* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
* Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Programmer
Job no: 521525
Work type: Full Time
Location: QEII Medical Centre / SCGH, Crawley
Categories: Information Technology
* Opportunity for an experienced Programmer to join a collaborative team and work on developing “systems genetics” technology.
* Based at the QEII Medical Centre, Nedlands.
* Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
* Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
This position is based at the QEII Medical Centre (within the Diabetes Laboratory) and located at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the UWA Centre for Medical Research (CMR). The Laboratory is focused on developing “systems genetics” technology, which integrate multiple levels of data with underlying genetic information, allowing the definition of networks interacting genes.
About the opportunity
* You will, manage databases and write software in conjunction with the Director of the Centre for Diabetes Research and other researchers.
* Contribute to development of programs for analysing genetic data via parallel programming.
* Manage, debug and improve code.
About you
* Degree qualification in Computer Science or related discipline.
* Proven ability in C/C++, Python desirable, MySQL, R, SPSS, Excel. Experience in other statistical packages is an advantage.
* Experience in Parallel Programming (MPI, XGRID, CUDA).
* Ability to analyse and interpret research data.
* Ability to learn new technology and programming languages.
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 30th October 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse background, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact the Talent team at the following contact details. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Advertised: 16 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
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