Senior Full Stack Developer

About the role

Working as Senior Full Stack Developer – Access and GIS Solutions you will be responsible for the design, build and maintenance of high‑quality full‑stack solutions that support NHVR’s access and GIS platforms.

You will ensure solutions meet technical, functional and performance standards as well as contribute to testing and quality assurance.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications using LoopBack (Node.js) and React using maintainable, well documented code.
• Implement and manage microservice architecture, ensuring each service is optimised for performance and reliability as well as deploy applications on Azure, leveraging its services for optimal performance.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and ensure secure data transactions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application performance, security, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.
• Design and manage databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Define and implement JSON Schema for data validation and API documentation.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance our technology stack continuously.

NHVR’s Data & Technology team are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

About You

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in full stack development with strong skills using backend frameworks like Express.js or Nest.js.

Your toolkit for success:

• Strong experience with front end development tools – Typescript, React.js.
• Expertise in Azure cloud services, including deployment and management of applications.
• Experience with microservices architecture/containerisation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Knowledge of database systems, specifically MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with ORM frameworks.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing JSON Schema for data validation and API documentation.

Why join us?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer-

• A competitive salary package from $161,808.27 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Up to15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
• Salary packaging options including novated lease.
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Professional membership

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5.00pm 9th April 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.