At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the User Training Team to enhance ACCESS climate modelling software for researchers.
- Company: ANU, a leading research institution in Australia with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, 17% superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for extension and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in climate science while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Curiosity and initiative are key; experience with software and research is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 133017 - 133017 $ per year.
Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601
Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)
Closing at: Nov 8 2026 – 23:55 AEDT
Salary package: $124,392 – $133,017 per annum, plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term, until June 2028, with possibility of extension
We are seeking a talented individual to join the ACCESS-NRI User Training Team. This team sits at the intersection of research software, climate science, and community engagement to enable researchers to use ACCESS climate modelling software effectively.
The User Training Team works across a diverse range of user-facing activities, including:
- Technical training
- Documentation
- User support
- User experience
- Community engagement
- Internship coordination
- Other initiatives that improve how researchers discover, learn, and use ACCESS software and data
In this role, you will contribute across many of these areas, working closely with software engineers, research scientists, and the broader ACCESS community to understand user workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop resources, processes, and initiatives that make ACCESS software, data, workflows, and other outputs easier to learn, adopt, and use.
You will also contribute to understanding how researchers and other users interact with ACCESS software and resources, using user feedback and engagement activities to continuously improve the user experience.
This role involves collaborating across multiple teams and disciplines while taking ownership of a range of projects and initiatives within the User Training Team. You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape how ACCESS-NRI supports and engages its user community.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with both software and research communities, is comfortable learning new technologies and scientific concepts, and can communicate complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences. Experience with every aspect of the role is less important than curiosity, initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to contribute across a broad range of user enablement activities.
Senior Research Software Engineer in Canberra employer: Access-Nri
Joining the ACCESS-NRI User Training Team at ANU in Canberra offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of climate science and research software. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and a competitive salary package complemented by generous superannuation, ANU fosters an environment where innovation thrives and your contributions directly impact the research community. Embrace the chance to engage with diverse teams, enhance user experiences, and develop your skills in a supportive setting dedicated to meaningful work.
