SoftLabs - APS6 Multiple Front End Dev UI Designer

Front-End Developer is needed in Canberra, Australia.

Client: SoftLabs

Location: Canberra, ACT, au

Contract: Contract

Job Description

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) within the Department is seeking experienced and motivated Front-end Developers/User Interface Designers to support ongoing major projects across the Corporate and Digital Division. The focus will be on driving a human-centric approach to service delivery, understanding customer, business, and technology needs to deliver effective digital services. Candidates will work in multi-disciplinary teams, delivering intuitive, fit-for-purpose interfaces through a lean design process involving rapid prototyping, testing, and implementation of solutions.

Requirements

Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months

Extension term details: 12 Months

Number of extensions: 2

Location: ACT

Security Requirements: Must have Baseline

Working Arrangements: Onsite; Remote working may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Technical Skills (Required):

• Experience implementing responsive UI components for web applications and websites using HTML/CSS, ReactJS, and/or Angular.
• Experience using prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Axure, or Figma is highly desirable.
• Understanding and application of design principles and systems.
• Understanding and implementation of WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines as a minimum.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces within an existing style guide and/or design system using HTML, CSS, and Javascript frameworks such as ReactJS and/or Angular.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work with and influence multiple stakeholders, clearly articulating design decisions.
• Experience in translating findings from usability testing into actionable improvements to a user interface.
• Knowledge and implementation of Accessibility requirements - WCAG 2.1, level AA as a minimum.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience designing wireframes, user interfaces, and interactive prototypes with a high attention to detail.
• Tertiary Qualifications in a design or computer science/ICT-related discipline.

Additional Information

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

Application Deadline: Friday, 24 April 2026

Expected Start Date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Job Type: Contract

If you are interested in this position, please click Apply with your resume in WORD, along with a one-page pitch (up to 5,000 characters) addressing all specified criteria. For a confidential discussion, call us on 02 6108 3980 or 0410 756 040 for more information.