Job Description
About Peoplebank Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years. /n /n

About the Role
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer./n /n /n This is a long-term contract role with an initial term of up to 12 months, with extensions available located in ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD or SA under a hybrid working arrangement./n /n The successful candidate will be required to work onsite for the first 6 weeks, after which a hybrid arrangement may be considered subject to business requirements./n /n As the selected candidate, you will:/n /n
- Undertake analysis, design, development, prototyping, testing and maintenance activities. /n
- Develop and maintain complex mainframe applications and software solutions. /n
- Perform technical analysis and provide recommendations for solution design and implementation. /n
- Define software and technical designs for high-complexity custom, migration and integration solutions. /n
- Support development teams in delivering quality ICT solutions. /n
- Ensure compliance with software development standards, methodologies and best practices. /n
- Provide go-live support, maintenance and troubleshooting for production systems. /n
- Develop technical documentation, reports and design artefacts. /n
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver project outcomes. /n
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovative technology solutions. /n
- Monitor workloads and delivery outcomes to achieve business objectives. /n




- Provide technical guidance and support to senior stakeholders and team members. /n To be successful in this role you should have:/n /n
- Demonstrated experience applying software development methods, tools and standards (SFIA Level 4). /n
- Solid programming and software development capability, including designing, coding, testing, documenting and maintaining complex applications (SFIA Level 4). /n
- Experience supporting release and deployment activities, including software delivery, configuration and deployment processes (SFIA Level 4). /n
- Experience designing, implementing and maintaining software configurations for enterprise environments (SFIA Level 4). /n
- Ability to undertake complete software design for moderately complex applications and components (SFIA Level 3). /n
- Experience designing system components using appropriate architectures, modelling techniques and design patterns (SFIA Level 4). /n
- Proven experience with systems integration, build activities and integration testing (SFIA Level 4). /n
- Experience designing and executing test cases, scripts and test plans, including automated testing approaches (SFIA Level 3). /n
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and documentation skills. /n
- Experience working within large-scale Government or enterprise ICT environments. /n
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance. /n It is desirable if you have:/n /n




- Experience in application support and maintenance activities (SFIA Level 3). /n
- Experience identifying and resolving application issues in production environments. /n
- Familiarity with application management tools and performance monitoring. /n
- Previous experience supporting mainframe systems within large government environments. /n Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance./n /n Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:/n /n
- Personalised Attention: You'll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs. /n
- User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract. /n
- Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances. /n
- Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments. /n
- Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles, with your success at the centre of everything we do. /n Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Louise Francisco on (phone hidden) quoting Job Reference: # 272540./n /n /n /nApplications close: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, 27 October 2026/n /n /n Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position./n /n /n Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustment

📌 Mainframe Developer (Canberra)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 Canberra