We are currently looking for a Business Analyst for a large state government client on their Portfolio and Financial Management Improvement Program.

Contract details are:

• 7.6 hours working days
• Up to $120.25/hour inc super
• Brisbane CBD Location (2 days WFH per week)
• Contract until end of June 2027 with potential extensions.

The Business Analyst will join the departments infrastructure services division, managing approximately $2 billion in annual investment to maintain and grow a $40 billion asset base. Due to the scale and complexity of demands on this division, organisational maturity systemic gaps across governance, asset lifecycle management, and financial oversight.

In response to this problem, the department has initiated a Business Transformation Plan across six capability pillars – asset management; service and asset planning; portfolio optimisation and execution; strategic sourcing and contract management; maintenance and operations; and capital financial management and infrastructure accounting.

You will play a pivotal role in the Portfolio Management Improvement (PMI) Project, supporting business process mapping across the Infrastructure Services Division. Working closely with project teams and divisional stakeholders, you will analyse current organisational performance and contribute to the development and adoption of the Planning and Prioritisation Framework, Project Lifecycle Framework and Governance and Assurance Framework.

Ideally you will have:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in formal Business Analysis methods, including eliciting and documenting business requirements, analysing complex problems, and translating needs into practical frameworks and solutions.
• Previous experience working for infrastructure (non-ICT), construction or asset management organisations (ideally government owned/affiliated)
• Working knowledge of Queensland State Government building, project and asset management policies and frameworks.
• Demonstrated application of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABoK) framework in a professional context.
• Experience in process modelling to BPMN standard.
• Experience with large government transformation programs
• PMO or portfolio management and improvement experience
• Is familiar with governance, assurance and operating model redesign

Please apply now for immediate consideration, or reach out to Mats Rorvik with an updated CV on mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

About the role:

Responsible for building, developing, configuring, and implementing automated techniques and cyber security controls to prevent attacks from malicious threat actors for all Water Corporation systems. Provide guidance to the cyber security lead team and senior management on protective controls used to manage cyber security risk and mentor team members on good security practice. Respond to cyber security incidents to contain, remediate and recover business systems to ensure their integrity and limit the impact of these events and create or modify flaws in cyber security controls to prevent reoccurrence.

What the role will involve:

• Design or validate security configurations and access to security infrastructure tools in alignment with Water Corporation’s cyber security strategy, principles and threat management practices.
• Research, design, and implement cyber security solutions for organisation systems and products that comply with all applicable security policies and standards.
• Analyse, plan and remediate vulnerabilities and threats to Water Corporation systems and participate in identifying and analysing security threats and risks and implement security controls to mitigate threats and risks.
• Provide security advice into changes, designs and design reviews of OT and IT Infrastructure, applications, and OT/IT system communications.
• Respond to cyber security incidents by containing and remediating impacting events to limit effect on Water Corporation systems and analyse weakness of controls that resulted in the impacting event and engineer remediation works to these controls.

Key skills and experience:

• Must be based in Perth, there is no option to work remotely for this role
• Substantial experience in cyber security engineering with exposure to OT environments.
• Exposure to Cyber security architecture practices and methods is highly desirable.
• Business planning, systems analysis, application development or Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) backgrounds highly sought after.
• Knowledge in Risk assessment procedures, policy formation, security attack pathologies and security architecture development and definition
• Knowledge and understanding of cyber security and architecture frameworks such as : ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF and associated special publications, and COBIT /TOGAF frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of People, Process and Technology cyber security controls and their implementation.

To be considered for this opportunity you must be currently residing in WA and have proven experience in OT environment.

To find out more, please forward your updated CV to Huma Irshad by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, please call for a confidential chat on 0418 594 901 or email huma.irshad@talentinternational.com

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Senior Program Officer – Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership (APS6)

Canberra ACT | 12-Month Contract + 12-Month Extension | Market Rate | Australian citizen & NV1 clearance required

About the Client

Our client is a Federal Government Department responsible for advancing Australia’s international interests through diplomacy, international security and strategic partnerships.

This opportunity sits within a high-profile branch responsible for Australia’s international cyber affairs and critical technology agenda. The team works closely with Australian Government agencies, international partners, industry, academia and foreign governments to strengthen cyber resilience and critical technology cooperation.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced APS6 Senior Program Officer to support the delivery of the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership (AICCTP).

Working within a strategic policy and program environment, you will manage government-funded programs and grants, coordinate international engagement activities, prepare high-quality ministerial and executive briefing material, and work closely with senior stakeholders across government and internationally. This role offers exposure to Australia’s international cyber and critical technology priorities while supporting the delivery of major bilateral initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership grants program.
• Deliver end-to-end grant administration, governance and reporting.
• Coordinate policy dialogues, high-level visits and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare ministerial briefs, talking points, Senate Estimates material and executive correspondence.
• Maintain grant governance documentation including assessment plans and probity documentation.
• Build productive relationships with Australian Government agencies, industry, academia, international partners and overseas stakeholders.
• Support program budgeting, contract management and implementation activities.
• Contribute to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong program or project management experience.
• Experience delivering government-funded programs or grants.
• Excellent government writing skills, including briefs and executive correspondence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with limited supervision.
• Experience with SmartyGrants or similar grant management systems is highly regarded.
• Understanding of Australian Government processes or international policy environments will be well regarded.

Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
• Current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance is required.
• Ability to work primarily from the ACT office, with flexible work arrangements available by agreement.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s flagship international cyber and critical technology partnerships while working alongside senior government leaders and international stakeholders.

You’ll gain exposure to strategic policy, international engagement, grants management and whole-of-government collaboration in an environment where your work directly supports Australia’s international security and foreign policy objectives.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• An up-to-date resume.
• A statement outlining your relevant experience.
• Confirmation of your Australian Citizenship and current NV1 clearance.
• Details of two professional referees.

Applications that do not include all requested information may not be considered.

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Due to a busy period, our client is seeking 2 x Payroll Officers to join their team in Melbourne for an initial 4-month period ideally to start ASAP.

The role:
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-award, complex workforce
• Run full pay cycles independently, including off-cycle and ad hoc payments
• Administer long service leave, annual leave, and termination calculations in accordance with relevant legislation
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
• Operate and navigate SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll confidently without guidance
• Interpret and apply payroll-related legislation and Award conditions accurately
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and line managers to resolve pay queries
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities including STP reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records and audit trails
• Assist with payroll reporting and analytics as required

About you:
Essential

• Demonstrated experience calculating and processing long service leave, terminations, redundancies, etc.
• Solid end-to-end payroll processing experience in a complex environment
• Hands-on, practitioner-level experience with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central Payroll) – must have system knowledge and experience
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work, NES, Awards, and EAs
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload without close supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong team collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar specialist or analyst-level payroll role
• Exposure to payroll within organisations operating across multiple Awards or Enterprise Agreements
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Payroll Administration or Accounting

Apply:

Submit your resume ASAP, or for further information please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com

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• Permanent Full-Time opportunity – up to $170k package
• Canberra-based position – onsite
• Must hold a minimum NV1 security clearance

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

Join a capability program where you’ll play a key role in ensuring complex systems remain supportable throughout their lifecycle. Working as part of an experienced logistics team, you’ll develop and maintain Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) artefacts, provide sustainment advice and contribute to the delivery of critical capability outcomes.

Your duties will include:

• Develop and maintain Integrated Logistics Support documentation, plans and technical data.
• Conduct logistics analysis including sparing, obsolescence management and lifecycle costing activities.
• Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and logistics information management using MILIS/SAP S/4HANA.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, project teams and industry partners to support sustainment outcomes.
• Contribute to support strategies, training coordination and ongoing capability sustainment activities.

Skills and Experience

• Experience delivering Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) within highly secure environments.
• Experience using MILIS and/or SAP S/4HANA for logistics information management.
• Knowledge of obsolescence management, sparing analysis and lifecycle support activities.
• Experience developing ILS documentation, support strategies and technical artefacts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and contribute to Engineering Change Proposals.
• Current Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance or higher.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will design, prototype, and productionize AI features end-to-end-from UI to data and infrastructure. Working closely with product, design, and operations, you will ship practical, reliable functionality built on LLMs, embeddings, and strong engineering foundations.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Feature Delivery: Partner with product/design to scope, prototype, and ship AI features for field planning, compliance checks, and invoice validation.
• Scalable Infrastructure: Build robust services and UIs that integrate LLMs, embeddings, retrieval, and workflow automation.
• Full-Stack Ownership: Contribute across the stack, including TypeScript/React on the front end, services in Rust or Python, and data in pgvector DB.
• Production Excellence: Own the quality bar for testing, observability, performance, and reliability in production.
• Iterative Development: Turn ambiguous problems into clear, testable increments; measure outcomes and iterate quickly.
• Developer Experience: Improve CI/CD, feature flags, metrics, and safe rollout practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Full-Stack Mastery: Significant experience building and shipping product features end-to-end (frontend + backend).
• AI Product Experience: Practical experience with AI development, including LLMs, embeddings, RAG, and prompt tooling.
• Engineering Fundamentals: Multi-language fluency (Rust, Python, or C/C++) and systems-level experience (memory management, performance, and concurrency).
• Data & API Design: Solid API design and data modeling experience, specifically with Postgres or similar.
• Pragmatic Operations: A grounded approach to testing, telemetry, and incident-ready operations.

Tech Environment

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, component-driven design.
• Services: Rust (preferred for performance-critical paths) and TypeScript/Node.js.
• Data: Postgres, Redis, and vector search (pgvector).
• Cloud: Containerized workloads with CI/CD and feature-flagged releases.

Highly Regarded

• Production experience with Rust.
• Experience with retrieval systems (e.g., pgvector, FAISS, Pinecone) and caching strategies.
• Familiarity with JSON Schema and secure data handling.

If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out to Joseph on joseph.petrovski@talentinternational.com with your updated CV or any questions

• 12 month ongoing contract
• Competitive rate on the market
• Work a large Service Transformation Program

The Process Consultant will be a key contributor to a NextGen Transformation Program, responsible for designing and implementing future-state IT Service Management processes that support a modern, proactive operating model.
Working across IT Operations, this role will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to challenge existing ways of working, eliminate operational waste, and design streamlined processes that support new tooling, automation and initiatives such as AIOps.
This is a highly collaborative role requiring someone who enjoys engaging stakeholders, facilitating workshops and driving meaningful organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops with business, operational and technology stakeholders to understand current processes and define future-state operating models.
• Review and challenge existing ways of working, identifying opportunities to simplify processes and eliminate waste.
• Design and document ITSM processes aligned to future operational requirements.
• Assess the impact of process changes across people, roles, technology and data.
• Define service management controls, governance, operational metrics and reporting.
• Support implementation of new processes alongside tooling and operational transformation initiatives.

Ideal Background

• Strong IT Service Management (ITSM) and operational process improvement experience.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across complex organisations.
• Practical experience designing and implementing operational processes rather than producing documentation alone.
• Experience with ServiceNow and ITIL-based environments.
• Comfortable working in Agile delivery environments.
• Utilities or other large, operationally complex organisations are desirable.

Benefits:

• 12 month ongoing contract
• Competitive rate on offer
• Interesting IT service transformation program

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer journey maps, personas, and value proposition canvases
• Conduct user research using a mix of qualitative and quantitative techniques (interviews, card sorting, remote research tools)
• Design and iterate concepts, wireframes, and prototypes using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Facilitate and contribute to ideation, co-design, and design thinking workshops
• Plan and support user testing activities, incorporating feedback into design iterations
• Analyse customer insights and data to inform design decisions and product direction
• Coordinate customer recruitment for research activities and support design project administration

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a UX Designer, Product Designer, or Service Designer
• Strong capability in user research, journey mapping, and experience design
• Hands-on experience with Figma and Adobe design tools
• Experience designing for complex, regulated, or asset-intensive environments (utilities, infrastructure, government, or enterprise systems highly regarded)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into user-friendly design solutions

If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out with your updated CV to joseph.petrovski@talentinternational.com or hit APPLY.

Digital Business Relationship Manager

Initial 3 Month Contract

Richmond Location – Hybrid

Are you an experienced strategic partner in digital transformation? Do you excel at building relationships with senior leaders and translating strategic goals into impactful digital initiatives? We are seeking a talented Digital Business Relationship Manager to act as the vital link between executive leadership and IT & Digital Services in a dynamic, large-scale organization.

About the Role:

This pivotal position involves shaping and maintaining multi-year digital investment roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with various portfolios, guide initiatives through governance processes, and foster strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Deans and Executive Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain digital investment strategies aligned with organizational priorities and risk appetite.
• Partner with delivery, architecture, and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from planning to execution.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to influence digital priorities and investments.
• Lead engagement forums, working groups, and strategic discussions to promote visibility and shared accountability.
• Support the creation of business cases, strategic briefs, and governance documentation.
• Track benefits realization, manage risks, and recommend adjustments to maximize value.
• Identify opportunities for innovation by monitoring market trends and emerging technologies.
• Ensure cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance are integrated into all initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-portfolio collaboration to manage dependencies and accelerate outcomes.
• Provide insights for strategic planning based on business engagement and technology market trends.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and feedback.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Post-graduate qualifications in IT, Business, Strategy, or equivalent senior-level experience.
• Proven success in developing multi-year digital road-maps within complex organizations.
• Strong background in benefits realization, portfolio governance, and strategic prioritization.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of digital transformation principles and emerging technology trends.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable digital initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise governance frameworks and business-IT value streams.
• Experience with portfolio management tools such as ServiceNow or Jira Align.

Desirable Extras:

• Certifications in frameworks like SFIA, ITIL, Agile Portfolio Management, or TOGAF.
• Experience working in federated or matrixed governance environments.
• Formal training in stakeholder engagement or enterprise change leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence digital transformation in a leading organization. If you’re ready to make an impact, apply now or send your resume directly to: anna.au@talentinternational.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for operational excellence and outstanding customer service? We’re seeking a Patient Access Team Leader to oversee a busy patient administration function within a leading healthcare organisation.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead the Patient Access team and oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy administration function. You’ll be responsible for ensuring patients receive an exceptional experience while driving operational performance, continuous improvement, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing patient administration team
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, rostering, performance, coaching and staff development
• Oversee appointment scheduling, patient waitlists and recall processes to maximise service delivery
• Manage patient enquiries, complaints and escalations with professionalism and care
• Monitor operational and financial performance, including reporting, budgets and key performance indicators

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading administration or patient services teams within healthcare
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills
• Experience managing patient appointments, waitlists and customer service functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience analysing performance metrics and implementing service improvements
• Financial administration or budget management experience will be highly regarded

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

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised digital consulting organisation that partners with leading businesses to accelerate transformation through technology, data and innovation. With a strong international presence and expertise across AI, cloud, digital engineering, cybersecurity and data, they deliver cutting-edge solutions that solve complex business challenges and create lasting value.

Their Data Engineering practice works with enterprise clients to design and deliver scalable, cloud-based data platforms that enable advanced analytics, AI adoption and data-driven decision making. Combining deep consulting expertise with global delivery capability, they offer the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across a range of industries.

With strategic partnerships across leading cloud and technology providers including Microsoft, AWS, Databricks, Salesforce and ServiceNow, our client invests heavily in innovation, continuous learning and professional development, providing consultants with access to the latest technologies and exciting career opportunities.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer (Must have a Baseline OR NV1 AGSVA Defence Clearance) to join their Adelaide consulting team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, solve complex data challenges, and deliver innovative solutions for enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines using Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.
• Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes using Python and SQL.
• Work with large, complex datasets while improving performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver business-focused data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

About You

You’ll bring at least 5 years’ experience in Data Engineering, along with a strong consulting background and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders. You’ll also have:

• Experience with Azure, Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong Python and SQL development skills.
• Expertise in ETL/ELT processes and cloud-based data platforms.
• Knowledge of data modelling, ingestion, integration and Medallion Architecture.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A client-focused consulting mindset.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with AWS, GCP or Snowflake.
• Power BI or Tableau experience.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices within Data Engineering.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Previous consulting experience.
• Current Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
• Baseline and/or NV1 Security Clearance.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Annual learning allowance.
• Career progression and mentoring opportunities.
• Access to innovative technologies and enterprise-scale projects.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs and corporate discounts.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with regular team and networking events.

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported and empowered. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• Contract Until End of July 2027 – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Generalist Solution Architect

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions across a large and complex digital transformation program.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for enterprise applications and technology platforms.
• Develop architecture artefacts, technical designs and solution documentation to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive architectural governance, standards and best practices across infrastructure, cloud, applications and integration.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve capability and performance.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience as a Solution Architect with 10+ years in ICT
• Strong background designing enterprise solutions across cloud, applications, infrastructure, integration and security.
• Experience with AWS services, cloud networking, API Gateways, Lambda, RDS, Aurora and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of integration technologies including REST APIs, ETL, ESB, iPaaS and modern API architectures.
• Experience with data platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Snowflake and modern data architecture principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills

What’s in it for you:

• Contract Until End of July 2027
• 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