Job Description

Job Title: Multiple Front End Developer / UI Designer (APS 6)

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Duration: Initial 12 months with 2 x 12-month extensions

Industry: Information Technology

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs.

Closing date: 9AM Friday, 24 April 2026

Description:

Our client is seeking experienced Front End Developers / UI Designers with a strong dual skillset across development and design. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver intuitive, user-centric digital solutions through rapid prototyping, testing and iterative design.

Responsibilities:

• Define and iterate user-centric designs based on user feedback
• Develop user-focused UI designs, including user flows, prototypes and high-fidelity interfaces
• Conduct user experience evaluations to ensure usability and accessibility standards are met
• Implement responsive UI components using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Collaborate with user researchers and designers to translate usability findings into UI improvements
• Advocate for user-centred design solutions and collaborate with developers
• Support and guide backend engineers on usability and front-end development considerations
• Translate designs, wireframes and prototypes into high-quality, accessible front-end code
• Contribute to product improvements, features and user experience enhancements
• Work collaboratively within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in front-end development and UI design
• Strong knowledge of responsive design and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with prototyping tools and design systems
• Understanding of accessibility standards and implementation
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Key Capabilities:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail in design and development
• Commitment to usability, accessibility and continuous improvement

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces working within to an existing style guide and/or design system using HTML, CSS, and Javascript framework such as ReactJS, and/or Angular.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work with and influence multiple stakeholders, and clearly articulate design decisions through a well-conceived rationale.
• Demonstrated experience in working with others to translate findings from usability testing into actionable improvements to a user interface.
• Knowledge and implementation of Accessibility requirements - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA as a minimum.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience designing wireframes, user interfaces, and interactive prototypes with a high attention to detail and ability to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs.
• Tertiary Qualifications in a design or computer science/ICT related discipline (Human Factors, Communication/Graphic Design, Systems Design, Psychology, Computer Interaction, Web development etc.)

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.