Job Ad

Location: Sydney NSW

Employment Type: Casual/Vacation

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 Monday and Tuesday each week from 31 August 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

• 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 31 August 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 24 July 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 info@deadlycoders.org.au 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.