This is an initial 3 month contract in joining a local government organisation, where you will be responsible for the design of module, data and workflow configurations, data structures, integrations and process mapping.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the organisations solutions architecture repository; make recommendations for improvements / alternatives.
• Review solutions design projects, and procurement or outsourcing plans, for compliance with solutions standards and architectural principles.
• Interface and coordinate solution architecture tasks with internal and external technical resources.
• Provide quality assurance for services within the solution area particularly to external vendor’s deliverables.
• Document, communicate, and enforce a policy for standardising technology and software as necessary.
• Develop internal frameworks for the use of commercial-off-the-shelf software and platforms to ensure a sustainable architecture across the organisation

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated Solution Architecture experience, ideally for Local or State Government organisations
• Significant professional experience in developing solutions architecture designs.
• Experience working with complex application integration environments.
• ITIL 4 Foundation and certification in TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture Framework desirable.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management experience with all levels of organisation.
• Experience mapping out business processes will be an advantage.

If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out to Brandon Wong on brandon.wong@talentinternational.com. Alternateively, you can apply via SEEK or LinkedIn.

Join a leader in the Energy industry on a 12 month rolling contract supporting complex IT projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consolidation and maintenance of delivery schedule, major milestones, and tasks from projects
• Identification and tracking of dependencies between the delivery milestones across projects
• Contribute to the planning and accounting for anticipated future expenditure (cost estimates) against the project, including both resource effort costs and purchase costs
• Coordinate the regular project reporting cycles and production of project reports and materials, in line with the established standards
• Support the preparation of Business Cases, aligned with standards, for proposed projects, including project scoping, costing and resource requirements, and outlining the expected benefits case

Key Requirements:

• Project financial understanding (capex, opex, SaaS accounting standards) – an accounting background would be very advantageous
• Experience in a PMO – Understanding of project governance and the ability to review and analyse business cases as well as manage the project change process
• Very strong attention to detail
• Very good excel skills
• Ability to write monthly reports

If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out to Joseph or Milly on joseph.petrovski@talentinernational.com / milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com. Alternatively you can apply via SEEK or LinkedIn.

• 12 months with a 12-month extension option.
• ACT (onsite work arrangements).
• NV1 clearance or higher is mandatory.
• Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, M365, Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Senior IDAM Windows Engineer to secure and protect Windows-based systems and infrastructure. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure Windows environments, ensuring compliance with security frameworks, and responding to security incidents. You will play a key role in hardening systems, managing access, and defending against advanced threats.

Your duties will include:

• Assessing identity, authentication, and access systems for misconfigurations and security issues.
• Providing recommendations to improve the cyber security posture across various systems.
• Communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including conducting workshops to address security issues and solutions.
• Collaborating with teams to automate and enhance access processes.
• Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and regulations.
• Securing and administering Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and M365 environments.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Strong understanding of Identity Access Management (IAM) principles.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Active Directory or other directory services.
• Proficiency in cloud-based technologies and solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure AD).
• Understanding of network security concepts, scripting, and automation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in managing cyber security incidents.

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

• 12 months with a 12-month extension option.
• ACT, SA, VIC
• Expertise in network security methodologies, IT security principles, and network architecture concepts.

About the Role
We are seeking experienced Senior Security Network Engineers to join a high-performing team dedicated to safeguarding critical infrastructure. This role is pivotal in assessing, securing, and enhancing network systems to defend against advanced cyber threats.
Your duties will include:

• Planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.
• Testing and maintaining network infrastructure, including software and hardware devices.
• Assessing complex information systems using contemporary security frameworks and tools.
• Conducting workshops and running assessment tools to identify and address security issues.
• Providing detailed recommendations to improve network cyber security.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to harden and defend systems against advanced threats.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a cyber role, with strong skills in network security methodologies and IT security principles.
• Proven ability to implement, maintain, and improve established network practices.
• Experience configuring and utilising computer protection components such as firewalls, servers, and routers.
• Proficiency in using network management tools to analyse traffic patterns and interpret data.
• Demonstrated experience in securing network communications.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

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

Our client is a leading financial services organisation recruiting for a SQL DBA. This opportunity is a 6 month daily rate contract with possible views to extend. Our client is based in Sydney CBD, and requires mandatory three days a week in office.

The opportunity is for a SQL DBA who is experienced in SQL migrations between servers, scripting, tidying scripts and hardware upgrades.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Migration of MS SQL onto new hardware’s (Hardware upgrades)
• Scripting, cleansing scripts
• Establish source control practices for database changes
• Support in house applications

Required skills and experience:

• SQL DBA/ Developer experience within Financial services (Custody/Investments Highly desirable)
• Proven experience as a SQL DBA with a strong focus on MS SQL Server migrations to new hardware
• 5 + Years MS SQL experience with the ability to read and write scripts
• Application support experience (Nice to have)

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our longstanding client, a leading entertainment destination, to source an Analyst – Technology Risk for an exciting contract role with a view to permanency.

Role Title: Analyst – Technology Risk

Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract (highly likely to extend or convert to permanent)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney preferred, hybrid working model

Daily Pay: $880-$1,010 + super (to the candidate)

Project: Supporting the broader Technology Risk function

Role Details:

• Hands-on role supporting the Technology Risk team
• Collate information, prepare work papers, and engage with mid-level stakeholders
• Assist with incident reviews – liaise with stakeholders to assess root cause and actions
• Compile and review risk logs and supporting documentation
• Provide analysis and recommendations based on collected data
• Support risk-related monthly activities and committees
• Help bridge conversations between tech and business stakeholders
• Identify gaps between perceived risk maturity and actual readiness
• Bonus if able to support process mapping (e.g. using Visio)

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-4 years’ experience in technology risk, operational risk, or consulting
• Familiarity with group risk tools/systems
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and manage upward
• Consulting mindset – thrives in ambiguity and adds structure
• Exposure to cyber or IT risk is a bonus
• Comfortable facilitating discussions and constructively challenging assumptions

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Opportunity for career progression and potential permanent transition
• High-impact role with visibility across technology and risk leadership
• Supportive and development-focused manager
• Ideal for someone looking to grow into a trusted tech risk advisory role

To Apply:

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

• 12 month contract
• Flexible Working Conditions
• 8 days on / 6 days off / 12 hour shifts / 7 am to 7 pm
• Max rate for 12 hour day $750 a day + Super

We are seeking a skilled Application Support Analyst to support a bespoke Autonomous Mining Systems platform. Based on an 8/6 site roster, you will be the first point of contact for application support, working closely with both Product and Operations teams to ensure uptime, reliability, and performance of production-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure system uptime, manage incident response, and coordinate service restoration.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain the Fleet Management System.
• Monitor system health using alerting, logging, and monitoring tools.
• Perform Linux system administration and ensure security compliance.
• Provide L1 and L2 technical support and manage customer communications.
• Collaborate on upgrades, bug fixes, and system improvements.

About You:

• Strong experience in IT support (L1 & L2) and incident management.
• Python knowledge
• Linux experience ideally at administration level
• Bash, Linux (RedHat/Debian), and container technologies (Docker, OpenShift).
• Familiar with monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace), VM management, and SQL databases.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and automated deployment tools (Ansible preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in mining or industrial environments is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Due to the nature of the role candidates will only be considered if they have Python, Linux and Level 1/2 backgrounds

If you’re passionate about technology and thrive in high-availability environments, we encourage you to apply. Further questions can be directed to Kelly Williams on 0409 005 286

For a full list of vacancies please visit www.talentinternational.com

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading entertainment organisation. We are seeking a Senior Manager – Technology Risk.

Role Title: Senior Manager – Technology Risk

Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract (highly likely to extend or convert to perm)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney preferred | Hybrid working model

Daily Rate: $1,200-$1,400

Project: Building a fit-for-purpose Line 2 Technology Risk function and contributing to transformation and regulatory projects

Role Details:

• Support the Head of Technology Risk in delivering a robust Line 2 Technology and Operational Risk function
• Provide oversight across BAU (incident & batch management) and change initiatives (e.g. transformation programs, regulatory compliance)
• Contribute to regulatory initiatives and digital remediation projects
• Review and challenge project artefacts and assurance deliverables from a risk lens
• Apply risk frameworks and standards such as NIST and Kozo across tech programs
• Engage confidently with stakeholders at SteerCo level to drive meaningful risk conversations
• Act as a sounding board on tech change and its operational risk impacts
• Attend and contribute to monthly risk committee meetings and risk reporting
• Help uplift the risk culture and maturity across the organisation

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Around 8 years’ experience in Technology and/or Operational Risk
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (financial services, telco, mining, supermarkets)
• Strong knowledge of NIST, Kozo, and other technology risk frameworks
• Ability to review tech solution design and project delivery through a risk lens
• Comfortable working in complex environments and balancing risk with practical business outcomes
• Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Greenfield opportunity – shape structure, strategy, and team
• Project mix: 70% transformation / 30% BAU oversight
• Open, outcome-focused leadership with strong flexibility
• Long-term career growth potential and team expansion (team growing from 2 to 10)
• Energetic workplace in a high-profile and evolving business

To Apply:

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

Government Relations Advisor (Part-Time – Contract)

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled and strategic Government Relations Advisor to join a leading organisation on a part-time contract basis. This is a key role supporting the external communication of high-impact strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on influencing government policy and securing public investment.

About the Role:
The role involves positioning major projects within government and budgetary frameworks, driving support through strategic engagement with policymakers and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure advocacy is aligned with strategic planning goals.
• Provide advice to senior leadership on evolving policy landscapes and legislative developments.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and communication materials that clearly convey strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, Ministers’ offices, and local authorities.
• Advise on negotiation, communication, and engagement approaches to influence policy and funding outcomes.
• Represent the organisation in government relations forums and contribute to strategic engagement activities.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in public policy and government relations.
• Strong understanding of the political environment and budgetary processes.
• Demonstrated success engaging with government stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and project management capabilities.

This flexible part-time position (16 to 24 hours per week) offers a competitive hourly rate with working days negotiable based on business needs.

If you’re a seasoned professional with a passion for strategic policy influence and government engagement, we’d love to hear from you. Please forward your updated CV by clicking the “APPLY NOW’ button For more information please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquires please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202

Talent is recruiting for a Project Manager with strong Information Management experience to join our State Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a contract until 30 January 2026.

• Paper to Digital Initiative (Electronic Signatures, E-Forms etc.)
• Start ASAP – Initial engagement till 30^th Jan 2026 + possible extensions
• Brisbane CBD location

About the Role

The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a suite of projects within Information Management. These include projects related to reviewing paper-based processes, the use of electronic signatures and electronic forms with a view to digitising these workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Project Management experience in an IT environment with an understanding of Information Management principles and processes including retention and disposal schedules, digitisation of paper heavy processes
• Lead effective project planning, risk, change, quality, and resource management activities within projects to support successful project delivery, and consistent application of program and project management methodologies.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate delivery of designated projects/consultancies and implementation of initiatives/project recommendations.
• Initiate, coordinate and manage activities which deliver clearly specified outcomes in accordance with the objectives of the project.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Lead the monitoring and reporting of the project’s benefits, schedules, dependencies, finances, and general status.
• High level interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and negotiate with and influence others on sensitive and complex issues.
• Proven experience of leadership in a program/project environment
• Strong experience in delivering projects
• Highly developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large, complex data to support effective project delivery.
• Skills and experience in the preparation of reports and executive documentation within a government framework
• Research and analytical skills for investigating issues and analysing trends associated with corrections
• Organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, coordinate activities and meet deadlines

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact Jackson Bruce via email at jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com.
For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

The Client

Our client is a leading multi-national telecommunications provider headquartered in Macquarie Park, NSW.

The Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Business Development Manager (Snr BDM) to drive growth by securing large-scale enterprise acquisition opportunities.

In this executive-level role, the Snr BDM will lead complex sales pursuits within a matrix structure, coordinating cross-functional teams and partners to deliver high-value deals. The focus is on end-to-end opportunity management – from qualification to close – across our client’s full portfolio of enterprise products and services.

This is a high-risk, high-reward position, ideal for a strategic, customer-facing sales professional with a strong track record in building CXO-level relationships (CEO, CIO, CFO, etc.) and executing long-cycle sales strategies.

The successful candidate will target Tier 1 and 2 clients, working on strategic large pursuit ICT and Telco opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in strategic/consultative selling – Telco and ICT solutions an advantage but not required, tech/consulting backgrounds are welcome.
• Previous experience managing key C-Level/Director relationships and selling strategic business solutions. Bonus points for experience navigating a large matrix styled organisation.
• Commercially minded deal leaders experienced with negotiating and closing highly complex ICT deals domestically.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto or Trustwave is advantageous but not required.
• Proven sales performance and ability to demonstrate success against targets (revenue and profitability)
• Tertiary qualifications well regarded, not essential
• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (our client is unable to sponsor)

What else?

• Great perks available to all employees (flexibility, staff discounts, onsite gym, parking)

• Join an organisation well known for career progression and longevity
• Opportunity to build a channel from the ground up working strategically with key decision makers in a well-known brand
• Hybrid work – 3 days in office (Anchor days Monday & Wednesday)

To Apply

Simply click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your most recent CV. Our consultants will be in touch with further information and if successful, you will be invited to interview for the position.

• 6 months + 6 months
• Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne
• Baseline clearance mandatory

Our Client

This government agency is committed to the prosperity of the Commonwealth, working with business to deliver quality trade and investment, driving growth in tourism and sharing commercial insights to inform government policy. The agency works closely with business, academic institutions, tourism operators, local government and citizens to develop international markets, win productive foreign investment and strengthen Australia’s tourism industry, as well as assisting with consular and passport services.

The Role

Are you a skilled Solution Developer with a passion for delivering high-quality digital services? Join a dynamic team contributing to a significant digital transformation program. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects using modern cloud platforms and agile delivery principles.

Your duties will include:

• Developing and enhancing bespoke ASP.NET web applications, including upgrades and security enhancements such as MFA implementation.
• Maintaining CI/CD build and release pipelines in Azure DevOps/Git.
• Performing systems analysis and troubleshooting technical issues to resolve defects.
• Collaborating with architects, BAs, testers, and developers to design and deliver robust, maintainable systems.
• Contributing to technical capability uplift and process improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to agile delivery and DevOps principles.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in ICT or relevant industry certifications.
• Proven experience as a solutions developer using Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET/MVC, jQuery, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including building and maintaining DevOps pipelines.
• Strong experience in building and consuming Web APIs and working with Entity Framework and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum).
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

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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