Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria, p lease visit the official ANU Jobs website to download the document : insert ANU External Jobs link

The Position

The Senior Research Software Engineer (Senior RSE) plays a leading role in the design, development and delivery of advanced digital research solutions within the HASS Digital Research Hub (HDRH).

This position provides technical leadership across complex projects, working in close partnership with researchers and stakeholders to co-design scalable, sustainable, and high-impact research software and infrastructure. The role involves overseeing development practices, guiding architecture decisions, and ensuring the delivery of robust and reproducible research systems.

The Senior RSE contributes to strategic planning, supports capacity building in research software engineering, and mentors other technical staff. The role operates across multiple concurrent projects, balancing hands-on development with coordination, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to complex technical projects, including architecture and system design

Experience working with research data, digital infrastructure, or computational research environments

Strong understanding of reproducible research practices, version control, and sustainable software development

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and engage with non-technical stakeholders





Experience mentoring or guiding other developers or technical staff

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills

The ideal candidate is technically robust, collaborative, and motivated to drive research impact through well-engineered digital solutions.

The School/Department

The HASS Digital Research Hub (HDRH) supports digital research across the College of Arts and Social Sciences by providing expertise in research software, data, and digital methods. The Hub works collaboratively with researchers to deliver innovative, sustainable and impactful digital research projects.

The College/Division

The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is a leading centre for research and education in the humanities, creative arts, and social sciences. The College is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting innovative research that addresses complex global challenges.

For further information please contact Mat Bettinson, Principal Research Software Engineer, E: [email protected] .

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here . For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Closing date: Sunday, 16 August 2026, 11:55PM ( AEST )

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📌 Senior Research Software Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 The Australian National University
📍 Canberra