Full Stack Developer (Mappa)

About the Opportunity

Location: Highgate, Perth WA (with flexible work arrangements, including opportunity to work from home)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Fixed Term for 6 months, with possibility for extension
Remuneration: Remuneration circa $115,000 per annum pro rata + super + salary sacrifice

Mappa is a free-to-use online mapping tool that works to help people and communities to better-access health services as close as possible to family, home and country. Mappa is being built through very strong consultation with the health sector, and the wider community and is for all people to use.

The Full Stack Developer (Mappa) reports to the Mappa Platform Manager, is accountable to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for developing the Mappa Platform with respect to its design, coding and implementation. The primary duties include (but are not limited to):

• Developing all front-end requirements (including the mapping platform, a responsive design, and creating all links to the database);
• Building the Content Management System (CMS) to meet all stakeholder requirements;
• Working with all relevant data sources to be able to integrate and display the data from the database and other sources (including handling all API requirements); and
• Automation and script writing.

For more information about Mappa, visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au/mappa, and click here to watch PJ’s Story ft Paddy the Mappa Bungarra.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• 5+ years’ experience as a web developer with advanced knowledge of:
  • Front-end languages – HTML (5), CSS (3), and JavaScript (JQuery) (no CMS) accessible on all devices.
  • Mapping Tools – Leaflet.js to build interactive maps.
  • Database integrations – knowledge of PostGreSQL databases to be able to pull seeders/migration from the database and code fields into both the front-end and CMS.
  • Content Management System (CMS) – Expert in Laravel framework to build the CMS.
  • Version control software – Bitbucket and Git.
  • API integration – solid experience working with API design and implementation e.g. geocoders.
• The ability to work in multiple developer environments (Development Environment, Staging Environment, Production Environment).
• First-hand knowledge of user-centred design principles, and UX and UI design practices and methodologies.
• Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience, including functionality and accessibility.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to use best web practises and coding practises at all times – e.g. clear notes in coding files.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work on projects as part of a team and independently as required.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to analyse, identify options and select appropriate solutions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.
• Has the ability to custom analytics and tracking per software.
• Has a qualification in Software Development.
• Has knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0 AA Compliance) and Consumer Data Standards.
• Has experience in building large, scalable back-ends / web apps (highly regarded).
• Has experience with iterative code review / code refactoring.
• Has knowledge on CI/CD, and automation.
• has experience with project management in an IT environment with leading phases and rollout.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

In accordance with AHCWA’s COVID-19 Safety Policy and Procedure, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including any booster shots if required) against COVID-19. Applicants will be required to demonstrate proof of vaccination prior to appointment. This includes either an immunisation history statement or a COVID-19 digital certificate.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a Remuneration circa $115,000 per annum pro rata. You’ll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Lailah Eloche, People and Culture Officer, on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Organisation

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHS throughout WA, actively responding to their individual and collective needs.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHS’ Model of Care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.

AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.

AHCWA is centrally located on the bustling and vibrant Beaufort Street café strip, and offers a flexible and family friendly workplace with a wide range of benefits to suit all employees.

AHCWA also has a training and development centre that delivers a variety of training programs and short courses to enhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.

The organisation operates on the foundational pillars of Aboriginal leadership, self-determination and cultural diversity that underpin and shape the way the organisation conducts its business.

These values are designed to guide and promote a strong, high performing organisational culture that is responsive to the state-wide needs of our Member Services and assist us in delivering our vision.

Culture | Resilience | Accountability | Collaboration | Passion | Integrity

To find out more about AHCWA, visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au

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