Remote: Hybrid

Job DescriptionOverviewJoin a large federal government organisation in Canberra and help enhance and support mission critical enterprise applications in a complex ICT environment. This contract role suits an experienced mainframe developer who enjoys solving challenging production issues, delivering high-quality code and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple teams, and contributing to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.Required SkillsDemonstrated experience developing and maintaining enterprise level software solutions using ADABAS NaturalStrong mainframe development capability across analysis, design, build, testing and supportProven ability to investigate issues, resolve defects and enhance existing applications to meet business requirements and development standardsAbility to produce clear, high quality technical and design documentationStrong prioritisation skills with a track record of delivering quality outcomes to deadlinesEffective communication and stakeholder management skills across distributed teamsStrong analytical and problem solving capability with a continuous improvement mindsetExperience supporting and guiding junior developers and uplifting team capabilityComfortable working within governance processes and contributing to progress reportingNice to Have SkillsExperience with Natural version upgrades and the NaturalOne editorExperience with SAS programmingExperience with PostScript and enterprise output support including document rendering and print stream troubleshootingAbility to quickly gain knowledge of relevant legislation, policy settings,



and government ICT frameworksPreferred Education and ExperienceRelevant qualifications in information technology or a related disciplineExperience delivering moderately complex to complex work with limited direction in a large enterprise or government environmentOther RequirementsLocation: Canberra ACT with hybrid arrangements considered at the discretion of the hiring managerContract execution to 30 June 2027, with a potential 12 month extensionMust hold an active AGSVA clearance prior to commencement and be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 as requiredIf you are ready to bring robust ADABAS Natural experience to a high impact role, apply now and we will contact you to discuss the next steps.To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Jocelyn Moore on + 612 6151 9209 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with a disability. The recruitment and selection process varies, and some roles may include completion of pre-employment assessments, in-person or online interviews, psychometric testing, written assessments, scenario-based tasks, presentations, and pre-employment checks such as medical (including drug and alcohol), criminal history, or financial.If you require an adjustment to any part of the recruitment process, including the application form or assessments completed in an alternate format, please contact me using the above details. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, the Paxus website has been independently audited against (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, with ongoing improvements continuously being made to enhance accessibility. If you experience any difficulties, please contact me on the above details.

📌 Mainframe Developer (Canberra)
🏢 PaxusBB
📍 Canberra