We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Cyber Security Architect to lead security architecture across cloud, enterprise networks, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, innovative organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. You’ll play a key role in strengthening its security posture, shaping modern cloud security architecture and embedding Secure by Design principles across major technology initiatives.

If you’re a technically strong architect who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and turning security strategy into practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead security architecture across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise networks and identity platforms.
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures, security controls and reusable reference patterns.
• Review existing solutions, identify security gaps and drive remediation initiatives.
• Embed Secure by Design principles across new and existing technology projects.
• Design security architecture for cloud-based innovation and digital engineering environments.
• Strengthen identity, Zero Trust, network segmentation and cloud security controls.
• Integrate security technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CSPM and PAM.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure and cyber security teams to deliver practical, scalable security solutions.

Skills and experience

• Extensive experience in IT or cyber security, including 5+ years in security architecture.
• Strong hands-on AWS and Azure cloud security architecture experience.
• Broad enterprise security expertise spanning networks, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Zero Trust.
• Experience designing security reference architectures and implementing cloud security controls.
• Strong understanding of security tooling, threat modelling, risk management and security frameworks.
• Experience reviewing and uplifting existing environments, not just designing new solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate complex security requirements into practical outcomes.
• Experience with critical infrastructure, AI platform security or large-scale enterprise transformation will be highly regarded.

If you’re a hands-on Cyber Security Architect who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for further information.

Are you an experienced Application Security or DevSecOps specialist who thrives on getting hands-on with technology? We’re looking for someone to take ownership of application security, embed DevSecOps best practices and help secure the next generation of AI-powered applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, innovative organisation investing in cyber security, digital engineering and AI. You’ll work closely with developers, engineers and security teams to make secure software development part of everyday delivery.

Key activities

• Lead the rollout and adoption of Snyk across development teams, repositories and CI/CD pipelines.
• Embed DevSecOps practices and strengthen Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Identify, assess and remediate application vulnerabilities using SAST, DAST and SCA.
• Secure AI-powered applications, LLMs, copilots and AI agents against emerging threats.
• Develop practical AI security frameworks, guardrails and secure coding standards.
• Integrate security controls across GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS and Azure environments.
• Deliver hands-on security training and champion a security-first engineering culture.

Skills and experience

• Solid background and experience in software engineering, Application Security or DevSecOps, including 4+ years in hands-on AppSec.
• Strong hands-on Snyk implementation experience across Code, Open Source, Container and IaC.
• Proven experience securing CI/CD pipelines, APIs and cloud-native applications.
• Solid understanding of OWASP, vulnerability management and secure coding practices.
• Practical experience assessing or securing LLM applications, generative AI or AI agents.
• Development experience with languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#/.NET, Java or Go.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with developers to drive security improvements.

If you’re passionate about application security, love solving technical challenges and want to play a key role in securing emerging AI technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for further information

Payroll/Superannuation Specialist (APS6/EL1 equivalent) | S26 Transfer or Labour Hire Contract (Part-time might be considered) | Canberra location

About the organisation
Our client is a Commonwealth organisation delivering services across Australia.

About the roles

EL1: Reporting to the Assistant Director, Audit and Compliance, you will lead a complex superannuation review and remediation project within People Services and Wellbeing. You will coordinate a small project team, manage governance and delivery, and work with staff, former employees, advisers and government agencies to resolve underpayments and misclassification issues.

APS6: Working within People Services and Wellbeing, you will support the EL1 Project Manager to deliver a complex superannuation review and remediation project. Your work will include payroll audits, compliance checks, data analysis and project coordination to protect employee entitlements and resolve legacy payroll issues.

Key responsibilities

EL1:

• Lead the superannuation review and deliver agreed project outcomes.
• Develop practical remediation solutions aligned with legal, policy and HR frameworks.
• Maintain project plans, sprint schedules, risk registers and reporting tools.
• Prepare executive briefs, reports and advice for project sponsors and senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with agencies including the ATO, CSC and Department of Finance on compliance and reporting.
• Manage consultancy arrangements and oversee project resources.
• Coordinate sensitive consultations with affected staff, former employees and service providers.
• Monitor milestones, manage risks and dependencies, and lead a collaborative project team.
• Support delivery of the superannuation review and remediation project.
• Undertake payroll audits and compliance checks.

APS6:

• Assist with reviews of overtime, leave balances and transfer or portability entitlements.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, risk registers and reporting tools.
• Prepare accurate reports and culturally appropriate stakeholder correspondence.
• Support contractor and consultancy arrangements within agreed frameworks.
• Work with staff and managers to strengthen governance and understanding of the project.
• Support training, knowledge sharing and accurate records management.

Skills and experience

EL1:

• Significant experience in payroll, payroll remediation, audit or a similar field within the APS or a comparable organisation.
• Strong understanding of superannuation frameworks, including underpayments and compliant remediation.
• Experience managing complex public sector projects, preferably involving compliance, policy or HR systems.
• Procurement and contract management expertise, including oversight of consultancy arrangements.
• Strong governance, risk management, reporting and team leadership capability.
• Ability to explain complex matters clearly and engage sensitively with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations people and people from non-English-speaking backgrounds.

APS6:

• Significant experience in payroll, payroll remediation, audit or a similar field within the APS or a comparable organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme calculation processes.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and records management capability.
• Ability to work with payroll and legacy systems; understanding of APS payroll configuration is desirable.
• Clear communication skills, including explaining payroll and compliance matters in plain language.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Project management qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Qualifications in Human Resources or a related field are desirable.

Why this role may appeal
You will lead a defined project with a direct impact on employee entitlements, compliance and organisational accountability. The role combines technical superannuation knowledge with project leadership and sensitive stakeholder engagement.

How to apply

• Please submit your tailored CV and a statement of capability outlining your relevant experience.
• Please include your work rights and availability.
• Please provide the contact details of two referees from your most recent employer, if applicable. Referees will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview.

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.

Commercial Officers – Defence

Location: Newcastle NSW
Security Clearance: Active NV1 mandatory
Positions Available: 3

We are seeking three experienced Commercial Officers to support major Defence aviation acquisition and sustainment programs based in Newcastle, NSW.

These opportunities involve procurement, contract management, commercial governance and stakeholder engagement within complex Defence environments.

Available Positions

1. L2 Commercial Officer

• Support Defence procurement, contract negotiations and commercial governance.
• Provide advice on contractual risks, compliance and CASG procurement policies.
• Assist with contract development, management and stakeholder engagement.

2. L3 Commercial Officer

• Support procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and administration.
• Prepare commercial documentation, procurement strategies and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth procurement policies and probity requirements.

3. L3 Senior Commercial Officer

• Provide specialist advice on complex contract negotiations and commercial risks.
• Oversee commercial governance, contractual compliance and procurement activities.
• Engage senior Defence stakeholders and mentor commercial team members.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Defence commercial operations, procurement or contract management.
• Understanding of Commonwealth procurement frameworks, CASG policies and commercial governance.
• Experience with tendering, contract development, negotiations or commercial risk management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and documentation skills.
• Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory).

Highly Regarded

• Previous experience within Defence CASG or a System Program Office (SPO).
• Knowledge of Contract Negotiation Directives, Smart Buyer documentation and Defence procurement processes.
• Familiarity with Defence systems such as MyProcurement, MiFi or ERP.

These opportunities offer the chance to contribute to significant Defence aviation programs, working alongside experienced commercial, procurement and project teams.

Apply now to be considered for one of three Commercial Officer opportunities aligned with your experience.

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.

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. 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

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.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Observability Engineer with advanced Elastic, OpenTelemetry and AppDynamics experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a highly skilled engineering team, you will lead the organisation’s enterprise transition from AppDynamics to Elastic Observability using OpenTelemetry. You will be responsible for delivering scalable telemetry pipelines, modernising instrumentation standards and ensuring a smooth migration while maintaining or improving existing observability outcomes.

You will also drive the adoption of modern SRE practices, automate the deployment and validation of observability components, and create reusable patterns that enable engineering teams to access reliable, self-service observability capabilities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the end-to-end migration from AppDynamics to Elastic Observability
• Designing OpenTelemetry-first instrumentation standards and scalable telemetry pipelines
• Developing Elastic dashboards, service maps and monitoring capabilities across logs, metrics and traces
• Driving the adoption of SLI/SLO-based monitoring and alerting practices
• Automating the deployment and configuration of OpenTelemetry collectors and Elastic assets
• Integrating observability validation into CI/CD pipelines

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Extensive experience delivering observability solutions within large, complex enterprise environments
• Deep AppDynamics APM knowledge, including migration and exit planning combined with expert knowledge of OpenTelemetry instrumentation and collector engineering
• Advanced hands-on experience with Elastic Observability, including APM, logs, metrics, traces and service maps
• Strong Kibana dashboard development and ES|QL query-writing skills
• Hands-on automation experience using infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, APIs and scripting
• Experience developing agentic AI capabilities would be highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of a large enterprise

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of HV electrical infrastructure on a major data centre project in Melbourne’s western suburbs. This is a 12-month contract role with possibility to extend.

The role will focus on coordinating HV cabling, transformer installation and grid connection works, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HV electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate HV cabling, transformer installation and associated works.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Coordinate electrical, civil and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress, safety, quality and schedules.
• Manage contractor variations, claims and site issues.
• Work closely with Project Managers and engineers to achieve project milestones.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience working on HV electrical construction sites is essential.
• Strong background in HV infrastructure, substations or grid connection projects.
• Experience coordinating electrical installation and construction activities.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management skills.
• Understanding of HV construction safety, quality and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Highly Regarded

• Experience on data centre electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background in electricity distribution, transmission or substations.
• Experience coordinating HV testing and commissioning activities.

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

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining an established security team, you will perform advanced penetration testing across web, mobile, application, network and infrastructure environments. This hands-on role will focus on identifying vulnerabilities, assessing business risks and driving remediation through clear reporting and practical recommendations.

You will also advise business and technology stakeholders on security controls, contribute to threat modelling and improve automated security testing capabilities, including exploring how AI can enhance testing methodologies.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Strong hands-on penetration testing experience across web, mobile, applications, networks and infrastructure
• Mandatory formal certification or education in penetration testing, such as OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, CREST, HTB CPTS or advanced SANS certifications
• Experience producing detailed penetration testing reports, communicating vulnerabilities and supporting remediation
• Knowledge of security testing frameworks and methodologies, including OWASP and OSSTMM
• Experience implementing automated security testing tools and processes
• Familiarity with LLM security, prompt injection, agentic AI attack surfaces and the use of AI in penetration testing
• A solid understanding of AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, Podman or OpenShift would be advantageous
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• The ability to provide technical leadership and support team development

In return they are offering:

• Amazing culture with long tenure amongst the team
• A wonderful, supportive and energetic people leader
• Regular team events
• Fantastic salary package with annual performance bonus and discounted banking products

To be considered for this permanent opportunity, please apply online today.

Program Officer – Senior Contract Administration
Location: Adelaide, SA
Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension potential
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship required

About the Opportunity
Talent International is seeking an experienced Program Officer / Senior Contract Administrator to join a leading national organisation on a long-term contract.

This role is ideal for a highly organised professional with strong experience in contract administration, financial reporting and program governance. You will manage a substantial portfolio of contracts, oversee financial tracking and reporting, and support efficient program operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume contracts, variations, renewals and compliance obligations.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, invoices and financial commitments.
• Prepare and maintain Excel-based financial reports, reconciliations and tracking registers.
• Coordinate contract milestones, documentation and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in contract administration, contract management or program coordination.
• Strong financial reporting, budget monitoring and reconciliation skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience managing complex reporting spreadsheets.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Understanding of governance, compliance and contract management processes.
• Experience with Power BI, procurement or legal administration will be highly regarded.
• Candidates from both government and private sector backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Industry-specific experience is not essential.

Apply Now
If you have a strong background in contract administration and financial reporting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now through Talent International or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Email: farah.shah@talentinternational.com

Risk Partner – Technology & Operational Risk
Location: Adelaide, SA
Employment Type: 24-Month Maximum-Term Contract
Work Rights: Full Australian working rights required – no visa sponsorship available.

About the Opportunity
Talent International is partnering with an established organisation to recruit an experienced Risk Partner for a 24-month maximum-term opportunity based in Adelaide.

This role will focus on supporting the identification, assessment and management of operational, technology, cyber security, project and compliance risks across the business. Working within the First Line of Defence (Line 1), you will partner with technology, operations and delivery teams to strengthen risk management practices, improve control effectiveness and support regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, monitor and manage operational, technology, cyber and project risks.
• Maintain risk registers, control frameworks and risk treatment plans.
• Conduct risk assessments, control reviews and control effectiveness testing.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and governance documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews and remediation activities.
• Partner with technology and delivery teams to embed risk management into projects and operational processes.
• Support operational resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery governance.
• Promote risk awareness and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in risk management, technology governance, operational risk, compliance or IT audit.
• Strong understanding of First Line Risk Management and the Three Lines of Defence model.
• Experience managing risk registers, control frameworks, risk assessments and reporting.
• Knowledge of cyber security, IT service management, cloud environments and operational resilience.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks, privacy requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting audits, control testing and remediation activities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience within healthcare, insurance, financial services or other highly regulated industries will be highly regarded.

If you are an experienced Risk Partner looking for an opportunity to strengthen technology and operational risk practices within an established organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now!