About Peoplebank Australia 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. About the Role Our Federal Government Client is seeking an Associate Developer. This is a 12-month contract role with two 12-month extension options, located onsite in Canberra (ACT). This role requires five days per week in the office, and remote or interstate candidates will not be considered. As the selected candidate, you will: Develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications within the Department’s Passports Issuance and Control System (PICS) Write well-designed, efficient and testable code aligned with delivery milestones Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility Integrate software components into fully functional software systems Perform unit and component testing and support broader testing activities Support code deployment and assist with production implementations Maintain documentation and software functionality Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within mainframe environments Provide incident response and technical remediation support Collaborate with developers, project managers, business analysts and business users Identify opportunities to improve software development processes Liaise with third-party service providers where required Provide technical advice and contribute to planning for future system demand Participate in after-hours support on a rotating roster To be successful in this role you should have Strong experience with COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2 and related mainframe technologies Strong understanding of mainframe operating systems such as z/OS and z/VSE Experience in mainframe application development and software lifecycle processes Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in mainframe development It is desirable if you have Experience with PL/I Experience with MQ Series Experience with Rocket Data z/Services Experience working in large government ICT environments Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance. Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs. User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll and admin support throughout your contract. Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances. Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments. 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. Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Ellie Ardeza on ellie.ardeza@peoplebank.com.au quoting Job Reference: 270011 Applications close: 17 March 2026 Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position. 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 adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.