CSIRO Hiring for Scientific Software Developer Job at Toowoomba Full Time

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The Opportunity

• Bring your skills in C#, Python (or equivalent) and version control (GitHub)
  
• 3-year term role with the benefit of flexible hours within a cohesive team
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science and Innovation Agency

This exciting opportunity as Software Developer will play a key role in the development of APSIM (www.apsim.info), a world leading simulation model used by thousands of international scientists to tackle problems of global significance. The software developer will also help CSIRO to develop digital infrastructure for a new research station at Forest Hill, close to Toowoomba and Brisbane. This position will be located with the Digital Innovations team based in Toowoomba but will work closely with team members and collaborators interstate and overseas. Nestled away from the super busy city life, this role will initially start at Toowoomba, QLD however will move to Forest Hill, QLD in the near future giving you umpteen reasons to apply.

If you are good with programming languages (e.g. C#, Python or equivalent), and version control (e.g. GitHub), and willing to learn about our science, agriculture, and new technologies then do not hesitate to apply. Most importantly, if you have the appetite to learn under the guidance of technical experts and are interested in making a contribution to tackling problems of food security, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and environmental sustainability then this role is for you.

Your duties will include:

• Providing user support and defect fixes (via GitHub issues) for APSIM
• Maintaining the cloud-based software for continuous integration and delivery systems
• Providing software/modelling support for CSIRO projects, solving real-world world problems
• Assisting in developing digital infrastructure for a new cutting-edge research station.
• Working within a team using agile software development principles.

Location: Toowoomba, QLD (currently)/ Forest Hill, QLD (in future)

Salary: AU$66k – AU$84k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of up to 3 years / Full-time

Reference: 88301

To be considered you will need:

• Complete or soon to complete, a relevant bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant work experience in software engineering or computer science.
• Demonstrated experience in programming in C#, Python or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate and work well within a diverse team.
• Willingness to learn something new in technology and the agri sector.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/ New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents and Australian temporary residents currently residing in Australia with a valid working visa to cover the length of the specified term position without the requirement of visa sponsorship from CSIRO. The appointment to this role is also subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a negative result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

06 November 2022, 11:00pm AEDT