Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT 30 November 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).
The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team – The Platform Services team looks after the development of corporate and high performance applications in the ASC. We are a collaborative team with a growth mindset and seek to improve government and sport sector information and services. With this dynamic and fun team, you can safely say you will have meaningful and interesting work that impacts everyday Australians.
About the role – The Software Developer will contribute to the development and maintenance of technical platforms across the various applications, with the primary objective of ensuring that solutions consistently deliver reliable, secure, and efficient digital services for the organisation.
About you – The successful candidate will have:
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or possess related experience.
- Proven experience in application development and customisation.
- At least some experience in one or more of the following:Front-end frameworks such as React, JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL and Next.js.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, TypeScript, Java and Python.
Knowledge of database design and SQL.
Customising SharePoint.
Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Desirable Criteria:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry.
- Hands-on experience with cloud application development using platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
This position is offered as an ONGOING and/or FIXED TERM position.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:
- Options for flexible working arrangements.
- Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
- Access to a customised ASC L&D; calendar for ongoing qualified and career development.
- Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
- Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
- Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.
Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
- Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
- Contact Officer: Sam Lam, A/g Director, Platform Services
- Phone number: 02 6214 1***
- Email address: *******@ausport.gov.au
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.
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