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Mainframe System Programmer
Hunter Professional
Networks & Systems Administration
- Location
- Australian Capital Territory
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
05th November, 2026
Mainframe Systems Programmer (Assistant Director)
Join a major Federal Government agency and help support and modernise a large-scale enterprise Mainframe environment.
About the Role
You'll provide technical leadership across critical Mainframe infrastructure, ensuring platform stability, performance, security and resilience while driving upgrades, automation and modernisation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Mainframe operations, upgrades and enhancements
- Resolve complex technical issues and provide expert advice
- Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders
- Mentor and develop technical team members
- Extensive experience in enterprise Mainframe environments
- Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS and Mainframe infrastructure
- Experience with technologies such as RACF, Db2, CICS, IMS, GDPS, DFSMS and z/OSMF
- Knowledge of JCL, REXX, COBOL, Assembler and scripting languages
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
- Work within a nationally significant ICT environment
- Lead strategic Mainframe initiatives
- Exposure to complex enterprise technologies
- Long-term opportunity with a high-performing team
