Role type: Full time; Fixed term until end of 2027 Department: Chief Financial Officer Group Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

Shape a Ruby on Rails cross-collection search portal / transform how users discover University collections / collaborate across diverse portfolios. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, perks package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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You will be a key developer on the Cultural Collections Nexus Project’s Cross-Collection Search platform. You will design and implement features that enable inclusive, powerful discovery of artworks, artefacts and digital collections. You will collaborate with engineers and product leaders to build scalable architecture, integrations and search capabilities.

What you will deliver

- Design, build and customise the Cross-Collection Search portal using Ruby on Rails and the Blacklight framework.
- Implement technical architecture and integrations with Apache Solr and the foundational DAM platform to unify collections.
- Configure metadata ingestion and search capabilities, supporting natural language search, visual exploration and recommendations.
- Translate stakeholder needs into Agile user stories, contributing to backlog prioritisation and sprint planning.
- Develop, test and support applications using CI/CD tools, ensuring secure, compliant and high‑quality digital stewardship.

You may be a great fit if you

- Hold undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or possess equivalent professional experience and training.
- Demonstrate strong full stack experience with Ruby on Rails and modern web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
- Use technologies including Python frameworks, Apache Solr, SQL, Docker, AWS and CI pipelines like GitHub.
- Apply Agile and DevOps practices, including backlog management, iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
- Manage automation, configuration and performance using tools such as Ansible, Rancher and monitoring solutions like Splunk.
- Bring a self‑driven, open and learning mindset, with passion for owning end‑to‑end software solutions.

What we offer you

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‑being
- Career development opportunities,



including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work‑life balance and well‑being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well‑being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Chief Information Officer Group

You will work within the Chief Financial Officer Group, part of the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio, which enables the University’s core activities through strong resources and services. As part of the Cultural Collections Nexus Project, you will partner with colleagues across collections, technology and business services. Together, you will create a trusted, inclusive digital ecosystem where cultural collections actively support learning, research and community engagement.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We’re committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

You must have current valid work rights for Australia.



Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Want to know more? For questions related to our recruitment process email Alex Spezza at [email protected] For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: Sunday the 30th of August 2026 at 11:55 PM; AEST.

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