IT Mainframe Batch Support Administrator

Australian Taxation Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Queensland is seeking an experienced IT Mainframe Batch Support Administrator to manage complex batch processing activities and provide leadership in JCL configuration. This role involves mentoring staff, offering technical advice, and implementing innovative solutions. Candidates must be ready for potential after-hours work during peak periods. The position promotes inclusive practices and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience with batch processing and JCL configuration.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.
• Skill in identifying innovative technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Action escalated complex batch-related issues.
• Provide expert oversight of application JCL configuration.
• Mentor staff and provide technical advice.
• Identify methods to enhance technical outcomes.
• Proactively identify and implement innovative methods to enhance the delivery of technical outcomes.
• May require after-hours work, including up to 9:00pm during peak release periods, to support legislative changes and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Technical advice

Collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Developer and Application Shared Batch Run team in Enterprise Solutions and Technology business area.

As an IT Mainframe Batch Support Administrator, you will action escalated complex batch-related issues, provide leadership and expert oversight of application JCL configuration for batch schedules. You’ll be responsible for the execution and management of complex batch processing activities.

You will mentor and support other staff, offer guidance to build capability and ensure high quality work outcomes. You’ll provide informed technical advice and work collaboratively with diverse business partners to resolve complex issues and develop practical solutions. You’ll proactively identify and implement innovative methods to enhance the delivery of technical outcomes.

This role may require participation in after-hours work to address real time issues. Candidates should be prepared to work outside standard bandwidth hours, including up to 9:00pm during peak release periods, to support legislative changes and ensure successful project delivery.

This role may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD or Canberra.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.