Location: Canberra (initial period in Melbourne)
Contract: 3-month contract with view to permanent

About our client
Our client is a global leader in smart transportation solutions, delivering technology and services that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability across road networks. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Australia, they specialise in automated enforcement, tolling, and intelligent transportation systems, helping governments and commercial clients modernise infrastructure and enhance mobility.

The role
We are on the lookout for a commercially astute leader to lead a high-profile engagement within the ACT. This is a unique opportunity to take a key role in the mobilisation and delivery of innovative transport enforcement and technology solutions – including speed cameras, mobile phone detection systems, public car park machines, and back-office operations.

As the ACT Business Lead, you’ll be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of this critical new business opportunity. You’ll oversee proposal writing, contract negotiation, and, once the bid is secured, establish and lead a Canberra-based team to deliver high-quality services and outcomes. You’ll also play a pivotal role in setting up their Canberra operations, including securing an office location, building a strong delivery team, and ensuring operational success from day one.

This role will require some initial time in Melbourne during the onboarding and planning phase, with the long-term focus on leading the Canberra-based engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead proposal development and tender submission for ACT Government opportunities
• Manage commercial negotiations and contractual arrangements
• Mobilise and lead the local delivery team once the bid is successful
• Establish a local office presence in Canberra
• Ensure operational and service delivery meets contractual and stakeholder expectations
• Build strong relationships with public sector stakeholders
• Contribute to business growth and innovation as part of Verra Mobility’s senior leadership team

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading business and service delivery in long-cycle sales environments
• Strong background in contract negotiation and client engagement, ideally in the public sector
• Ability to build operations from the ground up, including recruitment and site establishment
• Excellent communication, proposal writing, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with government clients at state or federal level
• Canberra-based or willing to relocate (initial travel to Melbourne required)

Bonus Points:

• Exposure to traffic enforcement technologies or smart city infrastructure (not essential)

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Our client is a federal government organisation with offices throughout Australia. Due to growth, they are seeking several multiple Technical Business Analysts to join their team either Richmond or Geelong.

• 12-month initial contract plus 12-month extension, excellent rates negotiable
• Hybrid with 3 days per week onsite
• Federal government role – Australian citizenship required

Key duties and responsibilities

• Work closely with program, business and technical stakeholders to effectively discover, define, validate, prioritise and continuously manage requirements that translate identified needs into outcomes which align with NDIS’s architectural principles and strategies.
• Examine and organise requirements to record dependencies, relationships and identify logical sequences.
• Synthesise business and technical requirements/concepts and present them in simple terms.
• Draft business analyst artefacts and documents that may include risk analysis, scope modelling, business process modelling, data discovery and analysis, problem tracking and sequence diagrams.
• Provide support on stakeholder analysis, assisting the team to engage with stakeholders to effectively understand cross-business functions.
• Undertake project quality management tasks such as peer and quality reviews of specifications and design documents and participate in project reviews, ensuring designed solutions meet business requirements.
• Assist the project manager and the team to translate requirements into project deliverables and tasks.
• Assist team members to effectively document the systems and solutions that the team develops, delivers and maintains.
• Work with an outcome focus, with an ability to effectively challenge the business while retaining a customer focus.
• Work effectively with dynamic technical teams, business stakeholders and 3rd party providers.
• As a senior member of the team, possess the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Have the ability to respond to and prioritise competing and often urgent requests in a calm and efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Foster a positive culture within the team aligned with Agency values.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need the Selection Criteria below:

• Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years, working in a similar role performing business analysis activities including workshop facilitation, supporting the successful delivery of high-impact and high-value initiatives that lead to meaningful change.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with technical SME’s to define and obtain an understanding of business needs, technical constraints, and technical concepts and present them in simple terms.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing multiple business stakeholders and establishing effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven experience, of at least 2 years, in a role relating to cloud platforms (preferably Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure) including delivery of new services.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively liaise and keep stakeholders informed and engaged, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, cultivating productive working relationships across multiple projects and business areas.
• Experience working in Government or providing services to Government agency.

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Our client is a federal government organisation with offices throughout Australia. Due to growth, they are seeking several EL2 Program Managerto join their team either Richmond or Geelong.

• 12-month initial contract plus 12-month extension, excellent rates negotiable
• Hybrid with 3 days per week onsite
• Federal government role – Australian citizenship required

Key duties and responsibilities

• Communicate the program vision, goals, roadmap, and ensure alignment and buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Work with the program manager & delivery stakeholders to manage the schedule, resources, risks, dependencies, and issues, and ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Establish and maintain several project backlogs, prioritise and plan the program increments and iterations with project stakeholders.
• Facilitate reporting and proactively monitor health metrics and identify & take corrective action to keep committed government milestones on track.
• Apply agile principles and practices to the assigned projects, such as iterative and incremental delivery, feedback loops, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.
• Lead various agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews & retrospectives ensuring alignment to best practises.
• Monitor and report on the assigned projects progress, performance, and outcomes, and ensure transparency and visibility to all stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders in a variety of forums and serve as the primary point of contact for the day to day the assigned projects delivery.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need the Selection Criteria below:

• Demonstrated minimum 5 years’ experience managing cross functional projects with a focus on utilising agile methodologies.
• Extensive experience in delivering and applying agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the integrity challenges and opportunities and the
• ability to translate them into actionable and measurable program goals and outcomes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, stakeholders, and teams across the organisation
• Experience delivering with cross functional teams across business areas, enabling services, external stakeholders and technology.

Desirable criteria

• Qualifications related to Program / Project / Agile methodologies
• Strong working knowledge in one or more of the following areas, Identity, Payment/Claim, Processing or Integrity

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• 12 months plus 12 month extension option
• ACT or VIC location
• Experience in using and working with software platforms such as Jira, Salesforce, Mulesoft and SAP

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the identification of digital system related business needs and processes, monitoring and collating data, identifying competing demands, organisational changes and new responsibilities.
• Evaluating effectiveness of proposed solutions and design in conjunction with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Designing and delivering workshops, communication and consultation resources that support complex systems and business information gathering and sharing. Working with stakeholders to capture business needs and translating requirements into User stories in a simple format that all stakeholders can understand.
• Documenting Business Analyst artefacts including Epics, User Stories, User Interface requirements, current state versus future state process maps.
• Identifying potential issues or risks, tracking problems, recommending alternatives and escalating as appropriate.
• Using and working with software platforms such as Jira, Salesforce, Mulesoft and SAP

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating the identification of digital system related requirements and processes with technical and business users.
• Experienced in documenting Business Analyst artefacts including Epics, User Stories, User Interface requirements, current state versus future state process maps.
• Comfortable with new ways of thinking about accessibility and enthusiastic about accessible design & development will be highly regarded.
• Using and working with software platforms such as Jira, Salesforce, Mulesoft and SAP

Applications

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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

Our client is seeking the engagement of two Senior Business Analysts to support the deliver of various diverse projects which focus on a large-scale digital transformation that is currently underway. The successful candidates will have a background in technical business analysis and will work as part of a team that is vital to the uplift of the agency’s technology capabilities.

The Senior Business Analysts will:

• Work with stakeholders to discover, define, validate and manage requirements
• Translate business needs into outcomes that align with architectural principles and strategy
• Synthesize business and technical requirements and present them in simple terms
• Draft business analysis artefacts and documents, including risk analysis, process modelling and more
• Undertake project quality management tasks, such as reviews of specifications and design documents
• Participate in project reviews to ensure solution designs meet business requirements

Skills and Experience

• Proven demonstrated experience as a business analysis
• Proven experience in a role related to cloud platforms, preferable AWS and MS Azure
• Experience communicating effectively with technical SMEs to understand and present business needs
• Experience establishing and managing stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work to Agile and Waterfall methodology.

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and hold a current Baseline security clearance.

Applications

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Senior Test Analyst – Mining Automation | Perth-Based

Our client, a leading mining company based in Perth, is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join a cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary development team. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, independent, and technically curious individual to play a key role in delivering next-generation mine automation solutions.

This position will immerse you in both software and hardware environments, offering the chance to work across innovative autonomy projects where quality, safety, and performance are paramount.

About the Role:

As a Senior Test Analyst, you’ll be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of testing activities across technical and functional aspects of automation programs. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes across systems and platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead testing and verification of technical and functional requirements for mining automation projects.
• Create and maintain test artefacts such as test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Collaborate with development and project teams to resolve defects and ensure traceability.
• Identify, diagnose, and document system faults and errors in line with defined testing protocols.
• Design and execute both manual and automated test cases for functional and regression testing.
• Evaluate test outcomes and provide analysis, defect tracking, and test closure reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.
• Occasionally travel to site to support on-ground testing and knowledge sharing activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in a Software Testing or QA role, preferably in technical environments.
• Strong background in client-side testing, microservice architectures, and hosted platforms.
• Hands-on experience with test and defect management tools.
• Test automation framework experience is highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of modern development methodologies and quality-focused team practices.
• Exposure to mining or safety-critical systems is desirable.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and working with formats like XML and JSON.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification required.
• Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline is desirable.

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 Kate Reynolds on kate.reynolds@talentinternational.com or 0448 001 382

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

Our client is seeking the engagement of multiple Automation Test Analysts to conduct mobile automation testing, and potentially web based testing, as part of a major agency program that aims to detect and prevent fraud by strengthening systems and processes and support delivery of high-quality services to the agency’s customers.

The successful candidates will:

• Conduct mobile application and web based functional testing (manual and automated)
• Design, write and executive automated test cases and create test data
• Discover, reproduce, prioritize, retest and document software defects
• Participate in team software requirements, analysis, design phases to provide feedback
• Provide detailed technical documentation for test procedures and contribute to planning

Skills and Experience

• Highly competent in test case creation, with experience of tools such as JIRA and Xray
• Proven experience in API testing; executing RESTful API tests
• Hands-on experience with mobile testing across iOS and Android platforms
• Hands-on experience using Mobile Automation tools such as Browser Stack and Appium
• DevOps experience, including Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Artifactory, and Vault
• Experience working in a cloud environment, preferably AWS

It is desirable, though not essential, that the successful candidates gave experience with web base functional testing (manual and automated), as well as exposure to Functional Automation tools such as Playwright and frameworks such as Cucumber.

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and hold a current Baseline security clearance.

Applications

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Opportunity

Our Federal Client is seeking multiple talented Junior to Mid level Service Designers for 12-month initial contracts with long term potential to join Agile squads tasked with improving operational efficiencies and business process. This is part of a 5-year reform program driven by changes in legislation impacting people, process and technology.

The team works to improve processes and standard operating procedures through re-engineering and continuous improvement approaches, utilising service design approaches like Co-Design, Double Diamond, HCD and Design Thinking.

Salary and Benefits

• Melbourne (Richmond) or Geelong
• $67 per hour inc super, approx $115K package p.a.
• Long-term, rolling engagement
• Flexible work arrangements

Key Responsibilities

Work with one or more Senior EL1 Service Designers on one or more projects within the Reform Program to:

• Assit with Co-Design and facilitaton of workshops and one-one one inteviews
• Assist and perform Quantitative and qualitative User Research to develop current and future-state service enhancements
• Create journey maps, business process mapping, design briefs, acceptance criteria, personas
• Work with internal staff, external Participant and Community Groups, Partners and NFP’s and both federal and state government departments

Key Requirements

• Experience in working in multi-disciplinary agile teams across varied skillsets on large projects
• Practical / commercial experience in Service Design including developing Service Design artefacts (Journey Maps, Personas)
• Communication, synthesis and creative skills to solve complex problems
• Capacity to drive Human Centred Design led thinking (HCD, Design Thinking, Double Diamond)
• Qualitative and quantitative research capability
• Ability to assess change impacts to customers and/or stakeholders
• Capacity to work in an environment of change and ambiguity
• Skills in stakeholder engagement & negotiation
• Preferable to have prior knowledge and experience in disability, social services or public sector
• Demonstrated experience with Jira (or similar project management tools), Sharepoint, and design tools, such as Miro, Mural, Creately

Please note: Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this federal government agency.

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Please note: Proof of Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this federal government agency.

Talent International is searching for an experienced Senior Test Lead to join our Not-For-Profit client based in Milton on a fixed-term contract until End of November (Potential to run until end of calendar year) supporting a major HCM implementation.

// Fixed-Term Contract until end of November 2025
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Milton, Brisbane Location

The Role:
As Senior Test Lead, you’ll drive the end-to-end testing strategy for the rollout of a new Human Capital Management (HCM) system. You’ll be pivotal in ensuring the functionality, performance, security, and user experience of the solution, leading a team and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, IT, and vendor teams.

Responsibilities:
// Develop and manage test strategy, plans, and environments
// Lead functional, integration, UAT, regression, and performance testing
// Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and system vendors
// Identify and track defects; ensure quality assurance before go-live
// Drive test automation strategies (where applicable)
// Report on test progress and provide risk assessments to leadership
// Support training and knowledge transfer to end users

Requirements:
// 8+ years in software testing and QA with leadership experience
// Deep expertise in HCM/HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, UKG)
// Strong with test tools like JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM
// Solid understanding of system integration, data migration, and compliance
// Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
// Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments

Highly Regarded:
// ISTQB certification
// Experience with API, performance, or security testing
// Exposure to cloud-based HR solutions and change management

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik on 07 3031 4522 or james.grierson@talentinternational.com / mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

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APS6 Program/Project Officer | Canberra | 12-Month Contract

Are you passionate about driving innovation in digital health? Join a leading government agency as an APS6 Program/Project Officer. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to Australia’s digital health transformation. Enjoy a flexible work environment and career development opportunities.

About the Client

Our client is a prominent government agency dedicated to improving health outcomes for Australians through digital innovation. They lead the delivery of national digital health services and systems, focusing on engagement, clinical quality, and safety. With a commitment to flexibility and collaboration, they offer a supportive environment for professional growth.

About the Role

As an APS6 Program/Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting program management and strategic planning activities. You will work on end-to-end project delivery, monitor progress, and manage risks to ensure successful outcomes. This role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to policy development, and driving innovation in digital health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support program management and strategic planning activities.
• Monitor, track, and report on project deliverables to meet time, cost, and quality metrics.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and update project schedules in collaboration with leadership.
• Oversee program/project change processes and escalate deviations as needed.
• Manage section finances in line with agency frameworks.
• Provide specialised advice and contribute to issues management.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in program and project management.
• Strong understanding of risk management and strategic planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Familiarity with the Australian digital health ecosystem (desirable).

Qualifications

• Program and Project Management qualifications (desirable).

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• Work Rights: Only Australian citizens can be considered for this role.
• Pre-employment Checks: May include Reference checks, National Police Check, Worker Screening Checks, and Working with Children Check as required.
• Security Clearance: Baseline clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Your application should include:

• A current CV
• A statement of capability (up to one page)
• Your work rights status
• Contact details for two referees (referees will only be contacted if you progress past the interview stage)

This is your chance to contribute to Australia’s digital health future. Apply today!

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Talent International is searching for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our government client based in Brisbane CBD on a 6-month contract with potential extensions.

// 4 Month Contract + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD Location

The Role:
Support the delivery of critical ICT initiatives focused on enabling frontline services through innovative digital and data solutions. This role sits within an agile delivery environment and works closely with internal teams, external partners, and a diverse stakeholder group.

Responsibilities:
// Lead the development of business and user requirements using Agile methodology
// Analyse and model business processes using BPMN standards
// Collaborate with stakeholders across government and non-government sectors
// Provide input into solution design, impact assessments, and test planning
// Develop high-quality project documentation and facilitate key workshops

Requirements:
// Proven experience as a Business Analyst in complex government environments
// Strong background in Agile delivery and O365 implementations
// Skilled in BPMN tools (e.g., MS Visio) and using Azure DevOps or JIRA
// Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
// Familiarity with PRINCE2 and Agile project methodologies
// Desirable: understanding of SharePoint and M365 architecture

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik on 07 3031 4522 or james.grierson@talentinternational.com / mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

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• 2 year contract opportunity
• Rhodes Location with WFH Flexibility
• Amazing career development opportunity
• $320 per day

Our client, a multinational information technology company and household name is looking for a Business Planning Manager to join their team for a long term 2 year contract.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting business goals, monitoring performance, understanding trends and project business results while managing business processes for the large production business.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Leads and partners with cross-functional teams to develop short-term (typically less than two years) business plans and supporting data-driven models
• Prepares comprehensive implementation tactics, including execution plans, resource allocation plans, follow-up guidelines, assessment, and process accountabilities
• Ensures that business activities are aligned with stated plans among different stakeholders
• Sets business metrics, evaluates actual performance, and makes recommendations to business leaders on performance target achievement.
• Develops data-driven analyses to optimize resources and ensure that business plans can be translated into financial value.

To be successful you will have experience in:

• Reporting
• Weekly monitoring of sales and goals
• Weekly forecast assessment
• Quarterly results in revenue, inventory and market share
• Preparation of reviews with internal stakeholders
• Goal Setting
• Business Management
• Deploy discounts based on revenues, infrastructures and activities plan and execute program to plan
• Manage inventory and units forecast
• Management shipment flow end to end
• Portfolio Management
• Hardware and supplies pricing analysis- competitive analysis, marketing analysis)
• Define pricing strategies

What’s in it for you?

• Long term contracting opportunity – 2 years!
• Working from home flexibility
• Exposure to clients and opportunity to gain stakeholder management experience
• Opportunity to work cross functionally in a global organisation

If this role sounds like something you might be interested in, please APPLY NOW!