Senior Developer

Senior Developer

Join Workwear Group, part of Wesfarmers, an ASX Top 20 company

Flexi-Work min 2 days on site, split your time between home and the office

Rare opportunity to join a great team

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Developer to play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining business‑critical applications on our IBM i (AS400) platform. This role is central to ensuring system reliability, supporting operational excellence, and enabling strategic initiatives across the organisation.

You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet business needs. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential, as you'll work with colleagues across the organisation and help uplift capability within the team.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements for new and existing applications.
• Lead the development and enhancement of solutions using RPG IV, RPGLE (free‑format), SQLRPGLE, and CL/ILE, following best practices and coding standards.
• Write efficient SQL queries to support business processes and reporting needs.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high‑quality outcomes.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement across the development team.
• Share technical expertise, mentor others, and help build capability within the team.
• Maintain clear and up‑to‑date documentation to support knowledge sharing.
• Ensure all work aligns with company standards for quality, security, and compliance.

Who we're looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
• Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced AS400 / IBM i Senior Developer who can confidently lead development across our core business systems. You'll bring deep technical expertise, a collaborative working style, and the ability to translate business needs into reliable, high‑quality solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Technical Experience

• 8+ years' experience designing, developing, and supporting applications on the IBM i (AS400) platform.
• Advanced skills in RPG IV, RPGLE (free‑format), SQLRPGLE, and CL/ILE.
• Strong understanding of RPG/APIs/EDI concepts and frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience writing efficient SQL queries and conducting impact analysis (e.g., using X‑Analysis).
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes (including tools such as Implementor).
• Experience working with modern integration components such as APIs, FTP, and exposure to cloud-connected tools like Power Apps.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Industry experience in retail or supply chain is desirable but not essential.

Capabilities & Working Style

• Strong communicator who can collaborate confidently with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Able to build trusted relationships across Digital & Tech, Supply, Sales & Service, and other business teams.
• A proactive problem solver who can analyse complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Highly organised, with excellent time and priority management.
• Detail‑oriented and committed to delivering quality outcomes.
• Supportive team member who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Personal Attributes

• Accountable, outcome‑focused, and comfortable owning end‑to‑end solutions.
• Curious and open to new tools, technologies, and ways of working.
• Team‑oriented and values collaboration.

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for your time to be slit between home and office. We require a min 2 days at Port Melbourne Support Office.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we're here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• • We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of "I Belong" and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group.Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.