Senior Drupal Developer
Senior Drupal Developer
Location:
Australian Capital Territory
Work Type:
Contract
Industry:
Development
Contact Name:
Mariz Arroyo
Contact Phone:
02 6245 1741
Date Published:
18-May-2026
About Peoplebank:
Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.
About the Role:
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer. This is a long-term contract role for an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options, located at our client’s offices across ACT and NSW with hybrid working arrangements.
As the selected candidate, you will:
• Support and maintain GovCMS/Drupal websites and digital health portals
• Design, develop and implement secure, scalable and accessible Drupal 10+ solutions
• Develop responsive web applications using PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON
• Integrate Drupal websites with third-party services, APIs, backend systems and analytics platforms
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and GovCMS protocols
• Collaborate with internal teams, cyber security specialists and external stakeholders to deliver digital initiatives
• Produce technical documentation including solution designs, release plans and technical requirements
• Provide technical leadership, support and mentoring to other members of the digital team
• Investigate and implement innovative web solutions aligned with strategic and cyber security objectives
To be successful in this role you should have:
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and supporting GovCMS (Drupal) websites within government or regulated environments
• Strong experience with Drupal 10+, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS
• Experience with Drupal administration including custom webforms, views and configuration synchronisation
• Strong understanding of accessibility compliance standards including WCAG 2.1 AA
• Experience integrating Drupal with APIs, backend systems and third-party services
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control processes
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
It is desirable if you have:
• Experience working within Federal Government environments
• Experience within the health or digital health sector
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
• Understanding of secure development lifecycle concepts and processes
• Experience working with cyber security and testing protocols across web environments
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:
• Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.
Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Mariz Arroyo at Mariz.Arroyo@peoplebank.com.au quoting Job Reference: # 270863.
Applications close: Friday, 22 May 2026.
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.
About the Role:
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer. This is a long-term contract role for an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options, located at our client’s offices across ACT and NSW with hybrid working arrangements.
As the selected candidate, you will:
• Support and maintain GovCMS/Drupal websites and digital health portals
• Design, develop and implement secure, scalable and accessible Drupal 10+ solutions
• Develop responsive web applications using PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON
• Integrate Drupal websites with third-party services, APIs, backend systems and analytics platforms
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and GovCMS protocols
• Collaborate with internal teams, cyber security specialists and external stakeholders to deliver digital initiatives
• Produce technical documentation including solution designs, release plans and technical requirements
• Provide technical leadership, support and mentoring to other members of the digital team
• Investigate and implement innovative web solutions aligned with strategic and cyber security objectives
To be successful in this role you should have:
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and supporting GovCMS (Drupal) websites within government or regulated environments
• Strong experience with Drupal 10+, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS
• Experience with Drupal administration including custom webforms, views and configuration synchronisation
• Strong understanding of accessibility compliance standards including WCAG 2.1 AA
• Experience integrating Drupal with APIs, backend systems and third-party services
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control processes
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
It is desirable if you have:
• Experience working within Federal Government environments
• Experience within the health or digital health sector
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
• Understanding of secure development lifecycle concepts and processes
• Experience working with cyber security and testing protocols across web environments
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:
• Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.
Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Mariz Arroyo at Mariz.Arroyo@peoplebank.com.au quoting Job Reference: # 270863.
Applications close: Friday, 22 May 2026.
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.












