Why You’ll Be Excited About This Role
At Healius, we all have one thing in common: we’re passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians. Right now, it’s an exciting time to join us as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation focused on excellent customer and patient experiences, smarter ways of working, and providing a great place to work.
About Us
Healius has an expansive network of over 80 medical laboratories and 2,000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability and security, interstate mobility, and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Full Stack Developer within our Pathology Applications team, you will design, develop and maintain complex web‑based software applications using Django and React. You’ll work closely with developers, technical leads, testers and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions that replace and enhance existing pathology laboratory systems.
Key responsibilities include:
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Develop, test and maintain full‑stack web applications using agile methodologies
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Design and implement new features based on business and technical specifications
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Investigate and resolve software defects raised by users and stakeholders
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement practices
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Collaborate with development, UX/UI, QC testing and application specialist teams
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Ensure solutions meet quality, security and governance standards, including SDLC requirements
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Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organisational information
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Support a positive, agile and respectful team culture
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Adhere to workplace health and safety policies and procedures
What Type of Person Will Be Successful
You are an experienced and technically strong full stack developer who enjoys working in complex, regulated environments. You’re comfortable balancing new feature development with ongoing system support and thrive when working as part of a high‑performing agile team
You must meet the below requirements:
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in software development
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Experience working in the pathology industry with minimum 12 months’ experience working with a Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS)
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Strong full‑stack development experience using Python (Django) and React (TypeScript/JavaScript)
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Experience working with PostgreSQL / SQL databases
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Solid understanding of software development and engineering best practices
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Excellent problem‑solving, debugging and fault‑finding skills
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Strong time management and prioritisation skills
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Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
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Familiarity with Docker and Git
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Exposure to HL7 messaging standards (e.g. AS4700.2)
We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours we expect our people to embody: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.
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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits & perks including:
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Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
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Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
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Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
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Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
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Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.
Our Commitment to Diversity And Inclusion
Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.
How To Apply
If you would like further details please email [email protected].
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