CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
As a Principal Software Engineer/Architect, you will join the Resilient Supply Chains and Logistics team, contributing to the development and enhancement of products and applications for the Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool (TraNSIT). TraNSIT is a widely used tool across all three levels of government, with increasing demand to support Australia’s future infrastructure investments and supply chain resilience.
In this role, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the data, software, and infrastructure that power TraNSIT and TraNSIT Web. You will expand the capabilities of existing tools and develop next-generation versions that support scenario analysis for infrastructure planning, natural disaster response, and defence strategy. Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing the analytical capabilities of web interfaces, optimising database performance, integrating data with other platforms, and handling large-scale data analysis.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence long-term strategic plans for software and systems development, guide scientific and technological decision-making, and provide mentorship to development teams. Join us and be part of a dynamic team focused on advancing Australia's growing needs of infrastructure and supply chain planning!
Location and office arrangements: Canberra (Black Mountain) ACT preferred; Brisbane (Dutton Park) QLD; Adelaide (Waite Campus) SA. (Other CSIRO sites may be considered, if required, based on needs of the role and individual circumstances. Flexible work options available).
Salary: AU$157K – AU$174K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; Full-time (preferred)
Reference: 99526
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner via email (see details in the Position Description) and let us know how we can support you.
Applications for this position are only open to Australian Citizens, and the successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level.
Appointment to this role is also subject to provision of a national police check (pre-employment) and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
Please apply online, and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter, responding to each of the selection criteria in detail, that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.
21 April 2025, 11:00pm AEST
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
As a Principal Software Engineer/Architect, you will join the Resilient Supply Chains and Logistics team, contributing to the development and enhancement of products and applications for the Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool (TraNSIT). TraNSIT is a widely used tool across all three levels of government, with increasing demand to support Australia’s future infrastructure investments and supply chain resilience.
In this role, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the data, software, and infrastructure that power TraNSIT and TraNSIT Web. You will expand the capabilities of existing tools and develop next-generation versions that support scenario analysis for infrastructure planning, natural disaster response, and defence strategy. Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing the analytical capabilities of web interfaces, optimising database performance, integrating data with other platforms, and handling large-scale data analysis.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence long-term strategic plans for software and systems development, guide scientific and technological decision-making, and provide mentorship to development teams. Join us and be part of a dynamic team focused on advancing Australia's growing needs of infrastructure and supply chain planning!
Location and office arrangements: Canberra (Black Mountain) ACT preferred; Brisbane (Dutton Park) QLD; Adelaide (Waite Campus) SA. (Other CSIRO sites may be considered, if required, based on needs of the role and individual circumstances. Flexible work options available).
Salary: AU$157K – AU$174K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; Full-time (preferred)
Reference: 99526
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner via email (see details in the Position Description) and let us know how we can support you.
Applications for this position are only open to Australian Citizens, and the successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level.
Appointment to this role is also subject to provision of a national police check (pre-employment) and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
Please apply online, and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter, responding to each of the selection criteria in detail, that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.
21 April 2025, 11:00pm AEST
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