Objectstar Development Expert (EL1 Equivalent)

What's in it for you?

- Work on large-scale Objectstar migration, application modernisation and software transformation initiatives
- Hybrid working available following an initial onsite onboarding period
- Lead technical decisions and mentor development teams delivering critical citizen-facing services

Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide | Hybrid Working

12 Month Contract | EL1 Equivalent | Up to 40 Hours Per Week

The Company

Our client is one of Australia's largest government service delivery organisations, supporting millions of Australians through innovative digital platforms and technology solutions. They are investing heavily in modernisation programs that leverage contemporary engineering practices, enhanced cyber security and large-scale application transformation initiatives.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Objectstar Development Expert (EL1 Equivalent) to join a high-performing technology team delivering complex software engineering and migration outcomes. You will provide technical leadership across Objectstar applications, software development, system integration, release management and application modernisation initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Lead the development, enhancement and support of Objectstar applications
- Support Objectstar migration and application code transformation initiatives
- Create software architecture, technical designs and development strategies
- Lead software development, prototyping, testing and maintenance activities
- Drive release management,



deployment planning and production support activities
- Conduct technical analysis and provide recommendations for complex ICT challenges
- Ensure compliance with software engineering standards, methodologies and security requirements
- Lead system integration and build activities across development environments
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery
- Mentor developers and contribute to capability uplift across engineering teams
- Identify, assess and manage technical risks and mitigation strategies
- Support strategic workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

- Work on nationally significant digital transformation programs
- Hybrid working arrangement available
- Access to complex enterprise-scale systems and technologies
- Collaborative multidisciplinary delivery setting
- Opportunity to provide technical leadership and influence engineering practices
- Long-term government program exposure

Essential Experience

- Strong Objectstar development expertise
- Proven experience with COBOL and JCL development
- Demonstrated experience leading software development and delivery teams




- Experience designing and implementing complex enterprise software solutions
- Strong systems integration and release management capabilities
- Proven ability to manage software configuration and deployment activities
- Experience applying software development methodologies, standards and practices
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience leading technical design reviews and providing specialist advice
- Ability to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance

Highly Regarded

- Experience supporting large-scale migration and transformation programs
- Configuration Managem
- ent (SFIA Level 2)
- Experience within Australian Government environments
- Knowledge of secure software engineering and cyber security requirements
- Experience mentoring and developing technical teams

Joining Akkodis as a Consultant

- Weekly pay
- No payrolling processing fees
- Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
- Consultant networking events
- Access to Akkodis SME communities and information sessions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dedicated account management support

About Us

At Akkodis Australia, we engineer a smarter and more sustainable future by solving current, emerging and future challenges for businesses across enterprise, public sector, healthcare and the resources and energy industries.

Privacy

Due to privacy requirements, all applications must be submitted online. Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer committed

📌 Objectstar Development ExpertEquivalent) (Canberra)
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