RFQ-ASD-LH-05190 Web Developer
Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance is essential.
These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance is essential.
These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Web Developer will work within an agile multi-disciplinary Capability Delivery team of Business Analysts, Software Developers and Testers to build web components and APIs for data access and business logic for a public web facing system. They will assist in delivering the ReportCyber capability, including enhancements and future development.
Estimated start date: Thursday, 02 April 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Number of extensions: 2
Location of work: ACT, NSW
Working arrangements: Hybrid. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Candidates required to have NV1 clearance.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.
Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.
A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimated start date: Thursday, 02 April 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Number of extensions: 2
Location of work: ACT, NSW
Working arrangements: Hybrid. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Candidates required to have NV1 clearance.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.
Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.
A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, integrate, deliver and document software capability that meets business requirements.
- Escalate issues and seek advice from team leader or project manager in a timely manner.
- Engage with business and product owners to clarify and fully develop user requirements using agile development methods.
- Document technical processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and promote bi-directional knowledge transfer within a team environment.
- Enhance and support automation capability for existing systems and recommend/design new structures and tools which meet business requirements which take into account the target environment. Integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf and Government Off-The-Shelf software. Translate logical designs into physical designs and integrate software employing an Agile Software Development Methodology (ASDM).
- Monitor systems and infrastructure; provide assistance with support requests to fix and trouble shoot issues.
- Implement and maintain automated testing. Provide feedback on implementation and design aspects as required from other areas.
- Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures and produce documentation, including detailed design documentation, in accordance with ASD policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience and strong proficiency in REACT/TypeScript/Javascript/ES6, including the use of modern build tools and bundlers (eg. Webpack) and unit testing frameworks (eg. Jest).
- Experience in tracking and progressing tasks to completion within an Agile, Kanban and Scrum framework.
- Demonstrated experience in application design for front end in React.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing UX specs to public facing application and producing detailed design documentation.
- Demonstrated Single-Page Application (SPA) experience including state-management (e.g. Redux, MobX), routing, responsive design etc.
- Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, including secure authentication workflows and data handling.
- Australian Citizenship and a NV1 security clearance is essential
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, AWS CDK) as well as an understanding of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker) would be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational (eg. DynamoDB) databases.
- Experience with linters and formatters like ESLint and Prettier to enforce consistent coding standards.
- Familiarity with OWASP guidelines, secure coding and data protection strategies.
Why work for ASD?
- Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
- Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
- Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
- Long contracts available.
- Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career.
- Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
- Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
- DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
- Dedicated account manager (me!) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
- Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
- Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
- We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
- Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
- We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
- We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
- Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
- Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.
All applications should include your resume as a word document.
For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Cindace Prasad on 0449 511 324.
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