We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for AI, cloud technologies, and modern data engineering practices. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, leveraging AI to improve engineering outcomes, and building scalable data solutions within AWS.

The successful candidate will work on a range of cloud integration initiatives, including integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with AWS services, while helping shape next-generation AI-enabled data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions.
• Lead and deliver MCP server integrations with AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and optimise data solutions using Databricks and modern data engineering best practices.
• Leverage AI tools and techniques to improve engineering productivity, automation, and solution delivery.
• Build and optimise data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows.
• Collaborate with software engineers, solution architects, and business stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable data solutions.
• Ensure data quality, security, governance, and performance across data platforms.
• Support cloud migration and modernisation initiatives where required.
• Document technical solutions and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-focused engineering role.
• Strong background in modern data engineering principles and best practices.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Databricks, including building and optimising data pipelines and working with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Redshift, ECS, IAM, API Gateway, or similar.
• Experience building cloud-native data integration solutions.
• Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integrations, or the ability to quickly learn and implement them.
• Strong experience with Python, SQL, Spark/PySpark, and data orchestration tools.
• Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, and modern integration patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using AI-enabled development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q, or similar.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about AI and continuously explores how it can improve engineering outcomes.
• Has a strong foundation in data engineering, Databricks, and AWS cloud technologies.
• Enjoys learning new technologies and solving complex integration challenges.
• Can work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
• Brings a proactive, innovative, and delivery-focused mindset.

Engagement

• Contract: 6 Months
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Hybrid/Flexible (subject to project requirements)
• Rate: Up to over $1,000 per day (including super)

Apply Now

If you’re a hands-on Data Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and wants to work at the forefront of AI, cloud, and modern data engineering apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

We are seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Specialist to own the digital channels that bring our self-learning AI surveillance technology to market. Working closely with the Marketing Manager, you’ll manage SEO, paid media, Webflow and content marketing initiatives that directly contribute to brand growth and the sales pipeline. This role is ideal for a practical digital marketer who enjoys combining creative storytelling with data-driven optimisation and is excited by the opportunity to market a complex B2B technology product in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Google Ads and LinkedIn campaigns to drive qualified leads.
• Develop and execute technical SEO and on-page optimisation strategies.
• Own keyword research, metadata, website structure and ongoing site health improvements.
• Build and update high-quality landing pages and content in Webflow.
• Create engaging LinkedIn content, blogs and marketing assets.
• Translate complex AI and security concepts into clear, compelling messaging.
• Analyse campaign performance and use data to improve marketing outcomes.
• Collaborate with the wider team to understand customers, market challenges and product positioning.

Required Experience & Skills

• Hands-on experience across SEO and SEM.
• Proven experience managing Google Ads campaigns and reporting on results.
• Experience with LinkedIn advertising and paid social campaigns.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, keyword strategy and website optimisation.
• Experience managing websites using Webflow.
• Excellent written communication and content creation skills.
• Ability to analyse marketing data and turn insights into action.
• Strong attention to detail with a balance of creative and analytical thinking.
• Curiosity and ability to quickly understand complex technical products.

Desirable Skills

• Experience marketing B2B, SaaS, AI or technical products.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush and CRM platforms (e.g. Zoho).
• Basic design skills using Canva, Figma or Adobe Creative Suite.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Match the selection criteria? Click the “APPLY” button now!
Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Jane Saxby on 0423 165 998 OR email jane.saxby@talentinternational.com

Full Stack Engineer – React, Node.js & AWS

Join a leading public sector organisation and help build the next generation of digital tools supporting its people and services.

Working within an experienced digital development team, you will design, develop and support web and mobile applications used across the organisation. This is primarily a full-stack engineering role, with a strong focus on React, Node.js, TypeScript and AWS serverless technologies.

The opportunity

You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, translating business and technical requirements into secure, reliable and maintainable software solutions.

Alongside developing new applications and features, you’ll support an established portfolio of digital platforms through troubleshooting, optimisation and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with developers, business analysts, architects and stakeholders across technology and the broader organisation.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, test and maintain web applications, APIs and integrations

• Build frontend and backend functionality using React, TypeScript and Node.js

• Develop and deploy serverless solutions in AWS, including AWS Lambda

• Investigate application and integration issues, identify root causes and implement effective fixes

• Support existing applications through maintenance, optimisation and production support

• Contribute to solution design, estimation, planning, testing and release activities

• Produce high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs, code documentation and testing records

• Identify opportunities to improve performance, security, code quality and development practices

• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout delivery

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

• Strong commercial experience with React, TypeScript and Node.js

• Experience building and deploying applications in an AWS serverless environment

• Hands-on experience developing AWS Lambda functions

• Experience designing, developing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrations

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server and DynamoDB

• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying and supporting production applications

• A solid understanding of SDLC practices, including source control, code reviews, debugging, testing and release management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent documentation skills and close attention to detail

• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• A pragmatic approach to delivery in a fast-moving environment

Experience with React Native or mobile application development will be well regarded but is not essential.

Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline are preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

About you

You are a practical, collaborative engineer who is equally comfortable developing new functionality and improving existing systems. You care about maintainable code, reliable applications and clear documentation, and you can confidently troubleshoot complex issues across frontend, backend and cloud environments.

If you’re an experienced Full Stack Engineer looking to contribute to meaningful digital platforms in a collaborative public sector environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Senior Business Architect – Finance ERP & Transformation (Oracle/ SAP/ Workday)

• Location: Canberra (Hybrid)
• Contract Length: Initial Contract until 30^th June, 2027

About the Position:

This isn’t a role focused on documenting current-state processes.

It’s about designing how a future government finance function should operate.

Working within a major enterprise transformation program, you’ll lead the development of the future-state Target Operating Model (TOM), defining business capabilities, governance, service delivery models and end-to-end finance value streams that will shape long-term organisational outcomes

You’ll work across multiple business areas to simplify and harmonise finance processes, establish business governance, and ensure future requirements are driven by business outcomes rather than legacy technology constraints. From procurement support through to business readiness, you’ll play a key role in ensuring business design and solution delivery remain aligned throughout the transformation.

If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, influencing enterprise-wide business design and shaping sustainable operating models that support long-term transformation, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development of the future-state Finance Target Operating Model, including business capabilities, governance, organisational design and service delivery models.
• Design and harmonise enterprise finance value streams, business capabilities and end-to-end business processes across multiple business areas.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define outcome-focused business requirements, business rules and future-state operating models.
• Work closely with architecture, procurement, change and delivery teams to ensure business design supports successful implementation and long-term organisational outcomes.

What We Are Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience leading Business Architecture or Target Operating Model design across large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong background in finance transformation, business capability modelling, value stream design and enterprise business process architecture.
• Experience facilitating executive stakeholders, building consensus and leading business design governance across complex environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP-enabled business transformation, with experience working across enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, TechnologyOne or Workday from a business architecture perspective.

Technology & Environment:

• Business Architecture & Target Operating Models (TOM)
• Business Capability Modelling, Value Streams & Business Process Design
• ERP Transformation (SAP, Oracle, TechnologyOne, Workday)
• BIZBOK®, TOGAF, BPMN & Enterprise Business Design

A Quick Note Before You Apply:

This role is unlikely to suit Business Analysts or Process Analysts whose experience has focused primarily on documenting requirements or improving individual business processes without broader ownership of enterprise business architecture and operating model design

Success in this role comes from balancing strategic business thinking with governance, stakeholder engagement and enterprise design to create operating models that support long-term organisational transformation.

This is a hybrid Canberra-based engagement supporting a major enterprise finance transformation program.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar at Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

Job Summary / Introduction

Our client is seeking a Junior Database Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-3 years of Oracle database experience who is looking to develop their skills working with Oracle, Exadata, RAC and Grid Infrastructure.

This is a full-time hybrid position with 40-60% office attendance and the remainder working from home, offering flexibility while working alongside an experienced database team.

Detailed Job Description

About the Role

As a Junior Database Engineer, you will support the administration, monitoring and maintenance of Oracle database environments and Exadata platforms. Working closely with senior Database Administrators, you will gain hands-on experience across database operations, patching, backup and recovery, performance monitoring and infrastructure support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine Oracle database administration, monitoring and health checks.
• Support database backups, recovery and RMAN activities.
• Assist with Oracle and Exadata patching, including quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPUs).
• Support Oracle Grid Infrastructure and RAC environments.
• Monitor database performance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and backup validation.
• Document operational procedures and technical runbooks.
• Manage incidents and service requests within agreed service levels.
• Assist with database upgrades, migrations and ongoing maintenance.
• Follow security, change management and compliance requirements.
• Participate in an on-call roster when required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years’ experience supporting Oracle database environments.
• Good understanding of Oracle Database architecture.
• Knowledge of RMAN backup and recovery.
• Basic Linux/Unix administration skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a collaborative team.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to Oracle Exadata.
• Oracle Grid Infrastructure or RAC experience.
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM Cloud Control).
• Data Guard, ASM and Oracle Multitenant (CDB/PDB).
• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or working towards Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).

What’s on Offer

• Full-time permanent opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement (40-60% office / remainder work from home).
• Sydney-based role.
• Exposure to enterprise Oracle and Exadata environments.
• Ongoing learning and career development with experienced Database Engineers.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure supporting a large enterprise environment.

Essential Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents with full, unrestricted Australian working rights. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Are you an experienced FOI leader looking to make a genuine impact within a large, purpose-driven organisation?

We’re seeking an accomplished Manager, Freedom of Information & Information Release to lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality Freedom of Information (FOI) and information release services. This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational transparency, governance and strategic decision-making while leading a team of legal and FOI professionals.

In this role you’ll be responsible for leading the organisation’s end-to-end FOI and information release function, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations while balancing transparency, risk and exceptional service delivery.
You’ll work closely with senior executives, government stakeholders and legal representatives, providing expert advice on complex and often high-profile matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Freedom of Information and information release services.
• Provide strategic legal advice on FOI legislation, governance and information release.
• Oversee complex and high-profile FOI requests, including matters involving Executive leadership and Ministerial offices.
• Manage FOI appeals and external review processes, including matters before VCAT and OVIC.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing, collaborative and psychologically safe team.
• Build strong relationships with internal leaders, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Deliver reporting, governance and compliance activities to support statutory obligations.

About You
You’ll be a confident and influential leader with deep expertise in Freedom of Information legislation and information governance.

You’ll bring:

• String background and experience leading complex FOI functions within government or a highly regulated environment.
• Eligibility to hold a Legal Practising Certificate in Victoria (or another Australian jurisdiction).
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive level.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and building high-performing teams.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where your expertise will directly influence organisational governance, transparency and public trust.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal leadership career and play a key role in shaping information governance and FOI strategy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for further information.

Technology Manager, AI Platforms & Operations

Location: Sydney, Hybrid
Job Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Join one of NSW’s leading universities and shape the future of AI

Our client, one of the leading universities in New South Wales, is seeking an experienced Technology Manager to lead the delivery, operations, and governance of a rapidly expanding AI ecosystem across a large and complex enterprise environment.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for AI platforms, GenAI operations, technology delivery, and service performance. You’ll lead a team of AI specialists and delivery partners while helping define how AI is governed, adopted, and scaled across the organisation.

What you’ll be accountable for

* Own the AI platform strategy, operations, and roadmap across Microsoft and AWS environments
* Lead AI technology delivery teams to build secure, scalable, and reliable AI solutions
* Drive GenAIOps and LLMOps capabilities, including observability, evaluation, monitoring, and lifecycle management
* Establish operational excellence through SLAs, SLOs, incident management, and service performance reporting
* Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on AI investment, architecture, risk, and adoption opportunities
* Partner with Product and Architecture leaders to prioritise and deliver enterprise AI initiatives
* Embed Responsible AI, security, privacy, and governance standards across AI services
* Develop organisational AI capability through leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement

What we’re looking for

* Proven experience leading AI, ML, data, or emerging technology teams within a large, complex organisation
* Experience working within higher education is highly regarded, with candidates from government or other large enterprise environments also encouraged to apply
* Strong knowledge of Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot, Power Platform, AWS Bedrock, API Management, and related cloud technologies
* Experience managing enterprise platforms with accountability for availability, performance, risk, and service delivery
* Demonstrated success translating strategic objectives into technology roadmaps and measurable business outcomes
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives and business leaders
* Experience taking AI initiatives from proof of concept through to enterprise scale

Why this opportunity?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of NSW’s leading universities and play a key role in shaping its AI strategy. You’ll influence executive decision making, lead a growing AI capability, and help deliver technology that will transform how one of Australia’s largest and most respected institutions operates for years to come.

APS5 Instructional Designer

Classification: APS5 $55.24/hr

Requirements: Must be an Australian citizen and have experience with Articulate.

Location: Adelaide based, flexible working arrangements

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Instructional Designer to join a collaborative Learning & Development team responsible for designing engaging learning solutions that support a large frontline workforce.

Working alongside subject matter experts and key stakeholders, you’ll develop high-quality eLearning, blended learning and onboarding programs that enable staff to perform at their best. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex information into engaging, accessible learning experiences while working in a structured, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging eLearning and instructor-led training programs.

• Create learning content using Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise and other LMS systems.

• Conduct learning needs analysis and work closely with subject matter experts to understand business requirements.

• Develop facilitator guides, learner workbooks, job aids, assessments and supporting learning resources.

• Design onboarding, continuous improvement and capability development programs.

• Ensure all learning content meets accessibility standards and instructional design best practice.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Instructional Designer who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences and working closely with stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes.

You will ideally have:

• 2+ years’ experience in instructional design, learning design or learning & development.

• Strong experience using Articulate Storyline (highly desirable) and Articulate Rise.

• Experience developing eLearning, blended learning and digital learning solutions.

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Sound understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

• Experience conducting learning needs analysis and translating business requirements into effective training.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience facilitating training or trainer familiarisation sessions will be highly regarded.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• Supportive and collaborative Learning & Development team.

• Opportunity to work on large-scale learning and capability initiatives.

• Structured onboarding and ongoing support.

• Initial contract through December 2026.

If you’d like to chat more, feel free to call Ella at 0480 804 548 or email at ella.stone@talentinternational.com !

Opportunity/role

Our client is a government organisation based in the eastern suburbs. They have an exciting opportunity available for a Payroll Team Leader with strong Frontier Software/Chris21/iChris experience to take on leadership duties and manage payroll processing and administration, time and attendance, and provide input to process and system improvements.

Responsiblities

Your role will include:

• Supervise and assist in the preparation, processing, maintenance and distribution of payroll data, ensuring at all times the integrity of the process and function
• Supervise, train, encourage and enhance the skills of the Payroll Officers
• Prepare and monitor the organisation’s Salary & Associated Costs Budget (including FBT)
• Ensure that all payroll transactions are accurately costed to the correct business units
• Ensure all General Ledger Reconciliations are completed within the accounting timetable
• Ensure that historical data regarding payroll records is maintained, stored and recoverable as and when required, in accordance with organisational requirements
• Ensure adequate WorkCover records are kept and liaise with the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator regarding WorkCover matters when necessary
• Reconcile and pay Superannuation fund contributions on a regular basis
• Respond to queries in an effective, efficient and timely manner
• Keep up to date with developments, legislation and regulations relevant to the requirements of the position

About you

• Proven experience in a similar role gained either in Local Government or an equivalent sized organisation (approximately 1000 employees)
• Payroll management or supervision experience, ability to lead, coordinate, and upskill team members
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, awards interpretation, time & attendance, etc.
• Strong system knowledge and experience with Chris21/iChris
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work closely with processing and systems teams, and engage with stakeholders
• Available to start at relatively short notice

If successful, you will be required to undergo a police check, and maintain or obtain a Working with Childrens Check (WWCC)

Apply

Submit your resume ASAP. For further information please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com

This is a hands-on senior role responsible for delivering timely, accurate and insightful reporting and analytics across multiple business areas. You will also provide technical mentorship, support quality assurance and help manage the delivery pipeline across the analytics team.

The opportunity

You will work closely with stakeholders across customer, asset, infrastructure, operations and people functions to understand business challenges and translate them into valuable analytics use cases.

Alongside developing advanced Power BI solutions, you will lead the generation of insights, support data literacy and help ensure analytical outputs are actively used to inform business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to identify challenges, opportunities and high-value analytics use cases.
• Develop accurate and insightful analysis that communicates a clear business story.
• Design, build, maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Consolidate data from multiple sources and support the creation of reusable data assets.
• Perform data reconciliation, validation and quality assurance across reporting outputs.
• Lead the generation of insights and ensure analysis is translated into practical decision-making.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts.
• Support the Team Leader with analytics pipeline management and delivery prioritisation.
• Promote a strong quality-assurance culture and take ownership of deliverable accuracy.
• Lead stakeholder conversations relating to reporting and analytics development.
• Deliver training and education to improve self-service analytics and data literacy.
• Support data governance, stewardship, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience

• At least four years of experience in data analytics or a comparable analytical role.
• Advanced Power BI, DAX and SQL capability.
• Strong experience in dashboard design and data visualisation.
• Deep understanding of dimensional data models, including star schemas and business metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into practical analytics solutions.
• Strong structured problem-solving and critical-thinking capability.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring analysts and contributing to quality assurance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM-related discipline.

Experience within utilities or essential services, familiarity with Agile principles, and exposure to Databricks or cloud-based data environments will be highly regarded.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit, apply now. For a confidential discussion, please contact Ronald on O413 638 111.

This role will analyse customer and operational data to identify trends, root causes, service-delivery issues and opportunities for improvement. You will transform complex information into clear insights that influence customer experience initiatives, operational decisions and business performance.

The opportunity

Working within a collaborative Research and Insights team, you will develop reporting tools, dashboards and analytical outputs that enable the organisation to monitor performance and understand the factors affecting its customers.

You will work with structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, applying statistical analysis, trend analysis and predictive techniques to provide practical recommendations to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse customer and operational data to identify trends, patterns, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, databases, data catalogues and reporting artefacts.
• Automate monthly reporting processes and improve the accessibility of customer insights.
• Provide specialist statistical analysis, forecasting and advice on customer and operational performance.
• Develop meaningful customer metrics, KPIs and measures of initiative success.
• Support customer experience programs, market research activities and incident-management responses.
• Translate research findings into clear recommendations for operational, process and service improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, industry peers, research agencies, vendors and platform providers.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, statistical validity and information security.

Skills and experience

• Strong research, analytical and data-driven problem-solving capability.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills, ideally including Oracle.
• Experience using Power BI or similar data visualisation and business intelligence tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with SAS would also be valuable.
• Experience working with market research methodologies, customer insights or customer experience programs.
• Ability to understand complex data relationships and define the calculations required to produce meaningful outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience producing concise reports, briefings, dashboards and graphical presentations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence business decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate would be advantageous.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, science, engineering, commerce, mathematics or statistics is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, customer research and commercial thinking to deliver meaningful business improvements.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit, apply now. For a confidential discussion, please contact Ronald on O413 638 111.

Head of IT Portfolio – Multiple Roles
Melbourne CBD
Circa $250,000 package, including superannuation
Large ASX // 3 days in office, 2 from home

A major ASX-listed essential services organisation is seeking two to three high-calibre Heads of IT Portfolio to lead the end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives across assigned business units. Reporting to the GM of Projects, each role will partner closely with the leadership teams of approximately one to three business units, shaping technology roadmaps and taking ownership of projects from initial concept, prioritisation and business case development through delivery, operational handover, and benefits realisation.

The Role
Each Head of IT Portfolio will oversee a portfolio valued at approximately $10-$15 million per business unit and lead a fluctuating team of approximately 10-20 FTEs, including Project Managers, Analysts and technical delivery resources. Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Business Unit leaders to understand strategic priorities and shape the supporting technology roadmap
• Managing demand, pipeline prioritisation, portfolio planning, and resource capacity across assigned business units
• Developing project scopes, investment proposals, and business cases to secure funding
• Supporting commercial bids and tenders by providing realistic technology scope, estimates, delivery models, and timelines
• Initiating approved projects and establishing clear scope, governance, budgets, delivery frameworks, and success measures
• Leading the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent technology initiatives
• Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and multidisciplinary technical delivery teams
• Managing portfolio budgets, resource forecasting, dependencies, risks, and delivery performance
• Actively intervening to resolve delivery issues and return challenged projects to green
• Holding vendors, system integrators and software providers accountable for contractual and delivery outcomes
• Providing clear portfolio reporting and advice to senior business and technology executives
• Ensuring projects progress through appropriate governance and delivery stage gates
• Overseeing go-live, hypercare, and the effective transition of completed initiatives into operational support
• Working closely with the central PMO to maintain consistent delivery standards and portfolio visibility.

About You
You will be an accomplished enterprise IT Portfolio Manager, Head of Delivery or Senior Technology Delivery leader with experience managing complex portfolios within one or more of the following sectors:

• Utilities
• Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Essential services
• Asset or infrastructure management
• Transport
• Mining and resources

You will also bring

• Proven ownership of enterprise technology portfolios from strategy and initiation through to operational handover.
• Experience managing portfolios comprising multiple concurrent and interdependent projects.
• Strong financial management capability, ideally overseeing technology portfolios valued at $10 million or more.
• Experience leading teams of approximately 10-20 people, including Project Managers and technical specialists.
• Demonstrated capability in demand management, pipeline governance, prioritisation and resource planning.
• Experience developing business cases, investment submissions and delivery roadmaps.
• Strong commercial experience managing vendors and different delivery arrangements, including fixed-price and time-and-materials engagements.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with senior Business Unit leaders and translate operational priorities into practical technology outcomes.
• A hands-on delivery style, with the confidence to step into challenged projects and resolve complex blockers.
• Strong executive communication, portfolio reporting and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Project or portfolio management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, P3O
• Experience supporting technology components of major commercial bids or client-facing service contracts
• Experience operating within a federated enterprise or complex multi-business-unit environment.

Apply
This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a substantial technology portfolio within a large, complex, national organisation.

To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, contact:

Kylie.McManus@talentinternational.com / 0408 388 680