Software Engineer (Level 2)
Australian Council for Educational Research
Camberwell, Victoria, Australia
Information Technology, Customer Service
We’re hiring: Software Engineers (Level 2)
Camberwell | Hybrid | 6-month Fixed Term | 2 Positions | International Not-for-profit
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is seeking two Software Engineers (Level 2) to join our Software Development team.
In this role, you will contribute to a specific web application development project that supports ACER’s mission to improve learning worldwide. You’ll work closely with developers, UX and internal clients to deliver a high-quality, reliable software solution.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to a software development project under a Lead Software Engineer
- Contribute to technical documentation, test plans and design specifications
- Participate in data integration and software implementation activities
- Investigate, test and resolve software issues
- Collaborate with internal teams and support internal client handover processes
What You Bring
- Experience in object-oriented design and development
- Commercial experience in PHP and JavaScript
- Strong SQL and MongoDB database design capabilities
- Experience with UML and producing design documentation
- Understanding of development methodologies and software lifecycles
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organisation, time management and communication skills
- A Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
Why Join ACER?
✨ Meaningful work with global educational impact
✨ Hybrid work flexibility
✨ Research driven, supportive and collaborative culture
✨ Professional development and wellbeing support
Interested?
Apply now or reach out to learn more.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
ACER is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to actively fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, cultural and faith background, sexual orientation, disability and/or age.
ACER welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
ACER encourages applications from First Nations Australians.
ACER is committed to supporting candidates with disability through provision of adjustments during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
To request or discuss adjustment requirements, please contact: [email protected]
Applications close Sunday, 29 March 2026 at midnight (AEDT)
About the company
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The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is a global, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving learning for all.
For more than 95 years, we have worked with educators and systems around the world to generate high-quality research, develop trusted assessment and measurement tools, and deliver practical insights that make a real difference in classrooms and beyond.
Our work spans early learning, school education, higher education, vocational education, and professional assessment, supporting better decisions at every stage of learning. From large-scale international studies to classroom-ready tools, we focus on turning evidence into impact.
Our purpose is simple: To help learners, educators, and education systems thrive.