Business Analyst - IT procurement & RFx

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • INC Super

We are currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a key initiative within the Information Security Operations domain. This role will be heavily involved in the procurement phase of a high-impact project, supporting the selection of a new service provider/product.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a BA who thrives in structured, stakeholder-driven environments and has hands-on experience with RFx processes and vendor selection.

About the Role

You will play a pivotal role in bridging business needs with technical solutions, ensuring that requirements are clearly defined and aligned with procurement objectives. Working closely with both business and technical stakeholders, you will support end-to-end tendering activities, from requirements gathering through to vendor evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and functional requirements
  • Translate complex stakeholder needs into clear, structured, and actionable artefacts
  • Support and contribute to RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including documentation and coordination
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across business, IT, and security teams
  • Assist in the evaluation of vendor responses, including scoring, analysis, and recommendations
  • Ensure alignment between procurement outcomes and broader business and security objectives
  • Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and requirement validation sessions

About You

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst within IT or technology-driven projects
  • Strong exposure to procurement lifecycle and RFx processes
  • Demonstrated experience supporting tendering/re-tendering initiatives for services or products
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively
  • Strong documentation skills, with attention to detail and structure
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to or understanding of Information Security / Cyber Security environments
  • Experience working with security vendors, tools, or managed services
  • Familiarity with governance, risk, or compliance frameworks

Why Apply?

  • 6-month contract with strong potential for extension
  • Competitive daily rate of approx. $900 incl. super
  • Opportunity to work on a high-visibility project within a critical Information Security domain
  • Gain exposure to end-to-end procurement and vendor selection processes

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AO4 Tribunal Coordinator x 3

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$60.05 per hour
  • Labour hire contract, initially six months
  • Contract extension options available
  • Brisbane CBD location, front line role in office required

About the client:

This Queensland-based government body is responsible for overseeing workplace relations, safety, and industrial laws across the state. It develops and enforces regulations that protect workers’ rights, promote fair employment practices, and ensure safe working conditions. The organisation also provides guidance to employers and employees on compliance, investigates workplace incidents, and supports dispute resolution within industries.

About the role:

  • Independently managing an allocated caseload of insurer referrals including but not limited to: 
    • managing the referral from receipt to outcome ensuring legislative requirements are being met; 
    • triaging referrals and confirming that all the mandatory and relevant materials are available in accordance with relevant guidelines;
    • overseeing administration activities involved in the tribunal process;  
    • conducting a quality review of typed tribunal findings to ensure robust decision-making processes; 
    • accurately recording and maintaining tribunal files in the electronic case management systems; and 
    • identifying risks and coordinating security arrangements with the leadership team, where required. 
  • Liaise with workers, their representatives, insurers and tribunal doctors in relation to the tribunal process specifically being able to explain relevant workers’ compensation legislation.  
  • Undertaking a range of other administrative tasks (as required) including: 
    • chaperone of workers during medical examinations 
    • being responsible for and attending the tribunal reception area 
    • delivering efficient financial and travel processing activities 

What’s in it for you?:

  • Competitive hourly rate, aligned with the A04 banding.
  • Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!
  • Tailored support throughout the whole process and beyond by your experienced Recruitment Partner.

What you’ll need to succeed?:

  • Practical experience in interpreting and applying workers’ compensation or similar legislation;
  • Experience in customer service and complaints management;
  • Experience in managing caseloads in a process driven environment;
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate while maintaining effective working relationships;
  • Practical experience in word processing, data entry or electronic file management in a paperless office; and
  • Ability to prioritise, manage time frames and multi-task to meet deadlines.
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Criminal History Check.

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this job, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your job search, please contact Steph Smithers today (07) 3031 4500 or steph.smithers@talentinternational.com OR Emma Hansen today (07) 3031 4517 or emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

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Audio Visual Principal Service Officer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • AU$50 - AU$53.42 per hour

Audio Visual Principal Service Officer

Location: Brisbane, CBD
Contract: 3 months (until 30th June 2026)
Rate: Up to $53.42hr inc. super ($427.36 inc super based on 8 hrs)

About the Role:
The primary objective of an AV technician team is to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment and systems across various settings. Their key responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and providing technical support for AV equipment, as well as collaborating with other teams and conducting training sessions for end-users. You will be a member of a specialist service team delivering audio-visual (AV) and in-court technology systems within a broad, multi-disciplinary organisation. You will use your technical skills and audio-visual experience to install AV systems across Queensland while using remote technology to monitor and respond to AV technical issue and alerts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as technical lead and an internal escalation point for VC-related technical issues within the Court AV team.
  • Lead and perform proactive maintenance of VC systems managed by the team
  • Actively participate in the design, commissioning and acceptance of VC service enhancement projects
  • Establish and maintain effective communication and build strong collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide expert technical advice to supervisor/managers around technical aspects of VC service.
  • Produce and distribute system reports to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Maintain assigned incident, requests, and problem tickets (within ServiceNow), ensuring timely updates and thorough recording of tickets
  • Ensure compliance with CTS incident, request and problem management service management policies, procedures and processes based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
  • Drive continuous service improvement based on own analysis as well as supervisor, team and client feedback

Ideally you will have:

  • Experience supporting sophisticated audio-visual systems in a complex networked environment
  • Experience with the following key technologies will be highly regarded for this position
  • Cisco video conferencing hardware and software
  • AMX control system
  • Biamp and Clearone DSP technology
  • Multipoint Conferencing Units
  • In-depth knowledge of audio gain structure and reinforcement.
  • IT Service Management/ITIL.
  • Electronics
  • Audio Visual Integration industry training

Required:

  • Australian Driver’s License

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AO6 Digital and Print Design Officer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$79.17 per hour
  • Labour hire contract, initially three months
  • Contract extension options available
  • Brisbane CBD location, WFH two days per week

About the client:

This Queensland-based government body is responsible for overseeing workplace relations, safety, and industrial laws across the state. It develops and enforces regulations that protect workers’ rights, promote fair employment practices, and ensure safe working conditions. The organisation also provides guidance to employers and employees on compliance, investigates workplace incidents, and supports dispute resolution within industries.

About the role:

  • Produce high quality, modern graphic design.
  • Interpret strategic briefs and translate complex policy, regulatory or technical information into clear, accessible and engaging visual content.
  • Ensure that projects adhere to the required visual and digital style guidelines, including the Queensland Government Brand Book, social media guidelines and the franchise website consistent user experience model.
  • Engage with stakeholders at varying levels, including providing expert design advice, negotiating outcomes, and responding to feedback in a professional and solutions-focused manner.
  • Demonstrate advanced illustrative and image manipulation skills within the Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, Lightroom and Acrobat Pro) and employ creativity, innovation, accuracy and attention to detail to produce new design concepts, graphics and layouts.
  • Manage the design studio, including the digital library, image consent, and asset management.
  • Work flexibly across a range of software, including Adobe design suites, Canva, Microsoft office suites.

What’s in it for you?:

  • Competitive hourly rate, aligned with the A07 banding.
  • Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!
  • Tailored support throughout the whole process and beyond by your experienced Recruitment Partner.

What you’ll need to succeed?:

  • A tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in graphic design and experience of Adobe Creative Cloud in a Mac and PC environment.
  • Proven experience delivering digital and print design projects, ideally for campaigns or communications initiatives, ideally within Government environments.
  • Visual AV skills, including photography and videographer highly advantageous.
  • Advanced graphic design skills – strong capability in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.) and ability to produce high-quality visual content.
  • Attention to detail – ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple projects, even under tight deadlines.
  • Experience with print production and working with external suppliers/printers.
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Criminal History Check.

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this job, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your job search, please contact Steph Smithers today (07) 3031 4500 or steph.smithers@talentinternational.com OR Emma Hansen today (07) 3031 4517 or emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

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Service Management Lead

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 6 Months + Extensions
  • $1050 Per Day
  • Brisbane Based

Key Responsibilities

Service Management Leadership & Stabilisation

  • Take ownership of the Service Management Office, ensuring continuity of service and operational stability
  • Assess current ITSM maturity and implement targeted uplift initiatives
  • Lead core ITSM practices including incident, problem, change, request, and configuration management

ITSM Process Uplift & Governance

  • Drive adoption of ITIL-aligned service management processes
  • Identify and remediate gaps in process effectiveness, control, and compliance
  • Lead governance forums such as CAB, operational reviews, and service reporting
  • Ensure audit readiness and alignment with regulatory and internal requirements

Vendor & Service Performance Management

  • Manage strategic third-party vendors with a focus on performance and accountability
  • Establish and enhance SLAs, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
  • Address underperformance and drive measurable service improvements

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Deliver quick-win initiatives to reduce incidents and improve service quality
  • Identify opportunities for automation and standardisation
  • Strengthen knowledge management and documentation practices

Skills & Experience

Essential Experience

  • 8+ years’ experience in IT Service Management, including senior leadership or transformation roles
  • Proven experience stabilising or uplifting ITSM functions in complex enterprise environments
  • Strong background in vendor management and service performance improvement
  • Deep, practical knowledge of ITIL processes
  • Experience delivering within large-scale IT transformation programs

Certifications & Tools

  • ITIL v3 or v4 Managing Professional (or equivalent) – mandatory
  • Experience with enterprise ITSM platforms (e.g. ServiceNow)

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Change Analyst

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 Month Contract
  • Brisbane Northside
  • Flexible Working

Key Responsibilities

Change Impact & Readiness

  • Conduct detailed change impact assessments across business areas, roles, processes, systems, and behaviours
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to inform planning and sequencing
  • Support business readiness assessments, checkpoints, and go-live criteria
  • Contribute to transition planning, including cutover and early-life support

Change Management Delivery

  • Develop and maintain key change artefacts, including:
    • Change and adoption plans
    • Business readiness checklists
    • Learning plans and support materials
    • Stakeholder engagement artefacts
    • Communication plans and schedules
  • Support the delivery of change activities aligned to established methodologies
  • Monitor and report on change progress, risks, and issues

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
  • Facilitate workshops, briefings, and engagement sessions
  • Support the development and delivery of targeted communications
  • Assist in managing digital communication channels to drive awareness and adoption

About You

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Change Analyst role
  • Proven experience supporting organisational change initiatives within projects or programs
  • Strong experience in change impact assessments and business readiness activities
  • Experience working in government or complex organisational environments
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Tertiary qualifications in business, communications, or related fields
  • Change management certification (e.g. PROSCI)
  • Experience in large-scale digital, ICT, or enterprise system implementations
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools
  • Experience with tools such as SharePoint Online, Adobe Creative Suite, Visio, Viva Engage, and Forms

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APS6 Organisational Design Officer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Permanent
  • Up to AU$60.26 per hour
  • Labour hire contract until 31/12/2026
  • Contract extension options available
  • Brisbane CBD OR Robina location

About the client:

Our client is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This role will see you join an organisation that values a positive contemporary attitude to disability and is dedicated to supporting a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians living with disability and their families / carers.

About the role:

  • Managing the development and maintenance of core role statements within the framework of job families, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and requirements.
  • Analysing current and future workforce needs and recommending appropriate organisational structures.
  • Contributing to specialist advice and support on a range of Organisational Design functions.
  • Conducting organisational assessments to identify areas for improvement and recommend structural changes.
  • Completing role evaluation assessments for APS roles.
  • Managing and delivering identified Organisational Design projects.

What’s in it for you?:

  • Competitive hourly rate, aligned with the APS6 banding.
  • Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!
  • Tailored support throughout the whole process and beyond by your experienced Recruitment Partner.
  • Utilise your expertise to secure long term employment with a Federal Government Agency.

What you’ll need to succeed?:

  • Qualification in Human Resource, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or related.
  • Certifications in project management or change management, highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated success in organisational design or development and / or workforce planning.
  • Ability to assess organisational structures, identify areas for improvement, and recommend effective solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing strategies to support organisational change and ensure smooth transitions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively convey information, present findings, and engage with stakeholders.
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Criminal History Check, Worker Screening Check and / or Working with Children Check (where required) along with proof of Australian Citizenship.

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this job, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your job search, please contact Steph Smithers today (07) 3031 4500 or steph.smithers@talentinternational.com OR Emma Hansen today (07) 3031 4517 or emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

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Transit Data Manager

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • INC Super

We’re currently seeking an experienced Transit Data Manager to lead the development and governance of customer-facing transport data for a major public sector program.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving how public transport information is delivered across digital platforms-enhancing journey planning, accessibility, and overall customer experience.

About the Role

As the Transit Data Manager, you’ll take ownership of the creation, maintenance, and optimisation of transit data, with a strong focus on GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) and its extensions.

You’ll ensure data is accurate, compliant, and fit-for-purpose, while driving best practices in data governance and quality across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development and maintenance of GTFS datasets, including extensions such as GTFS-Pathways and GTFS-Flex
  • Ensure high levels of data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards
  • Establish and implement data governance frameworks and quality controls
  • Oversee data validation processes, tools, and workflows
  • Investigate and resolve data quality issues
  • Stay up to date with evolving GTFS standards and industry trends
  • Support digital initiatives by ensuring data is optimised for journey planning and accessibility

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong experience working with GTFS and transit data standards
  • Proven background in data governance, validation, and quality management
  • Ability to work across cross-functional teams (digital, UX, engineering, operations)
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, simple language
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capability
  • Experience influencing outcomes without direct authority

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid model – minimum 3 days onsite per week
  • Remaining days can be worked remotely
  • Full-time contract (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)

Contract Details

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: ASAP (target May 2026)
  • Rate: Competitive market rates

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APS6 Clinical Advisor

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$60.26 per hour
  • Labour hire contract until 31/12/2026
  • Contract extension options available
  • Brisbane CBD location

About the client:

Our client is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This role will see you join an organisation that values a positive contemporary attitude to disability and is dedicated to supporting a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians living with disability and their families / carers.

About the role:

  • Providing subject matter expertise using a coaching and mentoring approach, advising on the most appropriate supports to achieve participant outcomes.
  • Managing sensitive conversations and situations associated with approval of funding.
  • Liaising and working with stakeholders, delegates, partners and providers to ensure consistent decision making and outcome achievement.
  • Providing high quality written and telephone advice and record keeping.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive hourly rate, aligned with the APS6 banding.
  • Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!
  • Tailored support throughout the whole process and beyond by your experienced Recruitment Partner.
  • Utilise your expertise to secure long term employment with a Federal Government Agency.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Required qualifications in any of the below. These are acknowledged as covering degree, advanced or other diploma qualifications in the following areas:

    • Occupational Therapy
    • Prosthetics and Orthotics
    • Speech Pathology
    • Physiotherapy
    • Psychology
    • Registered Nursing (must be eligible for AHPRA registration),
    • Social Work
    • Mental Health Practitioners
    • Specialists Behavioural Support Practitioners
  • Demonstrated clinical, disability, hospital, or aged care experience in the above disciplines.
  • Proven experience in providing high quality Health and Allied Health clinical and technical expertise at an individual and systemic level.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Competence in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and other relevant tools for scheduling, document preparation, and communication.
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Criminal History Check, Worker Screening Check and / or Working with Children Check (where required) along with proof of Australian Citizenship.

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this job, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your job search, please contact Steph Smithers today (07) 3031 4500 or steph.smithers@talentinternational.com OR Emma Hansen today (07) 3031 4517 or emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

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Developer - Oracle & Modern Platforms

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • INC Super

We’re seeking an Analyst Developer to support and enhance enterprise applications within a large government IT environment. This role focuses on BAU support, minor initiatives, and contributing to application modernisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and support Oracle-based and enterprise applications
  • Deliver analysis, development, testing, and production support
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across application layers
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Contribute to documentation, quality practices, and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

  • Strong application development & support experience
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in enterprise environments

Desirable:

  • Oracle SQL / PL/SQL
  • Modern UI frameworks
  • Linux / scripting
  • Oracle Forms/APEX, Java, or Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Details

  • Location: Carseldine (North Brisbane)
  • Hybrid: Minimum 50% onsite
  • Local candidates preferred (North Brisbane)
  • 12 Month contract at market rates

If you’re an experienced Developer looking to work on meaningful enterprise systems and modernisation initiatives, apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion

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Senior React Web Developer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Brisbane Based
  • $940 P/D
  • 12 Month Contract

What you’ll be doing:
* Building and delivering robust front-end solutions using React
* Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code
* Driving improvements in performance, scalability, and best practices
* Mentoring developers and contributing to a strong engineering culture
* Working with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices
* Leveraging Generative AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to accelerate development

What we’re looking for:
* 5+ years’ experience with React
* Strong JavaScript & TypeScript skills
* Solid HTML5 & CSS3 experience
* Experience in agile/squad environments
* Passion for clean code, modern practices, and continuous improvement
* Experience mentoring or supporting other developers

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AI Engineer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • INC Super

We’re partnering with a leading Australian university undertaking a major technology transformation in 2026, with a strong focus on AI adoption, legacy modernisation, and enhanced digital experiences.

An opportunity exists for an experienced AI Engineer to help deliver an AI-powered conversational search capability within a large-scale student platform. This role will see you working on a production-grade system, transforming traditional search into a context-aware, multi-turn conversational experience.

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of the backend and retrieval pipeline, working closely to defined architecture while ensuring the system is scalable, observable, and production-ready from day one.

This is a hands-on engineering role where quality, latency, and cost are equally critical.

Key Responsibilities

RAG Pipeline Development

  • Build and optimise the end-to-end retrieval pipeline (ingestion, chunking, embeddings, vector storage, retrieval, reranking)
  • Implement and tune hybrid search (vector + keyword/BM25)
  • Develop query understanding capabilities (rewriting, expansion, intent classification)
  • Optimise performance across latency, cost, and accuracy

LLM Integration & Prompting

  • Integrate LLMs into the retrieval pipeline with strong grounding and response consistency
  • Design and refine prompt templates for accurate, reliable outputs
  • Implement guardrails to reduce hallucinations and improve confidence signalling
  • Manage model trade-offs across performance, cost, and quality

Evaluation & Testing

  • Establish and track metrics (retrieval quality, response relevance, latency, cost per query)
  • Build automated regression testing for pipeline changes
  • Support evaluation frameworks such as RAGAS or similar
  • Contribute to UAT with clear, interpretable outputs

Backend Engineering

  • Design and develop APIs for frontend and system integrations
  • Implement multi-turn conversation state management
  • Ensure observability through logging, monitoring, and analytics
  • Work closely to architecture direction, raising risks early

What Success Looks Like

  • First 30 days: System understood, baseline metrics established, key improvements identified
  • Mid engagement: Enhanced pipeline in staging with measurable uplift and stable APIs
  • Delivery: Production-ready solution with strong performance and clean handover

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience building and deploying RAG systems in production
  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end retrieval stack (embeddings, vector DBs, BM25, reranking)
  • Production-level Python engineering (clean, testable, maintainable code)
  • Experience working within defined architecture frameworks
  • Ability to work autonomously in a consulting/contract environment
  • Strong focus on balancing quality, latency, and cost
  • Mindset of instrumentation before optimisation

Highly Regarded

  • Experience with multi-turn conversational AI systems
  • Familiarity with RAG evaluation frameworks (RAGAS, TruLens, etc.)
  • Exposure to enterprise knowledge platforms or higher education environments
  • Experience with integration/automation tooling (e.g. n8n, Make)

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