• Initial Contract Until 10^th April 2026 | Potential to Extend
• Onsite Location Across Melbourne
• Government Department | Multi-Site ICT Rollout

The Role: This Government Department is seeking an IT Project Engineer to travel between sites to install data communication racks and liaise with builders and external stakeholders.

The Responsibilities:

• Managing a project rollout across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on onsite installations and adherence to project timelines and standards.
• Setup and support of data communications racks, including the installation and management of copper and fibre cabling, as well as power infrastructure to support mission-critical systems.
• Setup up LAN/WAN and wireless networking technologies, with practical experience configuring, troubleshooting.
• Configure a range of ICT systems, including server administration, audio-visual systems, security and CCTV, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, network-attached storage (NAS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switching.
• Manage relationships with technical teams, project managers, and senior leadership, fostering collaboration and ensuring project alignment with business objectives.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5+ years’ experience in working as IT Specialist or Field Technician delivering ICT rollouts across various sites.

• Proficient in the setup and support of data communications racks, including the installation and management of copper and fibre cabling.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN and wireless networking technologies, with practical experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise-grade networks, particularly within Juniper and Cisco environments.
• Possesses well-rounded expertise in a range of ICT systems, including server administration, audio-visual systems, security and CCTV, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, network-attached storage (NAS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is essential.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial Contract Until 10^th April 2026 | Potential to Extend
• Onsite Location Across Melbourne
• Government Department | Multi-Site ICT Rollout

Apply today and Jimmy Nguyen will reach out to disclose further information.

• 6 month ongoing contract with the option to go permanent
• Work across both BAU and Project
• Competitive daily rate on offer

My client is currently on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineer to join a high-impact team modernising batch ETL processes that underpin core operational and analytical systems. This role offers a good balance between project-based ETL modernisation and ongoing BAU support, allowing the right candidate to shape long-term platform strategy while driving critical day-to-day operations

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer and ETL Developer
• Strong expertise in SQL (preferably PL/SQL on Postgres and Oracle platforms), including query optimisation using better query authoring, performance tuning, indexing, and partition pruning
• Strong expertise in ETL tools (Pentaho is a bonus, but experience with other mature tools such as SSIS or Informatica is valued)
• Demonstrated experience with batch ETL design, optimisation, and troubleshooting in on-prem environments
• Ability to work with and modernise legacy systems, focusing strongly on design, not just tooling
• Understanding of data architecture principles and secure enterprise-grade platforms
• Background in the utilities or energy sector (bonus)
• Exposure to platform modernisation initiatives involving secure and large-scale data systems

Benefits:

• Ongoing contract with the option to convert to permanent
• Competitive rate on offer
• Interview and start ASAP
• Be a part of a very stable team with little to no turnover

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

Business Analyst – Preferably from Education/Higher Education/Training sector
Long term Contract Positions / Multiple Roles
Adelaide Based Positions / Will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to Adelaide

Candidates with valid Australian Visa will be considered for these positions, the client does not offer visa sponsorship.

One of our clients is looking for multiple Business Analysts, preferably from Education/Higher Education/Training sector.

Required:

• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and documentation.
• Experience with extracting and documenting current and future state business understandin.
• Experience with professional writing, documenting deliverables, vendor management and effective communication with senior stakeholders
• Deliver insights to support strategic planning and operational efficiencies.
• Support the development and implementation of new systems and digital solutions.
• Experience in End User Technology e.g. end user device deployment and virtual desktop deployment will be nice to have.

Apply Now! If you want to know more you can reach Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501.

Our client is a federal government organisation. Due to an uplift of their Cyber program, they are seeking multiple Senior Cyber Uplift Systems Analyst to join their team based in the Melbourne CBD. This will be a 24 -month contract with a likely 12-month extension with 3 days in the office hybrid work arrangement.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and review a range of written material including technical and corporate documentation
• Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• Provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency’s executive
• Research, review and evaluate projects within a section or specialist area
• Assist with the management of finances, contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure within area of responsibility
• Manage team contribution to costing process
• Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance
• Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards through interpretation of quality analysis and reporting
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement and manage and support change
• Contribute to and influence ICT strategy resolving conflicts as needed
• Build action plans and make operational decisions on policies, tactics and resources critical to the business
• Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Business process improvement BPRE – Level 5
• Enterprise and business architecture STPL – Level 5
• Requirements definition and management REQM – level 5
• Software design SWDN – Level 5
• Solution Architect ARCH – Level 4
• Stakeholder relationship management RLMT – Level 5
• Systems design DESN – Level 5

To apply for this opportunity, you will need do demonstrate the above key duties and knowledge in a 5000-character (one page) pitch on a Cyber Security project.

You will also need:

• To be an Australian Citizen with preference given to Security Clearance candidates.
• Have previously worked in an Australian federal government organisation

Apply Now!
For more information email shelley.harrison@talentinernational.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will need applications and cover letters for consideration prior to the 13^th June for consideration.

Our client is a leading company within the utilities industry, who are looking to bring on an experience Secondary Design Drafter/Technical Officer for an initial 12-month period. This role will be based in their Melbourne CBD office with a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in Secondary Design, proven ability in developing detailed wiring diagrams for complex brownfield projects and will be able to work autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Secondary Design Engineers to develop detailed wiring diagrams and schematics for complex brownfield projects.
• Produce accurate and detailed secondary design drawings according to project specifications and engineering standards.
• Conduct quality assurance and cross-checking of secondary design drawings on an ad-hoc basis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work independently to manage drafting tasks, prioritizing workload and meeting project deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Interpret engineering data and specifications to create clear and comprehensive secondary system documentation.
• Update and maintain secondary design documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring version control and traceability.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to resolve design issues and incorporate feedback into drawings.
• Support project teams in brownfield environments, adapting designs to existing infrastructure constraints.
• Ensure all secondary design outputs comply with relevant standards and client requirements.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in secondary design drafting, preferably within complex electrical or infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to produce detailed wiring diagrams and schematics aligned with engineering specifications.
• Experience in brownfield project environments, with the ability to adapt designs to existing systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in quality assurance and cross-checking of design outputs.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple drafting tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of electrical secondary systems, protection schemes, and control wiring.
• Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with engineers and project teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to secondary design documentation.

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com /0476865411 or hit Apply Now

Our client, a leading utilities company, is seeking an experienced Senior Protection and Control Engineer for an initial 12-month contract. This position is based in their Melbourne CBD office with a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in modelling system faults to determine fault levels, developing protection settings, creating relay configuration files, and reviewing protection designs for technical suitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Model system faults and network behavior to determine fault levels and assess protection scheme adequacy.
• Calculate and determine protection settings to ensure system stability, safety, and coordination.
• Develop, test, and validate relay configuration files for protection devices across substations and networks.
• Review protection system designs for technical accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Perform protection coordination studies to ensure reliable fault detection and system isolation.
• Support commissioning and testing of protection systems, including reviewing test plans and analyzing results.
• Provide technical input during project planning and design phases, ensuring protection requirements are met.
• Investigate protection operations and system faults, delivering root cause analysis and recommending improvements
• Collaborate with planners, designers, and operations teams to integrate protection solutions into broader system upgrades.
• Ensure protection systems comply with industry standards, utility regulations, and internal engineering policies.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in power systems or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in modelling electrical faults and determining system fault levels.
• Proven ability to calculate and apply relay settings for transmission or distribution systems.
• Proficiency in developing and testing relay configuration files.
• Strong understanding of protection coordination principles, including grading and selectivity.
• Experience reviewing protection designs for compliance with utility and industry standards.
• Knowledge of system modelling tools and fault simulation software.
• Understanding of relevant standards and utility-specific protection guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in fault investigation and reporting.

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com /0476865411 or hit Apply Now

Our client is a leading company within the utilities industry, who is looking to bring on a Project Manager to work within the Major Projects teams, largely delivering Data Centre Projects connecting into Sub Transmission Power in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have previously delivered projects within a value of $10M-$50M and have experience in High Voltage zone substation or transmission construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major projects to meet time, budget, safety, quality, and compliance targets.
• Manage internal teams and subcontractors to ensure effective resource use and project execution.
• Administer contracts and tenders to support project delivery and ensure contractual compliance.
• Oversee project finances and risks through accurate forecasting, cost control, and mitigation planning.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to align project outcomes with customer and business needs.
• Define and negotiate project scopes to ensure feasibility, system compatibility, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and report on project performance to keep all parties informed and accountable.
• Promote continuous improvement and leadership through proactive development and issue resolution.
• Implement and enhance project management systems to drive continuous improvement and efficiency across operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual standards across all internal and contractor activities.
• Promote efficient, cost-effective work practices that support network reliability, quality, and environmental goals.

Key Requirements

• A Tertiary Qualification in an Engineering or associated area/ discipline

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, with practical experience delivering complex projects in electrical distribution or infrastructure.
• Proven experience in people management, with the ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and governance in project environments.
• Extensive industry knowledge of electricity distribution, sub-transmission, and infrastructure, including relevant construction practices and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to use SAP and project management tools, including estimating and reporting systems.
• Experience in planning project schedules, assessing risks, resource needs, and integrating construction methodologies.
• Ability to apply construction methodology during the planning phase to ensure effective execution and integration.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience, with eligibility or accreditation as a Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM).

Benefits

• Strong career opportunities
• Regular bonus on top of your salary package
• Work for a leader in the industry alongside a stable, mature, well-structured team

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com /0476865411 or hit Apply Now

• 12 month contract with ongoing extensions
• Must have experience across MS Project (Scheduling) and Power BI (Reporting)
• Large Federal government project – Must be Australian Citizen

As the Scheduling and Reporting Specialist you will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules and creating insightful reporting dashboards that support project planning, execution, and governance. You will work closely with project managers, resource managers, and engineering leads to ensure high-quality scheduling and resourcing data is available for decision-making.

Requirements:

• 5+ years working as a Project Scheduler with high proficiency in MS Project
• Ability to develop and maintain integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project for infrastructure and engineering workstreams
• Ability to design, build, and maintain automated dashboards and visual reports in Power BI to track progress, performance, and resource utilization.
• Experience working with large datasets and integrating data from multiple project sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be an Australian citizen capable of obtaining a security clearance

Benefits:

• Secure 12 month contract with the option to extend multiple times
• Central CBD location – Hybrid working
• Work on one of the largest federal government programs
• Fully utilize your scheduling and Business Intelligence skillset

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

Job Title: Technical Architects – Multiple Roles (Defence ICT)
Location: Canberra preferred | Other locations considered
Clearance: Must hold NV1
Engagement: Contract (initial term + extensions)

About the Opportunity:
We’re seeking Technical Architects across several disciplines to support a major Defence program. These roles are critical to the design, development and assurance of secure, scalable and mission-critical ICT solutions. You’ll contribute to the future of Defence capability, working across modern platforms, data ecosystems, networks, and security infrastructure.

Available Roles:

(a) Application Architecture
Responsible for designing and supporting software applications and platform configurations (e.g., ServiceNow, Microsoft Power Platform, Pega), ensuring business outcomes are achieved through secure-by-design solutions.

(b) Data Architecture
Focus on secure data transfer, transformation, and management across Defence’s Single Information Environment. Support delivery of data services, analytics, AI and reporting to empower evidence-based decision making.

(c) Cyber Architecture
Design and integrate security controls and compliance patterns aligned to ISM, Essential Eight and Defence security frameworks. Provide cyber assurance, tooling and develop CyberGRC documentation to support secure systems and environments.

(d) Infrastructure Architecture
Design and develop robust, modern ICT infrastructure solutions across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Support scalable hosting services and ensure infrastructure aligns with DevSecOps principles.

(e) Network Architecture
Deliver resilient network solutions, including terrestrial, satellite, wireless, gateways and cross-domain services across cloud and deployed environments, including under DIL (Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, Latent) conditions.

(f) Operations & Solutions Architecture
Lead the design and coordination of cross-domain ICT solutions. Act as the engineering interface for demand management, DevSecOps tooling and delivery life cycle assurance.

Skills & Experience Sought:

• Proven experience in your domain of architecture (applications, data, cyber, network, infra, or solutions).

• Experience working in secure, complex and highly governed ICT environments.

• Familiarity with Defence, government or other critical infrastructure sectors highly regarded.

• Strong understanding of architecture governance, delivery frameworks, and DevSecOps principles.

Why Join?

• Contribute to mission-critical Defence capability uplift.

• Long-term program of work with career development opportunities.

• Work alongside highly skilled technical professionals in a supportive team environment.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

• Initial contract until end of September 2025 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Testing for Salesforce CRM Implementation

The role:

This Government Department is seeking an experienced Salesforce Test Analyst who will be responsible for the management, planning and execution of Testing for a Salesforce CRM Implementation.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining Automation test scripts that ensure comprehensive testing of the requirements utilising approved test tools.
• Ensuring traceability of test cases back to requirements for the Salesforce CRM Implementation.
• Ensuring testing activities are performed in accordance with established policies, processes and procedures.
• Be responsible for System integration and User Acceptance Testing (complete end to end)
• Executing progression and regression test scripts

You will have:

• Strong experience working as a Senior Talent Analyst
• Strong experience testing on Salesforce CRM Implementations
• Prior experience testing in an Agile Environment and working with Confluence and Jira
• Must have experience with TestRail
• Experienced with end to end delivery of software development solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• Initial contract until end of September 2025 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Testing for Salesforce CRM Implementation

Please apply today to secure an interview or email Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

• Strategic Architecture role in Classified Defence Projects
• Long Term, High-Cleared Opportunity
• Melbourne CBD + Working from home options

Position Overview:

This is a key role supporting a range of classified initiatives within a secure environment. Rather than requiring deep specialisation in security, the position calls for a seasoned Solution Architect with broad telecommunications experience, particularly with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow and the ability to work across integration, uplift, and transformation projects within classified networks. The ideal candidate will confidently navigate the telco landscape, contribute to enterprise architecture decisions, and collaborate effectively with existing security architects and stakeholders in secure Defence environments.

Role Responsibilities:

• Contribute to architecture design and implementation across a variety of telco-related initiatives
• Act as a key architectural contributor within classified Defence environments (e.g. DISP-L1), in collaboration with existing security architects
• Provide subject matter expertise around key platforms such as ServiceNow, and support integration and optimisation efforts
• Support transformation initiatives involving legacy rationalisation, systems integration, and platform modernisation
• Ensure architectural outputs align with enterprise objectives and operate effectively within secure environments
• Engage cross-functional teams to drive progress and resolve architectural challenges

What They’re Looking For:

• NV1 clearance is a hard requirement
• Broad experience in the telecommunications sector, ideally across enterprise architecture and systems integration
• Strong familiarity with ServiceNow as a core application platform, particularly within complex enterprise environments
• Previous exposure to secure Defence environments (e.g. DISC)
• Able to contribute effectively without needing to lead the security agenda-security-specific EAs and SAs are already in place
• Collaborative, adaptable, and confident working within large-scale programs involving multiple moving parts
• Action-oriented mindset and capable of driving outcomes within classified settings

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A well-rounded Solution Architect with a strong telco background and experience in enterprise environments
• Brings confidence and capability working within secure, classified Defence contexts, without needing deep cyber/security specialisation
• Experienced in working with ServiceNow and supporting enterprise transformation programs
• Strong communicator who can liaise effectively with architecture, operations, and project stakeholders in a high-trust environment

What’s in it for you:

• Strategic Architecture Role in Classified Defence Projects
• Long Term, High-Cleared Opportunity
• Melbourne CBD + Working from home options

Apply today to secure your interview! For more information, email Bini James at Bini.James@avecglobal.com or call 0480 804 925.

• 12 month ongoing contract to start ASAP
• Node JS with good experience on Oracle and Postgres Databases
• Competitive rate on offer

Our client is currently on the lookout for a seasoned Node.js developer with strong DevOps and infrastructure skills to help scale one of Australia’s most advanced energy platforms.
The ideal candidate will be someone with deep technical capability, curiosity, and a willingness to work in a critical infrastructure environment.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years (Senior-level) experience with Node.js (modern JavaScript, async, ES modules)
• Hands-on with PostgreSQL and Oracle (schema, performance tuning, queries)
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Comfort with Docker / Podman and Kubernetes (production-grade)
• Scripting performance tests and analysing system behaviour under load (k6, JMeter, etc.)
• Solid network troubleshooting skills – firewalls, proxies, TLS, etc.

Benefits:

• Work on a unique, cutting-edge Energy platform
• Secure 12 month rolling contract to start ASAP
• Central CBD location – 2 days WFH
• Competitive daily rate on offer

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