UI Designer / FrontEnd Developer

We’re Hiring | Multiple Roles – APS6 UI Designer / Front‑End Developer .

We are seeking an experienced UI Designer / Front‑End Developer (APS6 equivalent) to join a collaborative digital team delivering user‑centric, accessible and high‑quality web solutions within an Australian Government environment.

Role overview

• Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Extension options: Up to two extensions of 12 months each
• Experience level: APS6 equivalent
• Location: ACT
• Working arrangements: Onsite
• Flexible work: Remote arrangements may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, subject to business needs. Candidates must clearly state their preferred work location if outside ACT/Canberra
• Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
• Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline (Prefer Active Clearance )

About the role

You will work closely with designers, developers and user researchers to design and build intuitive, accessible and responsive user interfaces. This role blends UX/UI design with hands‑on front‑end development, supporting the delivery of user‑focused digital products.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Define, iterate and enhance user‑centric designs based on user feedback
• Design user flows, wireframes, prototypes and high‑fidelity interfaces
• Plan and conduct user experience evaluations to ensure usability and accessibility requirements are met
• Implement responsive UI components using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Translate usability testing insights into practical UI improvements
• Advocate for user‑centred design solutions and collaborate closely with developers
• Coach back‑end engineers on usability and front‑end best practices
• Transform complex requirements into intuitive, easy‑to‑use designs and reusable front‑end modules

Technical skills and experience

• Strong experience building responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJS and/or Angular
• Experience using prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD or Axure (highly desirable)
• Solid understanding of design principles, design systems and style guides
• Proven implementation of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA

Application requirements

Candidates must submit a one‑page pitch (up to 5,000 characters) addressing all selection criteria.

Essential criteria .

• Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces within an existing design system or style guide using HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and clearly articulate design decisions
• Proven experience translating usability testing findings into actionable UI improvements
• Knowledge and practical implementation of WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility requirements

Desirable criteria

• Experience designing wireframes, interactive prototypes and high‑fidelity interfaces with strong attention to detail
• Ability to rapidly prototype, test and iterate designs
• Tertiary qualifications in design, computer science or ICT‑related disciplines (e.g. UX, HCI, Graphic Design, Psychology, Web Development)

If you’re passionate about user‑centred design, accessibility and modern front‑end development, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful government digital services.

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit?

Send me a message or submit your CV and one‑page pitch to ***email_hidden***

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