A leading Financial Services provider is seeking an Observability Engineer with strong Linux, Elastic and OpenShift or Kubernetes experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a newly created team, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining their observability platforms which are used across their entire application and infrastructure environments. This includes proactive monitoring, anomaly detection and triaging and root cause analysis using the Elastic Stack.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing / maintaining Kibana dashboards
• Integrating logs, metrics, traces and synthetics into the observability pipeline
• Implementing machine learning models for anomaly detection and predictive insights
• Maintaining the health of the observability system
• Supporting incident response with actionable insights for post-mortem analysis

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Demonstrated experience working within observability and/or monitoring within large, complex environments
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Red Hat Linux
• Proven hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats, APM)
• Solid OpenShift or Kubernetes experience
• Scripting skills with the ability to build CI/CD pipelines
• Exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office
• Attractive salary package
• Fantastic team environment

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

lent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a world-leading music company, to recruit a CyberArk / PKI Manager on a permanent basis in Sydney, Australia.

Role Title: CyberArk / PKI Manager

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD Area

Team: Regional manager with dotted-line collaboration to global IAM teams

Salary: Up to $180,000 + Super

The Opportunity

Our client, home to some of the most iconic artists, labels, and creative teams in the world, is seeking a CyberArk / PKI Manager to lead and evolve their global Identity & Access Management (IAM) program, with a primary focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and PKI services. This is a people-leadership and technical-hybrid role, providing the opportunity to shape IAM strategy, mentor a distributed team, and represent identity products across APAC.

You will be responsible for delivering a scalable, automated, and secure PAM program, while bridging technical and business stakeholders to translate complex identity challenges into actionable solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the regional and global IAM team, mentoring engineers and prioritising CyberArk/PKI initiatives.
• Shape IAM strategy, focusing on automation, AI integration, and future scalability of identity programs.
• Manage CyberArk suite (Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PTA) and PKI tools (Keyfactor, Venafi, Microsoft ADCS).
• Guide privileged access controls, identity lifecycle management, and compliance with SOX, GDPR, and other standards.
• Collaborate with Security, HR, and Application teams to align identity solutions with business operations.
• Act as the IAM subject matter expert for business stakeholders, translating complex technical topics into clear outcomes.

Tech Stack & Environment

• PAM Tools: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic/Delinea
• PKI / Certificates: Keyfactor, Venafi, Microsoft ADCS, DigiCert/Entrust
• Automation / Scripting: PowerShell, Python
• Infrastructure Integration: AD, MDM (Intune/Jamf), IAM/IGA (SailPoint, Okta preferred)

About You

• 7-10 years in IAM, with 5+ years direct CyberArk or equivalent PAM experience.
• Proven leadership of distributed or global technical teams.
• Hands-on, strategic “player-coach” profile-able to mentor engineers and engage execs.
• Strong understanding of PKI lifecycle, certificate management, and automation.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders.
• Energetic, proactive, and strategic mindset with focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Relevant certifications such as CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator preferred.

Key Success Factors (First 90 Days)

• Build trust with regional and global IAM teams.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership and hands-on CyberArk expertise.
• Engage business stakeholders effectively, translating identity needs into actionable outcomes.
• Identify quick wins in automation and process improvement.
• Establish team rhythm, collaboration standards, and technical oversight.

Culture & Perks

• Work for a world-leading music company, home to iconic artists and global creative teams.
• Collaborative, people-first, and innovation-focused environment.
• Opportunity to lead global IAM initiatives across multiple regions.
• Exposure to automation, AI-driven processes, and strategic IAM program development.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume!

A leading Financial Services organisation is seeking a Senior SQL DBA with solid DevOps and automation skills (Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, Ansible) to join their high-performing technology team on an initial six-month contract (with strong potential for extension).

You’ll play a key role in modernising their SQL database environment, helping to automate their migration from SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2022 by building CI/CD pipelines. This role will also work on a large transformation program where you will be required to communicate and liaise with a range of technical and business stakeholders.

What you’ll do:
* Drive SQL Server upgrades and migrations
* Build and maintain CI/CD and release pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket)
* Implement database automation for deployment, testing, and monitoring
* Drive continuous improvement across automation, scalability, and performance
* Mentor and upskill DBA and engineering teams in DevOps methodologies

To be successful in this role you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications and relevant industry certifications
* Strong hands-on knowledge and experience supporting SQL Server including experience migrating from one version to another (2016 – 2019, 2019 – 2022 etc)
* Solid DevOps / Infrastructure Automation experience within large, complex environments
* Advanced skills automating infrastructure using Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell
* Proven experience developing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
* Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams

Why apply:
* Join a top-tier Financial Services organisation driving major cloud and automation transformation
* Work with modern tools and platforms, shaping the next generation of data infrastructure
* Competitive daily rate, flexible hybrid working, and long-term career growth opportunities

This is a Sydney-based role which will require you to be in the office at least two days per week.

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Technical Support Officer

Initial 3-Month Contract plus

Sydney CBD

Talent International is working in partnership with a large organisation to assist in sourcing a Technical Support Officer to provide high-quality second-level technical support for hardware, software, print devices, mobile devices, complex audio-visual equipment and other supported systems and infrastructure.

Key Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in a similar role supporting IT hardware, complex audiovisual equipment, software and mobile devices in an enterprise organisation with more than 2000 users.
• Relevant tertiary and technical qualifications and/or currently undertaking certification in a Microsoft discipline ie MCSE, MCSA, MOS or MTA.
• Proven experience with modern Microsoft systems (SCCM, Intune, Active Directory, Windows 11, O365, MS Teams), ServiceNow, and Crestron A/V equipment.
• High level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills for working with staff to resolve technical issues and deliver quality customer service.

If you are interested in this role please submit your cover letter & CV application in Word format only by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button below or email to anna.au@talentinternational.com

Software Engineer in Test (Contract – until June 2026)

Daily Rate Contract | Leading Consultancy | Full Work Rights Required

We’re partnering with a leading consultancy to find a Software Engineer in Test who thrives in automation, precision, and solving complex problems with code. This is a hands-on role focused on writing high-quality test scripts and ensuring seamless system reliability across message-based and API-driven environments.

What you’ll be doing

• Writing automated test scripts from scratch in Java, with a strong focus on maintainability and clarity.

• Using Cucumber feature files to write automation scripts (no framework building required).

• Performing manual test execution to validate functional and non-functional requirements.

• Conducting thorough test preparation including scenario identification, test design, and test case creation.

• Working primarily across message-based and API testing, with minimal UI exposure.

• Collaborating closely with developers and QA teams to ensure coverage and quality in every release.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in writing test scripts from scratch using Java.

• Solid background in test automation with Cucumber feature files.

• Experience in Kafka for event-driven or message-based testing.

• Exposure to Playwright for browser automation (nice to have but essential familiarity).

• Strong understanding of API testing concepts, methods, and tools.

• Full working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship available).

The fine print

• Contract until June 2026

• Competitive daily rate

• Work with a top-tier consultancy on cutting-edge projects

• Initial 6 month Opportunity with the view to extend
• Sydney CBD Location
• WFH (working from home) flexibility 2-3 days per week and flexible hours also.
• Work across a diverse client base with a wide variety of complex and interesting ER matters
• Great opportunity for someone to utilise their employment law experience in a different capacity
• Join a highly qualified team of ER and IR professionals
• Competitive daily rate on offer – up to $900 per day

Our dedicated client, a leading organisation, is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team permanently. This is a newly created position due to extensive growth in the business. Our client is located in Sydney CBD, with the option to go to the office 2-3 days per week.

In this role:

• The comprehensive management of intricate high-risk cases will be carried out.
• Private workplace inquiries pertaining to team member grievances and disciplinary issues, including those involving harassment and discrimination, will be executed.
• Aid will be provided in negotiations, the bargaining process, and the delivery of Enterprise agreements.
• Assistance will be given to the ER Manager in recognising and implementing strategies for ongoing enhancement of people practices and risk mitigation.
• Specialised advice on policies, procedures, employment risks, and other intricate employment-related issues will be offered to stakeholders.

About you:

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations (ER) within a dynamic and intricate organisational setting.
• Thorough knowledge of workplace legislations, regulations, and Awards.
• Experience in Enterprise Agreements and Enterprise Bargaining
• Proficiency in handling highly confidential information and personal matters with professionalism.
• Substantial experience in case management, conducting investigations, and a deep understanding of stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Be a mentor to Junior Advisors

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW!

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Assistant Director – Policy Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills / Parramatta. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director Policy Officer plays a key leadership role in shaping and delivering strategic policy initiatives that support the agency’s objectives. This role involves leading complex policy projects, providing high-level advice to senior executives, and engaging with stakeholders across government and industry. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with a sound understanding of government processes and ministerial engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic policy initiatives aligned with government and agency priorities.
• Provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Prepare high-quality policy documents, including Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, discussion papers, and correspondence.
• Navigate government processes, including parliamentary inquiries, intergovernmental forums, and ministerial workflows.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development, including environmental scanning and stakeholder consultation.
• Manage complex policy projects, including planning, coordination, and delivery of outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, industry, and community groups.
• Represent the agency in interdepartmental committees, working groups, and external forums.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of policy processes, frameworks, and capability within the team.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex public policy initiatives, preferably in a First Nations context, with the ability to influence strategic direction and outcomes.
• Highly developed analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise diverse sources of evidence and data to provide authoritative, well-reasoned policy advice to senior executives and government.
• Proven ability to identify emerging issues, assess risks, and develop innovative, practical solutions to complex policy challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Capacity to ensure policy work is strategically aligned with broader government priorities, departmental objectives, and cross-agency reform agendas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships across government, with First Nations stakeholders, and with external partners to influence outcomes.
• Experience preparing and presenting high-quality written materials, including ministerial briefs, Cabinet submissions, and strategic reports, and representing the department in high-level forums.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage policy projects or programs, including planning, coordination, risk management, and delivery within tight timeframes and competing priorities.
• Sound understanding of government decision-making processes, including Cabinet, Budget, and parliamentary procedures, and the ability to navigate these effectively.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to interpret and apply data, research, and evaluation findings to shape policy and program decisions, including health workforce or Closing the Gap data.
• Experience contributing to corporate initiatives, intergovernmental working groups, or cross-agency reform efforts, including strategic policy forums or capability reviews.

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.

Location: Sydney CBD (4 days onsite)

Hourly Rate: $70 per hour + super

Start Date: ASAP – Immediate availability preferred

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment agency, is partnering once again with a long-standing client – a high-profile ASX listed organisation – to source an experienced Senior Payroll Officer for an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the chance to contribute to a friendly, stable team within an iconic organisation, with the potential for extension.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll be joining a team of 10 payroll professionals, supporting end-to-end payroll functions while playing a key role in a project. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll focus on the accurate and timely preparation of redundancy calculations, data reviews, and communication with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end payroll processing (fortnightly and monthly cycles)
• Prepare and review redundancy calculations in line with company policy and legislation
• Process redundancies within the SAP
• Communicate with the project team and key stakeholders regarding redundancy entitlements
• Support onboarding and offboarding payroll tasks
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy
• Respond to employee queries regarding tax, superannuation, and payslips
• Ensure compliance with payroll procedures, taxation, superannuation, and redundancy regulations
• Support the Payroll team with ad hoc tasks during a period of team restructuring

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in a payroll processing role (experience in redundancy projects highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of redundancy calculation rules – including Severance, ETP taxation, Lump Sum D, etc.
• Experience using SAP Payroll essential
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation, and tax requirements
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes
• Strong stakeholder communication and customer service skills
• Must be Sydney-based and available to work onsite 4 days per week initially

Why Apply?

• Immediate start with potential for extension
• Flexible working hours + hybrid model after ramp-up
• Join a supportive, experienced payroll team in an iconic organisations

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next role or you’d like to learn more, please hit ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume today.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Functional Consultant with deep expertise in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and proven experience in the higher education sector. This role will play a lead part in driving process improvements, delivering innovative solutions, and supporting critical student systems that underpin the student lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet complex business needs
• Lead initiatives to identify process improvements and innovative uses of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and related student systems
• Manage and deliver small to medium-sized IT projects, ensuring scope, risk, testing, and stakeholder engagement are well coordinated
• Provide expert-level functional support for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (including student information management, enrolments, results, applications, and progression), resolving complex issues and ensuring system performance
• Investigate and resolve production problems, specify solutions, and oversee system testing, including user acceptance testing and sign-off
• Ensure systems are configured to meet user needs, align with delivered functionality, and leverage new technology enhancements
• Maintain the performance and integrity of student systems to provide accurate and efficient outputs to stakeholders
• Engage proactively with business users to gather requirements, assess processes, and design fit-for-purpose solutions
• Build strong collaborative relationships with technical teams, business analysts, developers, and student services teams
• Contribute to the development of team standards, practices, and knowledge sharing
• Mentor junior staff, supporting the growth of technical and functional capability within the team
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in higher education and assess their application in student system transformation projects
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security requirements, and organisational policies

Skills & Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience in IT and student systems
• Minimum of 5 years’ functional experience
• Essential PeopleSoft Campus Solutions in a business analyst, functional consultant, or systems support capacity within higher education
• Proven knowledge of application development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Rapid Development)
• Strong business analysis capability (e.g. Use Case Analysis, UML)
• Advanced skills using MS Office, Visio, and project management tools such as MS Project
• Excellent consultation, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with initiative and flexibility in developing robust solutions
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to foster effective relationships across IT and business teams
• Experience mentoring or coaching more junior staff is highly desirable
• Awareness of health, safety, and governance responsibilities within a large, complex organisation

Additional Information

• Salary range: $145,000 – $155,000 + 17% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements available; may be considered relocation within Australia or NZ for candidates with the right higher education and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience
• Role involves a balance of business-as-usual (system maintenance, patching) and project work (system modernisation, process improvements, student lifecycle transformation)
• Upcoming initiatives include modernisation projects, scholarship management improvements, identity and access management, and academic calendar review

Join a leading consultancy supporting Australia’s Defence capability through process optimisation and sustainment excellence. We’re seeking an experienced Business Analyst to develop and maintain the suite of processes that enable effective delivery within the Defence Sustainment Model.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise processes supporting the Sustainment Model.
• Integrate Logistics Information Systems (LIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools into process design.
• Create standardised processes, procedures, and work instructions aligned to ISO9001 and ISO55001.
• Produce training and support materials to enable consistent user adoption.
• Implement methods to monitor, update, and improve baselined processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured review and consultation.

Essential Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst or Process Improvement Specialist in complex or asset-intensive environments.
• Active NV1 Security Clearance or higher
• Demonstrated experience in process modelling, documentation, and governance.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO55001.
• Proven ability to conduct process reviews, gap analyses, and deliver measurable improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us

• Contribute directly to national Defence capability.
• Work within a respected consulting team on high-impact projects.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible engagement options.

Ready to Apply?
If you’re a skilled Business Analyst ready to make a real impact in Defence, we’d love to hear from you.

Commercial Contracts Manager – Defence Programs

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to provide high-level strategic and commercial management services within major Australian Defence programs.

⚠️ Please note: Only Australian citizens with an active NV1 clearance and proven Australian Defence contract (AusDefCon) experience will be considered.

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About the Role

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll deliver strategic business advice, contract management, and procurement support across high-profile Defence programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing expert commercial advice and strategic business planning
• Leading stakeholder engagement with internal and external parties
• Developing and managing key commercial documentation, strategies, and reports
• Establishing and optimising contract management plans, systems, and tools
• Driving commercial governance, assurance, and performance management
• Managing commercial relationships, identifying risks, and resolving disputes
• Reviewing supplier deliverables, performance reports, and cost controls
• Coordinating Deed/Contract Change Proposals
• Supporting phase-in and phase-out activities

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What You’ll Bring

• NV1 Security Clearance (essential)
• Australian citizenship (mandatory for clearance)
• Proven above-the-line Defence contracting experience (AusDefCon background essential)
• Deep understanding of Defence approval processes and governance frameworks
• Strong commercial acumen with experience across contract performance, procurement, and dispute resolution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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Why Join

You’ll be part of a team that combines technical excellence with mission-critical delivery, directly supporting Australia’s defence and infrastructure priorities. This role offers exposure to some of the nation’s most significant maritime and Defence initiatives while contributing to projects that strengthen Australia’s position in the global domain.

Role Overview
We’re seeking an ambitious Business Development Representative to join a fast-growing global fintech. In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for eCommerce brands, introducing funding solutions that help scale their businesses. You’ll engage prospects through calls, personalised emails, and LinkedIn/social selling, booking qualified meetings for Account Executives and building long-term relationships with founders. This position offers structured training via a Revenue Academy, with the opportunity to step into an Account Executive or Customer Success role within 12-18 months.
Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a target-driven role
• Confident using outreach methods (phone, email, LinkedIn)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (startup experience is a plus, not essential)
• Ownership mentality and proactive attitude
• Ambitious, career-driven, fluent in English
• Degree qualified with 8-12 months of work experience ideally
• Benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and critical illness cover
• Pension plan for long-term financial security
• Generous parental and adoptive leave (up to 6 months paid)
• Employee equity scheme – share in company success
• Flexibility to work abroad for up to 60 days per year
• Wellbeing programs and employee-led groups
  Why Join?
  This is a chance to accelerate your career in sales, gain international exposure, and work alongside ambitious colleagues in one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the market.