Senior Frontend Developer (ReactJs)

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

Be challenged and imagine with us

As Senior Frontend Developer (ReactJs)*, you’ll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of modern web and mobile applications, while mentoring junior developers and contributing to the evolution of core technology platforms.

In this role you will:

• Lead the development of ReactJS-based applications and modules, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with project goals.
• Collaborate closely with technical leads, business analysts, testers, and project managers to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Provide expert guidance and support across the University on frontend technologies and development practices.

*Internally this position is known as Senior DevOps Engineer.

This 2-year position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Significant demonstrated experience with ReactJS and TypeScript, including mobile and web application development.
• Strong knowledge of AWS tools such as CloudFormation, Lambda, API Gateway, and Cognito, along with experience with Rest and Http APIs and Web Sockets.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with ability to mentor junior developers and work effectively across diverse teams.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is Higher Education Worker Level 8 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• Up to 2 days work from home or remote per week (minimum 3 days per week on campus).
• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the 3 dot-points under ‘How will you inspire us? – You will have’ in this advert.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the dot-points as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Nick Stabler, Head of DevOps Engineering on (02) 4985 4990 or via email at nick.stabler@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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