Software Developer

• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Job no: 520982
Work type: Full Time
Location: Any RCSWA site, Crawley
Categories: Information Technology

• Lead innovative software development projects supporting rural health education.
• Collaborate across WA to deliver impactful solutions for the Rural Clinical School.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 16 months.
• Base salary range: $104,243 - $115,661 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) operates across multiple rural and remote regions including the Kimberley, Pilbara, Mid-West, Goldfields, Great Southern, and Southwest. As a collaborative initiative between UWA, The University of Notre Dame Australia, and Curtin University, RCSWA is dedicated to enhancing rural health outcomes through education, research, and clinical placements.

About the opportunity

• Lead a small team of developers to deliver critical software solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders across WA to translate business needs into innovative applications.
• Contribute to strategic decisions on software architecture and technology selection.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency in Software Engineering.
• Extensive experience in software architecture and enterprise platform development.
• Strong proficiency in C# and/or PHP, with a focus on performance and maintainability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate.
• Proven ability to manage risks and deliver projects in dynamic environments.

Note: To apply for this position, you must be located at any of our regionally based Rural Clinical sites across WA. See link for more information of where out sites are located:

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 22 August 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 05 Aug 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Aug 2025 W. Australia Standard Time