Product Owner
Adelaide, SA
18-Month Fixed-Term Engagement
Australian Working Rights Required (No Visa Sponsorship Available)

We’re seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead product backlog management and drive the delivery of customer-focused digital solutions within an Agile environment.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to define priorities, shape product roadmaps, manage backlogs, and translate business needs into actionable user stories. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role
• Strong backlog management and prioritisation skills
• Agile delivery experience (Scrum/SAFe preferred)
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to translate business and customer needs into product requirements
• Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams in a fast-paced environment

If you’re passionate about delivering customer value and driving product success, we’d love to hear from you.

For more details, reach out to Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501 // shilpa.sharma@talentinternational.com

• Permanent Position
• Clayton Location | Hybrid Working Arrangement
• SOC/CSOC | SIEM | Threat Detection & Hunting

The Role

This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for the performance, coordination, and continuous improvement of a 24×7 Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) within a large, complex, and globally connected higher education environment. As Manager, Cyber Security Operations Centre, you will drive operational excellence across detection, response, cyber investigations, and CSIRT functions, ensuring these capabilities operate in a cohesive, efficient, and risk-aligned manner.

You will standardise and uplift the CSOC operating model, own end-to-end performance including KPIs and service metrics, and act as the senior escalation point during major cyber incidents. This role operates across multiple countries, partnering with international campuses, globally distributed teams, and cross-border technology and security partners to ensure consistent security operations and risk posture across all jurisdictions. Working across technology, risk, governance, and external partners, you will translate complex cyber concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders, and position the CSOC to respond effectively to an evolving threat landscape spanning cloud, identity, SaaS, supply chain, and AI-enabled risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across the CSOC, standardising the operating model, uplifting service delivery maturity, and ensuring detection, response, CSIRT, and investigation functions operate cohesively across domestic and international jurisdictions.
• Own end-to-end CSOC performance, defining KPIs, managing service metrics, producing data-driven reporting, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes across a globally distributed environment.
• Act as senior escalation lead during major cyber incidents, providing coordination, executive communication, and decision support across complex, high-pressure scenarios spanning multiple countries and time zones.
• Lead strategic stakeholder engagement, presenting operational risk posture, performance outcomes, and cyber threat intelligence to senior audiences in a clear, accessible, and actionable format.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, compliance, and third-party accountability frameworks, ensuring the CSOC aligns with regulatory obligations, security standards (ISO 27001/27002, NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK), and strategic priorities across all operating jurisdictions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience leading or managing a Security Operations Centre (SOC/CSOC) in a complex enterprise environment, including geographically distributed, multi-country, or 24×7 team structures.
• Strong expertise across detection, response, investigation, and CSIRT functions, with a demonstrated ability to standardise, mature, and continuously improve SOC capabilities across international environments.
• Demonstrated ownership of CSOC performance, including KPI definition, service metrics, and delivering clear, data-driven reporting to executive and senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001/27002, NIST, CIS) and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, modern threat landscapes, and cloud, identity, SaaS, and AI-enabled risk vectors.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical cyber security issues into risk-based insights and present confidently to senior leadership and governance forums across diverse, global stakeholder communities.

What’s in it for You

• Permanent ongoing position.
• Clayton location with hybrid working arrangements.
• High-impact operational leadership role at the centre of a 24×7 CSOC, with genuine scope to shape and uplift the function across a complex, multi-country environment.
• Work within a large, purpose-driven institution with a globally connected footprint spanning multiple countries, cloud, identity, and emerging AI risk vectors.

Apply today and Jimmy Nguyen will reach out to disclose further information.

• Ballarat Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Contract until end of January 2027 – Government Agency
• Level 1 phone and Email IT Support

This position requires an experienced and customer-focused Service Desk Analyst to be the first point of contact in a service desk environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Teams
• Provide direct customer support via phone, email, instant messaging or any defined Service Centre communication method.
• Document processes for Microsoft Teams
• Provide support for applications, email and technology services

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 12 months as a Service Desk Analyst
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience providing comprehensive first-level support for tools and applications for Microsoft Office products
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, including a personable and professional phone manner

What’s in it for you:

• Government Agency
• Ballarat Location – Hybrid working Arrangement
• Contract until January 2027

Express your interest to Sarah Jordan by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below or contact on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

Customer Service Officer | Canberra ACT | 12 Months

We are seeking Customer Service Officers to support a high-volume operational contact centre environment. The role focuses on responding to stakeholder enquiries, maintaining accurate records and supporting service delivery outcomes across maritime and regulatory functions.

About the Client

This opportunity sits within a Federal Government operational service environment supporting national regulatory and customer service functions. The organisation works closely with industry stakeholders and the public to deliver important safety and compliance outcomes across Australia.

About the Role

The Customer Service Officer will support inbound customer enquiries through phone and digital channels while maintaining accurate records and contributing to service delivery performance targets. The role involves working within a structured operational environment, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and supporting consistent customer outcomes across a range of enquiries and administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound phone and email enquiries from customers and stakeholders
• Provide accurate information relating to operational services and processes
• Maintain customer records and update internal systems accurately
• Support achievement of team KPIs and customer service standards
• Liaise with internal business areas and external stakeholders as required
• Assist customers to navigate self-service and digital service options
• Contribute to continuous improvement of work processes and team operations
• Support additional operational tasks and administrative activities as required

Skills and Experience

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience working in a contact centre, administration or service delivery environment
• Ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders
• Good attention to detail and data entry capability
• Experience using Microsoft Office and customer management systems
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment

Qualifications

• Relevant customer service, administration or contact centre experience preferred
• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Australian working rights required
• Relevant pre-employment checks will apply
• Security Clearance: Not currently required

Why this role may appeal

This role offers exposure to a structured Federal Government operational environment with a strong stakeholder service focus. It would suit candidates looking to build APS-aligned experience in customer operations, service delivery and government-facing administration.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Current CV
• A summary of capability
• Confirmation of work rights
• Two professional referees

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Project Accountant – Defence Sector

We’re partnering with a leading organisation within the defence industry to appoint an experienced Project Accountant. This role sits at the heart of project delivery, providing critical financial oversight, ensuring compliance, and supporting decision-making across the full project lifecycle.

Due to the nature of the work, prior defence experience and an active AGSVA security clearance are essential.

The role:

• Manage end-to-end project financials, from setup through to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage
• Maintain rolling forecasts, factoring in risks, scope changes, and project performance
• Track and monitor project costs against approved budgets, identifying and addressing variances early
• Prepare and issue client invoices in line with contractual requirements
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring timely and reliable financial reporting
• Deliver detailed month-end reporting, including insights on performance, risks, and trends
• Monitor key financial metrics including AR, WIP, deferred revenue, and DSO
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to provide clear visibility across projects
• Partner closely with project and operational teams, acting as a trusted finance advisor
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors to resolve financial matters
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and SOX controls
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and issue resolution

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience within the defence sector is essential
• Active AGSVA security clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within project-based environments
• Strong background in project accounting, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with macros, Power Query, Power Automate, or Power BI highly regarded
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders
• Exposure to sustainability accounting or joint venture invoicing is a bonus, not a dealbreaker

• Permanent (On-Going) Position
• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Financial Services | Quant Development

The Role: The Technical Delivery Lead will play a critical role in driving the technical delivery of roadmaps and ensuring successful outcomes in Real Asset, Responsible Investment and other investment domains.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop delivery teams to achieve successful delivery of complex initiatives and BAU changes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive & integrated delivery plans aligned with workstream’s business plan objectives, product roadmap and stakeholder expectations.
• Define and manage delivery scope effectively, identify & define success criteria and proactively address scope creep and changes.
• Monitor delivery progress closely against plans and schedules, identifying and mitigating risks, issues, and dependencies promptly.
• Manage delivery resources effectively, optimizing utilization and ensuring efficient workload distribution.
• Plan, design, and execute deployment and release processes, ensuring smooth and successful delivery of solutions to production environments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of initiative goals and progress.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Technical Delivery Lead within the financial services, previously working directly with investors to scope and deliver technical solutions.
• Background will include delivering software solutions within investment front office / quant environments is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of the SDLC and technical delivery of complex investment solutions (analytics and models).
• Strong background in delivery outcome focused environments and extensive experience collaborating across Business and IT delivery team
• Quality Management: Expertise in quality assurance and control processes, including testing methodologies and defect management.

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent (On-Going) Position
• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Financial Services | Quant Development

Apply today and Ronald Tran will reach out to disclose further information.

Join a high-profile operational transformation project and help build the data foundations that keep critical systems running smoothly.

We’re seeking an experienced Data Engineer for an initial 6 month contract based in South Bank, with a strong possibility of extension.

This role focuses on analysing operational data, identifying disruptions and trends, and building scalable data pipelines that deliver meaningful business insights. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business while taking ownership of your solutions and deliverables.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in supporting a major operational initiative, helping to transform complex data into actionable insights that improve performance and decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines
• Analyse operational data to identify disruptions, trends and opportunities
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions
• Improve data quality, reliability and performance
• Work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes

Essential Technical Skills

MUST HAVE

• Strong AWS experience (AWS is essential – not Azure)
• Commercial experience with Databricks
• Proven experience building and optimising data pipelines
• Advanced SQL and data transformation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Unit testing experience within data engineering environments
• Experience working with operational, logistics, transport or aviation-related data

What’s On Offer?

• Up to $1,000 per day inclusive of super
• Initial 6 month contract
• Strong possibility of extension
• High-impact project with immediate business visibility

If you’re a hands-on AWS & Databricks Data Engineer who enjoys solving real-world operational challenges and working in a fast-paced environment, Apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

We’re seeking an experienced Change Manager to join a major digital transformation initiative focused on improving customer service delivery, operating models, and organisational alignment across a large enterprise environment.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead change strategy, business readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption activities across a complex multi-stream program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organisational change and business readiness activities across a transformation program
• Develop change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement plans, communication strategies, and transition plans
• Partner with project managers, business leaders, and SMEs to drive successful adoption outcomes
• Support leaders through people, process, and technology change
• Identify and manage change risks, resistance points, and dependencies across the program

What We’re Looking For

This role requires a strong transformation and technical delivery background not just communications focused change management.

You will bring:

• Proven experience delivering change within large-scale digital or technology transformation programs
• Strong understanding of organisational, operational, and technology-enabled change
• Experience with business readiness, change impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work across technical, operational, and executive stakeholder groups
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Experience with Prosci, ADKAR, or similar change methodologies highly regarded

What’s on Offer

• $130 p/h incl. super
• Initial 6-month contract possibility for extension
• Brisbane CBD location with WFH flexibility
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation initiative with immediate business impact

Ideal for a pragmatic Change Manager who understands both the people side and operational realities of enterprise transformation. Apply now or reach out to david.reynolds@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client:
Talent International has been engaged by a leading global technology company delivering large-scale resilience programs in enterprise financial services.

This organisation partners with some of the most complex and highly regulated environments in Australia, supporting operational resilience, cloud transformation and modern engineering practices.

The role:
This is a senior contract opportunity for an experienced resilience practitioner who can independently lead resilience discovery and assessment activities across a large enterprise environment.

You will facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders, assess operational resilience maturity, identify critical dependencies and vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable recommendations that improve resilience posture across the organisation.

The role also requires strong DevSecOps and cloud engineering capability, with a focus on secure CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and GitOps practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead resilience discovery and assessment workshops with GMs and Heads of Function
• Conduct operational and organisational resilience assessments across enterprise environments
• Deliver maturity assessments, dependency mapping and impact tolerance analysis
• Produce executive-ready reports, heatmaps and remediation recommendations
• Drive stakeholder engagement and remediation planning across business and technology teams
• Design and secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls
• Support cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments using Terraform and GitOps tooling

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience leading resilience assessments within enterprise environments
• Strong operational resilience, business continuity or organisational resilience expertise
• Ability to independently facilitate workshops with senior business stakeholders
• Excellent written communication and executive reporting capability
• 7+ years’ experience across DevOps / DevSecOps environments
• Strong Azure and Terraform experience
• Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and integrating security tooling
• Hands-on Kubernetes, Docker and container security experience
• Strong scripting capability across PowerShell, Shell or Python
• Experience with GitOps tooling including FluxCD, Helm and Kustomize

Benefits and additional information:

• Sydney CBD location with hybrid flexibility (2 days WFH)
• Immediate start preferred
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact enterprise resilience program
• Fast-paced, highly visible engagement within financial services

How to apply:
If this opportunity aligns with your background, please apply directly or reach out to Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

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Talent International is currently recruiting for multiple Guardian / Social Welfare Officer positions to join one of our NSW Government clients. These positions are contract roles currently approved till September 2026 + possible extensions. These positions offer hybrid model of working and will be based in either Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Gosford, Newcastle or Gosford.

Working Arranagement- Initially full time onsite for induction for the first 2 weeks then after that a hybrid flexible arrangement will be available – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

About the Role:
In this vital role, you will support individuals with reduced decision-making abilities, ensuring their rights are protected and their well-being prioritized.As a Guardian, you will assist clients with their decision-making, advocate for their needs, and work in accordance with the Principles of the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW). This position offers flexible and hybrid working options across multiple locations including Sydney City, Parramatta, Wollongong, Gosford, and Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold clients’ rights under guardianship legislation
• Deliver compassionate and ethical support
• Liaise effectively with clients, families, and support services
• Prepare reports and manage cases with professionalism and accuracy
• Respond to urgent needs promptly and responsibly

Ideal Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of guardianship and advocacy principles
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies

Preferred Experience:

• Background in social services, community work, or related fields
• Experience in guardianship, advocacy, or working with vulnerable populations

Join us and contribute to empowering individuals to live with dignity.
Apply now to become a Guardian and make a meaningful difference! Please send across your resume and and a cover letter in Microsoft word

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support leaders across a large, complex organisation within the utilities sector. This role will partner closely with the business across strategic and operational HR initiatives, with a strong focus on employee relations, industrial relations, and EBA interpretation and support.

Working within a collaborative People & Culture team, you will play a key role in supporting leadership capability, workforce planning, performance management, and organisational change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide strategic and operational HR support
• Manage employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations and dispute resolution
• Support performance management, remuneration, workforce planning, and talent initiatives
• Provide advice on enterprise agreements, policies, procedures, and Fair Work legislation
• Support leadership capability uplift through coaching and guidance
• Contribute to organisational design, succession planning, and retention strategies
• Analyse HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends and risks
• Support broader HR projects, change initiatives, and continuous improvement activities

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior HR Business Partner or HR advisory role within a large, complex organisation
• Strong employee and industrial relations experience, including workplace investigations
• Solid understanding of Fair Work legislation, enterprise agreements, and HR best practice
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to operate in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Experience with SAP and/or SuccessFactors highly regarded
• Utilities, infrastructure, industrial, or operational industry experience highly regarded

Benefits

• Broad, end-to-end HR partnering role with strong stakeholder exposure
• Collaborative and supportive People & Culture team
• Flexible working environment within a critical infrastructure organisation

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

• Contract until End of June 2027 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Develop Dashboards, Reporting, and Business Insights

The Role
Our Government client is looking for a Business Systems Analyst who combines strong business analysis capability with hands-on technical and data skills.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and translate requirements into practical solutions
• Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Design and implement workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate
• Develop dashboards, reporting, and business insights using Power BI
• Write and optimise SQL queries for reporting, data analysis, and system integration
• Use Python for data manipulation, automation, and analytical tasks

Key Skills

• Experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar hybrid role
• Strong stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering skills
• Experience with Power Automate, Power BI, SQL and Python
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience improving processes and driving automation initiatives
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

What’s in it for you

• Contract until End of June 2027
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

To find out more about this exciting new role please contact Sarah Jordan at sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com or apply now to secure an interview.