Front End Developer/ UI Designer

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow

We are seeking experienced and motivated Front End Developers / User Interface Designers with a strong dual skillset across UI design and front‑end development. You will support major digital initiatives, working within cross‑functional teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and fit‑for‑purpose digital services.

This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about human‑centred design, usability, and accessibility, and who enjoy transforming complex requirements into elegant digital experiences through a lean, iterative design and delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with designers, developers, and researchers to:

• Define and evolve user‑centred designs, iterating based on customer and business feedback
• Design and document user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity interfaces
• Plan and conduct usability and accessibility evaluations to ensure requirements are met
• Translate usability testing insights into actionable interface improvements
• Implement responsive UI components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks
• Collaborate with researchers and designers to ensure findings inform design decisions
• Advocate for user‑centred solutions and guide developers on usability and front‑end best practices
• Coach and collaborate with back‑end engineers to achieve optimal usability and accessibility outcomes

As a UI Designer, You Will:

• Tackle complex design challenges and transform them into intuitive, easy‑to‑use interfaces
• Clearly communicate design intent through user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and specifications
• Apply design systems, standards, and principles with a strong attention to detail

As a Front End Developer, You Will:

• Translate designs, wireframes, and proofs of concept into high‑quality, maintainable front‑end code
• Work closely with developers to problem‑solve and optimise designs during implementation
• Deliver accessible, responsive user interfaces that meet usability and performance standards

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience designing and developing user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, working within an existing design system or style guide
• Hands‑on experience with ReactJS and/or Angular
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience translating usability testing outcomes into practical UI improvements
• Solid knowledge and application of WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Guidelines (Level AA minimum)
• Experience implementing responsive, accessible UI components for web applications

Desirable Experience

• Experience creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high‑fidelity UI designs
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Axure
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Design, Computer Science, ICT, Human Factors, Psychology, or Web Development
• Experience working in agile, multi‑disciplinary delivery teams

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks