• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until 31 December 2025
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the role:

The Software Engineer supports the design, development, and ongoing improvement of digital solutions that support the University’s strategic and operational needs. Operating within agile and DevOps-enabled delivery environments, the role applies sound engineering practices to build, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications and services.

As a Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that meet user and business needs.
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of technical issues across platforms, applications, and integrations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and stakeholders to implement solutions aligned to technical and functional requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and refinement of team processes, tools, and delivery practices. Seek opportunities to enhance efficiencies, innovation, service improvements and operational excellence.
• Follow established design patterns and standards to ensure maintainability, scalability, and security.

What you will bring:

• Salesforce development experience that you can use to hit the ground running
• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Proven programming experience across a range of applications, platforms, and technologies.
• Practical experience applying the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in enterprise environments, including contributing to software development, configuration, and enhancement within team-based settings.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and agile delivery and DevOps environments.

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Iestyn Polley (Manager, Platform Development) on iestyn.polley@deakin.edu.au  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Software Engineer.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 11:55pm.

Make an Impact with Us 

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Digital Services lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people. 

Be Your Best Self 

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best. 

Grow & Evolve 

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive. 

Join Forces 

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Digital Services you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin. 

Are you ready to make an impact with us? 

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.