Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator

• Location: Canberra, ACT – Onsite, 5 days per week
• Contract: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extension options
• Security Clearance: Active NV1 required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator to join a Federal Government environment supporting critical database infrastructure and cloud modernisation initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to work across complex Microsoft SQL Server environments, supporting the ongoing management, optimisation and migration of business-critical databases to modern cloud platforms.

Working within a specialist database management team, you will play a key role in maintaining reliable, secure and high-performing database services while supporting the transition from traditional on-premises infrastructure to Azure SQL.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced SQL Database Administrator who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex environments and contributing to cloud transformation projects.

Key Duties

• Install, configure, administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability, security and performance.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, replication and indexing, identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks.
• Design, implement and maintain database clustering, Always On Availability Groups, automated backups and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support database migration and modernisation initiatives across on-premises, Azure and AWS environments.
• Manage database security configurations, certificates and access controls.
• Administer and optimise SSAS, SSIS, SSRS and Power BI reporting environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and configuration issues across hybrid and cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation covering database configurations, changes, procedures and operational processes.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in SQL Server database administration or a closely related role.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Azure SQL Databases.
• Advanced SQL/T-SQL skills, including performance tuning, troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills to automate database administration and maintenance activities.
• Experience managing database availability, replication, backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to database management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.
• An active NV1 security clearance.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git and DevOps practices.
• Experience with SQL database development.
• Experience supporting database migration and modernisation activities within cloud environments.

Application Process

If you are an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator looking for an opportunity to contribute to a significant Federal Government cloud modernisation program, we encourage you to get in touch.

If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

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We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a large governemnt body to deliver a significant transformation program. You’ll lead business and technology projects that modernise core claims systems, improve processes and deliver better outcomes for customers and employees.

The role

• Manage end-to-end delivery across multiple concurrent projects and workstreams.
• Own project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Lead cross-functional teams using Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid delivery approaches.
• Build strong relationships with executives, business leaders, technology teams and external vendors.
• Provide clear governance, reporting and recommendations to steering committees.
• Partner with change specialists to support business readiness and adoption.

About you

• Demonstrated success delivering complex business and technology transformation projects.
• Strong senior project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organisations.
• Strong financial management, governance, risk management and vendor management skills.
• Experience leading and coaching cross-functional teams.
• PRINCE2 and/or Agile certification.
• Experience in insurance, health, disability or government is highly desirable.

This is an opportunity to take a key delivery role in a high-profile transformation with meaningful customer and business outcomes.

Apply now with your current CV or reach out to Alistair.barr@talentinternational.com for further information.

Our client:
Our client is a major Australian ASX listed group undergoing significant technology transformation. They are seeking a collaborative technology leader to strengthen engineering capability, champion automation and build effective partnerships across the business.

The role:
Based in Sydney, you will lead engineering enablement across quality engineering, DevOps, release and deployment management, environments, observability and tooling.

With six direct reports and a broader team of approximately 11, you will combine strategic leadership with technical guidance to improve delivery, support your team through change and identify practical opportunities for AI and automation.

Key responsibilities:

• Coach and develop a specialist team, building a positive, collaborative and solutions focused culture.

• Establish engineering standards, reusable frameworks and consistent ways of working.

• Strengthen testing, quality assurance and test automation to improve delivery confidence.

• Oversee release, deployment and environment management to support safe, reliable change.

• Improve engineering tooling, observability and DevOps practices, identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort.

• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technology leaders and external vendors.

Skills and experience:

• Around 10 years’ experience across technology delivery, quality engineering, automation or release management within complex enterprise environments.

• Proven people leadership, with the ability to motivate teams, influence stakeholders and guide organisational change.

• Experience establishing and improving engineering practices across testing, quality assurance, DevOps and delivery.

• Strong technical understanding of test automation, CI/CD, release processes, environments and observability.

• Experience managing vendors and outsourced technology partners.

Exposure to AI enabled software development, Microsoft Copilot, AI agents and Jira/Atlassian tooling would be advantageous. Experience in regulated environments is desirable, with candidates from other complex industries also encouraged to apply.

Benefits and additional information:

• Package of approximately $245,000 including super, with flexibility up to approximately $280,000 for the right candidate.

• Discretionary bonus with a 20% target, subject to business and individual performance.

• Hybrid working: three days in the Sydney office and two days working from home.

• Opportunity to shape an evolving function and influence the organisation’s engineering and automation direction.

• Experienced leaders ready to step into a broader Head of function role will be considered.

Opportunity
Long-term hourly rate contract expected to go for a minimum 2 years (12 + 12 m initial approval) with potential to extend beyond. Can be based in Melbourne CBD or Geelong with work from home flexibility. Interstate applications across SA, NSW, ACT and QLD are welcome.

This is a large federal government agency with plans to develop internal IT capability as they move away from a shared services IT model across other departments. The Tech Services Division has a number of transformation programs in progress including the migration of Salesforce LWC to React Native mobile applications.

Role

The Project Manager reports to the Program Director, and is responsible for planning and managing ongoing projects based on Scaled Agile and mobile applications and migrations.

Duties

• Co-ordinate technical solution planning activities for new capabilities and features requested by the business
• Work with Architecture, specialist Delivery Teams within Tech Services, and external vendors;
• Develop the project schedule and maintain the plan
• Deliver all technical components of the project solution, working with internal and external teams
• Manage delivery partner(s) for system implementation – this will include internal teams, IT teams from shared services partner (another large federal agency) teams and commercial vendor teams;
• Work closely with the Product Owner & delivery teams driving day-to-day delivery of the core technology solution sprints
• Provide guidance and point of escalation for resolution for technical issues
• Represent the project in ICT Change and Release Management meetings
• Manage Cyber Security assessments, Penetration testing, go/no-go gates
• Apply DevOps principles to improve quality and reliability
• Project plans, risks, issues and key dependencies
• Present Weekly Status Reports
• Be a champion for continuous improvement

Success Measures

• 8-10+ years IT Project Management within Prince2, PMBOK, Agile, SAFe and hybrid models
• Deep expertise in digital and mobile technologies and integrating external systems into core cloud based business platforms
• Relevant tertiary qualifications; and an industry recognised PM qualification (SAFe preferred).
• React Native and/or Salesforce LWC – HIGHLY regarded
• Project Management in Federal or State Government environments – HIGHLY regarded

Apply
To apply, please email your CV to Kylie.McManus@talentinternational.com. Successful applicants will need to clear federal background checks requiring proof of Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain baseline AGSVA clearance as needed. Applications close Friday 23 October.

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• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and detailed system designs
• Initial contract up to 12 months + extension options
• Must hold Baseline security clearance or higher

Join a multidisciplinary technology delivery team working on the design, enhancement and ongoing improvement of complex enterprise systems and digital services.

This is a technically focused Systems Analyst role combining requirements analysis, solution design and software delivery. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, developers and technical teams to translate business needs into clear, feasible system requirements and detailed specifications that support successful implementation.

The Role

Working across Agile and traditional delivery environments, you’ll contribute to the analysis, design and delivery of enterprise applications, ensuring solutions align with business requirements and established architecture standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing business requirements and translating them into functional specifications, technical requirements and detailed system designs
• Assessing solution feasibility, system impacts, risks and alternative design approaches
• Developing and maintaining user specifications, requirements traceability documentation, process models and solution design artefacts
• Working with business and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues and support implementation
• Contributing to system and integration testing, quality reviews, defect management and ongoing system improvements

About You

We’re particularly interested in:

• Strong experience as a Systems Analyst within complex government or enterprise technology environments
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical and functional specifications
• Experience contributing to software and systems design, including assessing technical feasibility and alignment with enterprise architecture
• Strong requirements analysis, documentation and traceability skills, including user stories, functional specifications and requirements baselines
• Experience working across Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills across business and technical teams
• Experience evaluating solution options, documenting system impacts and supporting technical delivery
• Experience with REST APIs, service-based architectures, SQL, data analysis, integration testing or test management tools would be highly regarded

Why Consider the Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to work beyond traditional business requirements gathering, with direct involvement in technical analysis, solution design and the delivery of complex enterprise systems.

You’ll work across the full solution lifecycle, collaborating with business and technical teams to assess design options, define system requirements and contribute to solutions that improve digital service delivery.

Interested?

Click APPLY to send through your resume. If your experience aligns, I’ll be in touch to talk you through the opportunity, provide further context on the role and working environment, and discuss the submission process and next steps.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jaela Smith at Talent International on 0480 806 146 or jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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Data Governance Specialist | NSW Government

Lead the design of an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework and Operating Model

Major NSW Government organisation

Talent International is partnering with a major NSW Government organisation to recruit an experienced Data Governance Specialist to lead the design and establishment of an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

This is a senior, strategic opportunity to work closely with executive stakeholders and business leaders, establishing practical and sustainable governance practices that improve how data is owned, managed and utilised across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of an Enterprise Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

• Identify key data domains, strategic data assets and associated ownership and stewardship responsibilities.

• Develop governance structures, policies, standards, procedures and accountability models.

• Provide expert advice on data governance best practices and industry standards.

• Engage with executives, business leaders and stakeholders to build consensus and organisational buy-in.

• Develop recommendations for implementation, change management and capability uplift.

• Identify and manage governance-related risks and challenges.

• Establish practical governance arrangements that support consistent enterprise-wide data management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience designing and establishing enterprise-wide Data Governance Frameworks and Operating Models.

• Strong understanding of data ownership, stewardship, governance structures and accountability models.

• Proven experience leading strategic data governance initiatives in large, complex organisations.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, particularly working with senior executives.

• Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and build organisational consensus.

• Experience driving organisational change and supporting the adoption of new governance practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation and documentation skills.

• Ability to translate governance best practices into practical, business-focused outcomes.

• Previous NSW Government or broader public sector experience will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data governance practices.

• Work directly with senior executives and business leaders.

• Play a key role in establishing a sustainable Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

• Contribute to a significant strategic initiative within a major NSW Government organisation.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Data Governance Specialist who has successfully designed and established enterprise-wide governance frameworks, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to Talent International for a confidential discussion.

• Lead end-to-end TechnologyOne HRP implementations
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of HRP consultants
• Take ownership of client engagements and solution delivery

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead – TechnologyOne HRP to lead end-to-end HR and Payroll implementations, oversee client engagements and mentor functional consultants. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of TechnologyOne HRP experience, strong CiAnywhere expertise, and proven delivery leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to drive successful project outcomes, develop team capabilities and contribute to the growth of a TechnologyOne consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end TechnologyOne HRP implementations, from discovery and solution design through to go-live and support.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring agreed timelines, scope, quality standards and client expectations are met.
• Provide functional leadership across TechnologyOne HR, Payroll and CiAnywhere solutions.
• Guide system configuration, integrations, data migration, testing and deployment activities.
• Ensure payroll solutions comply with Australian legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and reporting requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop HRP consultants, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build strong client relationships, facilitate workshops and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Resolve complex functional and delivery issues, providing guidance and escalation support.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to manage risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of HRP consulting practices, delivery standards and service improvements.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in TechnologyOne HRP implementation and consulting, including end-to-end solution delivery.
• Strong functional expertise in TechnologyOne Human Resources and Payroll modules, including CiAnywhere.
• Demonstrated experience leading consultants, functional delivery teams or complex HRP implementations.
• Proven experience across requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, data migration, testing, cutover and go-live.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll requirements, awards, enterprise agreements, payroll reconciliation and statutory reporting.
• Experience managing complex functional issues and providing practical solution recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and client relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop consultants.
• Understanding of system integrations, data migration, ETL processes and HR/payroll data security.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes across multiple engagements.

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.

APS6 Project Officer | ICT & Digital Projects

• 12-month contract with potential extension, commencing ASAP.
• $61.85 + super per hour.
• Locations: Richmond, Brisbane, Deakin, Adelaide or Surry Hills.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Baseline clearance required.

We’re partnering with a federal government agency to recruit three APS6 Project Officers to support a complex ICT and digital delivery environment. This is an opportunity to work closely with project leaders, technical specialists and business stakeholders, helping keep projects coordinated and progressing against agreed milestones.

About the role

You’ll support project planning, governance and reporting across multiple workstreams, maintaining visibility of delivery priorities, risks and dependencies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining project plans, schedules, action registers, decision logs, and risk and issue registers.
• Tracking milestones, deliverables and dependencies, following up on actions and escalating emerging issues.
• Coordinating governance meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and briefing materials.
• Gathering input from technical and business stakeholders to prepare accurate status reports and project updates.
• Supporting resource planning, prioritisation and improvements to project processes and tools.

About you

You’ll bring experience supporting projects within a complex ICT or digital environment, along with strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

You’ll also have:

• Experience managing competing priorities and coordinating activities across multiple workstreams.
• Strong capability in preparing and maintaining project documentation, reporting and governance materials.
• The ability to build effective relationships across technical, business and delivery teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and strong attention to detail.

Experience in Australian Government, Agile or hybrid delivery environments, and tools such as Jira and Confluence will be highly regarded.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold, or be able to obtain, a Baseline security clearance. Successful candidates will also need to complete pre-employment screening.

Apply

Or reach out to Liam for more information – Liam.Lasslett@talentinternational.com

We’re looking for a Business Data Analyst with investment reporting experience to support a major platform transformation within a financial services organisation.

You’ll combine business analysis and data investigation with day-to-day performance reporting. Working across investment, product, technology and operations teams, you’ll help improve reporting accuracy, strengthen controls and support the transition to a new platform.

Responsibility

• Gather requirements and translate them into clear specifications and test cases.

• Deliver portfolio performance reports and ad hoc analysis, investigating data and reporting issues.

• Assess the impact of platform changes on data, calculations, processes and reporting outputs.

• Support process redesign, automation, data enhancements and control improvements.

• Coordinate testing/UAT, cutover readiness and post-implementation support.

• Manage stakeholder queries, risks and dependencies, keeping delivery teams aligned.

• Maintain reporting methodologies, procedures, data definitions and control documentation.

Requirements

• Experience in investment performance, market risk, fund or client reporting within asset management, superannuation or a related environment.

• A sound understanding of financial instruments and portfolio concepts, including equities, fixed income and derivatives.

• Business analysis and change experience covering requirements, stakeholder engagement, testing and implementation.

• Confidence analysing large datasets and working with investment data and reporting tools, such as Bloomberg or FactSet.

• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to data quality and reporting controls.

• Clear communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge of benchmarking, performance attribution and time-weighted returns will be highly regarded, along with CFA or FRM study or qualifications.

If you want a confidential chat, please email me at alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Passionate about entertainment, digital media and building valuable brand partnerships?

A global entertainment business is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to grow advertising revenue across a national portfolio of agencies and direct clients.

This is an opportunity to connect brands with premium video content, combining established relationships with a proactive approach to winning new business.

The opportunity

Based in Sydney, you’ll take ownership of client relationships from initial conversations through to negotiation, closing and campaign delivery.

You’ll develop advertising solutions that meet client objectives across digital video and streaming environments, supported by specialist internal teams.

What you’ll do

• Grow revenue across an existing client portfolio and identify new business opportunities.

• Build strong relationships with media agencies and client-side decision-makers.

• Present tailored video advertising solutions aligned with brand and campaign objectives.

• Negotiate commercial terms and close business.

• Manage your pipeline, sales forecasts and performance reporting.

• Collaborate with campaign, research and sales solutions teams to deliver successful campaigns.

• Use campaign insights to strengthen results and identify further opportunities.

• Attend industry events and travel interstate regularly to meet clients.

What you’ll bring

• At least 2- 5 years of digital sales experience, with strong knowledge of online video a bonus.

• Established relationships across media agencies and client-side teams.

• A proven record of achieving revenue targets.

• An understanding of programmatic advertising and the streaming/CTV marketplace preferred.

• Strong presentation, negotiation and analytical skills.

• Confidence working autonomously and collaborating within a growing team.

• Experience selling connected TV advertising will be highly regarded.

Working arrangements

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the Sydney office. Regular interstate travel is required.

Ready to bring your media relationships and sales expertise to a global entertainment business? Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Engineering Specialist – Air Traffic Management System

Location: Sydney
Essential: Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance at NV1 level

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a major Australian Government-owned organisation responsible for delivering critical aviation infrastructure and technology services across the country.

The organisation is undertaking a significant technology modernisation program, replacing existing Air Traffic Management systems with advanced solutions that process and display real-time aviation information across major Australian airports.

We are seeking two Engineering Specialists to support the design, integration, testing and implementation of these mission-critical systems, ensuring their technical readiness, reliability and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver systems engineering activities across the full systems development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Support system design, development, integration, installation, testing and verification.

• Develop and review technical specifications, system design documents, test plans and engineering artefacts.

• Investigate complex technical issues and implement solutions to improve system performance and reliability.

• Manage configuration, technical changes and engineering risks throughout implementation.

• Collaborate with engineering teams, technical vendors and project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Demonstrated systems engineering experience across complex technology environments.

• Strong background in software systems design, integration, testing and implementation.

• Experience with quality assurance, configuration management and technical documentation.

• Ability to work with technical stakeholders, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Highly desirable: Experience with real-time systems, distributed architectures, message handling or safety-critical technology environments.

• Previous exposure to aviation, Air Traffic Management systems, DO-278A or government technology programs would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant technology transformation, working on complex, real-time systems that directly support the safety and efficiency of Australia’s aviation network.

You’ll work alongside specialist engineering teams on a major modernisation program, gaining exposure to critical infrastructure and advanced systems engineering.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong data centre, routing and switching, and network operations experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a highly experienced network operations team, you will provide senior-level support across a large, complex and high-performance network environment. You will lead the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues, support major incidents, monitor network performance and alarms, and provide detailed design and technical review of network changes.

The role is primarily focused on BAU and operations, with responsibility for smaller project initiatives, technical consultations and the implementation of strategic network changes. You will work closely with architecture, engineering, security and customer-facing teams and participate in a periodic on-call roster.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant vendor certifications, ideally CCNP or CCIE
• Proven network engineering and operations experience gained within large, complex environments (previous experience working for an ISP would be highly regarded)
• Advanced Cisco routing and switching knowledge, including BGP, OSPF, STP, NX-OS and Nexus 9000 switches
• Hands-on experience with VXLAN, EVPN or related overlay technologies and orchestration platforms such as NDFC or DCNM
• Experience working with Cloudflare or Akamai would be highly regarded
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as required

This organisation offers hybrid working arrangements with two days per week in the office. As well as an n attractive salary package, this organisation offers employee benefits such as an annual performance bonus and discounted banking products.