Applications Developer
- Meaningful work improving systems that support an entire school community
- Modern tech stack with real opportunities to innovate and grow.
- Collaborative, supportive environment where your skills truly matter.
Welcome to Abbotsleigh, a pre-kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls located in Wahroonga, on Sydney’s North Shore.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Permanent Full-time | Reports to Director of Technology | Onsite
Abbotsleigh is seeking an experienced and innovative Applications Developer to support and enhance the School’s key digital systems. Working within a technology-rich environment, you will help deliver and support existing high-quality applications, integrations, and user experiences that support teaching, learning, wellbeing, and school operations.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building modern solutions, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to meaningful digital initiatives. Applicants from both industry and education backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
About the Role
• Support and administer core school applications, including the LMS, SIS, and collaboration tools
• Develop and maintain custom applications, interfaces, and data integrations
• Manage web-based platforms, including the School Intranet and portals
• Build and maintain secure, reliable API connections across systems
• Work closely with IT leadership on projects, development, testing, and documentation
• Contribute to innovation that enhances digital learning, communication, and operational efficiency
About You
• Strong skills in modern JavaScript, Node.js, HTML/CSS, and API development
• Experience with Azure services, SQL, GitHub, and containerisation
• Ability to troubleshoot, document clearly, and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A willingness to learn about school operations, privacy standards, and educational technologies
Why Abbotsleigh?
• Work in a supportive, high-performing team
• Access to ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to design and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions
• A welcoming community that values innovation and continuous improvement
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe. All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter and contact details of two referees.
Applications close 2 March 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
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