Software Developer – Geospatial Health & Development

The Opportunity

It is a very exciting time at The Kids Research Institute Australia as we continue to evolve from what began in the 1980’s as a vision to create a world-class child health research hub. We have recently changed our name from the Telethon Kids Institute, but we continue to achieve our vision of happy, healthy kids!

The Geospatial Health and Development Team uses cutting-edge technologies to understand the health and wellbeing of children across different geographies. We develop and apply advanced geospatial methods to analyse large, complex datasets. Our research identifies hotspots of health risk, tracks changes over time, and explores underlying factors driving health outcomes. Our findings support targeted interventions, enabling public health efforts to focus on areas with the greatest need and impact.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our Geospatial Health and Development Team. You’ll collaborate with other software developers and researchers to design, develop, and implement software tools for geospatial data analysis and visualisation. Your work will directly support innovative research aimed at improving child health and wellbeing, with the potential to influence public health interventions and policies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Develop and maintain software applications for geospatial data processing, analysis and visualization.
Work closely with team members to design and implement scalable, efficient solutions to support large-scale geospatial analysis.
Collaborate with data scientists to optimize and implement complex statistical models, spatial algorithms and machine learning workflows.
Design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for accessing and visualizing spatial health data.
Document code, develop best practices and ensure the reusability and scalability of software products.
This is a full-time position based at Perth Children’s Hospital for a two-year period.

About You

If you’re a skilled and motivated Software Developer seeking a new challenge and meet the following qualifications, this role could be an ideal fit for you:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in two or more programming languages (e.g. JAVA, JavaScript, C++ and/or Python).
Familiarity with scripting and automation.
Experience with database management (e.g., PostgreSQL, PostGIS) and handling large datasets.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
World leader in child health research.
Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
Flexible work options and hybrid working.
Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on ‘Apply Now’ to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

 

Contact Name: Natasha Stretton

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 29/11/2024 – We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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