Overview
Senior Oracle Developer (PL/SQL, APEX, SmartIQ) | Federal Government Contract
Contract length: 12 months. The first 6 weeks are full-time onsite in Canberra, transitioning to a hybrid arrangement (minimum 3 days per week in the office). NV1 security clearance holders only. ACT (Canberra only — no other locations accepted for this role).
Join the HCM team of collaborative contractors on a major federal government project. HCM Australia is an approved government panel supplier with over 20 years' experience. We charge zero fees to the contractor — your full rate goes to you. We reward referrals — talk to us to find out how it works.
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.
Qualification and role details:
* The first 6 weeks are full-time onsite in Canberra, transitioning to a hybrid arrangement (minimum 3 days per week in the office).
* Hands-on development with Oracle technologies across complex government systems.
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.
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