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Principal Research Software Engineer

  • 557198
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Feb 26 2025 at 23:55 AEDT
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Position Description
Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Specialist)
Salary package: $131,524 - $137,807 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing
  • A Unique Opportunity: Lead the creation of a cutting-edge Research Software Engineering (RSE) team, setting international standards in software development and innovation.
  • Shape the Future: Design and implement world-class RSE workflows, methodologies, and career paths that will impact the humanities, social sciences, and beyond.
  • Freedom to Innovate: Work with top-tier institutional and national research infrastructure and choose the best tools and processes to drive excellence.
  • Leadership and Collaboration: Take charge of engineering culture and management, working closely with the Hub Director and senior stakeholders to shape a successful future.
  • A Prime Location: Be based in Canberra, working alongside key partners in government and the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) sectors, at a unique intersection of culture and technology.

Position overview

Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for leading and building teams? We’re looking for a technical leader to help build a new, permanent Research Software Engineering (RSE) team within the Humanities and Social Science Digital Research Hub (HDRH). This team will be at the forefront of innovation in the research, humanities, and social sciences landscape. As the Principal Research Software Engineer, you will:

  • Lead and mentor a team of 4 full-time RSEs, with additional fixed-term roles starting during 2025.
  • Work closely with the Hub director, academic and professional services staff, post-doctoral researchers, and GLAM sector colleagues.
  • Establish a comprehensive Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and build robust supporting infrastructure.
  • Identify and implement the most appropriate frameworks and tools for cutting-edge software solutions.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of both new and legacy projects.
  • Drive innovation across a wide spectrum of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) tools and methodologies, providing unparalleled support to the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) and broader academic community at ANU, with a national reach.

We welcome applicants with a background in Research Software Engineering in any field or those with equivalent experience in commercial or government software development. We are especially interested in candidates with:

  • Proven leadership experience, including building and guiding teams.
  • A vision for the next decade of technological development, particularly within the research and GLAM sectors.
  • A commitment to values-based engineering, driving solutions that make a real-world impact.

At ANU, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant academic environment, collaborating with leading experts and accessing premier resources. Canberra offers a dynamic balance between academic innovation and cultural richness, providing an exceptional place to live and work.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For further information please contact, Professor James Smithies at E: James.Smithies@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 those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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. 

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