About Acorn PLMS: At Acorn PLMS, we are on a mission to transform the corporate learning experience. Our cutting-edge Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) software is powered by AI and designed to ensure that what people learn directly contributes to their exceptional performance in business. Corporate performance and learning needs a revolution, and Acorn PLMS is the antidote. We are the only solution that guides learners step by step to master the specific capabilities required for their roles, ultimately accelerating organisational performance. Our platform is built to evolve with our customers, and we are scaling our engineering team to support key product initiatives and innovation.

We are open to individuals based in Canberra, Australia - this is an in-office role.

Role overview:

We are looking for a talented and motivated Front End Engineer to join our team in Canberra. This role will work closely with our current Front End Engineer to accelerate the development of Acorn UI - our internal component library that powers the platform’s front end experience. Initially, this role will focus on building reusable components to support our upcoming Capability product designs, helping uplift the experience across the platform while delivering critical value to the Capability product pod.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on scalable design systems and play a pivotal role in improving the speed and consistency of front end development platform-wide.

5 key capabilities:

The best part… we use our Acorn software at Acorn. We believe in the power of our Managers and Staff being aligned on the 5 capabilities needed for each role, and the level that we expect for any given role, using our Acorn AI tool to streamline this consistently across our business. The 5 levels comprise Foundational, Developing, Proficient, Advanced and Expert.

Here are the 5 capabilities for our Front End Engineer to give you an idea of what the role entails:

1. Component Development – Builds reusable, high-quality UI components adhering to design and accessibility standards. Level: Proficient - Architects robust, accessible components aligned with design system principles.

2. Front-end Frameworks & Libraries – Leverages modern front-end frameworks and libraries to build performant user interfaces. Level: Developing - Builds UI features using standard framework patterns and capabilities.

3. Responsive Design & Accessibility – Ensures user interfaces are accessible and provide an optimal experience across devices. Level: Developing - Implements accessible UI components following established accessibility standards.

4. Front-end Tooling & Automation – Leverages front-end tools and automation to streamline development workflows. Level: Developing - Configures build tools for common project requirements.

5. Collaboration & Communication – Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric front-end solutions. Level: Developing - Interprets design specifications and provides technical feedback.

Key Responsibilities

Component Development:

• Build and maintain high-quality, reusable components within Acorn UI.
• Collaborate with designers and product teams to ensure components meet design specifications and usability standards.

Platform Support:

• Support the Capability product pod by rapidly delivering front end components needed for new feature development.
• Enhance and uplift front end practices across all product pods by contributing to shared UI resources.

Code Quality & Best Practices:

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and QA processes to ensure high standards.
• Use WAI-ARIA best practices as part of the implementation process, and to uphold accessibility standards across front end systems

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver consistent, user-centric experiences.
• Provide feedback and input into design system evolution and front end architecture decisions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in front end development, ideally within a SaaS or product environment
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern front end frameworks (React preferred)
• Experience working with design systems and component libraries
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimisation
• Familiarity with front end build tools, version control (Git), and testing frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Join Acorn PLMS?

Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the growth and evolution of our platform

Supportive, high-performing engineering team focused on innovation and collaboration

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

We are open to individuals based in Canberra, Australia. We are an office-first company, meaning we work from our local offices the majority (if not all) of the time. We want to create cool stuff with great people, and we know from experience that is best done through daily moments like the coffee run, walk to grab lunch, or quick huddles. Being able to capitalise on this is key to our ongoing success and a large part of the reason we can work at the pace we do. Please note candidates will need to be in commuting distance to our offices based in the Canberra and Sydney CBD.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role. Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Our recruitment process

Acorn is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We aim to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and accessible to everyone and encourage candidates to request any accommodations needed during the application or interview stages.

About Acorn

Acorn is the hub for learning and performance for over 3 million active learners globally. The work you do — whether that’s writing lines of code, designing the layout of a dashboard, or talking to customers — helps real people grow not just professionally, but personally. In the space of 10 years, we’ve grown to a global platform in the heart of many major organisations’ ecosystems.

There’s still so much more to do, and we need people who are keen to help us journey into the next phase on board! And since we’re still growing, there’s so much you can learn on that journey with us. To find out more about life at Acorn, our Values and working with us, check out our website at https://acorn.works and see our Life At Acorn video here! https://youtu.be/2BGUk-n3FrQ?si=U_sS1Y5ZSP0tNtZW

If you're passionate about building scalable front end systems, love creating intuitive UI components, and want to help shape a product that makes a difference—we'd love to hear from you!