Front End Developer

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing

The Position

The Front-End Developer will join the Web & Digital Services team within the Brand and Marketing Office, International and Future Students Division. This role is critical for the development and maintenance of user-centred front-end solutions, including wireframes, site enhancements, and data visualisations for ANU’s website.

You will work closely with stakeholders, developers, and designers to translate complex concepts into intuitive user journeys and prototypes, ensuring compliance with ANU’s Drupal themes, style guides, and accessibility standards. This role directly supports ANU’s student recruitment and communication goals by optimising digital experiences and resolving customer journey pain points.

The Person

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Front-End Developer with:

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., UX design, digital communication, web development) or equivalent experience in a complex organisation, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into visually coherent wireframes or prototypes.
• Proficiency in HTML, SCSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and experience using GitHub.
• Experience in visual design, front-end development, or interaction design.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects under deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally to feedback.

The School/Department

The Brand and Marketing Office (BMO) is part of the International and Future Students (IFS) Division within the Education Portfolio. The BMO plays a central role in delivering consistent, high-quality digital experiences aligned to the ANU brand, accessibility standards, and user needs. The Web and Digital Services team sits within BMO and is responsible for maintaining and improving ANU’s centrally managed websites and digital platforms.

The College/Division

The Education Portfolio brings together domestic and international recruitment, marketing, digital experience, insights, and communications to support the University’s student acquisition objectives. ANU is Australia’s leading research university and is committed to providing a world-class education, with a strong focus on digital experience and student engagement.

For further information please contact, Amanda Sever, Associate Director Marketing
E: amanda.sever@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.