Research Software Engineer Full-time NEW

Research Software Engineer

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (2 years) Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics Salary: UOM 6 – $100,847 – $109,163 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

Shape epidemic forecasting infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand / focus on professional software engineering, not academic publishing / collaborate with leading epidemiologists, statisticians and data scientists

Apply now to use your software engineering expertise to deliver robust epidemic analytics tools that inform policy

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your next career opportunity You will design and deliver open-source software that powers national epidemic forecasting and scenario modelling hubs. You will work closely with leading epidemiologists and data scientists, turning complex health data into actionable insights. This professional software engineering role lets you focus on building high-quality tools rather than academic publications.

What you will deliver:

• Plan, design, develop, test and deploy open-source research software that supports ACEFA's forecasting and scenario modelling hubs.
• Create modern web interfaces, dashboards and user experiences, integrating secure back-end services, databases and cloud infrastructure.
• Engage software users and collaborators through code repositories and forums, supporting multi-team participation in epidemic analytics.
• Implement robust data management, security and confidentiality practices aligned with population health research policies and standards.
• Produce clear technical documentation, reports and project communications that enable reuse, scalability and ongoing maintenance of tools.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or a similarly computational discipline.
• Design and implement high-quality research software using R, Python, JavaScript or comparable data-focused programming languages.
• Develop modern web interfaces and visualisations using JavaScript frameworks, HTML5, CSS3 and relevant libraries.
• Apply strong software engineering practices, including Git, testing, continuous integration and high-performance computing skills.
• Manage project workload effectively, meeting milestones and deadlines while maintaining clean, reproducible and well-documented code.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical public health stakeholders.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Infectious Disease Dynamics Unit You will join the Infectious Disease Dynamics Unit within the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Our team collaborates across universities, government and ARDC partners to tackle pressing infectious disease threats. You will work in a values-driven, multidisciplinary environment that blends data science, public health and impactful research.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alex Spezza at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 18th of October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.