Role type: Full Time and Continuing
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department: Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Salary: UoM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 plus 17% super

• Impact national stem cell research infrastructure / Lead full-stack platforms and integrations / Collaborate with top researchers and data experts

• Be part of a collaborative team building secure, innovative data platforms that accelerate stem cell discoveries.

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

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As Full Stack Developer, you will design and build secure, scalable platforms for the Australian stem cell registry.
You will integrate diverse datasets, create intuitive visualisation tools, and directly support transformative biomedical research collaborations.

What you will deliver:

• Design, develop and maintain the Australian stem cell registry platform, web interfaces and underlying PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.

• Build and optimise ETL workflows and data sharing protocols with national and international stem cell stakeholders.

• Implement secure integrations with CTRL dynamic consent, Stemformatics and Phenomics Australia, plus environments for emerging LLM applications.

• Develop visualisation, search and reporting tools that increase engagement and usability for researchers, industry and patient communities.

• Provide research software support, training and collaboration across cloud and research computing projects, contributing to publications and grants.
  
  

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or bring equivalent experience in software development and research data management.

• Demonstrate strong skills in Python, Django, JavaScript or Typescript, HTML, CSS and related web technologies.

• Bring proven experience designing and administering PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases within secure research infrastructure.

• Build data pipelines, ETL processes and APIs that integrate complex datasets across platforms and organisations.

• Communicate effectively with diverse academic, industry and community stakeholders on technical and research topics.

• Engage confidently in collaborative, performance-focused teams and contribute to cross-disciplinary research outputs.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team

You will join the Department of Anatomy and Physiology within the School of Biomedical Sciences, a collaborative community. The team unites stem cell scientists, bioinformaticians and data specialists to advance disease-focused biomedical discovery. You will collaborate closely with the Australian stem cell registry, Phenomics Australia and the Melbourne Data Analytics Platform.
Together, you will design pioneering digital research infrastructure that supports national and international partners. The culture emphasises inclusivity, interdisciplinary innovation, mentoring and continuous learning.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au

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.

• Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue 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: Thursday 9 July at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

PD_JR-014182 Full Stack Developer.docx

PD_JR-014182 Full Stack Developer.pdf