Senior Oracle Developer (PL/SQL, APEX, SmartIQ) | Federal Government Contract24 Mar 2026ACTContractACT (Canberra only — no other locations accepted for this role)NV1 Security Clearance holders onlyJoin HCM team of collaborative contractorsHCM 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.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 DoingAnalysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance of Oracle solutionsSolving complex problems and delivering high quality solutionsHigh‐level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluationTechnical design and development of complex custom solutionsConversion and migration solutionsManaging releases and ensuring go‐live production supportSharing knowledge and providing mentorship to less experienced staffWhat You'll Bring Essential:Strong experience in Oracle PL/SQLExperience with SmartIQ (Infinity/Intelledox)Unix tools (Korn Shell scripts, AWK)Oracle Application Express (APEX)Oracle Forms and ReportingWorking experience with Geospatial dataAbility to obtain and maintain NV1 security clearanceAustralian citizenshipDesirable:Application support experience in a government environmentWhy 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.Level 6, 50 Margaret Street, Sydney NSW 2000#J-18808-Ljbffr