- Pay
- A$66–83k
- Where
- Melbourne, Victoria, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Step into this Software Developer (DV Cleared) role and build something that matters in Defence & Government.
Defence programmes in Australia are scaling up, and the software behind them needs people who can move fast without cutting corners.
This business is a small, fast-growing technology company working on Defence & Government systems, the kind of outfit where fifty people cover the ground larger contractors need five hundred for.
A Software Developer (DV Cleared) joining now gets in close to the decisions, not buried under them.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design, build and test software features for Defence & Government platforms, working across the full stack where needed Write clean, maintainable code and review your teammates' work in turn Work directly with Defence stakeholders to translate operational requirements into working systems Debug and resolve issues in production and pre-production environments, often under time pressure Contribute to architecture decisions as the product grows, not just implement someone else's spec Document your work properly.
In Defence & Government, an undocumented system is a liability Here are the skills you'll need: Current DV clearance, or eligibility and willingness to undergo the process Solid commercial software development experience, ideally 3+ years, across modern languages and frameworks Comfort working without a safety net of endless process.
Startups move quickly and expect judgement Strong communication skills.
You'll explain technical trade-offs to people who aren't engineers Experience with secure coding practices and an understanding of why they matter in Defence & Government work A genuine interest in wearing multiple hats rather than staying in one narrow lane Key perks and benefits: Salary of A$66,000 to A$82,500, depending on experience Equity in a growing company, not just a salary line Flexible working hours around a core office presence in Melbourne A real learning and development budget, used for courses, conferences or certifications A flat structure where your ideas reach decision-makers directly, no six layers of sign-off Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Defence & Government work in Australia isn't slowing down.
Budgets are growing, programmes are lengthening, and cleared developers are in short supply relative to demand.
Melbourne has become one of the country's stronger hubs for this kind of work, with a cluster of primes and smaller technology firms feeding national priorities.
Few sectors offer this combination of job security and mission relevance.
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