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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Circa $105,000 (Prorata) + 12% superannuation
Full time, 6-months fixed term
Work in a brand-new office building in Melbourne’s CBD on Franklin Street, within walking distance of the Queen Victoria Market and close to public transport
Hybrid working arrangements – a mix of work-from-home and office days
Access to benefits including salary packaging, purchase leave, Christmas closedown gifted leave, discounted RMIT childcare services, subsidised gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our values: Passion | Impact | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage | Imagination
About RMIT UP
RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally. Our key programs include Informit, Foundation Studies, ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP), language testing.
About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally.
Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT’s values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.
Our key programs include Foundation Studies, ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP), language testing, and Informit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
About the role
RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) is looking for a Cloud-based Application Developer to join our Information Technology team on a fixed-term basis, replacing an employee on leave.
In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, developing, testing, and implementing web and cloud-based applications that support RMIT UP's internal and public-facing systems including our student management systems, content aggregation and management systems, and BI interfaces. You'll also help maintain and grow RMIT UP's commercial product range.
You'll be central to solving both ongoing and emerging business challenges, using agile delivery methods to lead the conception, development, and delivery of innovative solutions. This means translating business and end-user requirements into great software, transitioning applications from on-prem to cloud (SaaS/PaaS) environments and building new solutions cloud-native from the ground up.
Reporting to the Senior Application Developer, you'll work closely with other developers and project team members sharing knowledge, resolving issues, and ensuring products are delivered on schedule and to a high standard of quality.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Analysing requirements and designing solutions for cloud transition and new cloud-native projects
Developing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based applications and databases
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (including offshore partners) throughout the development lifecycle
Supporting testing, quality control, and continuous improvement activities
Contributing to a strong team culture around version control, documentation, and best practice
About You
You're a hands-on developer with solid commercial experience and a genuine interest in cloud platforms. You'll bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification in software development or a related technology field with experience in a similar role within a professional services environment
Commercial programming experience in object-oriented languages (ASP.NET, C#, PowerShell, PHP) and functional programming such as React
Strong working knowledge of Azure and/or AWS — spanning app/API design, DevOps fundamentals, cloud architecture, performance optimisation, basic networking/security, and scalability (relevant certifications highly regarded)
Experience with relational databases and SQL (stored procedures, triggers, indexes) in SQL Server and/or MySQL
Web development skills across XML, XSL, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS
Familiarity with full software development lifecycles and revision control tools like GitHub or Bitbucket
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences alike
Sharp problem-solving instincts, sound judgement under pressure, and great attention to detail
A collaborative mindset, balanced with the ability to work independently
Experience with Learning Management Systems (like CANVAS), Power BI reporting, or web application security would be a bonus.
What we offer you
We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
Exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.
A strong focus on health and wellbeing, including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.
Access to professional development training via LinkedIn Learning.
A positive workplace culture with a staff reward program, and a staff wellbeing program.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. Cover letters should be addressed to HR.
Email HR: applications.rmit.up@rmit.edu.au (Please note: Applications will NOT be accepted via this email. To apply, submit your application via our website’s careers page www.rmit.edu.au/up
Please note that we review and interview applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.
For more details, refer to the Position Description: http://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-cloud-based-application-developer.pdf
Pre-employment Checks: Appointment is subject to a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At RMIT UP, we foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspectives, or experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team, we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us at applications.rmit.up@rmit.edu.au with your preferred communication method, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Read our Child Safety Policy: Child Safety Policy
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.
RMIT Up is a successful provider of a range of education solutions supporting lifelong development goals to students, academics and professionals located in Melbourne and overseas.
Our people are integral to the success of our Company. We are experienced professionals who are committed to providing the highest standard of service and support to our clients and colleagues. At RMIT Up we offer a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment and culture with a range of employee benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts, discounted travel, professional development opportunities and more.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.