• 3 Month Contract – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Release validation and Deployment Readiness Assessments

We are seeking an experienced Change Assurance Lead to lead end-to-end change assurance activities, including testing coordination, release validation, and deployment readiness assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, test cases, and execution schedules aligned to project objectives.
• Coordinate and participate in system, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities.
• Support release management processes, including release planning, impact assessments, and go-live readiness reviews.
• Identify, document, and manage defects, risks, and issues, working closely with technical teams to drive resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing standardised, repeatable assurance and testing processes.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in change assurance, testing, quality assurance, or release management within enterprise ICT environments.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, test planning, defect management, and release validation practices.
• Experience working with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, HR/Finance systems, identity management, or infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

What’s in it for you:

• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location
• Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now or for more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

Recruitment Business Partner

Permanent Opportunity Available Now!
📍 Sydney CBD Location (Flexible Hybrid Working Available)
💰 $75,000 – $85,000 + Super

Are you a recruitment professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and delivering great outcomes, without the pressure of sales targets and business development? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Recruitment Business Partner to join a collaborative and supportive team environment. In this role, you’ll act as the key link between hiring managers and a large panel of recruitment agencies, ensuring a seamless and effective recruitment process from start to finish.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys stakeholder engagement, coordination, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong relationships with a portfolio of hiring managers and recruitment suppliers.
• Act as the central point of contact between hiring managers and agency partners throughout the recruitment process.
• Undertake detailed job briefs to ensure role requirements are clearly understood.
• Provide hiring managers with market insights, recruitment best practices, rate guidance, process advice, and realistic timelines.
• Partner closely with suppliers to ensure a thorough understanding of requirements, timely responses, and the delivery of high-quality candidates.
• Support best-practice contract labour resourcing outcomes across all recruitment activities.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients while maintaining a strong focus on quality and achieving recruitment delivery targets.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to quickly build credibility and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
• A strategic, logical, and solutions-focused approach to your work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage expectations.
• The confidence to work autonomously while effectively managing a diverse portfolio of stakeholders.
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and effective under pressure.
• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills.
• A proactive mindset, strong initiative, and a genuine desire to contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

Apply Now

If you’re looking to take the next step in your recruitment career and join a fantastic team culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant experience.

Please note: To be considered for this position, applicants must be based in Sydney and hold Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship.

• Objectstar Software Engineer
• 12 months initial contract; with possible extension
• Adelaide Based Position

Seeking an experienced Senior Systems Analyst / ObjectStar Specialist to support the design, development, and enhancement of enterprise applications. You’ll provide technical leadership across ObjectStar development, solution design, maintenance, and modernisation initiatives, leveraging your expertise in ObjectStar, COBOL, and JCL within a complex technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Produce technical specifications, system designs, and development documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise application code to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Conduct technical analysis and provide recommendations for solution design and implementation.
• Support application integration, migration, enhancement, and maintenance activities.
• Perform prototyping, development, unit testing, debugging, and deployment activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex technical issues within development and production environments.
• Support release management, deployment activities, and post-implementation support.
• Ensure solutions comply with established development standards, methodologies, security requirements, and best practices.
• Contribute to risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities.
• Assist with project planning, estimation, prioritisation, and delivery activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development processes and system quality.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in software development and systems analysis.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to analyse complex technical requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Experience working within structured software development lifecycles and Agile delivery environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Technical Expertise

• ObjectStar Development
• COBOL
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• Application integration and migration activities
• Enterprise systems development and maintenance

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

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join a growing technology consulting team, supporting enterprise and government clients across complex security environments.
This role will suit someone with strong security engineering experience, solid stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to provide technical advice across a range of cyber security technologies.

Location: Canberra,
Work model: Hybrid
Clearance: Baseline clearance with ability to obtain NV1.

About the role
You will work across multiple client environments, providing security advice, solution design, implementation support, and ongoing service improvement across cyber engineering services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical security advice to internal teams, service delivery teams, and customers
• Lead customer meetings and technical workshops
• Support security design, gap analysis, and implementation planning
• Assist with incident, problem, and change management activities
• Review and improve customer security environments
• Support upgrades, policy tuning, new implementations, and service improvements
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Maintain awareness of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies

Skills and experience

• 5+ years’ experience in security engineering, consulting, or support
• Strong understanding of IP networking and security principles
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• SSE / ZTNA technologies such as Zscaler or Netskope
• Next-generation firewalls such as Fortinet or Palo Alto
• Web application filtering such as F5 or Imperva
• Vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable or Rapid7
• Microsoft security tools, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, or similar
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing security designs, standards, and implementation plans
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or ASD Essential Eight
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Benefits

• Salary package from $120k-$150k including super, depending on experience
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Opportunity to work across varied enterprise and government projects

This is a great opportunity for a security professional looking to step into a consulting role with exposure to multiple clients, modern security technologies, and complex project environments.

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

Are you an experienced Test Manager with a strong background in Data & Analytics, Azure, and Enterprise Data Platforms? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead testing strategy, planning, and execution for a large-scale data modernisation initiative.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a modern cloud-based data platform while working alongside data analysts, data engineers, business stakeholders, and project teams.

About the Role

As the Test Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and driving the end-to-end testing function across a complex enterprise data environment. You will define testing strategies, develop test plans, coordinate testing activities, and ensure high-quality delivery of data products and reporting solutions.

Working within an Agile delivery environment, you will collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure solutions meet business requirements, performance standards, and security expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall testing strategy and test framework.
• Create comprehensive test plans and test cases aligned to project objectives.
• Lead system integration, functional, regression, performance, security, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Validate data quality, reporting outputs, and business intelligence solutions.
• Work closely with Data Analysts, Data Modellers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective test scenarios.
• Manage defect identification, tracking, and resolution processes.
• Ensure testing artefacts and results are maintained for governance and audit purposes.
• Support release management and production verification activities.
• Contribute to Agile planning sessions and provide proactive risk management and status reporting.

About You

You will bring proven experience leading testing activities within enterprise data and analytics environments, along with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Essential Experience

• Testing enterprise data warehouse and analytics solutions.
• Azure-based data platforms, including Azure Synapse and Data Lake environments.
• SQL scripting and data validation.
• API testing and data integration validation.
• Power BI or similar reporting and analytics platforms.
• User security and access testing.
• Experience developing and implementing testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and modern data architecture.

Highly Regarded

• Python or similar scripting experience.
• Experience in Business Intelligence testing leadership roles.
• ISTQB or related testing certifications.
• Azure or cloud certifications.
• Agile project delivery experience.

What’s on Offer?

• $133 per hour inc super
• 6-Month Contract
• High-profile enterprise data transformation project
• Collaborative and innovative delivery environment
• Opportunity to influence testing strategy and best practices
• Hybrid working arrangements available

If you’re passionate about delivering quality data solutions and have a track record of leading successful testing programs, apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

We’re seeking an experienced Data Test Analyst to join a high-performing delivery team working on large-scale data initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a testing professional with strong SQL and Python capabilities who thrives in complex data environments and is passionate about ensuring data quality, accuracy, and integrity.

The Role

As a Data Test Analyst, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive testing strategies across data platforms, pipelines, and transformation processes. Working closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Project Stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in validating data quality and ensuring successful delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute end-to-end data testing strategies for enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Validate data pipelines, ETL processes, and data transformations to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Develop and execute complex SQL queries for data validation, reconciliation, and analysis.
• Build Python scripts to automate data testing, validation, and reporting activities.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues through detailed root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test execution results, and test summary reports.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, QA teams, and stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and quality standards.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, coordination, and ownership of testing outcomes.

About You

You are a detail-oriented testing professional with a strong analytical mindset and proven experience delivering quality outcomes in complex data environments.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Data Testing, QA, or related testing roles.
• At least 2 years operating in a Senior Test Analyst capacity.
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex joins, aggregations, data reconciliation, and query optimisation.
• Strong Python scripting experience for test automation and data validation.
• Demonstrated experience testing data pipelines, ETL processes, and large datasets.
• Strong understanding of data testing methodologies, including:
• Reconciliation Testing
• Regression Testing
• Sampling Techniques
• End-to-End Data Validation

What’s on Offer?

• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension opportunities.
• Work on large-scale data transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative and highly skilled delivery environment.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive daily rates.

If you’re a Data Test Analyst who enjoys solving complex data challenges and delivering high-quality outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged to support the growth of a brand-new engineering team being established in Australia by one of the world’s largest and most recognised technology organisations.

We are seeking a Systems Development Manager to lead a newly formed team responsible for building, automating and operating critical cloud and networking infrastructure supporting a major national technology program.

Role Title: Systems Development Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sydney | 5 days onsite

Salary: Circa $300,000 package + sign-on bonus + equity

Role Details

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately nine Systems Development Engineers.
• Drive the design, development and deployment of software solutions supporting large-scale cloud and networking infrastructure.
• Own engineering roadmaps, technical direction and delivery across the team.
• Work closely with network, infrastructure and software engineering teams to deliver highly available, scalable platforms.
• Drive automation, operational excellence and continuous improvement across engineering practices.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, supporting architecture, troubleshooting and engineering decision-making.
• Build and grow a high-performing engineering culture focused on quality, reliability and innovation.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience leading software, systems or infrastructure engineering teams.
• Strong background in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Platform Engineering or Cloud Infrastructure.
• Experience building and operating large-scale distributed production systems.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Go, Java, C++, C#, Rust or similar modern languages.
• Experience across Linux, cloud infrastructure, automation and systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering best practices, operational excellence and automation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional Details & Benefits

• Opportunity to join one of the world’s largest technology organisations during the build phase of a significant new Australian program.
• Lead a newly established engineering team building critical cloud infrastructure from the ground up.
• Existing PV, NV1 or NV2 security clearances highly regarded.
• Candidates eligible to obtain a Positive Vetting (PV) clearance are encouraged to apply.
• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates.
• Long-term career growth and exposure to unique technical challenges at significant scale.
• Competitive package including sign-on bonus and equity.

To Apply

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

Our client is looking for an experienced Network Security Architect to support the design and delivery of secure, enterprise-scale network services within a highly regulated and mission-critical environment.
This role will focus on network and security architecture across large-scale enterprise, operational technology (OT), cloud and data centre environments. Working closely with engineering, operations and program teams, you will play a key role in shaping the future network architecture and security posture of a nationally significant infrastructure program.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure network architectures across enterprise, cloud, OT and data centre environments.
• Develop network security solutions utilising technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco and related platforms.
• Design network segmentation, routing and secure connectivity solutions across hybrid environments.
• Support network transformation, migration and modernisation initiatives.
• Produce architecture documentation including HLDs, LLDs and technical designs.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Security Architect, Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer.
• Strong experience across network security, WAN/LAN architecture, routing and cloud connectivity.
• Expertise with technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, BGP, OSPF and SD-WAN.
• Experience designing secure enterprise and critical infrastructure networks.
• Strong understanding of network segmentation, firewall design and security architecture principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and technical documentation skills.

Highly Regarded

• Experience within aviation, defence, telecommunications, utilities or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Exposure to OT/industrial control systems.
• Experience with F5, network automation and infrastructure-as-code.
• Large-scale network transformation program experience.

If you would like to know more, please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 or hit Apply Now

Join a global technology operations team supporting a large-scale, enterprise network environment, where you’ll play a key role in keeping critical infrastructure running across a 24/7, follow-the-sun model. This is a strong entry point into networking for someone looking to step up from service desk or IT operations into a hands-on engineering role with real exposure to enterprise technologies.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a leading entertainment organisation. We are seeking an Associate Network Engineer

Role Title: Associate Network Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD | 4 days onsite, 1 half-day WFH

Salary: $92,000 + super + 10% bonus

Role Details:

• Provide Level 1 and 2 support across LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi environments in a global network
• Troubleshoot connectivity, routing and performance issues across enterprise infrastructure
• Perform BAU tasks including VLAN changes, switch configuration, firewall patching and network updates
• Support firewalls and VPN environments, including configuration and performance troubleshooting
• Investigate incidents using logs, trace routes and monitoring tools, working closely with global teams
• Participate in a 60-day shift rotation (early/late shifts with ~1 hour difference)
• Weekend work required: 1 day onsite (Saturday or Sunday) as part of a roster
• Operate in a follow-the-sun model with no after-hours or on-call

Required Skills and Experiences:

• 2-3 years’ experience in Service Desk or IT Operations, looking to step into networking
• Strong networking fundamentals (routing, switching, TCP/IP, troubleshooting)
• Hands-on exposure to router/switch configuration and network troubleshooting
• Comfortable working with CLI
• Experience working within ITIL environments (incident + change management)
• Exposure to monitoring tools and working to SLAs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a structured shift environment

Technical Exposure (Highly Valued):

• SD-WAN architecture (key focus area)
• Palo Alto firewalls
• BGP (highly regarded)
• Network monitoring and observability tools
• VPN and remote access technologies
• Nice to have: AWS (Route 53), PowerShell, Terraform, MPLS

Additional Details and Benefits:

• Clear pathway from Service Desk into a Network Engineering career
• Strong mentorship from senior network engineers
• Exposure to enterprise-scale, global network environments
• No after-hours work or on-call (rare for network ops roles)
• 4.5 day working week
• Additional leave including Christmas shutdown + wellbeing days
• Opportunity to gain exposure to automation and engineering work over time

To Apply:

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

Project Administration Officer

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Administration Officer to support strategic naval shipbuilding programs. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of contractual documentation, correspondence and project workflows while ensuring compliance and effective coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Administer and track CDRL and correspondence registers
• Coordinate technical queries and monitor resolution activities
• Oversee high-volume correspondence and shared inbox workflows
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Defence, OEMs, contractors and vendors
• Manage document control processes within Objective or similar EDRMS platforms
• Distribute executed documents through approved systems and secure links
• Provide administrative and program support to project teams
• Monitor deliverables against contractual timelines and project schedules

Skills & Competencies

• Strong document control and records management capability
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience coordinating technical queries and tracking outcomes
• Strong compliance and audit readiness focus

Requirements:

• Proven experience in project administration, contract support, or program coordination. Preferably within Defence or similar complex environments.
• Expertise in managing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), registers, and structured documentation systems
• Strong correspondence management skills, including handling high-volume inboxes and communication workflows
• Proficiency with Objective or comparable electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS) and workflow management
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling large volumes of data and documentation
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities to prioritise tasks in a high-tempo setting
• Demonstrated experience coordinating technical queries and tracking resolutions
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills across Defence, OEMs, and vendors
• NV1 Security Clearance or higher

Apply Now
If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please click the “APPLY NOW” button below and attach your C.V (in word). For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further information please contact Regan Dalwood at regan.dalwood@talentinternational.com

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in driving financial sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial accounting activities, including month-end and year-end processes
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Financial Accounting functions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Prepare financial reports for Executive Leadership, Board and Committee meetings
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Develop and enhance financial policies, procedures and internal controls

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CPA, CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a senior finance leadership position
• Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting and compliance requirements
• Experience managing audits and preparing statutory financial statements
• Experience within government, not-for-profit or community-focused organisations

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Anita Fonseka at anita.fonseka@talentinternational.com

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Program Planner / Scheduler – New Framework Planning to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in NSW (Multiple Office Locations). The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules across multiple delivery streams.
• Align project timelines and dependencies across the New Framework Planning (NFP) program.
• Identify and manage critical paths, interdependencies and schedule risks.
• Maintain planning artefacts, baselines and scheduling documentation.

Program Coordination

• Coordinate planning cycles and schedule updates across the program.
• Facilitate planning workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Ensure alignment between planning, reporting and delivery outcomes.

Reporting and Insights

• Produce schedule-based reporting, analysis and insights.
• Identify delivery risks, schedule slippage and potential impacts.
• Support executive reporting and informed decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with delivery leads, program managers and key stakeholders across multiple streams.
• Foster collaboration and support integrated planning practices.

Staff Management

• Lead and develop planning capability within the team.
• Ensure quality, consistency and integrity of planning outputs.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in complex, multi-program environments, with proven experience as a Master Scheduler.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Strong expertise in dependency management, critical path analysis and schedule risk management.
• Ability to synthesise complex scheduling data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on data quality and schedule integrity.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience operating within a PMO or Portfolio Management Office.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience within Federal Government or other highly regulated environments.
• AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance (or higher).

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