We are seeking an experienced Senior Software/SCADA Engineer to support the development of a new SCADA and PLC application environment as part of a major systems upgrade. This is a 2-year fixed-term contract with likelihood of extension.

This role will lead the development of a new PLC and SCADA application environment to support the upgrade of critical NavAid systems and implementation of a new SCADA head-end. This is a highly hands-on role, focused on modernising legacy PLC and SCADA functionality into Python-based applications, building virtualised environments, and supporting end-to-end system integration and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and configure virtual machine environments using Python, with strong understanding of VM infrastructure (VMware, vSphere, ESXi)
• Re-engineer legacy PLC functionality into modern Python-based applications, including standalone systems interfacing directly with PLCs
• Analyse and process SCADA and PLC data using Python, delivering outputs via web-based front-end applications
• Interpret electrical circuit diagrams and align software development with hard-wired I/O configurations
• Develop and test protocol simulators across PLC, RTU, SCADA, and network layers
• Conduct system integration and automated testing, leveraging Python scripting
• Apply and implement cybersecurity controls aligned to the Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Support end-to-end system lifecycle, including validation, troubleshooting, and optimisation

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in software engineering within complex industrial or control system environments
• Strong proficiency in Python (essential) and C++ (desirable)
• Deep understanding of PLC behaviour, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols
• Experience designing and managing virtualised infrastructure (VMware stack)
• Strong knowledge of Windows environments (Active Directory, Group Policy)
• Experience with network analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark) and solid understanding of OSI Layers 1-3
• Experience implementing security controls, RBAC, and system hardening
• Strong understanding of system architecture, testing methodologies, and engineering lifecycle principles
• Experience supporting and maintaining legacy systems, including reverse engineering where required
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle
• Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and security compliance requirements (desirable)
• Experience architecting and implementing complex SCADA systems in operational environments (desirable)

Mandatorily requirements

• A Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar engineering degree, or certified equivalent international qualification, that provides eligibility for registration as a professional engineer under applicable state or territory legislation
• Security: Able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance at the required level. Australian Citizenship is therefore mandatory.

Ideal Background

• Software Engineer with experience in SCADA, automation, or industrial control systems
• OR Automation / Electrical Engineer with strong software development capability
• Experience within:

• Oil & Gas
• Electricity transmission or distribution
• OR vendors supporting industrial / critical infrastructure environments

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to support the upgrade and optimisation of a complex, safety-critical monitoring and control environment. This is a 2-year fixed-term contract with likelihood of extension.

This is a highly hands-on Senior Automation Engineer role focused on modernising a legacy SCADA, PLC, and RTU environment supporting critical infrastructure systems. You will lead the upgrade of key platforms, including “immediate reporting” systems, SCADA head-end environments, and broader monitoring systems. The role is focused on detailed design (following completed high-level design), bug fixing, system optimisation, and testing/validation of system changes.

The role involves managing a large-scale asset base of 900-1000 PLC/RTU devices and 50,000+ alarm points, requiring deep technical expertise across control systems plus a good understanding networking technologies and cybersecurity controls. This position suits a detail-oriented engineer who can operate independently to design, troubleshoot, and deliver complex system improvements across IT/OT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret existing PLC/RTU electrical schematics and I/O mappings, translating into updated control system designs and PLC logic
• Assess system impacts, constraints, and dependencies across integrated SCADA, PLC, and RTU environments
• Develop, modify, and optimise PLC programs (Ladder Logic/STL) and supporting applications (Python/C++)
• Perform end-to-end system integration, including cabinet-level components, field devices, and SCADA head-end interfaces
• Troubleshoot complex issues across electrical, control system, and SCADA layers, including upstream/downstream dependencies
• Diagnose and resolve faults across:
• Electrical systems and multi-voltage environments
• PLC configurations and logic execution
• SCADA protocols and telemetry systems
• Conduct network traffic and protocol analysis (e.g. Wireshark) to identify and resolve communication issues between PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA systems
• Support system testing, validation, and optimisation, ensuring stability and performance in live operational environments
• Produce and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including system designs, configurations, and test artefacts

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, with deep expertise in SCADA, PLC, and RTU environments
• Strong hands-on capability in PLC programming (Ladder Logic/STL) and SCADA system configuration
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex automated monitoring and control systems
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) and telemetry systems
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, circuit design, and multi-voltage environments, including UPS-backed systems
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for developing custom applications, integrations, and automation scripts
• Experience working within virtualised infrastructure environments (VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• Advanced troubleshooting capability across control systems, networking, and software layers
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and security (OSI Layers 1-3)
• Demonstrated experience working in brownfield/legacy environments, including system integration and reverse engineering
• Experience delivering high-availability and resilient system designs in critical infrastructure environments
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and engineering artefacts
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to operate autonomously on complex technical challenges
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including mentoring and supporting engineering teams
• Experience supporting live operational systems, including incident investigation and resolution

Mandatorily requirements

• A Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications or similar engineering degree, or certified equivalent international qualification, that provides eligibility for registration as a professional engineer under applicable state or territory legislation (e.g. Board of Professional Engineers Queensland, or Victoria)
• Security: Able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance at the required level. Australian Citizenship is therefore mandatory.

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

• Senior Fabric Data Engineer
• 3 months initial contract with high likelihood of extension
• Adelaide Based Position with 2 days WFH

Join a team building modern data platforms on Microsoft Fabric. Design metadata-driven ingestion pipelines, develop Bronze/Silver/Gold Lakehouse layers, and deliver scalable ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and Dataflows. Ideal for engineers with 5+ years in cloud data, strong Fabric/Azure experience, and a passion for robust, production-grade data systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build metadata driven ingestion pipeline from SQL Server into Fabric

  using dynamic Fabric pipelines

• Build Bronze, Silver and Gold Lakehouse
• Build Bronze to Silver transformation pipelines using SQL or Dataflows Gen2
• Create the Gold tables used in semantic modelling
• Build the Silver to Gold pipelines with SQL or Dataflows Gen2
• Maintain code in Azure DevOps

Skills & Experience:

• Data engineering framework development
• Strong Fabric / Azure / Databricks, SQL, Fabric Lakehouse, Python, Data Lakehouse & medallion architecture
• Metadata driven ELT pipelines
• Delta Lake optimisation and OneLake
• Data RBAC and workspace segregation
• Git and Fabric deployment pipelines

• 5+ years design and development on modern cloud data patterns (ELT, Lakehouse, medallion)

• Proven experience developing ingestion frameworks
• Hands on skills with Fabric or equivalent (Databricks, Snowflake / Snowpipe, AWS)
• Certification: Microsoft DP-600 Fabric Data Engineer Assoc, or Azure Data Engineer

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

Company

Client in the Telecommunications Industry mainly working on Fibre Optic/ NBN Cabling.

Requirements

• We’re looking for a Network Designer to join our team in Melbourne, playing a key role in designing and delivering fibre networks.
• Designing pit & pipe and fibre networks using AutoCAD
• Producing fibre designs and detailed splicing diagrams using AutoCAD and DAD
• Creating Bills of Materials (BoMs) for fibre deployments
• Maintaining accurate design records and documentation
• Providing design status updates for reporting
• Managing addressing and design data within DAD and telco portals
• Supporting document control and compliance processes

Interested? Hit APPLY NOW or email your CV to josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com

• Data Analyst / BI Frontend Developer
• 3 months initial contract with high likelihood for extension
• Adelaide Based Position with 2 days WFH

We’re seeking a Power BI Analyst to design and deliver high-quality dashboards and reports. You’ll translate business requirements into insights, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure data accuracy. Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience, strong Power BI skills, and exposure to Fabric or Databricks.

Responsibilities:

• Would build front end PowerBI reports and dashboards using shared semantic models

  Work closely with BAs to translate requirements into deliverables

• Validate data outputs with the business / product owners (measures, totals, hierarchies)
• Develop layouts, filters, self-service, UX
• Undertake data exploration and loopback with stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• Strong PowerBI report design and development – both interactive and paginated reports
• Strong visual style and development of usability focussed dashboards
• Business analysis, data and requirements analysis and translation into deliverables
• PowerQuery / DAX where necessary – only light for measures
• Consumer level understanding of dimensional models from Fabric, SQL and / or Azure ADLS
• API development for the graphQL data publishing
• Stakeholder engagement and UAT
• 5+ years in analytics / reporting
• Good track record delivering PowerBI reports and dashboards to business
• Experience with consumption of shared datasets in Fabric / Databricks and governed semantic models
• Comfortable working with BAs, architects and POs for product validation
• Certs: Microsoft PowerBI data analyst associate

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

• 6 Month Contract – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Optimising Business Processes

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Business Process Analyst to drive operational excellence across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in analysing, designing, and optimising business processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and evaluate existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives across multiple business units
• Develop and document process maps, workflows, and standard operating procedures
• Apply methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile to drive continuous improvement
• Partner with stakeholders to design and implement scalable solutions
• Define KPIs and track the success of process improvements

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience as a Senior Business Process Analyst
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Prior Government experience would be advantageous

What’s in it for you:

• 6 Month Contract
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for more information.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Project Financial Analyst to support a large-scale transformation program within a complex enterprise environment.

Reporting to the PMO Lead, you will play a key role in driving financial transparency, governance, and performance insights across multiple workstreams. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced program setting and enjoys working at the intersection of finance, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Forecasting (main focus)

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and accruals across multiple initiatives
• Track actuals vs forecast and provide variance analysis with actionable insights
• Support cost modelling and financial planning activities

Resource Planning & Tracking

• Maintain and monitor resource plans, utilisation, and cost allocations
• Work closely with delivery leads to ensure accurate workforce forecasting

Governance & Reporting

• Produce high-quality governance reports and executive-level dashboards
• Maintain RAID logs, financial trackers, and program registers
• Ensure compliance with program governance frameworks and reporting standards

Tools & Systems

• Leverage Atlassian tools (Jira & Confluence) to support reporting, tracking, and governance artefacts
• Build dashboards and reporting views using JQL and integrated data sources

Stakeholder Support & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with PMO, finance, and delivery stakeholders to provide financial insights
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy

About You

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts)
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence, including dashboards and reporting

Project / PMO Experience

• Experience supporting large programs or PMO environments
• Ability to produce executive-level reports and presentations
• Exposure to Agile and/or hybrid delivery models
• Understanding of governance frameworks such as P3O, PRINCE2, or Agile

Personal Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented with a structured approach to managing information
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and insights
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in approach
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact transformation program
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and enterprise-level decision-making

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Ronald on O413 638 111 for a confidential discussion.

• 12-24 month ongoing contract to start ASAP
• Support a complex VMWare Environment for a large federal government program
• Competitive package on offer

We are on the lookout for an experienced Systems Engineer to deploy and maintain virtualized infrastructure using VMware hypervisors, manage Windows and Linux server environments, and support containerized workloads using Kubernetes. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise in virtualization, system administration, and container orchestration to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of enterprise systems.

Mandatory skills – VMWare ESXi, Coherity backup, VSAN and Cisco VCS

Key Responsibilities

• VMware Deployment & Management
  • Install, configure, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter environments.
  • Perform upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting of VMware infrastructure.
  • Monitor performance and optimize resource allocation across virtual machines.
• Windows & Linux System Administration
  • Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
  • Implement security hardening, patch management, and backup strategies.
  • Troubleshoot OS-level issues and ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Containerization & Orchestration
  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.
  • Configure networking, storage, and security policies within Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Provide technical support and guidance for infrastructure-related projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Engineering degree is fine as well
• Proven experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and storage technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

EL1 Data Analyst | Canberra | 12 months

This role delivers data analysis and insights on higher education performance to support policy and decision-making.

About the Client

This Federal Government policy area provides advice on education system performance and reform priorities.

About the Role

You will analyse sector performance data, develop indicators, and translate insights into policy advice for senior stakeholders and Commissioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse higher education data and trends
• Develop performance indicators and reporting
• Prepare policy advice and briefings
• Deliver data visualisation and insights
• Engage internal and external stakeholders
• Support cross-team collaboration

Skills and Experience

• Experience in data analysis and reporting
• Ability to translate data into policy insights
• Strong communication and briefing skills
• Experience working with stakeholders
• APS or government experience preferred
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in data analytics, economics, statistics or similar

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
• Pre-employment checks apply

Why this role may appeal

This role offers a mix of data and policy work, with visibility across senior stakeholders and national education outcomes.

How to Apply

• CV
• 500-word pitch
• Work rights
• Two referees

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

EL1 Data Analyst / Econometric Modeller | Canberra | 12 months

This role leads economic and statistical analysis to support higher education pricing and funding decisions.

About the Client

This Federal Government function provides independent advice on higher education pricing and system sustainability.

About the Role

You will deliver economic modelling and pricing analysis, supporting development of funding frameworks and advising government on efficient pricing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models and analytical frameworks
• Conduct economic and statistical analysis
• Prepare advice for senior executives
• Review and improve pricing methodologies
• Engage stakeholders across government and sector
• Support team leadership and workflow management

Skills and Experience

• Experience in economic modelling or data analysis
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability
• Experience in public policy or funding environments
• Strong written communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Ability to manage complex work priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, econometrics, statistics or similar

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
• Pre-employment checks apply

Why this role may appeal

This role provides exposure to complex pricing reform and the opportunity to influence national funding settings through analytical work.

How to Apply

• CV
• 500-word pitch
• Work rights
• Two referees

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

APS6 Economist / Policy Officer | Canberra | 12 months

About the Client
This role sits within a Federal Government policy function focused on higher education outcomes. The team provides evidence-based advice to support a fair and sustainable tertiary system.

About the Role
You will support the development of pricing approaches for tertiary education funding. The role involves economic and financial analysis, briefing development, and engagement with education providers and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of pricing policy and funding models
• Conduct economic and financial analysis
• Prepare briefings and reports for senior stakeholders
• Contribute to pricing methodology reviews
• Engage with education providers and jurisdictions
• Support policy development and implementation
• Work across internal teams to align advice

Skills and Experience

• Experience in policy, economics, or public sector analysis
• Ability to interpret data and translate into policy insights
• Strong written communication and briefing skills
• Experience working in APS or similar environment
• Stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, public policy or related field (or equivalent experience)

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
• Pre-employment checks will apply

Why this role may appeal
This role offers exposure to national education funding reform and pricing policy, with opportunities to contribute to complex analysis and stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

• CV (max 4 pages)
• 500-word pitch
• Work rights
• Two referees

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

• 12 month ongoing fixed term contract with multiple extensions
• Help set up the Security Applications and Environment for a unique federal government
• Must be Australian citizen to apply – get your NV1 clearance!

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experienced Security Engineer to drive the development and implementation of an enterprise-level set of security applications (Logging, Vulnerability, MFA, AAA) within an Operational Support System (OSS). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and is capable of translating client requirements and desired policies and controls from the Security team into technical solutions.

Requirements:

• 7-10+ years’ experience working in as a Security Engineer/Consultant with a good understanding of deploying security products and services to achieve program and client milestones
• Tertiary Education in IT or Engineering
• Good understanding of Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Experience with SIEM, PAM, Endpoint protection, and other network scanning applications / tools including Splunk, Logzilla, Rapid7, Nesus, Tanium, CyberArc, Imprivata, Cisco Endpoint Protection, Airlock Digital, SentinelOne, Symantex, etc
• Ability to perform enterprise security access control, baseline configuration management, and system performance testing to ensure compliance to requirements
• Manage and maintain enterprise configuration and provide internal and external (client) technical support
• Managing and/or conducting network scanning and analysis of vulnerabilities and mitigation plan
• Must be Australian citizen with the ability to undergo and obtain Australian Defence security clearance to NV1

Benefits:

• Secure 12 -24 month ongoing contract with ongoing extensions
• Get in early and set up the security environment for a complex, enterprise network environment
• Top of the market salary + guaranteed bonus on offer
• Interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!