Senior Cyber Operations & Engineering Specialist

Initial 12-month contract | Richmond or Parramatta, NSW

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Cyber Security Specialist to join a major Cyber Resilience & Recovery Program. You will strengthen security across a complex enterprise environment, with a particular focus on Tenable vulnerability management and Illumio micro-segmentation.

Key priorities

The hiring manager has identified two critical areas:

• Tenable/WAS scanning and Power BI reporting: Plan and execute vulnerability and web application scans, validate findings, prioritise risks, verify remediation and publish vulnerability reporting through Power BI.
• Illumio micro-segmentation: Design, implement and tune segmentation policies, validate application traffic flows and enforce security boundaries to protect critical systems and restrict lateral movement.

Candidates who meet approximately 70% or more of the requirements across these two priority areas are strongly encouraged to apply, even if their experience across the other technologies is less extensive.

What you’ll do

• Manage Tenable Nessus/Tenable Vulnerability Management and Web Application Scanning (WAS), translating findings into actionable remediation and reporting.
• Implement and maintain Illumio micro-segmentation, including policy development, traffic validation and enforcement.
• Develop and tune Microsoft Sentinel detections using advanced KQL, and optimise Data Collection Rules (DCR) and log ingestion.
• Tune Akamai Layer 7 WAF inspection rules and application exceptions to protect services while supporting legitimate business activity.
• Build Azure Logic Apps SOAR playbooks to automate security investigation, response and containment.
• Work closely with internal technical teams and managed SOC/MDR providers to improve detection quality and operational security.

What you’ll bring

• At least five year’s hands-on experience in enterprise cyber security engineering, security operations or technical security architecture.
• Strong practical capability in Tenable/WAS vulnerability management and Illumio micro-segmentation, or comparable enterprise segmentation platforms.
• Experience analysing scan results, reducing false positives and reporting vulnerability metrics through Power BI.
• Sound knowledge of hybrid infrastructure, network security, firewalls, application dependencies and security controls.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with technical teams, business stakeholders and external security providers.

Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, advanced KQL, DCR ingestion tuning, Akamai WAF and Azure Logic Apps will be highly regarded. Relevant Microsoft, Tenable, Illumio or industry security certifications are desirable.

Apply now with your CV, highlighting your experience with Tenable/WAS and micro-segmentation.

Data Centre Support Engineers | 15 Positions | Sydney

We’re recruiting 15 Data Centre Support Engineers to join a leading Global technology organisation’s Sydney data centre operations. This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands-on environment, supporting server, network and AI/machine learning infrastructure.

These are initial six-month contracts, with the intention of converting successful performers to permanent employment, subject to performance and business requirements.

The role

• Check racks and servers and investigate equipment that is offline.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and replace components.
• Restart equipment where instructed, following documented procedures.
• Respond to, prioritise and resolve support tickets.
• Support basic networking troubleshooting and escalate issues where required.
• Use documented instructions and AI-assisted tools to guide troubleshooting.
• Follow safety and security procedures and communicate effectively with the team.

About you

• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant technical support experience.
• At least 1 year of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience.
• At least 1 year of computer networking experience.
• An associate degree in IT or computer science.
• Practical experience responding to and resolving support tickets.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes accurately.
• Clear communication skills and a calm approach to problem-solving.
• Data centre experience is preferred.

Contract and permanent opportunity

• Initial six-month contract.
• Indicative contract rates of $390 per day + super, subject to agreement.
• Candidates must be comfortable with the permanent salary before being submitted. Conversion is not guaranteed.

Location and roster

These are fully onsite roles across Sydney’s Bankstown and Western Sydney areas. Exact site details will be provided during onboarding.

The operation runs 24/7, including nights and weekends, generally on a four-on, four-off roster. The supplied rotation includes:

• Two blocks of four day shifts, 7am-7pm.
• Two blocks of four night shifts, 7pm-7am.
• Two blocks of four cover shifts, 7am-3:30pm.
• Four days off after every block.

Additional requirements

• A valid driver’s licence and your own vehicle.
• Ability to safely undertake physical tasks, including lifting equipment, bending, reaching and using ladders.
• Completion of work-rights and background checks.
• Compliance with site security and safety requirements, including wearing composite-toe, metal-free safety shoes.

Recruitment process and start date

The process includes technical screening followed by one or two client interviews covering technical knowledge and behavioural examples.

Apply now with your CV to be considered.

Head of Research Insights & Analytics

• Six-month contract

• Circa $1,500 per day, negotiable depending on experience

• Research analytics and rankings experience essential

We’re seeking an experienced leader to manage a research analytics and insights function within a complex organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, you’ll lead a specialist team delivering analysis, benchmarking and performance reporting to support research strategy, investment and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of research analytics, insights and performance reporting.

• Oversee analysis and reporting supporting rankings, external assessments and research benchmarking.

• Partner with research leaders to identify priorities and translate findings into practical recommendations.

• Develop performance measures and reporting frameworks to inform planning and investment.

• Improve data quality, governance, dashboards and access to trusted insights.

• Manage, mentor and develop a data analytics and insights team.

• Build productive relationships across the research community and communicate complex findings clearly.

Essential experience

• Direct experience in research analytics and rankings. This is a core requirement for the role.

• Proven experience managing a data analytics and insights team.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build credibility and work effectively with the research community.

• Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting complex datasets and delivering actionable insights.

• Experience advising senior leaders on performance, benchmarking and strategic decisions.

• A sound understanding of data governance, reporting frameworks and quality assurance.

Candidates currently working in banking, utilities or other sectors are welcome, provided they bring the required research analytics and rankings background.

Apply with your CV or contact Anastasia at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Head of Enterprise Change

Join one of Australia’s most respected organisations as it undertakes an ambitious, multi-year enterprise transformation, modernising its systems, services and operating models across a complex national and international environment.

We are seeking a senior Enterprise Engagement & Readiness Leader to provide strategic oversight of organisational readiness and stakeholder engagement across a portfolio of major transformation initiatives.

This is not a traditional change delivery role. The focus is on taking an enterprise-wide view, understanding the cumulative impact of change and ensuring the organisation is ready to successfully navigate multiple concurrent transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish an enterprise-wide view of organisational readiness, change impacts and capacity.
• Identify competing priorities, dependencies and risks across transformation programs.
• Build trusted relationships with executives and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Influence strategic decisions around transformation sequencing, engagement and readiness.
• Lead senior change professionals and strengthen enterprise change governance and reporting.

About You

• Extensive experience in enterprise transformation, strategic change or organisational readiness leadership.
• Proven ability to operate across multiple programs rather than individual project delivery.
• Exceptional executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience in complex, highly matrixed organisations.
• Exposure to ERP, enterprise technology or operating model transformation.
• Confident, personable and collaborative leadership style.

Banking, financial services, insurance or higher education experience will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• $240k – $260k package + performance bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangements in Sydney.
• High-profile leadership role with enterprise-wide influence.
• Opportunity to shape a significant, long-term transformation agenda.

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with advanced FortiGate and F5 expertise to join its team on an initial twelve-month contract.

Joining a collaborative network security engineering team, you will deliver network security changes and project initiatives across a large, complex enterprise environment. This hands-on role will involve building, configuring, deploying and upgrading firewall, load-balancing and network infrastructure, as well as improving performance, resilience and security.

You will also produce high-level and detailed designs, assess technical risks and provide specialist advice to technology and business stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant vendor certifications
• Extensive network and security engineering experience gained within large, complex environments, ideally within financial services
• Advanced hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, including builds, configuration, routing, security policies and compliance
• Strong F5 experience across LTM, GTM and APM, including load-balancing solutions, proxies and authentication profiles
• Enterprise routing and switching expertise covering technologies such as BGP, OSPF etc
• Experience developing high-level and detailed network security designs
• Knowledge of IPS/IDS technologies, including policy configuration, implementation and event analysis
• Automation and scripting experience using technologies such as Python, Ansible or Terraform
• Excellent troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative team

This Sydney-based position offers hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

An attractive daily rate is available. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online today.

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We’re Hiring | Tech Bar Support Officer | Sydney CBD

An exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s major organisations, supporting a large-scale enterprise IT environment in a dynamic, fast-paced industry!

We’re looking for an experienced Tech Bar Support Officer to join an established national IT team, supporting over 3,000 users across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise technologies, work with a diverse range of stakeholders and become a key part of a highly visible IT support function.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 1 and Level 2 desktop support experience
• Strong Windows and Mac troubleshooting skills
• Microsoft Intune experience, essential
• JAMF and AV experience, highly regarded
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

What’s on offer:

• 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Large enterprise environment with 3,000+ users
• Established, collaborative national IT team
• Sydney CBD
• Immediate start preferred

A great opportunity to broaden your enterprise IT experience while working in an engaging, people-focused support role.

Interested? Get in touch to find out more!

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Senior Program Manager / Project Director – SAP HCM & Payroll Transformation

Sydney CBD Hybrid | 6-9 Month Contract

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager / Project Director to lead a complex, enterprise-wide SAP HCM and Payroll transformation for a large national organisation.

This is a senior leadership opportunity focused on consolidating multiple businesses, HR systems, payroll processes and workforce operating models into a unified platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and end-to-end accountability for a major SAP HCM and Payroll transformation.
• Oversee the consolidation of HR systems, payroll processes, workforce data and operating models across multiple business entities.
• Lead program governance, budgets, delivery teams, implementation partners and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Manage complex dependencies across SAP SuccessFactors, payroll, integrations, data migration, testing, cutover and business readiness.
• Drive successful transformation outcomes across technology, people and business processes.

Essential Experience

• Extensive Senior Program Management or Project Director experience leading large-scale enterprise transformations.
• Significant delivery experience across BOTH HCM and Payroll, not solely one discipline.
• Strong SAP transformation background, including SAP SuccessFactors exposure.
• Proven accountability for complex, multi-workstream programs involving substantial budgets, delivery teams and implementation partners.
• Exceptional executive stakeholder management, commercial acumen and program governance capabilities.

This opportunity requires an established transformation leader with proven end-to-end program accountability, rather than an individual project or functional workstream lead.

Candidates must be based in Sydney to be considered.

Our client
Our client is a major Australian organisation undertaking a significant supply chain transformation. This is your opportunity to help reshape operations across automated distribution centres, working closely with senior leaders and teams across the business.

The role
Based at the automated distribution centre in Western Sydney, you’ll join the Supply Chain Transformation team.

You’ll take ownership of operational project delivery and help bring people, processes and technology together. This role offers hands-on involvement in a complex transformation, with the opportunity to influence decisions and see your work translate into operational outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage operational project plans, schedules, dependencies and deliverables.

• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and drive actions through to completion.

• Coordinate transition activities and help embed the target operating model across both sites.

• Bring together Operations, People & Culture, Technology and Safety stakeholders.

• Prepare clear status reports, governance updates and senior stakeholder communications.

• Maintain quality standards, secure approvals and resolve delivery barriers.

Skills and experience

• 10+ years’ experience delivering projects, including large-scale initiatives exceeding $10 million.

• Experience delivering business transformation across multiple functions.

• Retail industry knowledge and an understanding of supply chain operations.

• Experience with people change or insourcing.

• Strong planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits and additional information

• Up to $1,000 per day including superannuation.

• Full-time contract through to end of June 2027.

• Four days onsite each week.

• Exposure to senior leaders and transformation across two automated distribution centres.

How to apply
Ready to bring your project delivery experience to a major supply chain transformation? Apply now with your updated CV, or contact Sienna at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is currently recruiting WHS Advisor to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. This is a contract role Up to 12 July 2027, with the possibility of extension, paying between $71.99 – $79.69 per hour + Super.

7 hours per day/ 35 hours per week

About the role

You will provide high-quality Work Health and Safety services across the Housing Portfolio, supporting a whole-of-lifecycle approach to safety and promoting a culture of risk awareness and safe work practices.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will provide expert WHS advice and support the implementation and improvement of WHS management systems and risk management programs. Your work will cover legislative compliance, contractor and supplier safety, consultation, audit, monitoring and performance reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely WHS advice and guidance to support compliance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Review and improve WHS systems, policies and procedures to meet organisational and legislative obligations.
• Conduct WHS audits and recommend practical improvement strategies.
• Support teams with hazard identification, risk assessments, risk management and safe work practices.
• Assist with investigations into incidents, hazards and near misses, including identifying and monitoring corrective actions.
• Coordinate WHS committees and facilitate internal stakeholder workshops to support consultation, communication and issue resolution.
• Prepare WHS performance reports and risk metrics for senior management.
• Monitor and report on duress system usage.
• Support WHS requirements relating to contractors, suppliers and procurement.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering WHS advice and support.
• Sound understanding of current WHS legislation, policies and obligations.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Technical Advisory to work for one of our Federal Government clients at Parramatta. The position is a 12 months contract with the possibility of extension. The role pays $60.26 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the role

You will provide specialist clinical and technical advice to support informed decision-making and positive outcomes for participants of the client.

Applying your health or allied health expertise, you will advise on appropriate participant supports, interpret legislation and policy, and provide guidance on complex matters. The role may also involve team leadership, workflow coordination and contributions to strategic planning, projects and policy development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise through coaching and mentoring, advising on appropriate supports to achieve participant outcomes.
• Manage sensitive conversations and situations relating to funding approvals.
• Work with stakeholders, delegates, partners and providers to support consistent decision-making and outcomes.
• Provide high-quality written and telephone advice, maintaining accurate records.
• Apply professional judgement to interpret legislation, policy and procedures when addressing complex matters.
• Support team priorities and workflows, providing guidance to colleagues as required.

Specific responsibilities may change in line with business priorities.

Required qualifications

You must hold a relevant degree, advanced diploma or other diploma qualification in one of the following disciplines:

• Occupational Therapy
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Speech Pathology
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Registered Nursing – must be eligible for AHPRA registration
• Social Work
• Mental Health Practice
• Specialist Behaviour Support Practice
• Medico-Legal Allied Health
• Audiology

About you

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound critical thinking, professional judgement and decision-making abilities.
• A collaborative approach, including the ability to guide junior staff and build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and support different functions as required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks under pressure.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant systems for document preparation, scheduling and communication.

Desirable experience

• Experience in disability, hospital or aged care settings.
• Demonstrated clinical experience.
• Experience providing high-quality health or allied health clinical and technical expertise at both individual and systemic levels.
• Experience providing professional leadership, mentoring and guidance to support consistent, high-quality advisory practices.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Assistant Director Cultural Safety Learning to work for one of our Federal Government clients at Surry Hills/Parramatta. The position is a 12 months contract with the possibility of extension. The role pays $60.26 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the role

Join the Cultural Safety Learning Team within the Capability and Partnerships Branch, part of the First Nations Group. You will contribute to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of learning solutions that build cultural safety capability across the agency.

Current projects include a core cultural safety learning program, multiple e-learning modules, critical self-reflection sessions, and the expansion of a cultural safety learning hub and associated resources.

First Nations people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, facilitate and evaluate cultural safety learning solutions, including workshops, virtual learning, blended programs and supporting resources.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences using contemporary adult learning and group facilitation techniques.
• Apply instructional design methodologies and learning technologies to develop accessible, engaging and evidence-based learning products.
• Support the scheduling, administration and delivery of facilitated and self-paced learning programs.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through learner feedback, data analysis and stakeholder consultation, recommending improvements to content and delivery.
• Build relationships with subject matter experts, First Nations stakeholders and business areas to ensure learning products are culturally safe, accurate and fit for purpose.
• Maintain project documentation, track milestones and risks, and contribute to planning, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support a collaborative team culture through knowledge sharing, accountability and continuous improvement.

Specific project responsibilities may change in line with business priorities.

About you

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• An understanding of cultural safety when working with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations, including knowledge of First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives.
• Knowledge of instructional design, learning development practices, adult learning theory and learning evaluation frameworks.
• An understanding of Australian Government policy and administrative frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and their application to learning and development programs.
• Familiarity with public sector project and program management methodologies and tools.
• The ability to use research, evidence and data to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the adaptability to work in a fast-paced and evolving reform environment.

Desirable skills and experience

• Relevant qualifications in education, training, human resources, public policy, social sciences, law, Indigenous studies or a related field.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Experience working with First Nations peoples, communities or organisations, and/or a demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practices.
• Experience using learning management systems and development tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, LEAP or comparable platforms.
• Experience delivering face-to-face, virtual and blended learning aligned with adult learning principles.
• Experience working with or within the NDIA, NIAA, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Assistant Director Cultural Safety Learning to work for one of our Federal Government clients at any of the client’s office locations in NSW. The position is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the role

You will oversee the design and delivery of the Cultural Safety Learning Program, embedding culturally responsive, strengths-based approaches into organisational learning and development. Working closely with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations, you will drive genuine co-design, provide strategic advice and lead a team to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of the Cultural Safety Learning Program and related workforce capability initiatives.
• Oversee the scheduling, coordination and delivery of facilitated and self-directed training.
• Champion organisational and cultural change, ensuring learning approaches respond to First Nations cultural and community contexts.
• Manage program planning, governance, risks, milestones, evaluation and executive reporting.
• Provide high-level cultural safety learning, policy and strategic advice, including preparing Ministerial briefs, submissions and committee papers.
• Build effective partnerships and lead consultation and co-design with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR, learning and development, and operational teams to embed cultural safety into workforce capability planning.
• Represent the agency in senior forums, working groups and committees.
• Lead, mentor and support staff, manage workloads and promote a safe, positive and high-performing workplace.

Specific project responsibilities may change in line with agency priorities.

About you

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Experience leading complex training, learning and workforce capability initiatives incorporating governance, risk management and co-design.
• Strong project and program management skills, including planning, monitoring, reporting and timely delivery.
• The ability to build trusted, respectful relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and leaders, supporting genuine partnerships and culturally safe outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess diverse information, evaluate policy impacts and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven leadership skills, including managing resources, setting priorities and supporting high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefs and reports and representing an organisation in high-level forums.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to manage risks and drive policy and organisational change.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• Experience working with First Nations peoples, communities and/or organisations.
• Experience designing or delivering training within First Nations policy or service delivery settings.
• Relevant qualifications in education, training, human resources, public policy, social sciences, law, Indigenous studies or a related field.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Experience working with or within relevant government agencies or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.