• Become a part of a team that is devoted to making the world a healthier place
• Developing cross platform and native apps for research, detection, education and interventions in the mental health space
• Full-time permanent role (35 hours a week)

About the Institute:

The Black Dog Institute is a Medical Research Institute and a global leader in translational mental health research. We harness the latest technology and other tools to quickly turn our world-class research findings into clinical services, education and e-health products that improve the lives of people with mental illness and the wider community.

We pride ourselves on translating our own world leading Workplace Mental Health research into an award-winning culture that encompasses a holistic view of wellbeing. We aim to create a positive, mentally healthy workplace that recognises the importance of meaningful work, balanced lifestyles, psychological well-being and continual learning whilst being guided by our core values - Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation and Respect. We offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Salary packaging
• Commitment to Learning and Development
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance
• Generous parental leave policy
• Pet friendly office
• Social and team events

About the Role:

The role will join the Black Dog Institute Digital Product Development team alongside our researchers, clinical experts, and design team. The position will form an important part of the Digital Product Development team, bringing technical expertise and enthusiasm.

Key Duties:

• Implement all aspects of an app development lifecycle from technical design, coding, testing, deployment and support across a range of projects.
• Prototype new application development concepts e.g. use of another platform for app development.
• Implement change requests and bug fixes.
• Create technical documentation e.g. architecture diagrams, application design patterns used, deployment guides.
• Maintain and support mobile apps owned by the institute.
• Complete other ad hoc duties as required by the supervisor.

About You:

The successful candidate will have the following:

Essential Criteria

1. At least 1 years’ hands-on experience with mobile software development for either iOS/Android and/or cross platform frameworks (e.g. Flutter or React Native).
2. Experience of integration with web services.
3. Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise issues.
4. Excellent organisation skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
5. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders from a wide range of technical and non-technical backgrounds.
6. Excellent verbal/non-verbal communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
7. A commitment to developing high quality applications, paying particular attention to secure handling of patient related data.
8. A knowledge of EEO principles and OH&S responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant OH&S training.

Desirable Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications with a technology degree (or equivalent)
2. Experience in mobile and mobile UI testing frameworks
3. Experience distributing apps for testing purposes and to App Stores
4. Previous experience of working within the health sector
5. Familiarity with research governance and confidentiality in relation to health research
6. Familiarity with mental health issues and research

Please apply via the link below with your resume and cover letter addressing your interest in Black Dog Institute and the NFP sector Candidates who apply via email will not be considered.

The Black Dog Institute is an EEO Employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encouraged to apply