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Browse the collection of opportunities to join the Australian BioCommons team below. Those closing soonest are listed first.

Our team members are hosted at various institutions across Australia, with recruitment for individual positions managed by the host institution.

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ATOL Software Developer

Key details:

  • Lead the core software development for the Australian Tree of Life (AToL) data platform.

  • Develop, deploy and maintain PostgreSQL databases and FastAPI-based services for AToL data management.

  • Design, implement and monitor data pipelines and automation across the AToL and BioCommons platforms.

  • Apply secure coding, dependency management and access controls to deliver robust, reliable infrastructure services.

  • Collaborate with product owners and analysts to refine user stories and deliver intuitive, user-centred features.

  • Create automated tests, release pipelines and technical documentation that support sustainable, long-term platform operations.

Location: Parkville, Melbourne VIC

Role type: Full time, Fixed-Term to 30 June 2028

Host: The University of Melbourne

Salary: UOM 8 - $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

Applications close Wednesday 9 September, 11:55 PM Melbourne time zone (AEST)