Want to lead the network function for a large financial services organisation?

This permanent Senior Network Manager role gives you the opportunity to shape a growing network function. You will lead a team of 10+ network engineers with the team expected to expand as more operational responsibility moves into the function.

Your remit covers the strategy, engineering and day-to-day operations. You will set the roadmap, plan for future capacity and strengthen the reliability of services that operate around the clock.

In this role you will:

• Set the strategy and service roadmap, giving you direct influence over lifecycle planning, automation, resilience and future investment
• Lead and develop a technically capable team as its scope grows, while providing the direction and support engineers need to do their best work
• Own service outcomes for customers and business stakeholders, including major incidents, operational readiness, risk, vendor performance and continuous improvement

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience leading a network engineering team in a large, complex environment with a strong background in network engineering
• Proven experience managing highly available enterprise services
• Strong incident management / service management experience within a 24/7 setting
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to engage with customers, vendors and senior technology leaders

On offer:

• A visible leadership role with genuine influence over the strategy and performance of an enterprise connectivity function
• The opportunity to build capability, improve established services and help shape a growing team
• Attractive salary package with annual performance bonus

If this sounds like a stronger challenge than the role you are in today, reach out to start a confidential conversation.

We’re looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead delivery across a major digital and eCommerce transformation for a large retail organisation.

This is a hands-on role spanning six-plus core workstreams and more than 20 downstream integration streams. You’ll bring the delivery plans together, lead governance and work closely with delivery leads, product teams and senior stakeholders to keep a complex program moving.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery across multiple workstreams, managing plans, risks, issues, dependencies and priorities.

• Develop and maintain an integrated end-to-end program plan across digital teams and the wider business.

• Oversee and support Delivery Leads with day-to-day execution, including sprint planning, Scrum of Scrums, issue resolution and coordination.

• Prepare and present updates to steering committees, control groups and working groups, clearly outlining progress, risks and decisions required.

• Manage dependencies between streams, resolving delivery conflicts and escalating issues when needed.

• Partner with program managers, product managers, business stakeholders and technical specialists to maintain alignment.

• Lead, coach and influence teams working across different reporting lines.

Requirements

• 10+ years of project and program management experience, including senior delivery roles within large, complex organisations.

• Relevant retail, eCommerce or customer-facing digital delivery experience in an environment of comparable scale.

• A track record of managing complex programs with multiple workstreams and significant integration dependencies.

• Practical Agile delivery experience and strong control of program plans, RAID logs and governance.

• Confident communication with directors, executive leadership teams and C-suite stakeholders.

• The ability to bring structure to ambiguity, make pragmatic decisions and manage competing priorities.

• A hands-on approach, with the confidence to drive actions and step into the detail when required.

• Experience delivering Adobe, content or analytics platforms will be highly regarded.

If you’re an experienced Program Manager with a strong retail or eCommerce delivery background, apply with your current CV. If you want to have a confidential chat, please email me at alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Are you an experienced ERP Architect or Techno/Functional Solution Designer looking for a new career opportunity in line with the new year ?

Our Client, a leader in innovation is planning to review its business systems to ensure they remain fit for purpose serving the business as it evolves. Operating in a federated, collegiate model with close connections to universities and research partners, you’ll be joining a flexible culture.

With multiple sites in Melbourne and joining an ICT team of approx. 30-50 staff, you can work in the office and home flexibly 2-3 days on site. With easy access to public transport and parking, you’ll be compensated with an attractive salary package.

The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing the roadmap for either the uplift of incumbent systems, or transition to the selected target state vendor(s), to be determined.

Focus is initially on Finance systems in Phase 1, with expansion to HCM/Payroll in subsequent phases. We are seeking Architects with experience across both business domains.

The Role

• Build and maintain a current-state inventory applications and platforms, including ownership, costs, integrations and technical debt.
• Identify duplicated functionality, overlapping solutions and unsupported or low-value platforms.
• Design a simplified target-state architecture built around a smaller number of strategic enterprise platforms.
• Develop and prioritise an application rationalisation roadmap covering consolidation, decommissioning, and platform investment
• Lead solution architecture across the Finance, HR, Procurement and Payroll environment.
• Design secure, scalable, and maintainable end-to-end technology solutions.
• Produce current-state and future-state designs, solution blueprints, integration diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Procurement, Payroll, Research and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Guide project teams from initial design through implementation and go-live.
• Evaluate technology vendors, products, licensing models, and integration approaches.
• Drive RFI/RFP processes and vendor selection in conjunction with Program Manager, providing technical ownership and guidance
• Present architecture options, trade-offs, and present recommendations to senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and dependencies associated with platform consolidation and system decommissioning.

About You

• At least three to five years’ experience in solution design or architecture of business systems across BOTH finance and HCM/Payroll either as Solution Architect, Business Architect, Systems Designer, Senior Techno-Functional Consultant
• Demonstrated experience leading application rationalisation, platform consolidation, and simplification
• Have worked with multiple vendors and been involved in providing technical leadership and guidance for RFI/RFP processes working alongside a PM/Program Manager.
• Experience with Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, Workday or comparable Finance AND HCM
• Strong understanding of application, data, integration, and infrastructure architecture
• Experience designing multi-cloud solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to assess a complex multi-platform environment and develop a practical target-state architecture.
• Experience producing high-quality architecture artefacts and maintaining architecture repositories.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical, business and executive audiences.
• Confidence recommending the consolidation or retirement of familiar systems.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

• TOGAF, Zachman
• Experience using architecture modelling frameworks and tools such as UML.

Apply
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ERP Solution Architect Finance and HCM
3-month contract | potential for permanent conversion
Hybrid working arrangements (Part-Time option considered)

We’re looking for an available ERP Solution Architect to help shape the future roadmap and direction of the corporate applications (Finance and HCM) of this leading innovation organisation. This is an opportunity to influence a major corporate systems platform decision, from reviewing the current Finance and HCM setup, assessing viable alternatives, to driving the future roadmap.

Working closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, Payroll, and IT teams, you’ll define the target architecture and lead the technical evaluation of options through an external RFP process. You’ll also identify practical improvements that can stabilise

the current platform while the longer-term decision is made. Based on the outcome of the RFP process, there would be an opportunity to convert to an ongoing salaried role to drive the future legacy ERP uplift or mobilise a complex transformation and migration program from legacy to future-state.

What you’ll be doing

• Assess the current Finance and HCM configuration, integrations and technical debt across Finance, HR, and Procurement, alongside the wider payroll environment.
• Work alongside a Business Analyst to define requirements for an external RFx process to review alternatives
• Evaluate vendor proposals for functional fit, security, integration, cost, and long-term suitability
• Present clear recommendations and trade-offs to senior stakeholders and the executive Steer Co
• Work with both business and technology teams to simplify the architecture and reduce technical risk

What you’ll bring

• Strong solution architecture experience across ERP/COTS business systems covering both Finance AND HR/Payroll platforms, including software vendor evaluation experience
• The ability to assess a complex technology environment and turn business needs into practical architecture options
• Experience with more than one software vendor and experience designing an uplift or migration from legacy to target state
• The confidence to work with vendors and explain technical concepts clearly to business leaders
• Experience reviewing, implementing, designing Finance AND HCM solutions with leading products (eg SAP, Dynamics 365, Oracle, Workday)
• TOGAF certification and relevant vendor certifications would be highly regarded
• Ability to commence within 1-2 weeks preferred and to work around a standard Christmas shut down.

To apply

Please email your CV in confidence to Kylie.McManus@talentinternational.com // 0408 388 680

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking an experienced Service Guidance & Knowledge Management Lead (EL1 level) to oversee the development and delivery of clear, accessible guidance, operational resources and knowledge materials.

This is a senior leadership role combining team management, content and guidance development, stakeholder engagement and business improvement to support consistent service delivery across a large national organisation.

ROLE DETAILS:

Locations: Richmond or Geelong VIC
Contract: 12 months, with extension potential
Hours: Full-time hours, Mon-Fri, 7.5hrs/day
Rate: $602.55 per day + super
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship required
Applications close: Friday 20 November 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll lead a small team responsible for developing and maintaining operational guidance, knowledge articles, letters and resources used by staff and external audiences.

Working closely with business areas and senior stakeholders, you’ll oversee guidance development, manage workloads and priorities, provide advice on complex operational matters and drive improvements to service delivery processes and information accessibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team developing operational guidelines, letters and knowledge articles.
• Oversee the development of clear, accessible and accurate guidance materials.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on service delivery processes, participant pathways and business systems.
• Coordinate guidance development with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Manage team priorities, workloads, resources and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve guidance, business processes and service delivery outcomes.
• Prepare executive advice, reports and progress updates on key activities and emerging risks.
• Support consistent guidance across operational systems, including SAP CRM and PACE.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Strong experience leading teams and managing competing priorities in complex environments.
• Experience developing or overseeing operational guidance, policies, procedures or knowledge resources.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to collaborate across business and operational teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-quality guidance and executive advice.
• Strong project coordination, planning, risk management and problem-solving capability.
• Experience interpreting legislation, policy and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and support effective service delivery.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience in Federal Government, disability, human services or regulated service delivery environments.
• Understanding of accessibility, inclusive communications and Plain English writing standards.
• Experience developing guidance using Australian Government style guidelines.
• Knowledge of participant service pathways and systems such as PACE or SAP CRM.
• Experience leading teams responsible for knowledge management, operational policy or service guidance.

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact

Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Lead Data Engineer | 12-Month Contract | ACT, VIC, QLD, WA

• Up to 12-month contract with a major federal government agency

• Locations: Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth

• Australian Citizenship required – must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance

• Opportunity to lead complex enterprise data engineering initiatives, specialising in Teradata, SQL, ETL/ELT, enterprise data warehousing and data lakes

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join a large federal government agency, providing technical leadership across the design, development and optimisation of enterprise data engineering solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to large-scale data transformation initiatives, working with complex data environments to improve data accessibility, integrity and analytical capabilities. You will play a key role in developing scalable data solutions, enhancing data governance and supporting evidence-based decision-making across critical government services.

Your duties will include:

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of enterprise data warehouse, data lake and data integration solutions.

• Develop and optimise complex SQL programs, ETL/ELT pipelines and automated data integration applications within a Teradata Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) environment.

• Undertake data analysis, modelling, profiling, cleansing and validation to ensure high standards of data quality and integrity.

• Design and implement scalable data flows connecting operational systems, data warehouses and analytics platforms.

• Utilise tools including SQL Assistant, Teradata Studio, Viewpoint, PCom and Control-M to develop and maintain data engineering solutions.

• Lead technical troubleshooting, performance optimisation and continuous improvement across data platforms and integration processes.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical specialists and cross-functional Agile teams to deliver reliable data solutions.

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to data engineering teams, supporting capability development and best practices.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in enterprise data engineering, including the design, development and optimisation of complex data integration solutions.

• Strong hands-on experience with Teradata EDW, complex SQL programming and ETL/ELT development.

• Demonstrated expertise in data warehousing, data lakes, data architecture, data modelling and end-to-end data lifecycle management.

• Strong understanding of data integration, metadata management, data quality assurance, cleansing and validation techniques.

• Experience designing and maintaining automated data pipelines, data extraction processes and reusable data integration solutions.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex data issues, optimise query performance and ensure data integrity across enterprise systems.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including mentoring team members, improving engineering practices and driving continuous improvement.

Highly desirable:

• Previous experience delivering data engineering solutions within Australian Government or similarly complex enterprise environments.

• Experience working with RDBMS/HDFS environments, data streaming systems and large-scale data platforms.

• Strong understanding of data governance, security, metadata repositories and regulatory requirements.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary Agile teams and contributing to strategic data initiatives.

Application Process

This role requires candidates to be Australian Citizens who hold or are eligible to obtain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

Applicants will be required to provide an updated resume and a one-page pitch (maximum 5,000 characters) addressing the essential selection criteria, along with details of two professional referees.

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

If you would like to apply, please contact Mikayla Reber on 0488 853 161 or email Mikayla.reber@talentinternational.com.

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Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking experienced Senior Design Strategists (EL1 level) to support strategic design, service transformation and organisational improvement initiatives.

This is a senior role combining human-centred design, systems thinking, strategic analysis and stakeholder engagement to solve complex service delivery challenges and shape future services, processes and operating approaches.

ROLE DETAILS:

Locations: Richmond or Geelong VIC
Contract: 12 months, with extension potential
Hours: Full-time hours, Mon-Fri 7.5hrs/day
Rate: $602.55 per day + super
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship mandatory
Applications close: Thursday 26 November 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll work within a Strategy and Initiatives team, collaborating across policy, operations, digital and service delivery functions to identify opportunities for improvement and shape future service experiences.

The role involves tackling complex problems, understanding participant and operational needs, developing strategic insights and translating evidence into practical recommendations for senior decision-makers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead strategic design and service improvement initiatives across complex organisational challenges.
• Apply human-centred design, systems thinking and research to understand user and operational needs.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop future-state service concepts, strategic options and evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare executive briefs, presentations and strategic advice to support decision-making.
• Support transformation and organisational improvement initiatives through design, planning and implementation.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Strong experience in strategic design, service design or organisational transformation.
• Demonstrated application of human-centred design, systems thinking, research and analysis.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly in ambiguous or complex environments.
• Ability to translate research, operational data and stakeholder insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and influencing skills.
• Excellent written communication, including preparing executive briefs, presentations and strategic advice.
• Understanding of emerging digital practices, including opportunities for AI and automation.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes across complex initiatives.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience in Federal Government, public sector or highly regulated service environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation, reform or organisational improvement.
• Knowledge of disability, health or human services.
• Experience with journey mapping, service blueprinting, strategic foresight or operating model design.

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact

Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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We are seeking an experienced OT Security Consultant to support the delivery of cyber security initiatives across complex Operational Technology (OT) environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying security risks, strengthening OT security controls and supporting the implementation of cyber security frameworks across industrial systems and critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT cyber security risk assessments, security reviews and gap analyses.

• Assess and improve security controls across SCADA, ICS, PLC, DCS and industrial control environments.

• Design and implement OT security strategies, architectures and remediation roadmaps.

• Perform OT vulnerability assessments and identify potential threats across industrial networks.

• Develop and maintain OT cyber security policies, standards, procedures and governance frameworks.

• Support compliance with IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and relevant industry regulations.

• Provide technical guidance on OT network segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access and access management.

• Review existing OT architectures and recommend improvements to strengthen security posture.

• Support OT asset discovery, asset inventory management and security classification.

• Conduct security maturity assessments and develop actionable recommendations.

• Assist with OT incident response planning, cyber resilience and disaster recovery strategies.

• Identify and assess third-party and vendor security risks within OT environments.

• Support the implementation of OT security monitoring, threat detection and vulnerability management solutions.

• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, operations and cyber security teams to ensure security requirements are embedded into operational environments.

• Prepare technical documentation, security assessment reports, risk registers and remediation plans.

• Engage with business stakeholders to communicate security risks, findings and recommendations.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in OT/ICS cyber security consulting, engineering or security architecture.

• Strong understanding of Operational Technology environments, including SCADA, ICS, PLC and DCS systems.

• Experience conducting OT security risk assessments, security audits and vulnerability assessments.

• Strong knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and relevant OT security frameworks.

• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA and IEC 60870-5-104.

• Experience with OT network security, segmentation, firewalls and secure remote access solutions.

• Knowledge of OT asset discovery, vulnerability management and security monitoring technologies.

• Familiarity with OT security platforms such as Claroty, Nozomi Networks or Microsoft Defender for IoT.

• Experience developing OT security strategies, policies, standards and security improvement roadmaps.

• Understanding of Australian critical infrastructure regulations, including the SOCI Act.

• Experience supporting OT security incident response, threat modelling and cyber resilience initiatives.

• Knowledge of IT/OT convergence and the security challenges associated with interconnected environments.

• Experience working across utilities, energy, water, manufacturing, transport or critical infrastructure environments.

• Ability to translate complex technical security risks into practical business recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and technical documentation skills.

• Relevant certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CISM or IEC 62443 qualifications will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on complex OT cyber security initiatives.

• Exposure to critical infrastructure and industrial technology environments.

• Work alongside experienced cyber security, engineering and operational teams.

• Contribute to improving the security and resilience of essential operational systems.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced OT Security Consultant with a strong background in industrial cyber security and critical infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and Ronald may be in contact to discuss the opportunity further.

Senior AI Architect | 12-Month Contract + Extensions | Multiple Locations

• 12-month contract with extension options of up to 24 months

• Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth

• Hybrid working arrangements – initial 6 weeks onsite, with flexibility thereafter subject to approval

• Must hold a current Australian Government Baseline security clearance

• Opportunity to lead enterprise AI architecture, Generative AI, LLMs and responsible AI adoption across a major federal government environment

We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Architect to join a large federal government agency, providing enterprise-level architecture leadership to support the strategic adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI across a complex enterprise environment, developing secure, scalable and responsible AI solutions that improve service delivery, workforce productivity and decision-making. You will play a key role in defining AI architecture strategies, establishing governance frameworks and guiding emerging AI technologies from experimentation through to production.

Your duties will include:

• Develop and maintain enterprise AI architecture strategies, target-state architectures, reference architectures, reusable patterns and technology roadmaps.

• Design secure, scalable and resilient AI solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, business priorities and operational requirements.

• Define architecture standards, governance controls and implementation patterns for Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Machine Learning and Agentic AI.

• Evaluate AI platforms, models, tools and vendors against technical feasibility, security, performance, cost, risk and business value.

• Establish responsible AI architecture principles covering privacy, cyber security, data governance, human oversight, auditability and model risk.

• Provide architectural assurance, technical recommendations and strategic advice to senior executives, governance forums and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

• Support organisational AI capability uplift through mentoring, workshops, technical documentation and knowledge transfer.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI architectures within large, complex technology environments.

• Strong expertise in enterprise and solution architecture, including AI strategies, platform architectures, reference designs, integration patterns and architecture governance.

• Hands-on knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, Machine Learning, Agentic AI and AI lifecycle management.

• Experience designing secure, scalable and production-ready AI solutions across cloud, data, applications, infrastructure and enterprise integration environments.

• Strong understanding of AI security, responsible AI, privacy, regulatory compliance, model governance and technology risk management.

• Experience with AI development and operational practices, including MLOps, LLMOps, model monitoring, testing, optimisation and production support.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear architectural advice to senior executives and technical teams.

Highly desirable:

• Experience delivering enterprise AI architecture within Australian Government or similarly complex, highly regulated environments.

• Experience developing AI investment roadmaps, target-state architectures and platform evaluations considering cost, risk, feasibility and business value.

• Proven experience transitioning AI solutions from proof of concept into secure, scalable and monitored production environments.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional certifications in enterprise architecture, AI, machine learning, computer science, cloud, engineering or cyber security.

Application Process

This role requires candidates to hold a current Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

Applicants will be required to submit an updated resume and a one-page pitch (maximum 5,000 characters) addressing the essential selection criteria.

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

If you would like to apply, please contact Mikayla Reber on 0488 853 161 or email Mikayla.reber@talentinternational.com.

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• Permanent Position – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Uplift and Manage Microsoft Azure Environment

We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support the design, implementation and ongoing management of critical technology infrastructure for a major Victorian transport project.

This role will have a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud infrastructure, networking and cyber security, ensuring technology environments are secure, scalable, highly available and resilient.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions, integrating cloud and on-premises environments.
• Manage and optimise Azure infrastructure services, networking, identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra ID.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure security controls, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Support enterprise networking, connectivity and security technologies, ensuring high availability and performance across critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with infrastructure architects, technology vendors and delivery partners to implement infrastructure solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in infrastructure engineering, with strong hands-on expertise across Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong technical expertise across enterprise networking, Azure/AWS cloud environments, infrastructure security and hybrid technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure networking, Azure security tools and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with technologies such as SD-WAN, Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, FortiSASE and on-premises networking solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience within transport, tolling, utilities or other critical infrastructure environments would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent Position
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD/ Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Technical Delivery Manager – APIs & Backend Services

12-month contract + potential 12-month extension
Sydney | Hybrid: minimum 3 days onsite per week
Australian citizenship and an active Baseline or NV1 security clearance are mandatory.

We’re seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of APIs and backend services connecting mobile applications and digital portals to core enterprise systems.

You’ll manage multiple Scrum teams, coordinate technical dependencies and releases, and work closely with Product Owners, engineering teams and business stakeholders to deliver reliable digital services.

What you’ll do:

• Lead multiple Scrum teams within an Agile and DevOps environment.

• Manage delivery plans, sprint and release schedules, resources and team capacity.

• Prioritise backlogs with Product Owners and stakeholders, remove blockers and manage competing priorities.

• Coordinate API changes, versioning, deprecation and releases with mobile app and portal teams.

• Support robust testing, automation and quality controls throughout delivery.

• Manage risks, dependencies, governance and delivery reporting.

• Coordinate incident and problem resolution with operational teams.

• Coach teams in Scrum practices and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 3 years’ experience managing end-to-end technical project delivery.

• At least 2 years’ practical Scrum Master experience delivering complex IT projects within large programs.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and product backlog prioritisation experience.

• Strong understanding of testing strategies, automation and quality assurance.

• Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain delivery momentum under pressure.

Highly regarded:

• Experience delivering APIs, backend services and enterprise integrations.

• Familiarity with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Git, infrastructure as code and secure development practices.

• Experience helping teams adopt AI tools to improve productivity.

• Knowledge of ITIL and service delivery processes.

• Relevant qualifications or certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or SAFe.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens with an active Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

Apply with your current CV, outlining your relevant technical delivery experience.

Human-Centred Design Change Manager | 8-Month Contract + Extensions | ACT, NSW, QLD

• 8-month initial contract with up to two 12-month extension options
• Locations: ACT, NSW or QLD – flexible working arrangements available
• Australian Citizenship required – must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance
• Opportunity to lead human-centred process design, operating model transformation and organisational ways of working within a federal government environment

We are seeking an experienced Human-Centred Design Change Manager to join a prominent federal government agency, supporting a significant transformation program focused on improving business processes, employee experiences and organisational ways of working.

Working within the Transformation Office, you will play a key role in implementing a Target Operating Model (TOM) and Integrated Operating Rhythm. This is an excellent opportunity for a human-centred design specialist who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders, facilitating co-design workshops and translating strategic objectives into practical, sustainable business improvements.

Your duties will include:

• Lead employee research, stakeholder consultation and current-state process mapping to understand existing workflows, employee experiences and operational challenges.
• Design and develop future-state processes and ways of working aligned with the Target Operating Model and organisational transformation priorities.
• Facilitate inclusive workshops and co-design sessions with employees, senior leaders and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Identify process inefficiencies, duplication, unclear accountabilities and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to improve workflows, responsibilities, hand-offs and organisational effectiveness.
• Apply human-centred design methodologies, prototyping and iterative testing to refine processes and employee experiences.
• Produce high-quality process maps, employee journey maps, service blueprints, prototypes and supporting documentation to enable successful implementation.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience delivering human-centred design and process improvement initiatives within complex organisations.
• Strong experience supporting Target Operating Model (TOM) implementation, operating model transformation and organisational change.
• Proven ability to conduct employee research, stakeholder interviews, workshops and collaborative co-design activities.
• Experience developing current-state and future-state process maps, employee journey maps, service blueprints and process documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills, including experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience applying Agile, inclusive design and continuous improvement methodologies to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Highly desirable:

• Previous experience delivering operating model transformation within Commonwealth Government or similarly complex environments.
• Strong understanding of organisational governance, business process design and cross-functional operating models.
• Experience translating strategic transformation objectives into practical workflows, responsibilities and ways of working.
• Relevant qualifications or professional experience in human-centred design, service design, business transformation or related disciplines.

Application Process

This role requires candidates to be Australian Citizens who hold or are eligible to obtain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

Applicants will be required to provide an updated resume and responses addressing the selection criteria (maximum 3,000 characters per criterion).

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

If you would like to apply, please contact Mikayla Reber on 0488 853 161 or email Mikayla.reber@talentinternational.com.

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