Software Engineer

The University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a professional to shape agile solutions that support strategic goals. The role involves developing and maintaining complex applications while ensuring alignment with best practices. Applicants should possess a relevant tertiary qualification, substantial experience in the Software Development Life Cycle, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a full-time appointment with a competitive salary in Crawley, along with additional superannuation benefits.

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience in developing, implementing, integrating, repairing and maintaining complex application systems.
• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure solutions are created and maintained in alignment with best practices.
• Contribute to business-as-usual activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with internal business customers to gather requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computing skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency

Job description

The University of Western Australia – Crawley WA

• Shape agile solutions that support strategic goals.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Work independently to ensure solutions are created and maintained in alignment with best practices and internal standards.
• Contribute to business-as-usual activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with project services team members on project delivery.
• Engage with internal business customers, gather requirements, and research, build, test, support, and document solutions across the full software development lifecycle.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant experience in developing, implementing, integrating, repairing and maintaining complex application systems
• Substantial experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email

Note: The successful applicant must hold a current National Police Clearance Certificate and be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sudha Gupta at ***********@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 14 December 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at ******@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.