This large government body is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex cyber security and infrastructure projects.

You will take ownership of project planning, governance, budgets, risks, dependencies and delivery schedules, working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and external vendors. Projects may be delivered independently or as part of a broader transformation program.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex technology projects from initiation through to implementation and closure
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, RAID registers and governance documentation
• Manage project budgets, including resource, capital and operational expenditure
• Identify and manage delivery risks, issues, dependencies and changes
• Manage technology vendors against agreed contracts, milestones and deliverables
• Coordinate internal resources and multidisciplinary project teams
• Provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Facilitate decision-making across technical and business stakeholder groups
• Ensure projects align with agreed architecture, security, development and governance standards

You will bring:

• Extensive ICT project management experience within large and complex organisations
• Demonstrated delivery experience across cyber security and infrastructure projects
• Proven responsibility for project budgets exceeding $1 million
• Strong understanding of the complete project delivery lifecycle
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams concurrently
• Strong vendor, commercial and contract management capability
• Excellent project governance, financial management and reporting skills
• The ability to translate technical information for business and executive audiences
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current project management accreditation, with PRINCE2 preferred
• Agile or Lean qualifications or experience will be highly regarded

This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager to lead important technology initiatives within a complex and highly visible environment.

To learn more, apply now with your updated resume to josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable AWS landing zone as part of a broader hybrid and multi-cloud strategy for a large government body.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who has personally delivered enterprise AWS multi-account landing zones-not just provided high-level architecture advice.

Key activities

• Own the end-to-end AWS landing zone architecture and implementation roadmap
• Design the AWS Organizations, Control Tower, account and organisational unit structure
• Establish automated account provisioning and workload onboarding
• Define identity, networking, security, logging and monitoring patterns
• Develop reusable Terraform modules and Git-based CI/CD practices
• Embed governance, guardrails, policy-as-code and FinOps controls
• Lead technical assurance and transition the platform into operations
• Work closely with security, network, identity, platform and delivery teams

Skills and experience

• Significant recent AWS architecture and engineering experience
• Personal leadership of at least two enterprise AWS landing zone implementations
• Experience delivering within government, financial services, insurance, health or another regulated environment
• Deep knowledge of AWS Organizations, Control Tower, account vending and service control policies
• Strong Terraform, automation, Git and CI/CD capability
• Advanced enterprise networking and cloud security knowledge
• Strong stakeholder leadership and communication skills

AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification and experience with Entra ID, SIEM platforms, Account Factory for Terraform, ISM, Essential Eight, VPDSF, ISO 27001 or NIST CSF will be highly regarded.

Please apply to secure an interview or contact josh.dmonte@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.