This role leads the full capture lifecycle for complex Defence opportunities. You will shape early positioning, develop win strategies and oversee compliant proposal development in alignment with Defence requirements. The position sits within a growth-focused function and works across technical, commercial and delivery teams to drive successful outcomes.

About the Client

A global engineering and solutions organisation supporting Defence and government clients across complex, mission-critical environments. The organisation operates within structured governance frameworks and delivers large-scale technical and service-based programs.

About the Role

You will take ownership of Defence capture activities from early opportunity qualification through to submission and post-bid review. The role requires strong stakeholder alignment across business development, engineering, operations and commercial functions, with a focus on developing clear, competitive and executable solutions.
You will also play a role in improving internal capture capability and ensuring consistency across bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capture lifecycle across Defence opportunities
• Develop capture plans including customer insights, competitor analysis and win themes
• Shape opportunities pre-release through early engagement and positioning
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs across technical, commercial and delivery teams
• Oversee proposal development aligned to evaluation criteria and compliance requirements
• Manage structured review processes (e.g. Blue, Pink, Red reviews)
• Ensure alignment with governance, risk and commercial frameworks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of capture processes and tools

Skills and Experience

• Experience in capture, bid or proposal management within Defence or complex environments
• Strong understanding of structured capture methodologies (e.g. Shipley)
• Ability to develop win strategies and customer-focused messaging
• Experience working across technical, commercial and delivery stakeholders
• Strong written communication and proposal development capability
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits and tight submission timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• APMP or similar certification (desirable)

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Australian Citizenship required
• NV1 security clearance minimum (NV2 highly regarded)

Why this role may appeal

• Clear ownership of capture strategy, not just proposal coordination
• Exposure to complex, high-value Defence opportunities
• Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and commercial domains
• Opportunity to influence win strategy and organisational capability uplift

How to Apply

Submit your CV outlining relevant capture and Defence bid experience.
For a confidential discussion, contact Connie Tong at Talent International.

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

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect to join their team on an initial twelve month contract.

You will be joining a large Infrastructure Architecture practice, comprising a large number of experienced, savvy technologists who all possess a depth and breadth of experience across a wide variety of technologies and platforms. You will be working on a number of projects and engaging / consulting with stakeholders from different parts of the business, leading the design and solutioning and partnering with the engineering team to ensure delivery. You will be required to provide guidance and advice, all the while ensuring proposed solutions address business needs, are fit for purpose and will align to the organisation’s technology roadmap.

This position will suit people who are pure technologists – those who have a thirst to continually grow and develop themselves, who like to get their hands dirty with new technologies and understanding how they may impact and benefit a large, enterprise environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. TOGAF, AWS, Azure etc)
• Strong experience working as an Infrastructure Solution Architect within large complex environment
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with a variety of technologies including different operating systems (Windows / Linux), cloud providers (AWS / Azure), networking, storage, database, middleware, virtualisation, containerisation (OpenShift / Kubernetes) and DevOps (Jenkins) / IaC (Terraform)
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office (required to be in their Sydney office at least two days per week)
• Work on large, enterprise-wide projects
• Good potential of contract extension

An attractive daily rate is on offer for the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

We’re working with a leading global social media platform to appoint a Product Marketing Manager supporting the ANZ region. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position, with the possibility of extension. You will be responsible for bringing in market insights, influencing product strategies, driving holistic go-to-market strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and growth of ad products in ANZ.

Responsibilities:

• Be the product go-to-market expert across priority ad products, and own product growth and adoption for advertisers in ANZ.
• Strategically drive business performance and adoption goals, by managing executive level relationships and independently navigate a variety of internal and external stakeholders to influence, align, and drive execution.
• Plan and execute against local go-to-market strategies which include delivering product training, client segmentation lists, product positioning and narratives through the lens of Advertisers to drive business outcomes.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to conduct tests, validate proof points for our priority products and scale learnings.
• Act as the voice of the market to global product teams. Collaborate with in-market Sales teams to synthesize market opportunities backed with data, and articulate customer problems and feedback, to influence product strategy and roadmaps.

What we are looking for

• 8+ years proven experience in product marketing ideally in digital advertising or large tech company.
• ANZ market experience.
• Ability to influence, communicate, and operate cross-functionally with teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fluid environment, with the experience to adapt, spot issues early, and escalate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commercial and data-driven mindset with experience conducting market research and analysis, building business cases to influence product management decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Experience in Product Marketing (in regional, global or local capacity).

If this sounds like you, please APPLY now and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile Federal Government program delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
• Implement infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability, availability, and security
• Collaborate with development and architecture teams to deliver cloud-native solutions
• Support DevOps best practices, including automation and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash or similar)
• Strong understanding of security and compliance in cloud environments

Mandatory Requirement

• Active NV1 Security Clearance

What’s on Offer

• 12-month contract with potential extension
• Opportunity to work on a critical government program
• Hybrid working environment

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

• Ballarat Location
• Part Time Opportunity – average 28 hours per week
• Rotating roster: 3-on/3-off or 4-on/4-off
• Contract through to end of June with possible extensions

Join a fast-paced communications centre environment where your coordination and admin skills directly support frontline operations.

About the Role
You’ll be the central point of contact within the Communications Centre, providing high-level administrative and operational support. This includes managing crew meal breaks in real time, maintaining accurate system data, handling calls and radio communications, and supporting Duty Managers with reporting and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen calls and respond to routine enquiries from staff and the public
• Manage and coordinate operational staff meal breaks using CAD systems
• Enter and maintain accurate, real-time data to support operational decisions
• Prepare reports and assist with briefing materials
• Log and escalate equipment or system issues
• Support Duty Managers with workforce coordination and staff recall processes

About You

• Proven experience in a high-level administrative support role
• Strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and sound judgement with sensitive information
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with CAD systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of Victorian locations (highly regarded)

Roster & Flexibility

• Rotating roster: 3-on/3-off or 4-on/4-off
• Includes weekends, public holidays, and late finishes
• Start times between 6:30am – 4:00pm

If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy being at the centre of operations, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. Please contact Anita.Fonseka@talentinternational.com or press Apply Now.

Our Client:

Our client is a globally recognised entertainment organisation operating at enterprise scale, with a strong focus on innovation, security, and continuous improvement. They operate across multiple regions, supporting complex infrastructure and a dynamic, evolving technology environment. You’ll be joining a high-performing global team where security and standardisation are key priorities.

The Role:

This is a hands-on Network Security Engineer role with global ownership of firewall and network security standards. You’ll take responsibility for reviewing, standardising, and scaling security configurations across multiple regions, while working closely with global stakeholders.

It’s a high-impact role where you’ll balance BAU and project work, contribute to new office deployments, and help shape the future of network security across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

* Standardise firewall configurations and security practices globally
* Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto firewall environments
* Define and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) strategy (Cisco ISE)
* Implement 802.1x and certificate-based authentication (PKI)
* Own and maintain security documentation, standards, and runbooks
* Ensure consistency across regions for deployments and configurations
* Support new office/network setups and infrastructure scaling
* Drive security logging, SIEM integration, and monitoring capability
* Act as escalation point for complex network security issues
* Collaborate with global engineering, SOC, and infrastructure teams

Skills & Experience:

* 5+ years experience in network/security engineering
* Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls
* Cisco networking background (routing/switching)
* Experience with NAC (Cisco ISE) and authentication protocols (802.1x)
* Exposure to PKI / certificate-based authentication
* Solid understanding of network security, segmentation, and Zero Trust
* Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments
* Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice to have:
* PCNSE, CCNP Security or similar certifications
* Experience with SIEM, logging, and security monitoring

Benefits & Additional Information:

* Hybrid working – 3 days in office + Friday half-day & WFH
* Exposure to global teams across AU & US
* High-impact role with ownership and autonomy
* Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with real influence
* Strong collaboration and learning opportunities within engineering teams
* Finish at 1pm every friday

How to apply:

If you’re looking for a role where you can step into a global environment, take ownership of network security architecture and work on meaningful security initiatives – this is a standout opportunity.

Apply now or reach out to Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential chat.

Our client:

Our client is a fast-growing, boutique financial intelligence firm working with complex, high-value clients. They build proprietary software that transforms fragmented financial data into clear, decision-driving insights.

With a strong commercial foundation and profitable growth, they offer a rare opportunity to join early and help shape the technical direction of the business.

The role:

This is a hands-on Frontend Engineering role focused on building the interface layer of a highly technical, data-driven product. You’ll work directly with the founders and backend engineers to design and deliver scalable, high-performance applications.

It’s a true product role – owning what you build end-to-end, with exposure to complex financial workflows and real client problems.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and develop the design system end-to-end
• Build data-heavy UI features (dashboards, tables, workflows)
• Develop high-performance charting and visualisation layers
• Work closely with backend engineers on API and data integration
• Translate complex financial data into clean, functional UI
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle

Skills and experience:

• Strong frontend engineering experience with React + TypeScript
• Proven experience building and owning design systems
• Experience working with complex data (tables, charts, dashboards)
• Strong understanding of frontend ↔ backend integration
• Ability to think beyond UI – performance, scalability, data flow
• Background in product or engineering-led environments (Big Tech or similar highly regarded)

Benefits and additional information:

• High ownership role with direct impact on product and business direction
• Exposure to complex, enterprise-level financial problems
• Lean, high-performing team with strong technical leadership
• Competitive salary + meaningful bonus structure

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, apply now or reach out to Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Investment Technology Consultant will work closely with both the Investment Teams and the broader Investment Technology group to drive primarily platform-focused transformation.

The Responsibilities:

• Strong background in investment management processes, systems and data structures, for example: Portfolio monitoring, Risk and Performance Returns calculations.
• Where required, demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in applicable investment platforms, including configuration, data flows and integration points with the investment process-particularly in areas such as portfolio monitoring, risk, and return calculations.
• Operate as a bridge between Investment teams and Technology teams, championing the high-level needs of Investment stakeholders and translating those needs into technology impacts and requirements.
• Collaborate with Investment, Technology, and Investment Data teams to workshop and document more detailed requirements to ensure full alignment and traceability across initiatives.
• Provide ad-hoc SME knowledge to Investment teams, front-line internal platform support and initiative delivery teams relating to investment context and platform related queries.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A minimum of 7 years as an Investment Technology Consultant with significant experience delivering solutions to investment management teams, with a demonstrated understanding of core investment concepts.
• Experience providing hands-on support and troubleshooting for investment platform and product users in a live investment environment.
• Exposure to modern data platforms and cloud highly desirable, eg. ETL, integration technologies e.g. APIs, Data Orchestrators, SQL, AWS, Databricks.
• Experience with Factset and/or Aladdin is essential. Other similar platforms may be considered.
• Experience using the Atlassian stack, particularly JIRA and Confluence is desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Financial Services | Investments | Factset & Aladdin Experience

Apply now or please free to contact Ronald Tran on O413 638 111 for a confidential discussion.

• Senior Systems Administrator
• 24 months fixed term role
• Adelaide Based Position

We’re seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support and maintain IT systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Azure (RBAC, Entra ID, B2C, App Registrations, logging)
• Administer storage, backups, and disaster recovery
• Configure devices via Intune & Autopilot
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uptime
• Maintain servers (Windows, VMware, SQL, IIS)
• Implement security best practices and access policies
• Perform upgrades, maintenance, and documentation
• Support IT procurement and continuous system improvements

Requirements:

• 5+ years in a similar role
• Strong Azure (and ideally AWS) experience
• Knowledge of Windows Server, VMware, SQL Server
• Solid troubleshooting and communication skills
• DevOps/IaC exposure (nice to have)
• Relevant IT qualifications/certifications (desirable)

Apply Now or reach out to Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501 for a chat.

The opportunity
Great opportunity to join a leading global organisation, and assist with the delivery of cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and driving Cloud adoption across the organisation.

The role:

• Hands-on experience implementing solutions aligned to Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF).
• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones and cloud infrastructure using Terraform
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for application and infrastructure deployments
• Collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions through end-to-end automation
• Implement governance, security, and compliance controls in cloud environments
• Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to delivery teams
• Implement a robust FinOps model under the guidance of Cloud architecture team, driving adoption and guiding the organization through the FinOps maturity journey to optimize cloud costs
• Deliver training programs and upskill teams on Terraform and Azure cloud technologies to build internal capability and ensure best practices

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Lead DevOps Cloud Engineer or similar
• Strong expertise with Azure cloud, with strong technical skills in Terraform, IoC and CI/CD pipelines and deployments
• Demonstrated experience in project driven environments
• Outstanding communication and customer-service skills and ability to engage and support key nationally distributed stakeholders
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to work in office in Inner-Melbourne 2-3 days per week or as required

Please note that our client can only consider applicants with Australian Citizenship, and an AGSVA security clearance with a minimum of NV1 level

Apply
Submit your resume ASAP, or alternatively, please email your CV in confidence to jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com

• Site ICT Manager (Eastern Suburbs)
• 6 months initial contract with possible extension
• Adelaide Based Position

The Site ICT Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of an engagement framework to gather and manage business requirements and objectives across the department’s sites. This role contributes strategic expertise to ICT systems, policies, and service planning to maintain efficient business performance and meet current and future ICT needs. The role manages ICT operations, providing support to the school, and ensures services and knowledge are available to deliver the curriculum and improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support ICT requirements, initiate ICT infrastructure projects, and manage customer ICT projects. Provide expert advice on ICT options and risks to site leaders and ensure efficient school processes.
• Lead, manage and motivate a high performing team skilled in delivering desktop and learning technology support solutions to a large Secondary School, in accordance with the ICT service delivery framework and processes, and in compliance with department and Government policy.
• Plan, coordinate and manage ICT infrastructure, systems and specialist technology related projects, audits, reviews and research including providing recommendations, solutions and clear, concise reporting.
• Lead, develop and maintain customer engagement strategies, contribute to ICT systems and services planning, and collaborate on ICT business plans and policies.
• Provide strategic ICT advice, manage ICT support functions, coordinate software and hardware management, and ensure ICT resources align with curriculum needs.
• Manage the ICT network, ensure data integrity and security, and evaluate cloud-based solutions.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and maintain server and network infrastructure, ensuring the effective operation of the Local Area Network (LAN) and wireless infrastructure while maintaining security and access requirements.
• Leverage ICT solutions to streamline administrative processes, foster effective communication among leadership, and establish comprehensive ICT policies for schools.
• Deliver expert level second and third level technical advice on issues of some complexity including support, troubleshooting and consultancy services for a range of identified server, network and peripheral device problems, issues and service faults.
• Help to maintain a safe and healthy working environment by proactively reporting incidents, hazards and injuries.

Competencies:

• Team Management and Development: Significant experience in managing ICT professionals, fostering positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, clients, and service providers to build business confidence and achieve outcomes. Highly experienced in leveraging the HR functions to achieve goals, and implementing service improvements, developing resource plans and performance managing and mentoring staff in a large and complex ICT environment.
• Communication and Customer Service: Proven high-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise, consult, and negotiate with diverse clients and develop clear documentation. Ability to deliver high-quality customer service by understanding client needs, developing strategic engagement plans, and advising on service delivery.
• Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction, exercise judgement, initiative, and
  significant delegated authority in identifying, analysing, and determining methods to resolve
  complex issues and making decisions to meet organisational objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Significant experience engaging with various stakeholders with an
  interest or influence in the technologies supporting school activities, initiatives or projects.
• Project Management: Highly experienced in leading the planning, developing, and managing ICT
  projects using contemporary methods and knowledge of strategic planning, procurement, risk, and
  change management.
• Knowledge of ICT Environments: Extensive expertise and experience with ICT technologies relevant
  to education environments, such as; Windows Server and client operating systems, Enterprise
  virtualisation and backup platforms, Enterprise networking technologies, Learner Management
  Systems (LMS), Mobile device management (MDM) tools, as well as scripting and automation
  platforms including PowerShell and the Microsoft Power platform.
• Environment, Health & Safety: Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to promoting and
  creating a safe and inclusive work environment and the legislative requirements of Equal
  Opportunity and Work Health and Safety legislation.

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