This is a Software Engineering Studentship role with CSIRO based in Clayton, VIC, AU CSIRO Role Seniority - graduate More about the Software Engineering Studentship role at CSIRO Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation . Child Safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy . The Opportunity Exciting 12-month opportunity if you are passionate about a career in research Available to students undertaking Undergraduate or Masters studies in science or engineering and want to get hands-on research experience Be part of the team working on full-stack software development for real-time sensing applications including novel technologies This Studentship is in the Electrical Connections Team, part of the CSIRO Mineral Resources Processing Program. There are 6 groups in the program, each group consists of 4-6 teams. Whilst the student will be embedded in a single team they are exposed to the science/engineering being conducted across the program. CSIRO Mineral Resources is one of the largest minerals research and development groups in the world, partnering with industry, government and other sectors to deliver breakthrough innovation and solutions across the minerals value chain. The successful student will join our dynamic ‘Electrical Connections’ team in Clayton (Victoria), and work across various projects that will deliver a significant future Intellectual Property and Licencing (IP&L) revenue stream to the CSIRO Mineral Resources Processing Program. With several core mineral processing technologies being developed, and a large number of opportunities being progressed with multiple clients in Australia and overseas, our team is currently working on enhancing this growth area by providing a mix of high value add consulting, contracted experimental testing and longer-term co-investment prototype development & testing. Team website: https://www.csiro.au/en/research/technology-space/energy/Electricity-transition/Energy-efficient-electrical-connections You will be required to: Work (primarily) on full-stack software development for real-time sensing applications including novel technologies. Undertake key responsibilities which will include: Database design and modification (storage); Web/mobile user interface design and development (front-end); API design, database and hardware communication i.e., sensors and actuators (back-end); and Security, implementation of security features to the system, credential-based authentication and role-based authorisation (security). Undertake all work-related activities and interactions in accordance with the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals. Location: Clayton, VIC Duration: 12 months Job reference: 99346 To be considered, you will need to be: Presently undertaking Undergraduate or Master’s studies in one of the following courses: Computer Science in a relevant discipline i.e., Software Development; or Engineering in a relevant discipline i.e., Software Engineering. Eligible for an official University structured 12-month industry placement unit. Able to operate from the CSIRO Clayton site on a full-time basis. Willing and have the capacity to learn on the job e.g., able to undertake independent research to extend their working knowledge. In possession of undergraduate level understanding of software development (programming concepts/paradigms, object-oriented programming). Able to read software documentation i.e., API/libraries Eligibility Applications are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents Only. How to Apply: To apply you will be required to: Submit a Resume/CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role (as one document) in the ‘ Resume/CV ’ field; and Upload your most recent academic results in the ‘ Cover Letter ’ field. Contact: If you have any questions regarding this studentship please contact David Molenaar by email at David.Molenaar@csiro.au or by phone at (03) 9545 8893. Please do not email your application directly to David Molenaar. Applications received via this method will not be considered. Diversity and inclusion We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. About CSIRO: At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people. Join us and start creating tomorrow today! Applications Close: Sunday, 1 June 2025, 11:59pm AEST Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the CSIRO team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Full-stack software development Database design and modification Web/mobile user interface design Key Strengths Full-stack software development Database design API design Web/mobile user interface design Security implementation Independent research Why CSIRO is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with CSIRO not with Hatch.
