• 12 months + 12 months
• Canberra location – hybrid working
• Must be an Australian Citizen with ability to obtain NV1

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

The Role

Are you a highly skilled and energetic Salesforce professional looking to make a meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering innovative ICT solutions that improve the lives of Australians. As a Lead Salesforce Technical Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting critical enterprise systems, ensuring their performance, scalability, and security.

Your duties will include:

• Providing technical and delivery leadership for enterprise production systems.
• Offering architectural and solution design guidance with a focus on non-functional requirements.
• Managing and mentoring technical resources to foster a positive and high-performing team culture.
• Monitoring system health and proactively addressing performance issues or bottlenecks.
• Driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in Salesforce solution design and software development.
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-grade production systems, including system monitoring, security, and compliance.
• Expertise in Salesforce Omnistudio (Vlocity).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in building team capability and refining processes to drive efficiency.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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Specialist Bid Tender Writer | Canberra, ACT | Part-Time / On-Call

About the Client:

Our client is a prominent vocational education and training institute dedicated to shaping the future workforce and fostering skill development in the ACT community.

About the Role:

As a Specialist Bid Tender Writer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the institute’s Future Skills Growth Strategy. Your focus will be on preparing persuasive and strategically aligned tenders, bids, and funding proposals that reflect the institute’s strategic direction and education priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and refine high-quality proposals, tenders, grants, and funding submissions.
2. Coordinate end-to-end tender and proposal development, ensuring compliance and consistency.
3. Engage with internal teams and stakeholders to gather, validate, and refine proposal content.
4. Provide strategic guidance on proposal framing and approach based on analysis of requirements.
5. Maintain strong working relationships with government stakeholders, procurement officers, and industry partners.
6. Stay informed of sector developments and trends to shape the institute’s response positioning and alignment.

Skills and Experience:

1. Demonstrated experience in preparing successful tenders, proposals, or funding submissions.
2. High-level written communication and editorial skills.
3. Sound understanding of ACT and Commonwealth Government procurement, funding, and contracting frameworks.
4. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
5. Commitment to the ACT Public Service Values and Signature Behaviours.

Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience in bid or tender writing, business development, or strategic communications.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Work Rights: Full Australian Working Rights
• Pre-employment Checks: Police check, references, WWCC (if required)

How to Apply: Submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button with:

• A current CV
• A statement of capability
• Your work rights status
• Two referees’ contact details

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The Role

Our State Government client is seeking an experienced HR Change Analyst to join their team on a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role will support the HR Change Specialist through a significant transformation program, coordinating consultation activities, preparing stakeholder materials, and ensuring accurate and timely communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Change Specialist in finalising the detailed Consultation Plan
• Coordinate inputs from the Service Model Project Team and develop consultation packs, briefing materials, guides, scripts, and FAQs
• Maintain version control of all published materials and liaise with Change & Communications teams
• Assist with updates to position descriptions, SOPs, work instructions, and role statements

About You

• Experience in HR/IR transformation processes and consultation activities
• Familiarity with clause 11 consultation processes within government
• Proven background in change and communication roles
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio

Apply Now
To be considered for this role, please apply today or contact Ahmad Jahfar at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• 24 month fixed term contract with the option to convert to permanent
• Work on a nation-wide telecommunications program
• Must be Australian Citizen – NV1 would be beneficial

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experience Telecommunication Lead Designer/Architect to design and lead the development of robust, scalable, and secure network solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the communications infrastructure-spanning voice, data, mobile, and cloud-while driving innovation, performance, and strategic alignment with business goals.

This role requires Australian Citizenship.

Responsibilities:

• Design and architect end-to-end telecommunications solutions across voice, data, mobile, and IP networks
• Complete IP network design including IP spreadsheets with the network design, network diagrams, device configuration for the system and actual configuration of the switches and firewalls, as well as assisting the VMWare lead on the networking configurations within VMware
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vendor teams to ensure seamless implementation and performance
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments to enhance connectivity and service delivery
• Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across network transformation programs

Requirements:

• Tertiary Education in IT, Telecommunications or Engineering (Mandatory)
• Proven experience in telecommunications architecture, network engineering, or infrastructure strategy
• Deep understanding of telecom technologies including MPLS, SIP, LTE/5G, SDN, and unified communications
• Experience with enterprise-grade platforms and integration tools
• Strong knowledge of network security, identity management, and performance optimisation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, TOGAF, AWS Networking, etc.) are highly desirable
• Experience in large-scale network transformation or telecom modernization projects

Benefits:

• Work on one of the largest telecommunication transformation programs in Australia
• Competitive package on offer
• Interview and start ASAP

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

Talent International is searching for an experienced Automation Test Analyst (QA Engineer) to join our client, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of construction and mining equipment. This role is based in the Brisbane CBD and is a permanent opportunity offering 2-3 days WFH per week.

Responsibilities

• Act as the quality assurance subject matter expert (SME) within the team.
• Collaborate with platform engineers, data engineers and scientists, product managers, and business stakeholders to define and maintain quality standards.
• Design and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new and existing features.
• Conduct appropriate quality assurance tests to ensure the quality of the features delivered to the end-users meet expectations.
• Drive automation initiatives to support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality is considered throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and work closely with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Promote a quality-first mindset and lead the adoption of QA best practices across the team.
• Monitor, track, and report on software quality metrics.

Key Deliverables

• Comprehensive test plans and test cases covering functional, integration, regression, and performance scenarios, and their execution.
• Automated test scripts and frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Defect reports and quality dashboards with clear, actionable insights.
• Documented quality standards and testing guidelines for the platform.
• Sign-off reports for releases indicating readiness and QA validation status for CAB approval purposes.
• Continuous improvements to QA processes and tooling based on retrospectives and feedback.
• Risk assessments and mitigation plans related to product quality.

Essential Experience and knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience setting up a automated testing environment from scratch.
• Experience with Selenium is nice to have.
• Familiarity with testing analytics dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Grafana), ensuring data accuracy and usability.
• Prior experience in working with K6 testing tool
• Familiarity with API testing tools like JMeter, etc for validating backend services.
• Exposure to end-to-end testing application components hosted in cloud environments, particularly AWS.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience in quality assurance for data platforms, analytics applications, or enterprise software across both functional as well as non-functional scenarios.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes across the SDLC.
• Experience designing and executing test strategies for both frontend and backend components of analytics platforms.
• Competence in writing clear, reusable test cases and documenting test results in tools like Azure DevOps, Atlassian JIRA, etc.
• Understanding of automated testing principles and experience contributing to automation frameworks or pipelines.
• Experience in carrying out load and performance tests to validate platform performance.
• Ability to identify data quality issues and collaborate with developers and data engineers to resolve them.
• Experience working in Agile teams with active participation in sprint and QA planning and reviews.
• Working knowledge of data validation techniques as well as experience in validating data consistency, transformation logic, and end-to-end data workflows would also be a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex data flows and identify discrepancies or edge cases.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering defect-free, production-quality solutions.
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive, and reproducible test cases and test plans.
• Proficiency in test case management and issue tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Atlassian JIRA).
• Good understanding of SQL for validating data accuracy and integrity across large datasets.
• Comfortable interpreting and testing dashboards and visualizations to ensure they reflect correct business logic.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and business analysts.
• Strong communication skills for articulating bugs, quality risks, and status clearly to technical and non- technical stakeholders.
• Initiative-driven mindset with the ability to proactively identify quality improvements and process enhancements.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, requirements, and timelines in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Good understanding of test automation principles and the ability to contribute to or maintain existing automation scripts.

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or send your CV directly to mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

The Role

A Victorian State Government agency is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to support a ethical standards unit. This 3-month contract role offers the chance to lead and contribute to sensitive and high-impact employee relations matters, including complex workplace investigations. You’ll provide strategic advice, ensure adherence to workplace policies, and assist in maintaining a fair and transparent workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support workplace investigations into employee conduct, grievances, and compliance matters
• Provide advice to senior stakeholders on misconduct management and workplace policies
• Draft briefing notes, reports, and correspondence in line with internal frameworks
• Contribute to the development and review of workplace conduct procedures and policies

About You

• Proven experience in employee/workplace relations within government or large complex environments
• Strong working knowledge of workplace legislation, conduct frameworks, and public sector standards
• Excellent communication, investigation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment

Apply now or reach out to Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Location: Western Sydney, NSW – Onsite, 5 days/week

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: $110k + Super (Negotiable depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a hands-on System Administrator looking for a varied role in a collaborative IT team? Do you thrive in environments where you can make a real impact and be involved across both BAU and project work? If so, our client wants to hear from you! They’re known for being a national market leader in their space, with operations across Australia and New Zealand. The business is operations-focused, supporting high-volume, fast-paced industries with practical, on-the-ground safety and security products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

This is a generalist role with a great mix of day-to-day IT support and long-term project work (50/50 split). You will join a hardworking team of 3.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting users and managing helpdesk tickets
• Maintaining and supporting servers (Hyper-V, Veeam backups)
• Overseeing security tools and processes (Mimecast, Fortinet firewalls)
• Assisting with an ongoing Azure migration
• Managing devices with Intune and testing endpoint patching solutions
• Working with network infrastructure and scripting when needed (PowerShell, light web/policy scripting)
• Acting as a backup for the existing SysAdmin
  *Note: Firewalls are managed externally-just need to understand, not configure.

What They’re Looking For:

We’re after someone with solid hands-on experience and a strong in-house background.

Must-haves:

• 3+ years in a System Admin or Infrastructure Support role
• Strong Windows Server knowledge (Hyper-V, Veeam, backups)
• Exposure to Azure, Office 365, Intune
• Some scripting knowledge is a bonus (PowerShell ideal)

Culture Fit is Key

You’ll be a great fit if you’re:

• Easy-going and friendly
• A team player who communicates well and gets stuck in when needed
• Someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and is a team player

What’s in it for you?

• A role where you’ll be trusted, involved, and valued
• A collaborative, supportive team where your ideas matter
• Hands-on exposure across infrastructure, security, and cloud projects
• Work with a stable, respected business with long-term growth

Sound like the right fit?

We’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation currently seeking a Principal Identity Architect to own architecture across their Identity and Access Management domain.

Your new role will see you leading architecture across the Identity landscape covering both workforce and customer identity services. You will be responsible for representing the domain portfolio needs into all group architecture functions, meetings and governance, and for providing enterprise level guidance and governance back to the business portfolio function. As a key leader within the Identity team you will lead strategy and architecture, create road maps and ensure the business aligns to the relevant security standards.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience driving Identity Architecture within an enterprise environment
• Ability to develop and drive strategy and governance
• Proven ability delivering complex architectures for major projects to successful outcomes
• Leadership experience within a transformation environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building experience

Our client is offering a full time permanent role and the opportunity to drive significant improvements across their Identity landscape. They offer a hybrid work environment with a requirement to be on site 3 days per week at their inner suburbs offices. Offices are on both tram and train lines with parking available on site if required.

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com

• 3-month contract with potential for extension.
• Onsite in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.
• Experience in network and systems administration, virtualisation technologies (VMware), Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, Azure, and scripting/automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join a dynamic ICT team within a federal government organisation. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and support of ICT infrastructure, contributing to the organisation’s digital transformation and operational excellence.

Your duties will include:

• Managing escalated service desk requests and maintaining server and desktop environments.
• Installing, upgrading, and managing hardware and system software to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Implementing automation tools and scripts to streamline system administration tasks.
• Diagnosing and resolving system-related hardware and software issues.
• Administering and maintaining Active Directory and Azure services for identity and access management.
• Performing regular backup operations and contributing to disaster recovery strategies.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Proven experience in administering and supporting Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues across networks, systems, and applications.
• Knowledge of IT security principles, including system hardening, access controls, and backup/disaster recovery procedures.
• Practical knowledge of virtualisation technologies, particularly VMware.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Mobility Management solutions and scripting/automation tools.
• Relevant certifications or training in Microsoft, Linux, or related fields (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, CompTIA, RHCSA) are desirable.

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 0480804775 or email deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com.

• Secure 24 month fixed term contract
• Competitive package on offer
• Must be Australian Citizen – This is a 5 days in the office role!

Our client is on the lookout for an experienced Technical Lead with a strong understanding of Systems Engineering principals to recommend software enhancements, define and implement new services with the goal of providing an end-of-the-end Service Ordering, Service Fulfillment, and Service Assurance platform for the Network Operations Centre.

The ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of monitoring application performance and integrations, actively contribute to the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), backup systems and underlying database configurations and can conduct system analysis and development to keep applications current with changing protocols and technologies.

This role requires Australian Citizenship (NV1 would be ideal) and is a full time office based role. Some interstate travel to Data Centre will be required.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in IT or Engineering (Mandatory)
• Experience managing Network Management Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions on MS Windows and Linux virtual servers running within a virtualised environment
• Strong understanding of Red Hat Linux Administration or Engineering coupled with a strong understanding of Windows
• Experienced in deploying, configuring, and integrating COTS solutions such as ServiceNow, Splunk, Riverbed, LogicMonitor, Netbox, Infoblox, etc.
• Network monitoring protocols and capabilities such as: ICMP, SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, and gRPC
• Must be Australian Citizen who can travel to the office five days a weeks

Benefits

• Initial 2-year engagement with ongoing extensions
• Interview and start ASAP
• Competitive package on offer + bonus

If you would to have like a confidential discussion about this role please contact Sean Mantri 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

Join a forward-thinking education provider working on an exciting program that will transform how students begin journey. We’re seeking an experienced Business Analyst who thrives on turning complexity into clarity, working at the intersection of people, process, and technology.

In this role, you’ll apply BABOK-aligned analysis practices to deliver high-quality solutions that align seamlessly with organisational needs. Partnering closely with architects, delivery teams, and stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll design fit-for-purpose processes, ensure technical integration is seamless, and help shape a future-ready admissions experience.

Key activities

• Engage and manage stakeholders across business and technical teams, building strong relationships and shared understanding.
• Lead As-Is/To-Be business process modelling using BPMN or equivalent standards to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Facilitate dynamic workshops to uncover and prioritise functional and non-functional requirements.
• Produce clear, compelling artefacts – from business cases and executive packs to user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
• Map systems and data flows to ensure integration is smooth, scalable, and future-proof.
• Play a key role in large-scale transformation projects, ensuring successful delivery in Agile or hybrid SDLC environments.

Skills and experience

• Proven track record in business analysis within complex, enterprise-scale transformations.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, process modelling, and workshop facilitation.
• Skilled in mapping data elements across systems, analysing data flows, and identifying transformation rules to ensure seamless integration.
• Adept at resolving data inconsistencies, understanding system dependencies, and optimising for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions with clarity and confidence.
• Expertise in preparing high-quality technical and business artefacts.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Bonus points for Salesforce experience, CBAP (or equivalent), and higher education sector knowledge.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Dylan Tasker on 0480 804 929 for a confidential discussion.

• Canberra based role
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Experience in CRM data management, content distribution, website updates, and supporting digital projects

About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting digital projects and driving strategic outcomes? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of key projects aligned with a forward-thinking digital strategy. You’ll play a vital role in enabling high-quality business technology services and supporting the organisation’s mission to deliver impactful outcomes across Australia.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with CRM data cleansing and managing subscription inboxes and mail returns
• Creating and distributing communication materials (EDMs) via the CRM system
• Supporting website updates and liaising with suppliers to coordinate digital outputs
• Collaborating with the CRM Manager and Digital Manager on specific digital projects
• Contributing to the delivery of the Digital Strategy 2022-26
• Coordinating training and system improvements with external suppliers

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in supporting digital projects, particularly in CRM data management and content distribution
• Proven ability to create, distribute, and manage communication materials using CRM systems
• Experience in website management, including updates and supplier coordination
• Strong organisational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team to deliver strategic outcomes
• A track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 02 6129 6300 or email deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com