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years' experience. We charge zero fees to the contractor — your full
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A major federal government agency is looking for a Senior Oracle
Software Engineer to join their team on a 12-month contract. This is a
hands-on development role working with Oracle technologies across
complex government systems.
You'll be responsible for analysis, design, development, and
maintenance of Oracle-based solutions, solving complex problems,
providing technical leadership, and mentoring less experienced staff.
The first 6 weeks are full-time onsite in Canberra, transitioning to a
hybrid arrangement (minimum 3 days per week in the office).
What You'll Be Doing
- Analysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and
maintenance of Oracle solutions
- Solving complex problems and delivering high quality solutions
- High-level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation
- Technical design and development of complex custom solutions
- Conversion and migration solutions
- Managing releases and ensuring go-live production support
- Sharing knowledge and providing mentorship to less experienced staff
What You'll Bring
Essential:
- Strong experience in Oracle PL/SQL
- Experience with SmartIQ (Infinity/Intelledox)
- Unix tools (Korn Shell scripts, AWK)
- Oracle Application Express (APEX)
- Oracle Forms and Reporting
- Working experience with Geospatial data
- Ability to obtain and maintain NV1 security clearance
- Australian citizenship
Desirable:
- Application support experience in a government environment
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to work on systems that directly impact
millions of Australians. The 12-month contract has extension
potential, and you'll be part of a team building and maintaining
critical government platforms.
About HCM Australia
HCM Australia is a specialist IT recruitment firm with over 20 years'
experience placing technology professionals in government and
enterprise environments. We're an approved panel supplier and our
contractors are loyal — because we actually look after them. We don't
charge any fee from the contractor. Join our team of contractors who
work collaboratively and support each other.
Additional information
* ACT (Canberra only — no other locations accepted for this role)
* NV1 Security Clearance holders only
* Join HCM team of collaborative contractors