We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our growing Digital team in the Growth and Engagement Division at the National Museum of Australia. This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Museum and enhancing its digital experiences as we embark on an exciting digital transformation journey.
The Front End Developer plays a crucial role in creating engaging and user-friendly web applications that enhance the overall digital experience for our users.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with modern frameworks and tools, to build responsive and performant web applications. You will be an advocate for best practices in front-end development, focusing on code quality, performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility. By staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our digital products and help shape the future of our online presence.
Ultimately, the Front End Developer is essential in bridging the gap between design and technology, ensuring that our digital experiences are seamless, engaging, and aligned with the Museum strategy.
The key duties of the position include:
- Develop and maintain responsive and visually appealing user interfaces for web applications.
- Ensure that all front-end components are functional, user-friendly, and aligned with design specifications.
- Adhere to coding standards and best practices to produce clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
- Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate design mock-ups and wireframes into high-quality code.
- Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow between front-end and back-end system.
- Engage in agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to contribute to project planning and execution.
- Collaborate with team members to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality features on time.
- Continuously research and implement new front-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices to enhance development processes.
- Share knowledge and insights with team members to foster a culture of learning and improvement.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check
- hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description.
Notes
The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for roles at the Museum.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
The Museum is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for, these principles, in theory and practice.
To apply
Applicants must include a 2-page pitch addressing their suitability for the role against the essential and desirable Skills, experience and qualifications. Applicants must also provide a resume and contact details for 2 referees.