Front-End Developer, Disability Portal at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

• 12-month contract

• $72,885 – $79,717 base pa + attractive super

• Ultimo, Sydney

As this is a role with a core focus on web accessibility requirements for people with disabilities, applications from people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

ABC Innovation develops and manages the award winning website abc.net.au

We are looking for an experienced front end developer to join our team to lead the front-end development of a new site focussed on people living with disabilities.

This is a position for a user interface specialist, someone who knows all the HTML and CSS quirks of the various browsers, knows JavaScript inside out and can build and extend upon existing frameworks as well as developing their own.

Most of all, we are after someone who can make a design come alive on the web with advanced functionality at the same time as tightly adhering to web accessibility guidelines and common web standards.

You’ll be working in a large organisation in a web environment that attracts large volumes of traffic, so experience optimising code to remove every last unnecessary kilobyte is essential.

You are an energetic, dynamic and collaborative team member with an ability to direct and advise on the implementation of front end solutions and web standards. You have a strong customer focus, and great communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for the web and pride in the quality of your work.

Key Accountabilities:

• As part of a project team, develop complex user interfaces and web based applications for a broad range of projects including widgets, editorial tools and social media interfaces.

• Work closely with project managers/producers and design teams to develop, test and deliver interactive front ends which are ‘best of breed’ for abc.net.au

• Liaise with back end programmers to integrate, test and debug front end screens with back end applications and databases

• Maintain a professional approach to documentation, including drafting initial functional specifications documents and project documentation for ongoing reference once a project is completed

• Maintain a high level of awareness of best practice in the industry and web standards for areas such as accessibility and search engine optimisation.

• Be prepared to learn new skills and work on new and emerging platforms

• Advocate and apply ABC values and all relevant ABC policies and procedures including Equity & Diversity and OH&S

Key Capabilities/Qualifications/Experience (Selection Criteria)

1. Excellent (X)HTML and CSS skills with experience implementing complex designs across multiple platforms and browsers in a high traffic environment, including experience with cutting up Photoshop designs with an eye for detail.

2. Demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and other Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines such as WAI-ARIA.

3. Extensive, demonstrated experience writing advanced JavaScript with experience using at least one JavaScript framework (such as jQuery). Experience and knowledge in the techniques of asynchronous JavaScript using XML and JSON (i.e. AJAX/AJAJ).

4. Strong written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience working with design/IA teams and back end technical teams

5. Strong problem solving skills to find the best and most efficient solutions to complex technical front end challenges.

7. Understanding and commitment to the ABC’s aims, objectives and workplace values, together with relevant policies and guidelines including Editorial Policies, Equity and Diversity and OH&S

For further information contact Anthony Willis on (02) 8333 1157

To apply please visit abc.net.au/careers and submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Vacancy reference 491819. Position title – Front-End Developer

Applications close COB Friday 27 August 2010