We’re looking for an experienced HR Coordinator to join a busy and supportive People & Culture team in a large government body.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be a key point of contact for employees and leaders, supporting day-to-day HR operations and helping deliver a great employee experience.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Responding to employee and manager HR queries
• Preparing employment contracts and variations
• Maintaining employee records and HR compliance
• Providing support around policies, procedures and employee entitlements
• Assisting with reporting, governance and general HR activities
• Supporting People & Culture projects and process improvements.

About you

You’ll have previous HR coordination or People & Culture experience, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities and enjoy working in a role where stakeholder service and accuracy are important.
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and gain broad exposure across People & Culture.

Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion or email melissa.haddad@talentinternational.com for further information.

Are you a visionary software leader with a passion for driving cutting-edge cloud solutions? We’re seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead complex initiatives that deliver impactful outcomes. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to influence strategic technology deployment, collaborate with passionate teams, and work on initiatives that truly make a difference.

As a key member of our organization, you will oversee the design, development, deployment, and support of our Cloud & Data Infrastructure, ensuring scalable and efficient solutions aligned with best practices. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, manage stakeholder relationships, and lead high-impact projects in a hybrid working environment across multiple locations.

Required Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and services, with a proven ability to design and manage scalable cloud solutions.
• Strong background in DevOps practices, including tools like GitLab, GitHub, Artifactory, and Jira, for continuous integration and deployment.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform for automated provisioning and management.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git and agile development methodologies.
• Ability to write and maintain complex code in Python, JavaScript, and Golang.
• Deep knowledge of containerization, Kubernetes, and Docker for efficient application delivery.
• Proven track record of leading large, strategic technical projects with high autonomy and strategic impact.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with database deployment and administration, especially Postgres and MySQL.
• Skills in Azure cloud infrastructure and multi-cloud strategies.
• Strong understanding of network architecture in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault for securing sensitive data.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Significant leadership experience in senior engineering roles or equivalent, especially within government or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and stakeholder engagement at a senior level.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days in-office per week, with flexible arrangements.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory, with valid evidence required for pre-engagement checks.

If you’re driven by challenge, eager to lead innovative projects, and inspired to contribute to a vital national service, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career by applying now and become a leader in transforming public sector technology!

Contact shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com for more information. Shortlisted will be contacted.

Are you an experienced FOI leader looking to make a genuine impact within a large, purpose-driven organisation?

We’re seeking an accomplished Manager, Freedom of Information & Information Release to lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality Freedom of Information (FOI) and information release services. This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational transparency, governance and strategic decision-making while leading a team of legal and FOI professionals.

In this role you’ll be responsible for leading the organisation’s end-to-end FOI and information release function, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations while balancing transparency, risk and exceptional service delivery.
You’ll work closely with senior executives, government stakeholders and legal representatives, providing expert advice on complex and often high-profile matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Freedom of Information and information release services.
• Provide strategic legal advice on FOI legislation, governance and information release.
• Oversee complex and high-profile FOI requests, including matters involving Executive leadership and Ministerial offices.
• Manage FOI appeals and external review processes, including matters before VCAT and OVIC.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing, collaborative and psychologically safe team.
• Build strong relationships with internal leaders, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Deliver reporting, governance and compliance activities to support statutory obligations.

About You
You’ll be a confident and influential leader with deep expertise in Freedom of Information legislation and information governance.

You’ll bring:

• String background and experience leading complex FOI functions within government or a highly regulated environment.
• Eligibility to hold a Legal Practising Certificate in Victoria (or another Australian jurisdiction).
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive level.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and building high-performing teams.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where your expertise will directly influence organisational governance, transparency and public trust.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal leadership career and play a key role in shaping information governance and FOI strategy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for further information.

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking multiple experienced APS5 Instructional Designers to develop learning content and training materials for frontline service delivery staff.

This role will suit someone with strong instructional design experience who can create accessible learning products, work with stakeholders to understand business needs, and deliver practical learning solutions across eLearning, facilitator-led, self-paced and blended formats.

ROLE DETAILS:

• Location: Geelong, VIC
• Contract: Initial term until 31^st December – Strong likelihood for extension
• Arrangement: Hybrid – 2/3 split
• Rate: APS5 – $55.24/hr + Super
• Eligibility: Australian Citizenship MANDATORY
• Closes: Monday 10^th August (applications after this date will not be considered)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll develop content for learning programs, including formal modules, coaching/support activities and learning materials. You’ll liaise with stakeholders to understand frontline role requirements, complete learning needs analysis, and ensure final products meet accessibility, governance, QA and document control requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop learning content for frontline service delivery staff, including modules, coaching activities and supporting materials
• Work with stakeholders to understand learning requirements and embed business needs into final products
• Collaborate with internal learning teams to support reporting, evaluation, administration, deployment and facilitation
• Create accessible learning products using agency design software and relevant multimedia tools
• Conduct learning needs analysis for ad hoc training requests
• Apply governance frameworks, QA checks, document control and accessibility standards
• Support continuous improvement to streamline learning processes and improve business efficiency

ABOUT YOU:

• 3+ years’ experience in a learning and development environment, including training analysis, design, development and evaluation
• Strong instructional design capability across eLearning, face-to-face content, facilitator guides, learner materials, self-paced learning and blended solutions
• Experience using tools such as MS Word, Articulate Rise and Storyline
• Ability to translate learning outcomes and technical concepts into plain English and meaningful visuals
• Strong stakeholder consultation, facilitation and coaching skills
• Ability to work to a style guide and maintain consistency across multiple training deliverables
• Experience delivering against tight timeframes in an Agile/changing environment

• Desirable: TAE40122 or relevant L&D/instructional design qualifications, disability sector understanding or lived experience, and experience in operations training environments

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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