ICT Procurement Specialists | Canberra | 12 Months + Extensions

Multiple positions | Baseline clearance | Hybrid working

Talent International is seeking experienced ICT Procurement Specialists at multiple experience levels to support a Federal Government Department in providing ICT Procurement Services in Canberra.

The initial engagement is for 12 months, with two additional 12-month extension options.

About the Client

Our client is a large Federal Government Department seeking additional ICT procurement and probity capability to support its technology procurement activities.

The Department is establishing a flexible resource arrangement that will provide access to experienced procurement professionals for both embedded and ad hoc requirements. A key focus is strengthening procurement governance while transferring knowledge and capability to APS staff.

About the Role

Multiple opportunities are available across different levels of experience:

• Senior ICT Procurement Consultant: 10+ years’ relevant ICT procurement experience
• ICT Procurement Specialist: 5-10 years’ relevant ICT procurement experience
• ICT Procurement Officer: 2-5 years’ relevant ICT procurement experience
• Probity Advisor: demonstrated procurement and probity expertise

Depending on your experience, you may lead or support ICT sourcing, procurement, contract negotiations, renewals and urgent technology procurements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support ICT procurement activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and PGPA Act.
• Deliver sourcing activities, contract negotiations, renewals and urgent procurements.
• Support procurement of software licences and technology-related goods and services.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop fit-for-purpose procurement outcomes.
• Maintain procurement records and support reporting, governance and audit readiness.
• Provide procurement and probity guidance to APS staff.
• Contribute to mentoring, coaching, knowledge transfer and procurement capability uplift.
• Support continuity of procurement operations where resource gaps arise.

Skills and Experience

We are interested in candidates with:

• Demonstrated ICT procurement experience within the Australian Government or similarly large and complex organisations.
• Experience delivering procurement activities under the CPRs and relevant Commonwealth procurement frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiation and contract management capability.
• Experience supporting ICT sourcing and technology-related procurement.
• Ability to contribute to knowledge transfer and APS procurement capability development.
• Experience in procurement governance, probity and risk management.

Qualifications

Relevant procurement, commercial, contract management or related qualifications will be considered where applicable.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Baseline security clearance
• Canberra/ACT based engagement
• Ability to work within the required hybrid arrangement
• Relevant pre-employment checks will apply

Why This Role May Appeal

This opportunity may suit procurement professionals who want to remain hands-on with complex Commonwealth ICT procurement while working across sourcing, commercial negotiations, contract management and procurement governance.

There are opportunities across several experience levels, making the arrangement relevant to established ICT procurement officers through to senior consultants and probity specialists.

The work also has a strong capability-development component, with successful resources expected to share knowledge and help strengthen procurement capability within the APS.

How to Apply

Please provide your:

• Updated CV
• Statement of Capability outlining relevant ICT procurement experience (Highly preferable)
• Work rights/citizenship information
• Confirm your security clearance level
• Two referees

We are always seeking talented, motivated, and self-directed individuals, and we welcome your resume, even if the currently advertised role isn’t the perfect fit for you.

We encourage you to send us your updated resume and to reach out to Connie at 0480 806 138 or via email at connie.tong@talentinternational.com if you have any questions.

For over 30 years, Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits and a world-class digital platform ENGAGE. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career.

Join a global technology operations team supporting a large-scale, enterprise database environment, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining performance, stability and availability across critical systems in a 24/7, follow-the-sun model.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a leading entertainment organisation. We are seeking a SQL & Oracle DBA.

Role Title: SQL & Oracle DBA

Employment Type: Permanent

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD | Hybrid

Salary: $134k + super

Role Details:

• Support and administer SQL Server and Oracle database environments across global systems
• Perform BAU activities including patching, maintenance, upgrades and performance tuning
• Monitor database health, performance and availability across production environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across dev, test and production systems
• Manage backup, recovery and high availability configurations
• Work closely with CloudOps, DevOps and SRE teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Operate within a global follow-the-sun support model across AU, UK and US
• Participate in an on-call rotation every 3rd week, including weekend coverage

Required Skills and Experiences:

• 5-10 years’ experience as a DBA in enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on experience across SQL Server and Oracle (Oracle highly valued)
• Proven experience with database maintenance, patching and performance tuning
• Strong troubleshooting capability in live, production environments
• Experience supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Comfortable working across development, test and production environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global team

Technical Environment:

• SQL Server (core platform)
• Oracle (critical capability)
• AWS (RDS-heavy environment)
• Backup, recovery and HA/DR (e.g. Always On, RMAN, Data Guard)
• Exposure to open-source / NoSQL databases (nice to have)
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python or similar – nice to have)

Additional Details and Benefits:

• Work in a global, enterprise-scale environment across US, UK and AUS
• Strong collaboration with CloudOps, DevOps and SRE teams
• High-impact role focused on stability, performance and reliability
• 4.5 day working week
• Exposure to modern cloud-based database environments (AWS RDS)
• Opportunity to operate at a deep technical level across complex systems

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume!

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of distribution underground projects. Based out of Brooklyn, the role will require regular travel to project sites across Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil contractors undertaking conduit installation and associated civil works
• Coordinate cable hauling, cable installation and reinstatement activities
• Manage contractor variations, claims and commercial matters
• Monitor construction progress against project schedules and milestones
• Ensure site activities meet required safety, quality and delivery standards
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, electrical and commissioning activities
• Work closely with Project Managers, Underground Joiners, contractors and delivery teams
• Resolve day-to-day site issues and support successful project delivery

Key Requirements

• Strong experience across underground electricity infrastructure or utility construction projects
• Experience coordinating civil and electrical construction activities
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management capability
• Experience managing variations, claims and site-based commercial issues
• Good understanding of construction safety, quality and scheduling
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Experience across distribution or sub-transmission projects highly regarded
• VESI training/qualifications highly regarded
• Comfortable travelling regularly to project sites across Melbourne’s western suburbs

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

Workday Integration Lead
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 12-month FTE Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration Lead to join a large enterprise organisation and take technical ownership of its Workday integration landscape.
This is a hands-on technical leadership position combining major integration project delivery with ongoing BAU support and knowledge transfer. You will work closely with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance, Workforce Planning and Technology teams to design, deliver and optimise secure, scalable and reliable Workday integrations.
The role will be approximately:

• 50% Project Work – delivering new integrations, enhancements and transformation initiatives
• 40% BAU – production support, troubleshooting, monitoring, incident resolution and continuous improvement
• 10% Knowledge Transfer – documentation, mentoring and transferring technical knowledge to internal teams

Key Responsibilities
You will lead the design, development, testing, deployment and support of Workday integrations, using technologies including Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, APIs, web services and middleware platforms.
You will also:

• Lead Workday integration projects and technical workstreams from design through to production.
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable technical integration solutions.
• Manage integration testing, deployment, cutover, release management and production support.
• Monitor integration performance and troubleshoot complex production issues.
• Develop integration specifications, data mappings, technical documentation and support procedures.
• Work closely with internal technology teams, Workday specialists, vendors and implementation partners.
• Improve automation, integration resilience, data integrity and operational processes.
• Ensure integrations meet security, privacy, architecture, data and change-management standards.

Skills & Experience
To be successful, you will bring:

• Extensive hands-on experience designing, developing and supporting Workday integrations within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, Workday Web Services, REST/SOAP APIs and RaaS.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM, Payroll and workforce management processes.
• Experience with ADP Payroll integration projects is highly desirable, particularly integrating Workday with ADP payroll environments.
• Experience integrating Workday with payroll, workforce management, finance, identity, recruitment and other enterprise platforms.
• Strong understanding of integration architecture, middleware, secure file transfer, authentication, data mapping, reconciliation, monitoring and error handling.
• Experience across end-to-end testing, deployment, cutover, release management and production support.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capability.
• Experience managing vendors and implementation partners.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The Opportunity
This role would suit an experienced Workday Integration Lead, Senior Workday Integration Consultant or Workday Integration Specialist who enjoys balancing project delivery with hands-on operational support.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of business-critical Workday integrations while contributing to the organisation’s broader integration roadmap, service improvement and technology strategy. The position also has a strong focus on building internal capability through documentation and knowledge transfer.
If you have strong Workday integration expertise and experience delivering Workday-to-ADP Payroll integrations, we would be particularly interested in hearing from you.
This role is 4 days on site, 1 day work from home in the Melbourne CBD. You will need to be an Australian PR or Citizen to apply due to background checks.

For more information contact Shelley on 0418 572 482 or email shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com. Shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted.

UKG Integration Lead – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Melbourne
We are seeking an experienced UKG Integration Lead to join a large, complex enterprise organisation on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, delivery and ongoing improvement of UKG integrations and workforce technology solutions. You will work closely with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance, Technology teams and external vendors to deliver secure, scalable and reliable integration solutions.
The role offers an excellent balance of project delivery, operational support and capability uplift:

• 50% Project Work – UKG integration projects, enhancements and transformation initiatives
• 40% BAU – production support, troubleshooting, monitoring, releases and continuous improvement
• 10% Knowledge Transfer – documentation, mentoring and transferring knowledge to internal teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, implementation and enhancement of UKG integrations.
• Deliver integrations between UKG and payroll, HR, finance, identity and other enterprise platforms.
• Translate business and technical requirements into secure and scalable integration solutions.
• Lead integration testing across system, regression, payroll and user acceptance testing.
• Manage integration releases, deployments and operational handovers.
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide technical leadership through to resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, standardisation and integration resilience.
• Develop and maintain integration architecture, interface specifications, support procedures and technical documentation.
• Work closely with UKG, internal teams, vendors and service providers to deliver end-to-end outcomes.

Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone with:

• Strong experience working with UKG solutions and enterprise integrations, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong experience designing, developing and supporting integrations between UKG and payroll, HR, finance and other enterprise systems.
• Experience leading integration workstreams within UKG implementation, transformation or major enhancement programs.
• Experience with ADP Payroll integration projects is highly desirable, particularly experience integrating UKG with ADP Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, middleware, file-based interfaces, data mapping, reconciliation, monitoring and secure integration practices.
• Experience supporting business-critical integrations in a BAU/production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary technology teams and managing external vendors.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders.

About You
You will be a technically strong UKG integration professional who is equally comfortable delivering projects and remaining hands-on in BAU. You will be able to take ownership of complex integration issues, work effectively across Payroll and Technology teams, and provide clear technical direction.
Importantly, this role also has a strong focus on knowledge transfer and capability uplift, so you will be comfortable documenting solutions, sharing your expertise and supporting internal teams to build greater knowledge of the UKG integration environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced UKG Integration Lead, UKG Technical Lead or Senior UKG Integration Consultant looking to take ownership of a complex enterprise integration landscape while contributing to significant project and transformation activity.
This role is 4 days on site, 1 day work from home in the Melbourne CBD. You will need to be an Australian PR or Citizen to apply due to background checks.

For more information contact Shelley on 0418 572 482 or email shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com. Shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted.

Senior BI Developer – Power BI and Data Analytics

Sydney Olympic Park

Contract to 30 June 2027 with a view to extend

We are seeking a hands-on Senior BI Developer to deliver reporting and analytics solutions for a large NSW public sector organisation. This role combines BI development with data analysis, working closely with data engineering and data science teams to turn complex data into useful insights.

What you’ll do

• Build and optimise Power BI dashboards, reports and data models.
• Write complex SQL and analyse large datasets from multiple systems.
• Clean, transform and integrate data to support reliable reporting.
• Implement data security, including Row-Level Security.
• Manage BI assets across development, test and production environments using version control and deployment practices.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical analytics solutions.
• Document solutions and share your expertise with other developers.

What you’ll bring

• Strong hands-on experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Advanced SQL, DAX, data modelling and data analytics skills.
• Experience improving Power BI report performance.
• Experience with Power BI on-premises Report Server.
• Experience with ETL, data cleansing and large datasets.
• Familiarity with Git or another version control platform.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work across technical and business teams.

Python, R and cloud technology experience would be advantageous. Previous government experience is not required.

The role is primarily based at Sydney Olympic Park, with occasional travel to Parramatta. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens with a current New Zealand passport. The engagement is subject to a National Police Check and Baseline security clearance requirements.

Apply with your CV by Tuesday, 6 October 2026. Candidates available to start promptly are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Role: Logistics Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 3-6 month contract (very likely to extend)

Location: Port Kembla, NSW | Site-based

Hourly Pay: Approx. $60-70/hour

Client Industry: ASX-listed Manufacturer

Role Overview

Join a leading ASX-listed manufacturing team supporting one of the largest site upgrades in the region. This role sits within a growing logistics team alongside several Logistics Coordinators we have already placed on site, created to support the increasing volume of incoming electrical equipment and materials.

In practice, the role is closer to a forklift operator with additional responsibilities, focused on managing deliveries, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory using the Datapel system.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to unload, move, and store incoming equipment and materials
• Coordinate delivery logistics with trucking and transport companies
• Manage inventory control using Datapel and Excel
• Oversee unloading, inspection, repacking, and readiness of equipment for site use
• Manage and track cooling systems and electrical equipment inventory
• Keep laydown and storage areas safe, tidy, and well organised
• Provide updates to the project team on deliveries and inventory status
• Follow WHS procedures and maintain a strong focus on safety and teamwork

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Experience operating forklifts in a logistics, warehouse, or industrial environment
• Forklift licence – essential
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with inventory systems such as Datapel, Excel, or similar
• Experience managing incoming electrical goods and coordinating deliveries
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience working with electrical equipment or electrical inventory
• Background in electrical supply, electrical wholesale, or industrial environments
• Experience working on large industrial or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of WHS regulations

What You’ll Get

• 3 – 6 month contract with strong extension potential
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work on a major upgrade project at a large industrial site
• Join a collaborative logistics team supporting a major project delivery

To Apply

If you’re a hands-on logistics professional with forklift experience and strong inventory management skills, apply now and send us your resume.

This is a hands-on delivery role suited to a senior PM who has successfully delivered complex finance, payments, billing or high-volume transactional systems and understands the technical dependencies involved in integrating modern enterprise platforms with critical business processes.

The project is replacing legacy technology with a modern integrated solution and is now entering a critical delivery phase. You will take ownership of forward technical delivery planning, ensuring development teams, vendors and technical specialists are aligned around upcoming priorities, dependencies, milestones and releases.

The role

Working across a multidisciplinary team of internal specialists, contractors and technology vendors, you will:

• Own and maintain the forward technical delivery plan, looking ahead across design, development, integration, testing and deployment.
• Coordinate complex technical dependencies across finance/payment functionality, Microsoft platforms, integrations, data and reporting.
• Ensure development teams have sufficient runway, with requirements, architecture decisions and dependencies addressed ahead of delivery.
• Drive priorities, milestones and critical-path activities across multiple technical workstreams.
• Coordinate vendors and implementation partners delivering components of the solution.
• Manage technical risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, escalating and resolving blockers early.
• Lead release planning, testing readiness, cutover, go-live and transition into operational support.
• Provide clear delivery reporting to program leadership and governance forums.
• Work closely with business, architecture, development, data and operational teams to keep delivery aligned and on the front foot.

What we’re looking for

You will be an experienced Senior Project Manager / Technical Project Manager who combines strong delivery discipline with enough technical understanding to work credibly with specialist teams.

Of particular interest is experience delivering:

• Finance, payments, billing, ERP or complex transactional systems
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Finance & Operations / Dataverse / Power Platform or comparable enterprise platforms
• Complex systems integration and technical dependency management
• Data migration, reporting and enterprise data solutions
• Agile/hybrid software delivery, including increment/release planning
• Large-scale legacy system replacement or modernisation
• Vendor and systems-integrator delivery within complex organisations

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, SAP, BI/reporting or similar technologies would also be highly regarded.

You will need to demonstrate that you can look ahead, anticipate technical dependencies and create sufficient delivery runway, rather than simply report on work already underway.

About you

You are a pragmatic, hands-on delivery leader who is comfortable working with high-performing technical specialists. You communicate clearly, build credibility quickly and can bring structure and direction to a complex delivery environment.

Previous Queensland Government or similarly complex regulated enterprise experience will be highly regarded.

A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP, together with substantial Senior Project Management experience, is desirable in line with the role requirements.

Why this opportunity?

This is a business-critical transformation with significant financial and operational importance. You’ll be joining at an important point in the delivery lifecycle, with the opportunity to directly influence how the solution is planned, coordinated and successfully brought into operation.

If you’ve led complex finance or payment-system delivery and are strongest when coordinating technical teams, dependencies and vendors through to go-live, we’d like to hear from you.

gary.murray@talentinternational.com

0437 769 041

• Contract: Up to 12 months, with a potential extension
• Location: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide; initially onsite for two weeks – then hybrid
• Baseline clearance required
• Key experience: AI/ML platforms, Kubernetes, cloud engineering, Python and infrastructure as code

Help build and operate the platforms that support AI development across a major Australian Government technology program. You’ll work with data scientists, architects and security specialists to deliver secure, reliable AI capabilities that can improve services for Australians.

Your duties will include:

• Design, build and improve AI/ML environments across on-premises, cloud and hybrid platforms.
• Develop software, APIs and automation to support AI workloads and platform operations.
• Build deployment pipelines and reusable infrastructure using code.
• Support model training, deployment, monitoring and ongoing performance.
• Apply security controls across containers, networks, data and software delivery.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and support releases into production.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to turn requirements into practical solutions.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated hands-on AI engineering experience, including building and operating AI/ML environments.
• Strong Kubernetes and container experience, including secure deployment and monitoring.
• Practical experience with AWS or Azure, ideally both, and relevant cloud AI services.
• Python development, CI/CD and infrastructure as code experience using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with MLOps, model serving and generative AI tools, including LLMs or retrieval-augmented generation.
• Sound knowledge of Linux, networking, APIs and security practices in complex environments.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to guide technical decisions. Relevant IT, computer science or AI qualifications will be highly regarded.

Applications close Tuesday, 13 October 2026. If you would like to apply, please contact Jaela on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

• Short term engagement until end of the year
• Competitive rate on offer
• Support enterprise procurement activities

Our client is on the lookout for a Procurement Administrator / Coordinator to work closely with the broader Procurement team to support a range of procurement activities.

Responsibilities :

• Supporting procurement governance reviews, compliance and reporting.
• Developing and maintaining procurement KPI, spend and compliance reports.
• Analysing supplier and category spend data and providing useful insights.
• Supporting procurement projects, sourcing activities and commercial initiatives.
• Providing contract administration and operational procurement support.
• Managing procurement documentation, shared resources and team communications.
• Supporting improvements to procurement processes, systems, tools and templates.
• Assisting with procurement system changes and providing support and training to users.
• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Supporting sustainable and responsible procurement initiatives. Admin Coordinator – Procurement… Admin Coordinator – Procurement…

Requirements:

• A qualification in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in analysis, reporting or procurement support.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and project coordination capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working within a large or complex organisation would be highly regarded.
• A proactive mindset and interest in developing a career within procurement.

If you would like to know more information please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

• Strong experience in Solution Design, Solution Architecture or Technical Design

• Proven ability to translate high-level architecture into detailed, implementable designs

• Broad technical background across software, systems or enterprise technology

• Strong understanding of APIs, integrations and enterprise application architecture

• Exposure to Java, Angular, Oracle, PL/SQL, NoSQL and/or modern data platforms

• Experience producing detailed technical documentation and architecture diagrams

• Financial Services experience highly regarded; wealth management is a strong advantage

• Strong stakeholder communication and ability to present and defend technical recommendations

Talent International is currently recruiting Assistant Business Development Officer to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. This position is a 12-month contract with a view to be extended, and the role pays between $270 to $330 per day + Super.

7.5 hours a day / 37.5 hours a week

The role

• Assess and administer commercial licences, including Parks Eco Pass applications for tourism providers and filming permits.
• Coordinate approvals and act as a key contact for applications and correspondence.
• Build effective relationships with applicants and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor licence conditions and follow up on compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate assessments and records while managing competing deadlines.

What you’ll bring

• Experience using Salesforce CRM and Content Manager.
• Commercial acumen and experience issuing, administering or regulating licences for commercial activities.
• Strong stakeholder communication, attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of applications.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.