Database Administrator // QLD State Government Department

We are seeking a number of suitably experiences database administrators to join a team tasked with the successful upgrade and optimization of physical and virtual on-premise servers for a number of high priority ICT projects. The engagement may require you to work concurrently on multiple projects across the larger program.

The Role

We are seeking individuals with either strong SQL OR Oracle skills / combination of both.

SQL DBA skills:

• Database administration of SQL Server 2012-2022
• Extensive experience migrating between SQL 2012,SQL2016,SQL 2019.
• Proficiency in AlwaysOn configuration, troubleshooting, SQL Server and cluster level.
• Performance tuning – infrastructure and SQL engine.
• Highly desired skills: SSRS, SQL Server replication (replication is required only for Corporate DW migration, if project will look on it, then this skill becomes mandatory at high level of proficiency).
• Understanding ETL processes and SSIS.
• Desired Powershell skills

Oracle DBA skills:

• DB support versions 11g-19c
• Extensive experience in database upgrade.
• Must have skill – DataGuard.
• APEX – highly desirable (but not mandatory, this is just part of the database).
• Performance tuning.
• Proficiency in migration work.
• AWS/Azure cloud experience working with Oracle DB is highly desirable.

The Contract

Our client will offer an initial contract to 23^rd Dec 2024 with a potential extension to June 30^th 2025

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• 3 Month Daily Rate Contract
• Paying between $1000-$1180 per day inc super
• Flexible WFH – Not fully remote

Position Purpose:

The Data Strategist is responsible for facilitating the evolution of our Data Strategy for the next 3 years. This role will develop current, future and transition states, gain stakeholder and industry insights and use these to guide the development of our Data Strategy.

Responsibilities and outcomes

• Prepare data strategy and roadmap templates.
• Co-author data strategy and roadmap with Data Architect.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops across all levels of the organisation (technical and non-technical stakeholders).
• Consolidate feedback, identifying key themes and priorities.
• Present strategy and roadmap to Executives and GMs.
• Conduct industry research, including data best practice, regulatory obligations.
• Identify projects and change management plans for the implementation of the data strategy.
• Develop artefacts to the Architectural Governance Committee for approval.

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or other relevant subject.

  Experience and knowledge:

• Provide knowledge and expertise in:
  o strategy development at an exterpise level,
  o the data and analytics technology and business domain,
  o industry trends impacting direction,
  o industry and organisation experience in data strategy implementation.
• Experience in energy industry highly regarded.
• Experience with data technologies in Azure highly regarded.
• Experience with AI/ML in a commercial setting highly regarded.
• Experience successfully delivering technical change within a defined architetcure context.
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to rapidly understand a business domain, and how technology supports its performance.
• Successful track record of developing and implementing strategy.
• Proven ability to manage and moderate the expectations of a wide group of stakeholders.
• Ability to think beyond the planning horizon with a commercial focus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including stakeholder, vendor and senior executive interaction.

If you are interested in this role please apply below, alternatively you can email you CV to ziomi.warchalowski@talentinternational.com

• Paying up too $900 per day inc super
• 6 Month contract
• Flexible WFH – Not fully remote

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Division, focusing on a Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in gathering and documenting technical requirements, engaging with stakeholders, and mapping processes to support our development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document technical requirements for CIAM solutions.
• Documentation: Prepare clear and detailed documentation of business and technical requirements for the development teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including business users, technical teams, and management, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Process Mapping: Analyze and map current and future state processes to support CIAM initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Technical Liaison: Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring that requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in the development of test plans and perform testing to ensure solutions meet business requirements and are aligned with industry standards.
• Knowledge Sharing: Provide insights and knowledge sharing on IDAM and cybersecurity best practices to the team and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Business Analysis: Proven experience in technical business analysis, preferably within the cybersecurity or IDAM domains.
• CIAM/IDAM Knowledge (desirable not mandatory): Strong understanding of Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) or Identity and Access Management (IDAM) principles and technologies.
• Cybersecurity (desirable not mandatory): Familiarity with cybersecurity practices, frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Process Mapping: Proficient in process mapping techniques and tools.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Documentation: Strong documentation skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with technical tools and platforms used in CIAM/IDAM and cybersecurity projects.

If you are interested in this role please apply below, alternatively you can send your CV to ziomi.warchalowski@talentinternational.com

We are currently looking for a Data Engineer for a permanent opportunity with a large mining technology client currently embarking on an extensive program to develop and deploy a software-as-a-service data and analytics solution for one of the leading mobile mining equipment manufacturers in the APAC region.

This permanent opportunity is based in Eight Miles Plains, Brisbane and offers 2 days WFH per week. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their goals and determine how the available data can be used to achieve those goals. In collaboration with technology development teams and 3rd party ecosystem partners, you will design data pipeline requirements and data modelling processes, create algorithms and predictive models to extract the information the business needs. Their Cloud environment is predominantly within AWS, but candidates with experience across other cloud solutions such as Azure will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing new data models and metrics creation
• Assist in setting up their DevOps environment.
• Data Pipeline and Data Warehouse design, in collaboration with technology development partners
• Data Collection and Preparation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data from various sources. Develop data pipelines and ensure data quality and consistency for analysis.
• Data Analysis and Modeling: Utilize advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets and identify patterns, trends, and anomalies. Build predictive models to optimize mining operations and equipment maintenance.
• Visualization and Reporting: Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings and insights to stakeholders, including management and operational teams. Develop interactive dashboards for real-time monitoring of mining processes.
• Optimization and Efficiency: Work closely with engineers and mining experts to identify areas for improvement in operational efficiency of equipment. Collaborate on the development of algorithms and tools for automated decision support.

Requirements:

• 2-3+ years of experience in a Data Engineering role
• Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with modern data warehousing such as Snowflake.
• Experience with other languages (Python or R) is advantageous.
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines
• Experience with DevOps will be highly regarded.
• Experience and an understanding of classic statistical and machine learning techniques (highly regarded)
• Experience in business intelligence applications, including building dashboards i.e. Looker, Power BI, Tableau (highly regarded)
• Experience with Snowflake, Airflow, AWS (EC2, S3) is desirable.

If of interest, please apply now or send across your expression of interest and a CV to Mats Rorvik or James Grierson on

• Mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com
• James.grierson@talentinternational.com

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• 10 month contract
• $850 – 950 per day inc super
• Brisbane CBD Location
• 2 days WFH (No fully remote work available)

We are seeking a talented API Developer to join our team for a major upgrade of our web-based customer-facing system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, integrating, and maintaining APIs to enhance system functionality and ensure a seamless user experience. This role is critical to the success of our system upgrade project, providing robust and efficient API solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Integration Services Lead, Solution Designer, and Integration Platforms Team in developing core APIs and microservices, focusing on reusability.
• Developing and implementing RESTful API services using Spring Boot and deploying them in AWS.
• Planning and documenting technical specifications for features or system design.
• Writing testable, scalable, and efficient code.
• Leading code reviews to promote continuous integration and delivery.
• Monitoring and managing microservices to meet SLAs.
• Configuring alerts, logging, and scalability for microservices using AWS services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud-based services and API gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management).
• 4+ years of experience in API and microservices development.
• Proficiency in modern Java (version 11), Spring Boot, AWS Cloud, Docker, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, SQL (Oracle RDBMS, Amazon RDS – Postgres), NoSQL (MongoDB, Mongo Atlas), Web Services (RESTful, SOAP, HTTP), and API Gateway (Apigee).

To apply, please click apply now or contact Tom Circosta or Ziomi Warchalowski on 07 3221 3333 for a confidential discussion.

Talent International are seeking a seasoned Software Development Manager with a strong technical background to lead our dynamic development team based in Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane on a permanent basis.

This role involves working closely with product management and business teams to transform requirements into innovative software designs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, a knack for mentoring, and a passion for new technologies and solving complex problems.

// Permanent Role
// 3 Days WFH Per Week
// Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane Location
// Annual Bonus Scheme
// Optional 9/80 schedule, allowing you to work 9 days and have one additional day off

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and development of scalable, secure containerized applications using a microservice architecture.
• Collaborate with product management to ensure software solutions meet business requirements and technical specifications.
• Take a hands-on approach to identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Mentor and guide team members, promoting a collaborative and innovative environment.

Experience and Skills:
Must Have:

• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, TypeScript, Java, or Microsoft .Net.
• Expertise in designing and developing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with mining industry or mining operational systems such as Asset Health, Fleet Management, or Operational Safety Systems.
• Familiarity with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.

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 or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

Key responsibilities are:

• Provide technical support for the environment and business applications on the D365 platform, with a primary focus on CRM.
• Consult with business stakeholders and other technical specialists to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Provide guidance on native platform functionality and how this can be leveraged to maximise the value, sustainability and supportability of solutions.
• Provide support and assistance for system and user acceptance testing of D365 solutions.
• Administer and control the D365 environments to ensure that a high level of integrity is sustained across the IT solutions lifecycle, in alignment with Change and Release Management processes
• Be a central point of contact for internal specialists and external suppliers working in the D365 environment,
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues affecting the D365 environments to expedite Incident and Problem resolution.
• Plan and execute D365 platform maintenance, upgrades and change so that business impacts are minimised.

Criteria:

• At least 2+ years of experience in developing Power Platform solutions and in C#
• Experience in Power Portal, Power Apps and Power automate, Logic Apps and Azure functions
• Solid working understanding of Dynamics 365, JavaScript, custom
• Familiarity with Australian Energy domain.

Please note this role is Brisbane based.

If you are interested in applying please use the link below or alternatively email your CV to brid.coughlan@talentinternational.com

Talent International is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our client, a State Government Department based in Brisbane CBD, on an 11-month contract with potential extensions.

// 11 Month Contract (Until 30/06/2025) + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD Location

Role Overview:

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a critical project that involves transitioning key departmental systems, including the OneSchool System and the Agresso Finance System, to the latest Microsoft platform versions. This includes:

• Upgrading from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2022.
• Upgrading from SQL Server 2014 to SQL Server 2022.

The transition will occur across multiple environments in a coordinated and sequential process, including:

• Production environments spanning two data centers with high redundancy.
• Training and MPE (Mirrored Production Environment) environments.
• Various lower zone environments used for in-house development of the OneSchool system.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a project team to meet deliverables, objectives, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology Services and Digital Solutions teams to deliver the project.
• Prepare key project artifacts in accordance with the Department’s governance and framework requirements, including stakeholder management, resource management, task allocation, reporting, project board requirements, and change management plans and strategies.
• Develop and execute activities related to end-to-end project management, including project plans, estimates, scoping, and requirements through implementation and deployment.
• Proactively monitor, manage, and report on the execution of project deliverables.
• Work effectively with other project initiatives that may have dependencies or linkages with this project.
• Communicate effectively using multiple methods (verbal, written, and nonverbal) and channels with stakeholders, including team members and sponsors across multiple aspects of the project.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver ICT projects in a large, complex environment within a governance framework.
• Experience delivering complex, highly visible projects within tight timeframes.
• Proven track record of managing projects with significant linkages and dependencies on other initiatives.
• Expertise in Hybrid Waterfall / Agile implementation methodologies.
• Ability to deliver project artifacts in a timely manner.
• Experience working in complex education or government environments.

How to Apply:
To learn more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik at 07 3031 4522 or via email at james.grierson@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com.

For a list of all vacant positions, please visit our website at www.talentinternational.com.

Talent International is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management Specialist to join our client, a State-Based Government Department in Brisbane CBD, on a 2-year contract with potential extensions.

// 2 Year Contract (Until 30/06/2026) + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD Location

Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled professional to lead, manage, and implement the design, development, and delivery of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. You will contribute to IAM standards and best practices for the department’s systems and applications. This role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders across Information Services, departmental business units, external clients, and vendors. You will also identify security risks and recommend remedial actions to mitigate risks associated with supporting systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of user access provisioning and de-provisioning for the department’s enterprise and cloud-based systems, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and industry standards.
• Administer the Azure platform, manage the Exchange platform, Corporate VPN infrastructure, and DNS infrastructure.
• Evaluate IAM impacts and propose change alternatives with a focus on risk minimization, business continuity, and efficient, cost-effective service delivery.
• Build relationships and collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, external clients, and vendors to implement and maintain departmental IAM services.
• Provide timely, strategic, and expert advice on IAM security requirements and risks.

Requirements:

• Proven technical skills and the ability to provide expert support for Identity protocols including Single Sign-On (SSO), OAuth, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Java Web Tokens (JWT), Kerberos, and NTLM.
• Experience with Privilege Access Management solutions, Cloud IAM best practices, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud-based services (e.g., directory service, service bus, web services, DevOps pipelines) and their integration with Dynamics 365.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Active Directory Services, Azure AD, Office 365, and Entra ID integration.
• High-level interpersonal skills, including consultation and the ability to prepare, coordinate, and present timely and accurate advice both verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IAM administration, provisioning systems, tools, and processes.

How to Apply:
To learn more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik at 07 3031 4522 or via email at james.grierson@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com.
For a list of all vacant positions, please visit our website at www.talentinternational.com.

Talent International is searching for an experienced Organisational Change & Communications Manager to join our client, a leading educational institution. This is a part-time role based in Kelvin Grove on an 11-month contract.

About the role:
Our client has a range of in-flight projects that require Organisational Change and Communication Management services to assist the Project Manager of each project in the successful transition to operations staff and prepare the business stakeholders for change ensuring successful delivery of their projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive change impact analysis to inform change plans and strategies
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to develop and maintain a comprehensive information security architecture that aligns with client goals and objectives.
• Develop and execute Communications Plans in the light of competing stakeholder views and needs.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate with client stakeholders and other project teams regarding requirements, progress, and evaluation of initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical specialists service management stakeholders and relevant subject matter experts to map, document and define organisational change and communications strategies ensuring alignment with client information security standards and policies.
• Support the Project Manager in the creation of the Project Management deliverables.
• Undertake comprehensive change management workshops and Analysis
• Production of a range of Communications artefacts
• Liaise with and complete applicable Change Advisory Board requirements
• Work with the Service Management Office to ensure successful change and transitioning
• Development and execution of the Transition Plan

Requirements:

• Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualification together with extensive ICT Organisational Change and Communications management experience.
• Proven leadership ability with experience in assisting to maintain a coherent team culture focused on achieving organisation goals and applying development strategies that support the team to have the relevant skills to respond to client needs.
• Expert experience working with key stakeholders in the business to translate requirements into technical outcomes.
• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to establish positive working relationships with management, inspire employees and influence internal clients and external organisations in delivering high quality business solution options.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships, partnerships and networks to anticipate and negotiate changes in client expectations and requirements.
• Experience in working with project teams involved in the delivery and implementation of broad based, complex ICT projects that balance the requirements of performance, security and user functionality/friendliness in a diverse and rapidly changing university environment.
• Expert stakeholder management
• Expert communications management
• Extensive expertise managing the delivery of organisational change

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact Jenifer Mitchell on (07) 3031 4511 or jenfier.mitchell@talentinternational.com

For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

• Paying between $1000-$1050 per day inc super
• Flexible WFH
• 12 Month daily rate contract

Job Description:

As a Data Platform Architect at [Your Company Name], you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing scalable and efficient data solutions. You will be responsible for developing low-level solutions, ensuring seamless integration, and optimizing performance across our data platforms. This role requires hands-on experience with AWS and Databricks, along with a strong background in data architecture and solution design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Design: Develop low-level designs and architectures for data platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Hands-On Implementation: Lead the implementation of data solutions, leveraging AWS and Databricks technologies.
• Integration: Ensure seamless integration of data solutions with existing systems and platforms.
• Optimization: Continuously optimize data architectures for performance, cost, and efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Documentation: Create detailed documentation of data architectures, designs, and processes to ensure clarity and maintainability.
• Best Practices: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in data architecture and implement them within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven hands-on experience in designing and implementing data platforms using AWS and Databricks.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in AWS services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue) and Databricks, along with a solid understanding of data engineering principles.
• Design Skills: Ability to create detailed low-level designs and architectures for data solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering efficient and effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other cloud platforms and data technologies.
• Familiarity with data governance and security best practices.
• Certification in AWS or Databricks is a plus.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role please “Apply” Below, alternatively you can send your CV to ziomi.warchalowski@talentinternational.com

Talent is searching for a Project Manager with a HR/Rostering background to join our client, an industry leading commercial organisation.

• Initial 12 month daily rate contract paying up to $1033 inc super
• Based in Brisbane with 2 days WFH p/w
• Experience with HR/Workforce Management/Rostering projects required

About the role:
Our client is a leading commercial organisation dedicated to innovation and excellence in the tourism industry. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to work across a Rostering / Workforce Management project.

Responsibilities & Outcomes:

• Document and manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
• Identify, secure and manage all required or allocated project resources to agreed outcomes.
• Manage approved funds and ensure monthly financial forecasts, quarterly resource forecasts and annual budgets are accurate.
• Manage contracts with external suppliers.
• Prepare and report on variations to project time, cost quality and scope.
• Facilitate, manage and report to relevant project governance forums including steering committees and working groups.
• Work effectively with Project Sponsor, Project Client, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other project stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes and meet overall project objectives.
• Manage stakeholder involvement and expectations.
• Successful delivery of designated projects, on time, within budget and to agreed outcomes.
• Ensure information technology change activities are in place to enable the successful deployment of project outcomes.

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact David Meiring or Thomas Circosta on (07) 3221 3333 or
david.meiring@talentinternational.com

For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com