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.