of $1,000–$1,200 (including superannuation).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing complex React/TypeScript applications in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of component-based architecture, state management, REST APIs and responsive UI.
• Experience implementing WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of complex enterprise applications using React and TypeScript.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring frontend developers.
• Establish and promote engineering standards, reusable components, coding practices and QA processes.
• Collaborate with UX/architecture/backend teams to deliver API-driven experiences.
• Drive modern engineering practices including AI-assisted development, automated testing, CI/CD and Agile delivery.
• Champion accessibility and inclusive design across digital platforms.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Leadership

Agile

CI/CD

Accessibility

AI-assisted dev

Mentoring

Frontend architecture

Design systems

Job description

Talent in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Lead React Developer to lead front-end delivery for a major Federal Government agency. You will shape architecture, drive modern React/TypeScript solutions and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver accessible, scalable web applications.

This role offers hybrid work up to four days from home each week, with a 12-month rolling contract and a daily rate of $1,000–$1,200 (including superannuation).