The Technical Lead will coordinate two key vendors and the internal integration team, ensuring effective collaboration, alignment, and delivery of technical outcomes. This role will drive vendor performance, resolve integration challenges, and maintain a high standard of technical delivery for a key project upgrading a core operational system.

💰 Up to $1020 Day

📅 12 Month Contract

🏙️ Brisbane Based

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate technical activities across vendors and the internal integration team.
• Ensure integration deliverables meet agreed quality, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical integration issues, providing proactive solutions.
• Support project leadership with technical input and integration progress reporting.
• Promote best practices and drive continuous improvement in technical processes and vendor performance.

Key Deliverables:

• Successful coordination and delivery of vendor integration outcomes.
• Improved vendor performance and alignment with internal technical standards.
• Clear and consistent technical reporting and communication across all stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or similar role, ideally within complex integration projects.
• Strong vendor management and coordination skills.
• Expertise in systems integration, solution design, or technical delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic, evolving IT environment.

If this is something you’d like to be consider for click apply now or email David at david.reynolds@talentinternational.com

We’re looking for multiple Application Developers to join a Defence program supporting the sustainment and improvement of essential applications and services. These roles span both legacy systems and modern technologies, offering a mix of maintenance, integration, and migration work.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and develop applications using VB6, VB.NET, C#, .NET 8, Blazor

• Support multi-language environments using ASP.NET, NodeJS, Java, and Perl

• Migrate legacy systems to modern, supported platforms

• Work across core Defence tools and services (e.g. MAMO, DEA, DARS, DDM)

• Contribute to incident, problem, change, and release management

• Ensure alignment with Defence security and operational policies

• Drive documentation, reporting, and service improvement

What You’ll Need:

• Strong experience with one or more of the listed tech stacks

• Understanding of secure development and support practices

• NV1 clearance (essential) – NV2 sponsorship available for eligible candidates

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

Head Of Operations – Digital Publishing & Media

Perth is OK! is WA’s leading independent media company, built to celebrate everything great about living in the west. We’re a modern, digital-first publisher with a strong focus on local news, video storytelling, and multimedia content creation. With over 1.6 million social media followers, 110,000+ newsletter subscribers, and more than 250,000 unique website visitors each month, we help brands connect with local communities through content that is authentic, relevant, and distinctly Perth.

We’ve partnered with many high-profile clients and agencies, delivering content that reaches West Aussies where they are – whether it’s through mobile-first video, breaking news, or branded content. With a loyal following and strong local presence, Perth is OK! is now stepping into a new phase with bigger commercial opportunities on our doorstep. We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on General Manager to help us capitalise on those opportunities and lead the business forward.

Why this role exists

A growing team of 9+, the founders seek a driven and experienced Head Of Operations to take charge of daily operations, enabling strategic expansion into new channels and offerings. Perth is OK! operates across two core streams – organic content and commercial content. While the editorial and social teams drive high-performing stories and day-to-day output, they also work with the sales team and contribute directly to commercial campaigns.

Client relationships are a critical part of our commercial engine, and we’re seeking someone who can bring proven experience in managing and growing these relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving media environment and can help us elevate and streamline our commercial delivery. The Head of Operations will be instrumental in ensuring we not only seize bigger opportunities but also execute them with precision and impact – strengthening our reputation with agencies and direct clients alike.

Core Responsibilities

Area	What Success Looks Like
People & Culture	Lead end-to-end HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, engagement, reviews, and exits. Foster a high-performance culture that prioritises trust, diversity, and continuous learning. Uphold compliance with employment laws and proactively address any cultural concerns.
Pod Leadership	Attend and support weekly functional meetings (Social, Sales, Editorial, Production). Align pods to quarterly KPIs, resolve resourcing conflicts, and escalate only strategic issues to the founders. Embed a rhythm of accountability and continuous improvement.
Growth Execution	Translate founder-level goals into executable projects that drive audience and revenue growth. Lead cross-functional go-to-market plans. Manage external freelancers and vendors to deliver within scope and budget. Test and scale new initiatives quickly using data and ROI analysis.
External Relations	Act as the face of the company with clients, agencies, and media bodies. Support high-value sales opportunities and proactively represent the brand at industry events. Resolve client escalations with professionalism, reserving founder involvement for major or strategic accounts.
Commercial Stewardship	Assist in driving financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting, and resource planning. Drive cost efficiency across platforms, pods, and supplier agreements. Prepare accurate, insightful reporting to support founder decision-making.
Commercial Campaign Delivery	Own and oversee all major commercial campaigns from end to end – from planning and approvals to execution and delivery. Act as the primary point of contact for high-value campaign clients, agency partners, and internal teams. Ensure commercial content meets client objectives, aligns with our brand standards, and is delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate with Sales, Social, Editorial, and Production to ensure smooth cross-functional delivery of campaign assets. Focus on the commercial arm of the business, with responsibility for the success of paid partnerships and advertising campaigns.

Key Success Metrics

Metric	Weight
Revenue growth vs budget	25%
Cost-to-revenue ratio / EBITDA margin	25%
Client & staff satisfaction (renewal rate or NPS)	25%
Pod KPI delivery (on-time, on-budget)	25%

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role (GM, COO, Commercial Director or similar) within media, publishing, or digital agency environments.
• Proven success growing revenue and scaling operations while safeguarding team culture.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across sales, creative, content, and operations.
• Confident spokesperson and presenter with strong industry presence.
• Deep understanding of digital content, ad yield, and social media-led campaigns.
• Commercially sharp, data-literate, and systems-savvy (e.g. HRIS, CRMs, project tools).
• Knowledge of Australian employment law and operational compliance.

Reporting & Structure

• Reports To: Founders
• Direct Reports: All staff & consultants
• Meeting Rhythm: Weekly leadership huddles, monthly financials, quarterly KPI resets

Match the selection criteria? Click the “APPLY” button now!
Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Andrew Mackin Brown at 0437 150 513 // andrew.mackinbrown@talentinternational.com

About the Role

We’re urgently seeking a Senior Scala Developer with deep Streaming experience and hands-on expertise in Azure Synapse for a critical data platform migration project in the banking sector.

You’ll be working on high-performance streaming solutions supporting mobile apps that interact with a major enterprise data warehouse. The focus of this role is on real-time data ingestion pipelines, built using Scala and Kafka, migrating from a Hadoop-based system to Azure Synapse.

This is not a generic data engineering or backend role – we are only considering candidates with proven experience in Streaming architecture and Scala development for Synapse pipelines.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize real-time data streaming solutions using Scala and Kafka.

• Support the end-to-end migration of data pipelines from Hadoop to Microsoft Azure Synapse.

• Build and enhance APIs at the data warehouse end using Java and Spring Boot (secondary focus).

• Collaborate with architects and developers to ensure scalable and high-performance solutions.

• Work closely with mobile backend teams to manage API performance and responsiveness.

• Mentor junior developers and act as a subject matter expert in streaming and Scala/Synapse design patterns.

• Participate in CI/CD implementation and DevOps pipelines using Jenkins where applicable.

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Essential Skills & Experience

✅ Expertise in Scala, particularly for use within Azure Synapse pipelines
✅ Strong Kafka Streaming experience in high-volume, real-time environments
✅ Proven background in large-scale data warehouse migrations (ideally Hadoop → Azure Synapse)
✅ Strong understanding of data architecture and streaming best practices
✅ Enterprise-level experience (banking/finance sector preferred)
✅ Familiarity with Java and Spring Boot for API/backend development
✅ Solid CI/CD pipeline experience, particularly Jenkins

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Preferred but Not Required

• Experience with PySpark and broader Azure Data tools

• Background in Configuration & Release Management

• Knowledge of performance tuning for mobile API backends

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🔎 Important Note for Applicants

Please ensure your CV clearly highlights Streaming project experience and Scala with Azure Synapse pipeline work. These are non-negotiable for consideration.

This is a fast-paced, business-critical role with the potential for extension.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Opportunity: IT Process Consultant

We are looking for a IT Process Consultant with a strong background in IT service management processes, architecture, and tool implementation. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering service transformation solutions and supporting ongoing operations across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver service management architecture, optimisation and planning

• Design and implement ITIL-based processes and service operating models

• Contribute to service integration and management (SIAM) initiatives

• Conduct process maturity assessments and define transformation roadmaps

• Support tool strategy, selection, and implementation (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC)

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years in service management consulting and transformation delivery

• Experience in service desk transformation, AIOps, and automation

• Familiarity with Cloud FinOps and service cost optimisation

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Able to convey technical and non-technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL4, SRE, COBIT, ServiceNow, BMC, or Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google)

• Knowledge of software asset management and monitoring tools

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications

Additional Requirements:

• Must be an Australian Citizen

• NV1 security clearance or ability to obtain one

• Willingness to work on-site 3 days per week (2 days WFH)

• Flexibility to support after-hours or on-call activities as needed

Apply now to be part of a high-impact team delivering critical IT services and transformation projects or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

• Permanent Opportunity | On-Call Allowance | Over-Time Pay
• Blackburn Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Emergency Services | Network Configuration & Security Management

The Role: Our client is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to support, maintain and secure the BTP Network, Voice and Security environments.

The Responsibilities:

• Implement and enhance the organisations BTP Network, Voice and Security environments as part of projects and initiatives.
• Lead the resolution of complex and escalated support issues within the Network Engineering team.
• A Subject Matter Expert to BTP Architects, BTP Project Managers, other BTP teams, as well as the wider business on Network, Voice and Security matters, including both industry standards as well as vendor specific knowledge.
• Implement automation via scripts and configuration management for repeatable and consistent results.
• Be available for 24 x 7 out-of-hours support on a rostered basis.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 7 years proven experience as Network Engineer with demonstrated design, implementation and support of network solutions to meet business needs including complex routing and switching environments using Cisco and others hardware.
• Demonstrated design and implementation and support of security solutions to meet business needs including complex firewall, IPS, Cisco ISE and LogRythym SIEM environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Networking implementation, landing zones and design concepts
• Monitors network security health including data and voice networks ensuring the network is operating efficiently.
• Experience with LogRhythm, Stealthwatch, Firemon, Solarwinds, Tenable, Nessus is highly regarded.

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent Opportunity | On-Call Allowance | Over-Time Pay
• Blackburn Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Emergency Services | Network Configuration & Security Management

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

Job Title: Technical/ Solution Architect (Fluent Commerce OMS)
Location: Australia
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 200-250 Base + Super

Overview:
We are seeking a Solution or Technical Architect with proven expertise in Fluent Commerce Order Management Systems (OMS) to join our client’s digital commerce transformation team. This is a key permanent role on the digital commerce transformation team, ideal for someone who thrives on designing scalable solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, and working closely with enterprise clients to solve complex challenges.

You’ll be at the forefront of helping clients modernize their order, inventory, and fulfillment operations-placing Fluent Commerce at the heart of their commerce ecosystem and ensuring seamless integrations across ERP, eCommerce, and other critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect robust, scalable Fluent Commerce OMS solutions tailored to each client’s operational and business goals.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, solution architecture design, and implementation planning activities.
• Define architecture patterns, integration models, and system flows across ERP, eCommerce, WMS, and POS platforms.
• Serve as a technical advisor to executive stakeholders-translating complex solutions into clear, business-aligned narratives.
• Support and mentor delivery teams, ensuring quality and consistency from architecture through to deployment.
• Help evolve our internal Fluent Commerce capability-contributing to best practices, tools, and thought leadership.

Skills & Experience:

• Direct, hands-on experience delivering at least one full-cycle Fluent Commerce implementation (ideally as an architect or technical lead).
• Deep understanding of omnichannel order management and distributed order orchestration within retail or commerce environments.
• Strong technical acumen in:
• Fluent Commerce configuration (rules engine, workflows, inventory, webhooks)
• Event-driven architecture and API integrations
• JavaScript/TypeScript or other modern backend frameworks
• Microservices architecture and cloud-native environments (preferably AWS)
• CI/CD, DevOps pipelines, and agile delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially with C-level audiences.
• A passion for solving complex business challenges through elegant, practical architecture.

Preferred Exposure:

• Experience with MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless)
• Integration with platforms like SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or leading WMS systems
• Consulting background or experience across multiple client environments

Why Join Us?

• Flexible remote working, aligned with AEST hours
• Occasional face-to-face collaboration for key workshops or client meetings
• Work alongside a talented, cooperative team delivering cutting-edge commerce solutions
• Play a lead role in shaping our Fluent Commerce delivery strategy and client engagements

How to Apply

Apply now for a chat or send your resume to ryan.atack@talentinternational.com

• 6 Month Initial Contract
• Footscray Location – Working from Home 3 days per week
• Government Department

Our client requires a Product Manager to help design and develop a public facing digital service of relevance to citizens and business operators.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the product strategy involving key stakeholders
• Use product management, collaboration and design tools to write user stories, perform analytics, build prototypes and understand SEO.
• Collaborate with the project team to proactively identify and solve problems, set priorities and make design decisions
• Collaborate with UX Research and Design, plus Business Insights to deeply understand users
• Build customer relationships across Whole of Victorian Government (WoVG)

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience as a Product Manager
• Demonstrable experience applying human centred design and analytics to your products
• Proven record in developing product strategy and having an outcome focus
• Experience working within an Agile delivery model (including SCRUM)
• Strong digital product management experience

What’s in it for you:

• 6 Month Initial Contract
• Footscray Location – Working from Home 3 days per week
• Government Department

For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Jordan at Sarah.Jordan@talentinternational.com

or to submit your CV please click APPLY NOW.

Role Title: ICT Systems Engineer

Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity

Location + WFH Flexibility: Rhodes, Sydney | 4 days in office, 1 WFH

Salary: $100k + Super

Role Details:

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading services company based in Rhodes, to help secure an experienced ICT Systems Engineer.

Reporting into a highly collaborative and forward-thinking IT Manager , you’ll join a lean but skilled team of three – yourself and two Service Desk staff – and take ownership across both on-prem and cloud environments. The role will focus heavily on Azure Cloud optimisation and implementation for the first 3-6 months, while also supporting broader ICT operations, projects, and service improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on, solutions-focused position suited to someone with a strong technical background and a can-do attitude – someone who can offer ideas, think proactively, and help take the environment to the next level. The environment supports over 500 users (ideally thousands), and you’ll be part of an open, improvement-oriented culture with no micromanagement – but also no lone rangers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provisioning, installing, configuring, and maintaining ICT systems (cloud + on-prem).
• Monitor daily system health, logs, backups, and scheduled jobs.
• Support and mentor Service Desk team on escalated issues.
• Lead cloud implementation and cost optimisation projects (Azure).
• Maintain and patch Windows Servers, network devices, firewalls, etc.
• Monitor security events and contribute to incident response/forensics.
• Collaborate with the wider business to enhance service delivery.
• Research and recommend technologies to improve system performance and reliability.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Occasionally travel to sites (airports, universities, shopping centres across NSW) for hardware setups – must have driver’s license + own car.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5+ years of hands-on ICT experience in an enterprise environment.
• Strong Azure Cloud and M365 administration skills.
• Windows Server (2016+), Exchange, Entra ID, VMware, Nutanix, and Linux knowledge.
• Solid PowerShell scripting experience.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VPN, routing, DNS).
• Experience with security tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Trend Micro) – nice to have.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage authentication servers, on-prem environments, and SharePoint migration.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (100% essential).
• Previous exposure to environments supporting 500+ users.
• Must have full Australian working rights

Additional Details & Benefits:

• $100k + super with some flexibility up to
• Great exposure across cloud optimisation, security, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• No micromanagement – team culture encourages contribution and new ideas.
• Time in lieu provided for any significant after-hours support.
• Mobile phone expenses covered.
• Collaborative team led by a respected and practical leader (Michael).
• On-site parking and Rhodes location, with WFH 1 day/week.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please ‘apply now’ and submit your resume!

Talent International is searching for an experienced System Administrator to join our Queensland Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a 6-Month Initial Contract, with strong extension potential.

// 6 Month Contract + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD Location

The role:
This technical position sits within the Information Technology Services Branch and plays a key role in supporting departmental system and user migrations, infrastructure optimisation, and operational support across a large and complex ICT environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team supporting the digital transformation of core justice services across Queensland.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate capacity planning and optimisation of departmental server and HCI environments (Nutanix)
• Monitor, manage, and report on infrastructure performance, including future roadmap planning
• Deliver patching, vulnerability management, and lifecycle support of the department’s Managed Operating Environment
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to infrastructure staff
• Oversee incident management, problem resolution, and change control processes
• Manage vendor support relationships across infrastructure and cloud services
• Contribute to documentation, governance reporting, and internal capability uplift

Requirements:

• Strong technical expertise in Hyper Converged Infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix)
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Server, Azure, AOVPN, RDS/Windows 365, SCCM, Intune, and Autopilot
• Proficiency in scripting, certificate management, and modern workplace solutions
• Demonstrated experience in ITIL-based environments and tools such as ServiceNow
• Proven ability to lead and support hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Relevant IT certifications in Microsoft or Nutanix technologies highly desirable

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik at: james.grierson@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@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.

As the Senior Network Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and optimising IP/MPLS networks, resolving complex issues, integrating new technologies and collaborating with internal teams and vendors to deliver reliable, scalable network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and optimise IP/MPLS backbone and access networks
• Troubleshoot complex faults; support onboarding of Service Providers
• Lead network testing, R&D, and integration of new technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation (processes, diagrams, IPAM)
• Support network expansion, performance, and innovation through scalable solutions
• Participate in on-call support and after-hours implementations
• Build and present business cases for technical enhancements or innovations
• Ensure documentation and processes meet internal standards and compliance requirements

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience within service providers or enterprise networks
• Strong expertise in IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, xPON, GPON, CGNAT, and firewall technologies
• Hands-on with Nokia, Juniper, Fortinet, Huawei, Opengear, Ruckus and Adtran devices
• Experience with network capacity planning, incident/problem management and test labs
• Industry certifications (Cisco, Nokia, Juniper)
• Strong documentation, stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.

** Must be based in Perth, WA with full unrestricted working rights. **

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 Kristen Stewart and Huma Irshad by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button.

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

For further enquires please call Huma on 0418 594 901 or email to huma.irshad@talentinternational.com for further information.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Splunk Support Engineer with a proven background in monitoring and building dashboards to join their team on a permanent basis.

This organisation is currently undergoing significant transformation across its digital and customer platforms, with a strong focus on stability, observability and customer experience.

Joining a small, dynamic team supporting an internal Customer Loyalty Platform, your key responsibilities will include:

• Building and developing dashboards in Splunk
• Monitoring and incident response
• Platform insights and data analysis
• Engaging with other engineering squads to resolve integration issues

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. Splunk)
• Strong experience working with Splunk including building complex dashboards and troubleshooting
• Proven experience supporting large, customer-facing platforms
• Understanding of ITIL practices including incident/problem/change processes combined with service management tools (e.g. ServiceNow)
• Good working knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS), containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker), and API gateway tools (e.g., Apigee)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a mindset for continuous improvement

In return, my client is offering:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Exposure to high-visibility digital platforms and modern tech stacks
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!