Academy Participant – Software Engineering Bootcamp Deadly Coders Academy
· Paid Learning Opportunity · Sydney CBD · Casual · Launching 13 October 2026
Are you a First Nations person with a passion for technology and a hunger to build a real career in software engineering? This is your opportunity.
Deadly Coders, in partnership with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, is offering 10-15 First Nations young people a paid place in our inaugural Software Engineering Bootcamp — 10 intensive weeks of hands-on full-stack engineering training, culminating in a direct pathway to CBA Tech Associate roles.
You will be employed as a casual worker, paid for every hour you attend, and supported by First Nations mentors, cultural safety practitioners and industry-experienced facilitators throughout the program.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Deadly Coders Academy is a nationally recognised First Nations education charity. Our Academy program is our flagship career pathway — designed to take motivated First Nations people with foundational tech skills and build them into job-ready software engineers in 10 weeks.
The program runs Tuesday and Wednesday each week from 13 October 2026 at CBA's Sydney CBD offices, with structured self-directed study tasks to complete between sessions. This is a blended learning model combining face-to-face instruction, team-based project work and independent practice.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The curriculum is purpose-built and mapped directly to CBA's Tech Associate competency framework. Over 10 weeks you will learn:
- Full-stack web development using TypeScript, React and Next.js
- Backend engineering with Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
- Cloud and DevOps using AWS, Docker and CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
- Software testing and security including Jest, TDD, OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices
- Professional engineering practices including Agile, system design, observability and responsible AI use
- Capstone project — a full-stack application built and presented live to CBA representatives in Week 10
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. This is an identified position under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- You are based in Sydney or can commit to attending CBA's Sydney CBD offices every Monday and Tuesday across 10 weeks
- You have some prior technology experience or a relevant qualification — this could be a TAFE certificate, a school IT subject, self-taught coding experience, or participation in a STEM program
- You have a genuine interest in pursuing a software engineering career
- You are available to commence 13 October 2026 and can commit to the full 10-week program
WHAT WE OFFER
- Paid casual employment — casual hourly rate plus superannuation for all attendance hours
- Direct pathway to CBA Tech Associate roles — curriculum mapped to CBA's own engineering competency framework
- A laptop provided for use throughout the 10-week program
- First Nations mentors and cultural safety built into every aspect of the learning environment
- A professional GitHub portfolio and project evidence you can take to any employer in Australia
- Academic and wrap-around support throughout the program
HOW TO APPLY
Applications close Friday 25 September 2026.
Apply via our website: deadlycoders.org.au/academy
Complete the registration of interest form. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an informal conversation with our team — there is no technical assessment at interview.
For questions before you apply, contact us at [email protected] or call 0437 797 288.
Deadly Coders is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisation. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people from all communities, backgrounds and experience levels.
Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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Location:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW
