Mainframe Developer - COBOL, IBM, Fed Govt

HiTech Group • Australia, Australian Capital Territory • Posted May 24, 2026

About the Role

  • Long-term contract – 12 months + 2 x 12 month extensions
  • High-impact mainframe development role within a Federal Government Department
  • Competitive hourly rates $$

A prominent Federal Government Department is seeking an experienced IBM Mainframe Developer (Associate Developer) to join their ICT Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development and sustainment of large-scale enterprise systems supporting critical national services. The successful IBM Mainframe Developer will work across key initiatives supporting business-critical platforms, enhancing system performance, reliability, and operational capability. The IBM Mainframe Developer will be offered an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options and will be based onsite in Canberra.

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