Enterprise Resources Planning System Analyst

We’re Hiring: Senior ERP Systems Engineer (IBM i)

Location:

Melbourne, Australia (Relocation Support Provided)

About Talink Talink is a specialist

IT consulting, systems integration, and custom software development company

operating across

Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and India

. We partner with complex organisations to

support, stabilise, and modernise mission-critical systems

, combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach. Our

hybrid delivery model

blends strong onshore presence with offshore capability to deliver resilient, scalable outcomes for our clients.

The Role We’re seeking a

Senior ERP Systems Engineer (IBM i)

to join our

Applications Support practice

, embedded onsite with one of our key enterprise clients in the

manufacturing and distribution sector

in Melbourne. This is a

hands-on senior role

focused on the

support, stabilisation, and ongoing operation of legacy ERP platforms

running on

IBM i / AS400

, including

BPCS, ASW, and IBS

. You’ll work closely with the client’s Applications team while remaining a Talink employee, providing

technical leadership, strong ownership, and guidance

across a hybrid onshore/offshore support model. Relocation to Australia is required

, and Talink will provide

relocation support

for the successful candidate. Client & Technology Environment You’ll be working in a complex, mission-critical ERP landscape across Australia and New Zealand, including: BPCS 6.1

– Manufacturing (core stable with significant custom modules) ASW 3.5

– Distribution (heavily customised) IBS 6.1

– Distribution IBS Integrator

– Middleware & integrations IBM i / AS400

platform Technologies:

RPG (RPG III / RPGLE / ILE), CL, DB2/400 These systems underpin

core manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations

and require deep technical understanding and operational maturity. What You’ll Be Doing ERP Application Support & Operations Provide senior-level support across

BPCS, ASW, and IBS

environments Diagnose and resolve complex production issues across applications, integrations, and batch processes Own BAU operations, system health monitoring, and batch job oversight Act as a senior escalation point for critical and recurring incidents Integration & Interface Support Support integrations via

IBS Integrator

and custom IBM i interfaces Analyse and resolve interface failures and data inconsistencies Improve stability and reliability of the integration layer Incident, Problem & Change Management Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews Identify recurring issues and contribute to preventative problem management Support safe, controlled change implementation including testing and deployment Documentation & Knowledge Capture Document system architecture, custom modules, integrations, and batch processes Create and maintain run-books, diagnostic guides, and support documentation Reduce reliance on individual SMEs through structured knowledge capture Collaboration & Leadership Work as a trusted member of the client’s Applications team Provide technical guidance and task direction to offshore Talink teams in India Drive effective knowledge transfer across onshore and offshore teams Take

end-to-end ownership

of assigned work Continuous Improvement Identify risks, technical debt, and opportunities to improve system stability Contribute to incremental enhancements and operational efficiencies What We’re Looking For ✅ Essential Experience 10+ years

supporting ERP systems on

IBM i / AS400 Strong hands-on experience with: BPCS 6.1 ASW (preferably 3.5)

and/or

IBS IBS Integrator

or similar IBM i integration tooling Advanced skills in

RPG (RPG III / RPGLE / ILE), CL, and DB2/400 Proven background in

production support of highly customised legacy systems Strong diagnostic and problem-solving capability Experience working in

hybrid onshore/offshore delivery models ⭐ Desirable Exposure to

manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution

environments Experience with

EDI or file-based integrations Familiarity with IBM i change tools (e.G.

Aldon, TurnOver

) Previous

client-embedded or onsite

experience Ways of Working We’re looking for more than technical expertise. You’ll thrive in this role if you bring: A

team-first mindset

and collaborative approach Strong

ownership and accountability Curiosity about the

business processes

behind the systems Confidence to

challenge constructively

and contribute ideas Comfort working with

long-established legacy platforms Why Join Talink? Work on

mission-critical enterprise systems Be embedded with a major client while backed by a specialist consultancy Relocation support to Australia Collaborative, respectful, and technically strong culture Opportunity to make a real impact stabilising and improving core systems