Are you a tech-savvy professional looking to break into a new field. If so, we have a great opportunity for you

Become a Mainframe Software System Administrator through a paid 6-month immersive training and a 6-month residency.

Applications Accepted:Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026
Training Schedule:Feb 1, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027, Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington NZ.

Entry-Level Mainframe Software System Administrators

We have an immediate paid training and job opportunity forentry-level mainframe systems engineerswith a Fortune 500 Company for individuals open to relocating.

Don't have experience with mainframe yet? Don’t let that discourage you Selected candidates will participate in a12-month paid training and residency program.The immersive, comprehensive training curriculum spans 6 months, starting atAUD $30/hour full-time,with a pay increase to AUD$34.00/hour full-timeonce the 6 month Residency period starts. After relocating (if required), candidates will participate in a 6-month residency, receiving on-the-job mentorship. Successful candidates will convert to permanent employment with the Residency company, accompanied by a salary increase and a$7,500 completion bonus.

For many companies, their technical architecture is dependent on mainframe systems. However, most Universities no longer teach mainframe development, and many developers are retiring. Gaining mainframe experience can get you on the road to a high-paying, secure career.

How Does the Process Work?

At Facet, we know the job search is complicated. Here is an overview of what you can expect from our application process:

Phase 1 : Written Application.



Start your application above by providing demographic information and responding to a series of questions.

Phase 2: Resume and Informational Questionnaire. Final applicant pool candidates will undergo rounds of resume revision until approval and complete an informational questionnaire.

Phase 3: Technical Interview with Facet. Those same selected candidates will also be required to interview virtually, live with a Facet representative. They will provide more detail on the program and include technical questions to assess technical skills.

Phase 4: Interview with Fortune 500 company, Broadcom.Candidates will participate in mandatory interview preparation sessions before interviewing with our partner company.

Phase 5: Start Training. Selected candidates will begin the 6-month training in February 2027, with potential relocation within Australia for the 6-month residency commencing August 2027.

The ideal candidate meets all of the requirements and has:

Experience that demonstrates technical knowledge; for example, back-end programming language and operating system; network administrator, cyber security, IT/help desk, are ideal skill sets

Eagerness to learn problem-solving techniques in Unix-based or Mainframe operating systems

Desire to work from the command line and understand the needs of users and team members





Curiosity about the software development life cycle, data management, security, and agile work environments

Passion, drive, and aptitude to succeed

Requirements for this chance include:

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status

3-year degree in any major

Willingness to relocate within Australia

FAQs

How does training work? What is the timeline?

The entirety of the 6-month paid training is remote and instructor led online from your own home. The material is designed to give you an overview of IBM Z system, knowledge of mainframe programming languages, practice with mainframes, and then product-specific training in one of different areas: Security products like ACF2 and Top Secret, Endevor, IDMS, Datacom, or OPSMVS. Skills will be delivered in a blend of remote, instructor-led (this is the majority of the training), web-based and self-paced accelerated learning path. Finally, after training, you will relocate and begin your residency with the hiring company. You will receive 1-on-1 mentorship and the ability to convert to a full-time employee.

How is working on the mainframe similar to open-source software development?

The concepts are very similar, but the programming languages you use (JCL, REXX, and Assembler) have different syntax. If you already know Java, that’s great, because it is often used in the mainframe. SQL skills also translate well, as you will interact with similar databases.

What makes mainframes so important?

Mainframes have run for more than 50 years with 71% of Fortune 500 companies utilizing them. They handle over 12.6 billion credit card, ATM tra

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