Role Title: Service Transition Lead
Positions Available: 3
Contract Length: 1 year and 3 months approximately
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Sydney

Overview
Our client in aviation is seeking experienced Service Transition Leads to support a major, highly regulated operational transformation program. The focus of this engagement is the transition of a complex, mission critical system into live operational service.

This role requires senior level experience delivering end to end service transitions across complex infrastructure, systems, and people within regulated environments. Aviation or defence experience is essential. Applicants without experience in either aviation or defence will not be considered.

Candidates must have led full scale service transitions. Experience limited to small service desk, MSP, or start up transitions will not be suitable.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a comprehensive Service Transition Plan aligned to program milestones and regulatory obligations
* Define readiness criteria, success measures, and entry and exit gates for operational transition
* Lead operational readiness planning across people, process, systems, and facilities
* Engage with operational staff, technical teams, regulators, and senior stakeholders to capture requirements and validate readiness
* Coordinate across engineering, training, safety, security, and operations functions
* Oversee the development and delivery of operational and technical training programs
* Ensure workforce readiness, certification, and competency prior to system cutover
* Ensure procedures, manuals, and workflows are updated to reflect new system capabilities
* Confirm integration with wider aviation systems, regulatory frameworks, and operational concepts
* Plan and support operational trials, shadow operations, and cutover rehearsals
* Validate readiness through scenario testing, simulations, and user acceptance activities
* Identify, assess, and manage operational risks associated with transition
* Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory frameworks
* Lead day one readiness activities and support operational handover and early life support post go live

Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience delivering large scale service transitions in regulated environments
* Mandatory experience in aviation or defence; applications without this experience will not be considered
* Demonstrated capability transitioning complex infrastructure, systems, and operational workforces
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance

The Senior Technical Architect is responsible for security architecture, including network segmentation using Cisco ACI and Meraki, and deployment of Nozomi. Provides technical leadership, develops repeatable security patterns, remediates risk, and collaborates across teams to embed security best practices and ensure compliant, scalable solution.

Responsibilities / Critical Deliverables
1. Implement, tune, and manage network segmentation rules using Cisco ACI and Cisco Meraki.
2. Document assessment and architecture for deployment of Nozomi (or similar) into OT environment.
3. Develop repeatable security patterns addressing non-compliance on external connections for Security
Engineering and Architecture.
4. Collaborate with system owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to remediate risks and embed security
best practices.
5. Provide technical leadership and expertise across project delivery

This is not an exhaustive list of position responsibilities. Specific duties may vary over time.

Skills & Qualifications
1. Minimum of 7 years’ experience
2. Deployment and operational experience with Cisco Secure Workload
3. Deployment and operational experience with Nozomi (or similar)
4. Strong domain knowledge across Infrastructure Architecture
5. Strong understanding of security frameworks and hardening standards
6. Strong ability to engage with peers, security teams, developers, and operations to ensure appropriateness of
architecture and subsequent implementation.
7. Exceptional problem-solving capability.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply using the button below or alternatively email your CV to brid.coughlan@talentinternational.com

A major Australian financial institution is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer with advanced Python scripting and Ansible skills to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining an established Network Security Operations team, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated Python scripts and Ansible playbooks that automate complex network modifications. You’ll build CI/CD pipelines, conduct data analysis, and create reusable automation frameworks used across the organization.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Demonstrated network automation experience in large enterprise environments
• Strong core networking knowledge (BGP, OSPF)
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Juniper SRX, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Palo Alto) and F5 load balancers
• Advanced Python scripting skills
• Proven hands-on experience using Ansible (Tower, AWX, Red Hat AAP) including the ability to build and maintain custom Ansible modules and plugins
• CI/CD pipeline development using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Proficiency with Git version control
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work independently as required

In return my client is offering:

• Competitive salary package ($140K-$165K base + super)
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in office
• Enterprise-scale automation projects
• Career development opportunities

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

Talent is recruiting for our leading Insurance client for a Senior Actuarial Analyst. This position is based in the Sydney CBD which requires Three days a week in the office.

The Senior Actuarial Analyst will join a significant modernisation program of work and work with stakeholders to deliver algorithms and market ready prices.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Support the implementation, configuration, and ongoing enhancement of Earnix across General Insurance products
• Partner with commercial and personal lines teams to support pricing modernisation initiatives
• Translate actuarial, pricing, and business requirements into Earnix design and configuration
• Contribute to pricing models, rating structures, and analytical insights (with core technical modelling supported by a dedicated R&D team)
• Work across a range of General Insurance products, with an initial emphasis on commercial lines, and exposure to personal lines
• Collaborate with data, actuarial, and technology stakeholders throughout the modernisation lifecycle
• Support continuous improvement as the organisation progresses through its transformation journey

Experience Required:

• Experience working with Earnix (Must have)
• Strong background in General Insurance, with exposure to both commercial and personal lines (Must have)
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical system and pricing solutions
• Exposure to modelling, algorithm development, or analytical design
• Experience working in large-scale transformation or modernisation programs

If you are interested, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

Electrical Design Engineer (Water Design)

Job Summary / Overview
The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs and specifications for water infrastructure projects. The role supports project delivery across mining and water assets while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design deliverables including GAs SLDs and cable schedules
• Perform electrical calculations including cable sizing and equipment selection
• Prepare scopes of work material lists specifications and datasheets
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to project stakeholders
• Liaise with vendors contractors and consultants for quotations and equipment supply
• Assess technical proposals and present recommendations internally
• Attend factory acceptance tests to support compliance and quality
• Communicate design progress risks and changes clearly and timely
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Undertake occasional site visits for inspection and testing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia
• 3-5 years experience in an electrical engineering design role
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international standards
• Experience with safety in design practices including HAZOP and risk assessments

Skills & Competencies

• Electrical design for pump stations borefields and transfer pump stations
• Experience with pump motors VSDs and MCCs
• Development of operating and control philosophies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions (Optional)

• Perth CBD based
• Occasional site visits within Perth and regional locations

Please contact Irene Yam for further details on 08 6212 5518

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AEM Developer – Defence Project

Location: Anywhere in Australia (remote / hybrid options available)
Security Clearance: Baseline clearance essential, NV1 preferred

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AEM Developer to work on a Defence project. You will be part of a delivery team building and enhancing modern, secure digital platforms using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and React.

This role suits someone comfortable working in structured, compliance-driven environments while still delivering high-quality front-end and CMS solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build React (SPA) components and integrate them with AEM

• Develop AEM templates, components, content fragments, and content models

• Work with Java for AEM back-end development and integrations

• Collaborate with designers, architects, and testers to deliver secure, scalable solutions

• Follow Defence standards, security controls, and development best practices

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

• Solid React and modern JavaScript (SPA) development experience

• Experience developing AEM components, templates, and content models

• Working knowledge of Java in an AEM context

• Familiarity with secure, enterprise, or government environments is highly regarded

Security Requirements

• Baseline security clearance is mandatory

• NV1 clearance is highly desirable

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

• 3 Month Contract – Newly Created Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD – Hybrid working from home
• Design Security Architecture in a highly regulated energy environment

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to support and shape cyber security architecture within a highly regulated energy environment. This role will play a critical part in ensuring secure, compliant, and resilient infrastructure across both IT and OT environments for an energy retailer.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cyber security architecture across enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments
• Ensure security controls align with energy sector regulatory and compliance requirements
• Provide architectural guidance for security infrastructure, networks, and platforms
• Support risk assessments, threat modelling, and security uplift initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed security-by-design
• Produce clear architecture documentation and standards suitable for regulated environments

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Security Architect within the energy or utilities sector
• Strong background in cyber security infrastructure and enterprise security architecture
• Hands-on experience with OT security and IT/OT convergence
• Experience working within a heavily regulated environment
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory obligations, and audit readiness
• Experience supporting or working within an energy retailer environment is highly desirable

What’s in it for you

• 3 Month Contract
• Newly Created Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD – Hybrid working from home

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

• Contract Until End of June – Newly Created Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD – Hybrid working from home
• Enhance Identity and Access Management Platforms

We are seeking an experienced Identity Engineer to support and enhance enterprise identity and access management platforms. This role will work across cloud identity, security controls, and identity governance, contributing to both operational excellence and platform evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Okta including SSO, MFA, Risk Engine, identity governance workflows, and IaC-driven environment migrations
• Manage and secure Azure O365 / Entra ID environments including MFA, Conditional Access, SCIM integrations, APIM, and Intune MAM
• Support identity integrations using OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, ADFS, and Active Directory
• Implement and maintain identity security best practices across cloud platforms
• Manage certificate lifecycle including creation, renewal, and troubleshooting using OpenSSL

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience working as an IDAM Engineer
• Strong hands-on experience with Okta Cloud Administration
• Azure security experience (AZ-500 or equivalent highly desirable)
• Deep understanding of Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, SCIM, and identity federation
• Solid knowledge of modern authentication protocols (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML)
• Experience with certificate management and OpenSSL

What’s in it for you

• Contract Until End of June
• Newly Created Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD – Hybrid working from home

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

The Opportunity:

Our client is a large, purpose-driven Federal Government Agency seeking an APS4 Executive Assistant to support a senior advisory function operating at a national level.

This role provides executive and secretariat support to the Independent Advisory Council, helping ensure strong governance, smooth operations, and accessible engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. This is a meaningful opportunity to support nationally significant work and amplify the voices of people with lived experience.

This position is ideal for an experienced administrator or Executive Assistant who enjoys supporting senior leaders, managing competing priorities, and working in a collaborative, purpose-led environment.

Important – Special Measures (Disability)

This role is being filled under a Special Measures provision in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth).

*This position is open only to people living with disability*
The hiring organisation is committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support the successful candidate to perform the inherent requirements of the role.

• Australian Citizenship required (MANDATORY – Federal Government).
• Initial contract until June 30^th with potential extension.
• APS4 hourly rate: $43.82 + Super.
• Location: Richmond or Geelong (VIC).
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements – full-time preferred, .8 FTE (4 days per week) considered.

About the role:

The APS4 Executive Assistant provides executive and secretariat support to the Principal Member of the Independent Advisory Council and works closely with the broader Secretariat team.

You’ll be responsible for diary and email management, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing documentation, handling confidential information, and supporting governance processes. The role requires a strong focus on accessibility, inclusive communication, and culturally safe approaches.

This is a varied and rewarding role that suits someone who is organised, relationship-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Managing complex diaries and inboxes, responding to changing priorities.
• Preparing correspondence, briefing materials, and handling confidential documents.
• Coordinating meetings, including accessible venues, papers, and logistics.
• Drafting and formatting documents in line with style, security, and accessibility standards.
• Supporting governance and secretariat processes.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, catering, and official functions.
• Processing invoices and actioning service requests (ICT, HR, finance).
• Maintaining shared records and document management systems.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support Council operations.
• Undertaking research and administrative tasks as required.

Essential criteria:

• Identify as a person living with disability.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative or office support roles.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including plain-English writing.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and diverse groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Secretariat, governance, or committee support experience.
• Experience working in government or large organisations.
• Qualifications related to administration, governance, communications, or accessibility.
• Understanding of disability, inclusion, or lived-experience-led environments.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – TUESDAY 27 JANUARY 2026

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact:
Reece.Prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Founding Engineer – North Sydney (Onsite, 5 days/week)

Talent International is partnering with a leading, hyper-growth AI company to hire their next Founding Engineer.

Role Snapshot

Role Title: Founding Engineer

Contract Length: Permanent (salary open depending on experience)

Location + WFH Flexibility: North Sydney, 5 days onsite

Salary: Open & highly competitive (includes top-of-market equity)

Project: Building and scaling next-generation AI consumer products

Client Industry: AI / Consumer Tech

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process:

• Coffee chat
• 1-hour system design interview
• Short paid work trial
• Offer (top of market + equity)

  About the Opportunity

  We’re working with one of Australia’s most exciting AI product companies – one of the fastest-growing consumer AI apps globally, hitting 10M+ users in under a year with a team of only 12. They’re profitable, bootstrapped, and scaling at Silicon Valley speed.

  This is a rare chance to join as one of the first five engineers, working directly with repeat founders and an elite engineering team in North Sydney.

  What You’ll Be Doing

  You’ll build across the full stack, own problems end-to-end, and ship at extreme speed. Expect to work directly with the CTO on bleeding-edge AI challenges.

  Examples of what you might ship

  • Real-time AI video calling with
  • GPU orchestration for millions of image generations per day
  • Testing/optimising in-house models and LoRAs for 10-100M users
  • Full feature ownership: user understanding → idea → build → ship → iterate

  Tech Stack: TypeScript, Next.js, React, TailwindCSS, tRPC, Postgres, Temporal

  Who They’re Looking For

  They hire only exceptional engineers.

  • Extremely smart, rapid learner
  • Full-stack builder who ships fast
  • High agency and low ego
  • Works well in an intense, fast-paced, talent-dense environment
  • Someone who builds outside of work (side projects, OSS, niche tools, competitions)
  • Comfortable working onsite 5+ days per week
  • Comfortable that some customer segments operate in the adult industry

  Why This Role Is Exceptional

  Opportunity

  • Top 50 global AI consumer app in
  • Possibly the fastest-growing bootstrapped startup in Australia
  • Profitable with strong revenue-no VC pressure
  • Salary above market + meaningful equity

  Technology

  • Real AI infrastructure (not API wrappers)
  • Running their own GPUs, custom training, and rapid scaling
  • Millions of images/messages generated daily
  • Exposure to cutting-edge tools like Temporal and Planetscale

  Team

  • Repeat founders with previous multimillion-dollar exit
  • Ex-VC, ex-CTO, founders newly returned from SF
  • Team of 12 doing the work of what’s usually 30-50 engineers
  • No silos – complete ownership and autonomy
  • Intense, hardworking culture of people who love to build

  Mission

  They’re building a new category of adaptive, interactive entertainment- AI experiences that evolve as you engage.

  Think beyond TikTok/YouTube: this is entertainment that responds in real time.

  If this sounds like you, apply now.

  This is a career-defining opportunity to build at the frontier of AI with one of the most exciting engineering teams in Australia.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS3 Participant Support Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills/Chatswood/Blacktown/Coffs Harbour/Broken Hill/Wollongong/Katoomba/Wagga Wagga/Dubbo. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $37.36 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Hybrid Role

About the role:

The APS3 Participant Support Officer role will have a high level of contact with participants and other internal and external stakeholders and will provide high-quality customer service as the first point of contact and resolution for participant matters, either via front-of-house services, over the phone and via email.

The APS3 Participant Support Officer role is a frontline customer-facing role and requires attendance at a client’s office location.

New starters must attend the office each day for the first 12 weeks to enable optimum training and support while consolidating learnings from training.

Key skills required for role/s:

• Providing high-quality customer service as the first point of contact and resolution for participants, customers, and stakeholders, in person, over the phone, via email, at the operating counter and reception in clients’ offices.
• Resolving moderately complex and escalated customer enquiries, where there may not be clear advice, guidance or scripts and/or referring for response by the appropriate team, government, or community service as per the NDIS Act, work instructions, operational guidelines, and Ministerial direction.
• Managing and resolving participant matters as per the NDIS Act, work instructions, operational guidelines, and Ministerial direction.
• Analysing and managing workflow, including making recommendations to peers and supervisors about work allocation, ensuring Agency and Ministerial objectives are met.
• Making outbound calls to NDIS participants, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Undertaking suitability assessments for entry and exits into specialist planning streams.
• Managing inboxes, including triaging, making priority decisions escalating participant matters and referring to the appropriate service delivery team.
• Assisting project management activities, such as the development of project plans, providing advice, assisting with research and analysis, and supporting regular project reporting.
• Assisting and researching solutions for moderately complex issues, including participating in risk management analysis, ensuring priorities and timeframes are met.
• Working collaboratively in a team environment, providing feedback, contributing to process improvement, team activities and on-the-job support.

Desirable skills to have for the role/s:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and excellent customer service skills for handling sensitive or challenging conversations.
• Problem-solving and decision-making based on evidence and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adhere to schedules.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in dynamic environments.

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.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS3 Participant Support Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills/Chatswood/Blacktown/Coffs Harbour/Broken Hill/Wollongong/Katoomba/Wagga Wagga/Dubbo. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $37.36 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Hybrid Role

About the role:

The APS3 Participant Support Officer role will have a high level of contact with participants and other internal and external stakeholders and will provide high-quality customer service as the first point of contact and resolution for participant matters, either via front-of-house services, over the phone and via email.

The APS3 Participant Support Officer role is a frontline customer-facing role and requires attendance at a client’s office location.

New starters must attend the office each day for the first 12 weeks to enable optimum training and support while consolidating learnings from training.

Key skills required for role/s:

• Providing high-quality customer service as the first point of contact and resolution for participants, customers, and stakeholders, in person, over the phone, via email, at the operating counter and reception in clients’ offices.
• Resolving moderately complex and escalated customer enquiries, where there may not be clear advice, guidance or scripts and/or referring for response by the appropriate team, government, or community service as per the NDIS Act, work instructions, operational guidelines, and Ministerial direction.
• Managing and resolving participant matters as per the NDIS Act, work instructions, operational guidelines, and Ministerial direction.
• Analysing and managing workflow, including making recommendations to peers and supervisors about work allocation, ensuring Agency and Ministerial objectives are met.
• Making outbound calls to NDIS participants, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Undertaking suitability assessments for entry and exits into specialist planning streams.
• Managing inboxes, including triaging, making priority decisions escalating participant matters and referring to the appropriate service delivery team.
• Assisting project management activities, such as the development of project plans, providing advice, assisting with research and analysis, and supporting regular project reporting.
• Assisting and researching solutions for moderately complex issues, including participating in risk management analysis, ensuring priorities and timeframes are met.
• Working collaboratively in a team environment, providing feedback, contributing to process improvement, team activities and on-the-job support.

Desirable skills to have for the role/s:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and excellent customer service skills for handling sensitive or challenging conversations.
• Problem-solving and decision-making based on evidence and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adhere to schedules.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in dynamic environments.

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.