The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our Data Engineering Team as part of the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP). This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a world-class research team focused on combating malaria globally.
Working closely with MAP researchers and the wider Data Engineering Team, you will develop and support cutting-edge software for geospatial modelling across a wide range of epidemiological settings. As a technical specialist, you will be responsible for supporting coherent development policy and procedures within the team, such as source control and release management, standards and code reviews, code optimisation and performance tuning and reporting, and development technologies and technical infrastructure.
This is a desk-based role based in Perth, but with flexible work arrangements, offering a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a real difference.
In this role, your duties will include but are not limited to:
* Develop and maintain software applications for geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualization.
* 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.
* Stay updated with advancements in geospatial technologies and health data science, contributing innovative ideas to the team's research and development efforts.
Located within Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands, this is a full-time role that will be offered for an initial 2-year period.
About You
The successful applicant will hold a degree in a computing or IT related subject or hold relevant training/experience. You will also bring the following:
* Experience creating and maintaining geospatial software solutions to support academic research into the epidemiology of a vector-transmitted disease such as malaria.
* Advanced skills in bespoke application development using object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C# with the ability to lead designing and creating new APIs, user interfaces, system integrations and reports.
* The ability to use numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations over large datasets.
* Experience developing web applications using Angular and/or React web frameworks.
* Experience using open-source technologies for geomatics including GeoServer, PostGIS, Geotools, QGIS.
* Experience supporting, customising and extending full-stack applications.
* Experience using GitLab or GitHub.
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:
* Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
* Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
* Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
* Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
* Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
* We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
Alongside Our Inclusive Culture, You'll Enjoy
* Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
* Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
* Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
* Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
* Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
How To Apply
If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please contact
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Contact Name:
Georgie Lawton
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Closing Date:
16/02/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.