We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Databricks Engineer to join our client’s growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will set the technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive best practices while delivering robust, high-performing data solutions.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, establishing best practices for coding, performance, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to support scalable, high-quality data solutions.

• Remain hands-on in development to optimise performance and maintain data quality across all pipelines.

• Implement robust data validation, cleansing, and governance processes, including security controls such as Data-bricks Unity Catalog.

Experience required:

• 5+ years in Data Engineering Lead position with proven experience managing a team.

• Strong experience with Databricks (Azure).

• Must have hands-on experience with DBT Core

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with in-depth knowledge of the Apache Spark ecosystem.

• Strong track record working with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Exceptional problem-solving ability, with expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex data engineering challenges.

If you are interested, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

One of our clients is looking to hire Test Practice Lead for a 18 months fixed term role based in Adelaide

Eligibility criteria:

1. Candidate must be based in Adelaide
2. Valid Australian working rights (Full working rights visa, PR, Citizen)

Key Skills Required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading software testing resources.
• Leads the testing practices of design, estimation, and development of tests for new and amended software or services.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring teams operating within an Agile delivery framework.
• Significant experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Extensive knowledge of testing methodologies, QA processes, and the software development lifecycle.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills e.g., negotiation and influencing skills, which can be applied at the most senior levels of the organisation or with external stakeholders.
• Understanding and application of MS Office Suite and any other programs/applications as required including:
• Experience in project model types, including Agile.
• Experience using Azure DevOps or any other test management tool (desirable).

If interested, APPLY NOW or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560 for more details.

Workday Systems Lead

About the Role

Our client is one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, recognised globally for academic excellence, innovation, and a commitment to shaping the future. To support its people and growth agenda, the university is seeking an experienced Workday Systems Lead to oversee the management, optimisation, and enhancement of its enterprise HR applications, with a strong focus on Workday Human Capital Management (HCM).

This is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding a diverse team of specialists, ensuring the successful delivery of business-as-usual services, system enhancements, and strategic projects. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring the university’s HR systems continue to deliver value and innovation for thousands of staff across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 8, delivering high-quality support and solutions across Workday modules and other HR applications.

• Oversee system administration, integration, enhancements, and upgrade cycles, ensuring compliance with formal ICT processes.

• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and direction; manage challenging team dynamics while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Act as the escalation point for BAU incidents, service requests, and major projects, balancing operational and strategic priorities.

• Engage with senior HR leaders, ICT, and executive stakeholders, setting and managing expectations while influencing outcomes.

• Participate in design workshops and provide constructive feedback to ensure systems align with HR and business needs.

• Partner with ICT on integration, data quality, and governance to ensure reliable and compliant operations.

• Support major upcoming projects, including a payroll uplift program, delegation of authority initiatives, rewards frameworks, and large-scale data enhancement work.

About You

You are a proven systems leader with deep knowledge of Workday and related HR applications. You balance technical and functional expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence at every level of a large, complex organisation.

• Strong Workday expertise (technical and functional) across Various modules such as HR, Recruitment, Onboarding, Absence, Learning, Advanced Compensation, and Core Compensation.

• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise systems within complex environments (higher education background highly regarded, but not essential).

• Proven ability to provide strategic direction, oversee design and configuration, and deliver robust, scalable systems.

• Track record of managing and motivating diverse teams, including contractors, with the ability to navigate challenging dynamics.

• Skilled in stakeholder management, with confidence to push back and set clear expectations where required.

• Excellent communication skills, from executive leadership through to frontline staff.

• Experience balancing BAU, strategic projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Workday certification (highly desirable).

Benefits

• Join one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, highly regarded worldwide for research and innovation.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HR systems in a world-class institution.

• Flexible work arrangements are available, however candidates must be based in NSW.

• A rare opportunity to combine leadership, technology, and impact at scale.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Waste & Natural Resources Manager to work for the Local Government, based in Forbes. The position is a permanent role and pays and pays $122K – $159K + Super.

• Flexible work arrangements available on request.
• Remuneration $122K – $159K + Super + Leaseback (fees apply)
• Relocation as per FSC policy and accommodation for the first 6-12m (fees apply) for the right candidate.

About the Role

As the Waste & Natural Resources Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of sustainable environmental strategies, policies, and action plans to support the client’s vision for environmental stewardship. You will manage waste facilities, contracts, recycling, and pollution control, ensuring compliance with legislation while delivering innovative solutions to minimise waste and promote sustainability across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of environmental strategies and waste minimisation initiatives.
• Manage pollution control, waste management, recycling, and renewable energy programs.
• Oversee operations at Daroobalgie Waste Depot and rural landfill sites.
• Manage kerbside waste collection and recycling contracts.
• Develop contracts for future waste and environmental services.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory bodies, regional councils, and community groups.
• Represent the client at Netwaste and other interagency meetings.
• Conduct audits, impact assessments, and prepare compliance reports.
• Apply for grants to support sustainability and waste initiatives.
• Promote environmental awareness across Council and the local community.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related field.
• Class C Driver’s Licence (essential).
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and policy.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in waste or environmental management (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Proven ability to deliver major projects from inception to completion with measurable outcomes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict management skills.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• Contract Until End of February – Government Department
• CBD Location – Working from Home Arrangement
• Implementation of web portal hosted on AWS

Our Government client is developing a new web portal hosted on AWS, in collaboration with a SaaS provider. They looking for an experienced AWS Engineer/Architect to ensure the solution is fit-for-purpose, secure, and scalable.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess the SaaS-hosted AWS solution to ensure it meets performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders to define technical and security requirements for the SaaS provider.
• Review and challenge architecture proposals from the SaaS provider to ensure they align with best practices and SEC’s objectives.
• Co-develop the AWS solution, collaborating closely with the SaaS provider’s technical teams as needed.
• Provide ongoing security oversight, including identifying risks, validating controls, and contributing to security documentation.

Key Skills

• Strong experience in AWS cloud architecture and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS environments and how to evaluate their security posture and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience in cloud security assessments and securing AWS-based applications.
• Ability to define and validate technical requirements, especially around identity, access management, data protection, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between the client and the SaaS provider.

What’s in it for you:

• Contract Until End of February
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Working from Home Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for more information

Specialist – Technology Controls

The primary role of the Specialist – Technology Controls is to take end-to-end ownership to oversee and conduct assigned SOX compliance activities for the Group Technology team. You will provide critical, independent, clear, and practical advice to ensure the right processes and internal controls are in place, with the goal of improving performance through risk management and control.

Additionally, you will also lead the statutory audit functions and provide support to the Group Technology team with the coordination and/or undertaking of all administration tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.

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Key Responsibilities

• Adbri Standards and regulatory compliance

• Ensure a 100% commitment to improving Health and Safety within the operation

• A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, both internally and externally

• Conduct regular control reviews and assessments of assigned controls

• Provide oversight and any guidance needed for the whole control program

• Work closely with the Group Technology team as well as CRH team to improve effectiveness and efficiency of controls

• Assist with the documentation of technology controls

• Assist with ongoing training activities on the technology controls

• Perform assessments of the SOX impact of new and change initiatives, identifying any changes to the technology control environment

• Coordinate and support the internal and external audits of the technology controls

• Prepare and present clear and concise reports on the control program

• Monitor and track the implementation of recommendations to drive continuous improvement in the Group’s control environment

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Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work effectively unsupervised, while also able to work within a team environment

• Organisation and attention to detail skills are imperative

• The ability to keep calm under pressure, especially when there are tight deadlines

• The ability to think objectively, problem solve, and think outside the box

• Problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail

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Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering (or equivalent)

• 3+ years’ experience in IT Control and assurance or internal technology audit

• 3+ years’ experience in service desk, application development and/or infrastructure technology

• Experience in SAP or an equivalent ERP system

• Knowledge of SOX requirements including experience with implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is desirable

• Relevant Industry experience will be highly regarded but is not essential

A skilled Business Analyst / Strategic Business Case Writer is required to support the development of critical business cases for operational equipment replacement projects. This role plays an integral part in ensuring safety, compliance, and interoperability across services.

We are not seeking an IT or Technical BA just someone who can integrate all key elements – including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, procurement options and implementation planning – into a cohesive and compelling business case.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to capture business needs
• Develop business cases using standard templates aligned to the Strategic Asset Management Framework
• Progress business cases through the funding submission cycle, liaising with stakeholders
• Analyse business processes and conduct gap analysis to recommend improvements
• Create detailed plans, workflows, and checklists supporting business case development
• Provide unbiased, best-practice advice on solution options
• Attend and contribute to weekly progress meetings with the project manager

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in business case development
• Strong background in business process analysis and improvement
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation including cost-benefit analysis and risk management
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills

Skills & Competencies

• Business analysis and strategic writing skills
• Workshop facilitation and stakeholder management
• Process mapping and gap analysis
• Strong written communication and documentation skills

If you have the relevant experience and expertise listed above and are interested in finding out more about this key role, please forward your updated CV to Jane Saxby by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquiries please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202.

One of our clients is currently seeking multiple OutSystems Developers to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. These roles are fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in Australia.

MUST HAVE: Full working rights in Australia are mandatory

Key Requirements:

• Competent experience in end-to-end OutSystems application development.
• Awareness of OutSystems architecture and enterprise-level applications.
• Competent experience in JavaScript and CSS.
• Competent experience in
• Basic knowledge of data modelling, workflows, and reusable components.
• Competent experience of business logic development.
• Competent experience in UI design.
• Exposure to REST API integrations.

If interested, APPLY NOW or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560 for more details.

Talent International is searching for an experienced Security Network Engineer to join a leading rail freight company based in Fortitude Valley on an initial 6-month contract, with strong extension potential.

// Initial 6 month contract + likely extensions
// 50% Working From Home Arrangements
// Fortitude Valley Location

The role:
You will join the Cyber Security Transformation Program and Infrastructure Team to deliver key infrastructure and security projects, helping the organisation achieve its cyber maturity objectives. The role focuses on securing enterprise networks, managing connectivity solutions, and supporting incident response and compliance across cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage secure connectivity solutions including VPNs, firewalls, cloud gateways, and application delivery technologies
• Perform system administration and maintenance of network security platforms
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, continuous monitoring, and respond to security incidents
• Deliver connectivity services in line with SLAs and IT Service Management frameworks
• Maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and roadmaps to support business evolution
• Provide user training and support on secure connectivity practices
• Partner with technical teams to ensure secure integration across cloud and on-prem environments

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in network security roles within large enterprise environments
• Tertiary qualification in IT, Networking, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or vendor certifications (Palo Alto, CheckPoint, F5, Cisco)
• Strong skills in Cisco switching/routing, Meraki, Azure networking, API security, and VPN gateway configuration
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or iRule for automation and integration
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Neil Mennie at: james.grierson@talentinternational.com or neil.mennie@talentinternational.com

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

For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website: www.talentinternational.com

Contract Opportunity: Appian Lead Developer – Sydney | $1000/day inc. Super

We’re hiring on behalf of our client, a leading global consultancy, for an experienced Appian Lead Developer to join a high-impact project on a contract basis in Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a world-class consultancy, delivering enterprise-grade Appian solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Appian applications
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure solution quality
• Engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes
• Promote Appian architectural standards, reusable design patterns, and efficient development practices

What We’re Looking For

• Appian Certification is required
• 5+ years of experience in Appian development
• Proven experience in solution design, team support, and delivery leadership
• Strong grasp of design patterns and anti-patterns within Appian
• Solid experience working within Agile methodologies

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of the Appian BPM suite, including SAIL, Process Modeler, and Appian Sites
• Strong understanding of Appian architecture and platform best practices
• Experience integrating with external systems using REST APIs, Web Services, and other protocols
• Proficient in SQL
• Familiarity with Appian RPA and AI features
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

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📍 Location: Sydney (Hybrid/flexible work options may be considered)
💼 Contract Rate: $1000/day inc. Super
🌍 Client: Global Consultancy
🕒 Start Date: ASAP

If you’re a seasoned Appian professional looking to take on a lead role with a globally recognised consultancy, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a high-performing delivery team.

Location: Canberra, ACT.

Contract: 12 months x2 12month extensions

Clearance: NV1 or above.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a high-profile Federal Government program. This role will focus on the design, deployment and management of Zscaler solutions (ZIA / ZPA), with flexibility to consider candidates with equivalent Secure Web Gateway (SWG), SASE or Zero Trust experience such as Palo Alto Prisma Access, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Forcepoint ONE, Symantec Blue Coat or similar platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage secure access and internet security solutions (Zscaler or equivalent).

• Configure complex business applications into cloud security platforms.

• Produce detailed technical designs and implementation plans.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security and network issues.

• Work collaboratively within a team and engage with stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Zscaler or equivalent SASE/SWG platforms (e.g. Palo Alto Prisma Access, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare, Blue Coat).

• Hands-on configuration experience with business applications in secure gateways or cloud security environments.

• Ability to articulate technical detail through design and implementation documentation.

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

• Effective team collaboration skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Broad understanding of industry trends, government directions and emerging technologies.

• Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills.

• Knowledge of ASD Essential 8 and experience contributing to ICT system security accreditation.

• Background in highly secured networks and cryptography solutions.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

Our client is an ASX listed technology company, delivering cutting-edge technology around the world. Due to a busy period, they require a Quality Assurance Analyst to join their team.

• 6 month contract
• Daily rates negotiable – will consider Senior or Mid-Level applicants
• South Melbourne location, flexible hybrid working environment

The Senior QA Analyst is responsible for the development and quality of the client’s future and existing technology products. This position will focus on testing for edge technology solutions, and will involve testing for hardware and embedded software, and web-based applications and back-end microservices and API’s, and will include automation and manual testing.

Responsibilities

• Be a collaborative, active and positive member of the Edge Engineering, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and alignment with company values
• Drive requirements analysis and drive test strategy creation, ensuring comprehensive coverage through detailed, risk-based test cases and procedures derived from requirement specifications
• Champion and perform both manual and automation testing within sprints, while identifying opportunities to optimise and expand automation coverage
• Define, monitor, and enforce quality metrics and KPIs to ensure all product releases meet or exceed defined quality goals
• Partner closely with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end traceability from business requirements to verified deliverables
• Creation and maintenance of test cases, test plans, test data, and defect documentation, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
• Perform system integration, functional, volume, user interface, regression, and performance testing on modifications and enhancements prior to production release, using both manual and automated techniques
• Design, create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test coverage, efficiency, and reliability
• Analyse the results of automated test executions, identify the root cause of failures, and make necessary modifications to ensure long-term stability

About you
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Strong manual and automation testing experience
• Experience in testing and automating C, C++, C# is must
• Experience and knowledge around testing Edge Technology, hardware, embedded systems for computers, cameras, sensors, etc or similar
• Ability to conduct functional testing, regression testing, system-level integration testing, end-to end testing and acceptance testing
• Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps
• Well-developed verbal, listening, comprehension and written communication skills
• Experience with Selenium or Playwright for automation testing
• Solid Agile experience, excellent team work, and ability to deliver to project deadlines

Apply:
Please submit your confidential resume ASAP. For more information, please contact Jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com. Short-listed candidates will be contacted, and the successful candidate will need to pass a national police check.

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