About the role Mainframe System Programmer A Mainframe Systems Programmer is responsible for the ongoing support and stability of the Mainframe platform while delivering a mix of technology projects and business as usual functions, such as implementing current functions and features, upgrade/maintenance of operating systems, system software and hardware, troubleshooting problems and performance issues.

Assistant Director's use their experience in large complex enterprise IT environments to implement innovative solutions working across infrastructure and application development teams to ensure solutions meet the availability and resilient standards of the mainframe.
They will be highly autonomous, capable of taking the lead on multiple products within the Mainframe platform, working alongside and collaborating with other tech leads to ensure the system is maintained and upgraded smooth and seamlessly.

The role requires leadership and management skills.
Provide mentoring and direction to team members to assist in their learning and development on the Mainframe platform.
Exercise independence and effective decision-making considering the wider implications under broad direction from the leadership team.

Key duties (responsibilities and duties required for the position)
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the design, improvement and ongoing operation of the mainframe platform to ensure high availability, performance and resilience of critical systems
Set technical direction and contribute to platform roadmaps and priorities, aligning mainframe capability with agency and divisional objectives




Oversee delivery of system upgrades, enhancements and maintenance activities, ensuring risks are managed and services remain stable
Provide expert advice on complex technical issues, guiding resolution of high-impact incidents and supporting continuous improvement of system reliability
Work closely with internal teams, vendors and partners to deliver integrated solutions that meet service and security requirements
Lead and influence automation and modernisation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce risk and enhance system performance
Contribute to planning, reporting and governance activities, including preparing input to briefs, performance reporting and strategic documentation
Lead and develop staff by coaching, mentoring and building technical capability, supporting a high-performing and engaged team
Key capabilities (skills/knowledge required for the position)
Skills Required for the Position
Ability to:
Demonstrated depth of knowledge in one or more of the highly desired ICT technologies outlined in 'knowledge required for the position'.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a large-scale and complex enterprise Mainframe environment.





Experience with planning and managing the implementation of processes and procedures, tools and techniques for monitoring and managing the performance of technology services.

Resolves highly complex, sensitive and/or escalated technical issues that are often time critical.

Experience with monitoring the performance of delivery teams and the ability to take corrective action and in line with policies.

Think critically and analytically to solve complex and sensitive problems.

Develop and manage stakeholder relationships with technical and non-technical staff, executives and representatives from vendor organisations.

Develop staff capability through coaching and mentoring.

Knowledge Required for the Position
Experience and knowledge across a breadth of ICT technologies or methodologies is highly desirable, these include:
Hardware
IBM Z Series Mainframe (z17) IBM DS****F Configuration and management of FICON SAN switches Luminx CGX IBM z/OS Communications Server (TCPIP, VTAM, SNA, FTP, SMTP, AT-TLS) Design and support of highly available mainframe environments.

Products
z/OS DFSMS DFHSM DFRMM ISPF IODF design and configuration Time Sharing Option (TSO), Ansible z/OSMF ZOWE IBM RACF IBM System Automation GDPS IBM Db2 Z IBM CICS IBM IMS IBM IWS Broadcom/CA ACF2 Broadcom/CA Solve:Netmaster Broadcom/CA Solve:Access BMC Control-M BMC Compuware Suite.

Languages
Job Control Language (JCL) Restructured Extended Executor (REXX) Scripting Languages (bash, ksh, shell, python, perl, etc) COBOL Assembler.

📌 Mainframe System Programmer (New South Wales)
🏢 Lancesoft APAC
📍 New South Wales