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University of Melbourne Hiring for Junior Software Developer at Parkville, Victoria, Australia Full Time
Job no: 0060163
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 18 months
Faculty:Engineering and Information Technology
School: Computing and Information Systems
Salary: UOM 4 – $73,943 – $78,476 p.a. p.a. plus 17% super
- Join a multidisciplinary team of researchers in machine learning, music therapy, electrical and electronic engineering, psychiatry and neuroscience, and software developers
- A full time, fixed term role within the Music Attuned Technology – Care via eHealth (MATCH) project
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About The Role
The Software Developer will play a crucial role in the development of a healthcare application focused on real-time monitoring of agitation levels in dementia patients as part of the Music Attuned Technology – Care via eHealth (MATCH) project. ing to Professor Lars Kulik and the Lead Researcher for AI at MATCH, the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and contribute to the design and construction of a robust, high-performance application.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with a team of researchers, engineers, and healthcare professionals to design and develop an application with a user-friendly interface tailored for nurses and elderly carers, focusing on accessibility and intuitive navigation.
- Implement proprietary algorithms on wearable sensors for real-time insights
- Leverage a deep learning framework for on-device learning models, ensuring data privacy and security.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, experience in healthcare or related fields, and proficiency in AI and machine learning. Effective collaboration and communication skills are essential, as they will be working closely within cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excellence in software development.
You will also have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A higher degree or professional certification is an advantage
- Experience in developing robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Front-End Development, including popular frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Competency in integrating wearable technology and sensor algorithms for real-time data processing
- Skills and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow Lite for on-device learning
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
The successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS)
The School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) is renowned globally for its excellence in information technology research and teaching. CIS holds a prominent position in Australia, consistently ranking at the top for Computer Science (according to 2023 THE and QS rankings). The school received the highest “5 – Well above world standard” rating in both Information and Computing Sciences and Information Systems in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation.
CIS is home to highly successful research teams specializing in key areas such as Computer Science (CS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Information Systems (IS), along with the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics (CAIDE).
The school offers majors in the three-year undergraduate ‘Melbourne Model’ degrees and provides specialized graduate programs in CS (including software engineering), AI, HCI, and IS. CIS also has a vibrant community of active graduate research students, both domestic and international, who consistently publish their work in top venues and actively engage with the academic community.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About The University Of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Fahim Farzad via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.