Job Ad

Location: Sydney NSW

Employment Type: Casual/Vacation

ABOUT DEADLY CODERS

Deadly Coders is an ORIC and ACNC-registered First Nations charity dedicated to building digital capability and creating pathways into the technology sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Our programs are culturally safe, community-connected, and designed to create real, lasting economic opportunity for First Nations young people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Deadly Coders is seeking a skilled and passionate educator, academic, or industry practitioner to join the Academy as a Co-Facilitator. This is a hands-on delivery role — you will co-teach live coding sessions, support students through practical challenges, provide real-time feedback on code and projects, and help create a high-energy, culturally safe learning environment where First Nations young people can thrive.

All curriculum and teaching materials are provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-facilitate live coding sessions, technical workshops and project-based learning activities across the 10-week program
• Deliver content across the full stack — TypeScript, React, Node.js, AWS, Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Provide in-session coding support, debugging assistance and constructive feedback on student work
• Support students through the capstone project, including code reviews and preparation for the live CBA demo
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Facilitator on pacing, session structure and student progress
• Contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Strong software engineering experience with proficiency in at least one modern language (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Java or similar)
• Experience with modern web development including frontend and backend technologies, REST APIs, and relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub and common development tools
• Demonstrated experience teaching, training, mentoring or coaching adult learners in a structured environment
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and engagingly to learners at different levels

Highly Regarded

• Prior experience teaching software engineering at a university, TAFE, bootcamp or similar environment
• Familiarity with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js and AWS
• Experience working with First Nations students or in a culturally diverse learning environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• A direct, meaningful contribution to First Nations digital career pathways
• Delivery within a state-of-the-art CBA facility in Sydney CBD
• Collaboration with an experienced Lead Facilitator — all curriculum and materials provided
• Competitive casual contract remuneration, commensurate with experience
• The opportunity to be part of the inaugural cohort of a nationally growing program

HOW TO APPLY

Send a brief cover letter and CV to info@deadlycoders.org.au or call 0437 797 288. In your cover letter, please address your technical background, your teaching or facilitation experience, and your motivation for contributing to a First Nations technology education program.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early submission is encouraged as the program commences 31 August 2026.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.