Senior VMware Engineer
Start date: ASAP
Location: North Sydney (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer to join a highly technical virtualisation design and operations team supporting a live, production enterprise environment. This role is for a hands-on Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep, current experience across core VMware technologies who can work independently, lead complex migrations and upgrades, and collaborate closely with other SMEs across infrastructure, network, security, and applications.

This is not a junior or purely operational role. You will be a senior technical authority, contributing to design, migration, upgrades, automation, and BAU support within a VMware-centric private and hybrid cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

Core Engineering & Operations

• Act as a senior VMware SME, providing deep technical expertise across the virtualisation stack
• Perform hands-on installation, configuration, migration, patching, and upgrades in live production environments
• Lead and execute hardware refreshes, platform migrations, and BAU upgrades
• Independently plan and deliver VMware changes with minimal supervision
• Work closely with existing technology SMEs while operating as a senior escalation point

Required Skills and Experience

• VMware vSphere
• VMware vCenter
• VMware ESXi (version 7 or 8)
• VMware vSAN
• VMware NSX-T (support and migration)
• VMware vRealize

Candidates must bring 10+ years of VMware experience and a proven ability to deliver complex work autonomously in enterprise environments.

This is a standout opportunity for a proven, senior VMware SME to step into a high-impact role owning critical enterprise infrastructure in a live production environment.

If this sounds like you, please APPLY now.

Cloud SME – AWS & Azure

Location: Sydney or Newcastle, NSW
Salary: Up to $150,000 incl. super

About the Role

We’re looking for a Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep experience across AWS and Azure to join a high-performing technology team. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll provide technical leadership, design cloud solutions, and guide teams across complex, enterprise-scale environments.

You’ll work across cloud architecture, DevOps, Kubernetes, monitoring, automation, and compliance, while also contributing to solution design and RFP responses.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Cloud SME across AWS and Azure platforms
• Design, implement, and support enterprise cloud architectures
• Provide technical leadership to teams of 6-10 engineers
• Drive CI/CD, DevOps, and Kubernetes best practices
• Build and integrate monitoring and observability solutions with a single-pane-of-glass view
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and architecture artefacts
• Support automation, reliability, and performance optimisation initiatives
• Participate in solution design and RFPs
• Ensure environments align with security and compliance standards

AWS Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience supporting enterprise AWS environments
• 1-2 years’ hands-on experience with Amazon EKS, Kubernetes & CI/CD
• Strong experience with DevOps tooling and automation (2-3 years)
• Expertise with AWS monitoring solutions (CloudWatch, Container Insights, Application Insights)
• Experience building integrated dashboards and observability platforms
• Exposure to APM tools such as AppDynamics, New Relic (highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001)

• Mandatory AWS Certifications:
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Additional DevOps / Developer / Operations certifications highly regarded

Azure Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience supporting enterprise Azure environments
• 1-2 years’ experience with Azure AKS, Kubernetes & Docker
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Expertise with Azure monitoring and automation solutions
• Experience integrating SaaS-based and cloud monitoring platforms
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams

• Mandatory Azure Certifications:
• AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer)
• AZ-700 (Azure Network Engineer)

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for stakeholders
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-grooming capability
• Delivery-focused mindset with a passion for cloud excellence

Why Apply?

• Senior, influential role with real architectural ownership
• Work across both AWS and Azure in complex environments
• Flexible location: Sydney or Newcastle
• Opportunity to shape cloud strategy and mentor teams

Workplace Lead – Endpoint & Digital Workspace

Location: Sydney or Newcastle, NSW (Client-side | Onsite)
Salary: $150,000 package (including super)
Experience: 5+ years’

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Workplace Lead to take ownership of a modern, enterprise digital workplace environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on endpoint management, collaboration platforms, and Microsoft 365, ensuring a secure, high-performing, and user-centric workplace across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

You’ll be embedded client-side, working closely with technology, security, and business teams to improve productivity tools and device management at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

Microsoft 365 & Identity

• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams
• Manage users, groups, licensing, and permissions via Azure AD (Entra ID)
• Implement DLP, retention policies, conditional access, and email security controls
• Monitor service health and drive continuous improvement

Endpoint & Device Management

• Design and manage Intune and SCCM solutions for enterprise device management
• Implement MDM/MAM policies across corporate and BYOD devices
• Manage Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android endpoints end-to-end
• Oversee application packaging and deployment via SCCM and Intune
• Administer Jamf for Apple device management and security
• Maintain security baselines and device compliance reporting

Collaboration & Workplace Tools

• Manage and support Zoom environments and integrations with Microsoft 365
• Ensure conference room and collaboration hardware is operational and reliable

Leadership & Operations

• Provide Tier II/III technical support and escalation
• Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and training materials
• Automate tasks and reporting using PowerShell
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network teams to meet compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in endpoint, workplace, or EUC environments
• Strong hands-on experience with M365, Exchange Online, Intune, SCCM, Jamf
• Solid understanding of MDM/MAM, device security, and conditional access
• Experience supporting enterprise collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams)
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
• Ability to work onsite in Sydney or Newcastle

Why Apply?

• Client-side role with real ownership and impact
• Modern workplace stack and enterprise-scale environment
• Work across both technical delivery and leadership

Software Packaging SME

Sydney / Newcastle, NSW
Permanent | Onsite (Client Side)
Experience: 3+ years

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Software Packaging Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a client-side environment in Sydney/Newcastle. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building enterprise-grade application packages, automating deployments, and acting as the technical escalation point for complex packaging and deployment challenges.

You’ll work closely with infrastructure, security, and project teams to deliver reliable, secure, and standardised application deployments across a large Windows environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Packaging & Repackaging

• Create, modify, and maintain application packages including MSI, MST, EXE, MSIX, Intune Win32, App-V
• Use tools such as AdminStudio, InstallShield, RoboPack, Winget
• Ensure packages meet enterprise standards and deployment requirements

• Deployment & Distribution

• Deploy applications using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) and Intune
• Configure advanced deployment settings including dependencies, detection methods, supersedence, and task sequences

• Scripting & Automation

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell (PSADT) and VBScript
• Deliver silent, unattended installations and configuration workflows

• Troubleshooting & Support

• Act as L3 escalation support for complex packaging and deployment issues
• Perform deep analysis using tools such as ProcMon and RegMon

• OS Deployment & Image Management

• Support Windows OSD, image creation, maintenance, and upgrades
• Assist with hardware refresh and task sequence improvements

• Patch Management

• Support monthly Windows patching cycles for clients and servers
• Deploy security updates and ensure compliance reporting

• Documentation & Standards

• Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation (SOPs, KBs, best practices)
• Support L1/L2 teams with structured handover documentation

• Collaboration

• Partner with infrastructure, security, and project teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise and security standards

Skills & Experience Required

• 2-6 years’ experience in application packaging and deployment
• Strong hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM and Intune
• Advanced PowerShell scripting (PSADT highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of Windows Installer technologies
• Experience with AdminStudio, InstallShield, MSIX, MSI, Winget
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to create clear, structured technical documentation

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Microsoft 70-243 certification or equivalent/latest SCCM certification
• Exposure to AWS EBS and Azure DevOps
• Experience in large enterprise or highly regulated environments

Why Apply?

• Work in a client-side, enterprise environment
• Be the go-to SME for software packaging and deployment
• Long-term opportunity with exposure to modern endpoint technologies
• cooperative, professional team with strong technical standards

Backup & Storage Engineer

Location: Sydney or Newcastle
Salary: $150,000 incl. super
Experience: 4+ years’ experience

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Backup & Storage Engineer to join a high-performing infrastructure team supporting important environments. This role is ideal for someone with deep hands-on experience across Veeam, Azure Native Backup, cloud storage, and enterprise Dell storage platforms, who enjoys owning resilience, availability, and recovery outcomes end-to-end.

You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising modern backup and storage solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Backup & Recovery (Veeam)

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Veeam Backup & Replication across virtual, physical, and cloud workloads
• Design and manage backup policies, schedules, retention, immutability, and copy jobs
• Manage Veeam components including Backup Proxies, Repositories, WAN Accelerators, and Cloud Connect
• Perform restores, SureBackup testing, and DR failover/failback activities
• Integrate Veeam with VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms
• Troubleshoot backup failures, performance issues, and repository problems

Azure Native Backup & DR

• Configure and manage Azure Backup Vaults and Recovery Services Vaults
• Support backups for:
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Files & Blob Storage
• SQL workloads on Azure VMs
• AKS clusters (where applicable)
• improve storage using Hot, Cool, and Archive tiers, including immutable backups
• Support Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for disaster recovery scenarios
• Monitor backup health and SLAs using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

Cloud Storage (Nexon)

• Manage and configure Nexon Cloud / Nexon Managed Storage solutions
• Provision storage volumes, shares, snapshots, and replication policies
• Integrate cloud storage with Veeam, VMware, and Azure workloads
• Monitor performance, utilisation, capacity growth, and compliance requirements

Dell Enterprise Storage

• Support Dell EMC storage platforms including:
• PowerStore
• Unity
• Isilon / PowerScale
• SC Series (where applicable)
• Perform LUN and volume provisioning, zoning, masking, and multipathing
• Manage storage protocols: iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB
• Configure snapshots, replication (sync/async), tiering, and clones
• Execute firmware upgrades, expansions, and performance tuning

Operations & Optimisation

• Proactively monitor backup and storage environments
• Identify performance, availability, and capacity risks
• Support compliance, retention, and DR testing requirements
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• 4-10 years’ experience in backup and storage engineering roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication
• Proven experience with Azure Native Backup and Recovery
• Enterprise storage experience, ideally Dell EMC platforms
• Cloud storage exposure (Nexon or similar managed cloud storage solutions)
• Strong troubleshooting and operational mindset
• Experience in hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments

Why Apply?

• Flexible location: Sydney or Newcastle
• Work with modern cloud and enterprise storage technologies
• High-impact role supporting critical systems and DR outcomes

Azure Data Engineer

Sydney or Newcastle, NSW
$150,000 incl. super
5+ year’s experience

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support and maintain enterprise-scale data pipelines in a production environment. This role is focused on ensuring the reliability, performance, and integrity of Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines across a multi-cloud data ecosystem.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring data ingestion, resolving incidents, collaborating with cross-cloud teams, and ensuring data platforms meet SLA, security, and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure Data Factory pipelines in production
• Manage data ingestion from Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, flat files, and web services
• Track pipeline executions, SLA adherence, and proactively escalate issues
• Perform incident analysis, implement fixes, and document root causes and resolutions
• Validate data integrity across source and target systems post-execution
• Automate alerts and notifications for pipeline failures and SLA breaches
• Collaborate with AWS teams to support multi-cloud ETL workflows and SAS DW integrations
• Participate in release management for new pipelines and enhancements
• Ensure all operations comply with security, governance, and data standards

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory
• Solid SQL skills and ETL troubleshooting experience
• Experience integrating APIs and external data sources
• Familiarity with AWS data platforms and cross-cloud operations
• Knowledge of job scheduling, monitoring, and alerting tools
• Proven background in production support and operational data environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in ETL operations and production support
• Azure Data Engineer certification (preferred)

Why Apply?

• Choice of Sydney or Newcastle location
• Work with modern Azure data platforms in a complex, enterprise environment
• Opportunity to collaborate across cloud ecosystems and mature data operations

Talent International is currently recruiting a Paralegal / Legal Clerk to work for the NSW Government, based in Haymarket. The position is a 3-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $45/ hr + Super.

Hours of Work: 7 hours p/d, 35 hours p/w

Start Date – 23/02/2026 – Flexible

An exciting opportunity has become available in our legal team for the client. In this litigation-focused role, you will be working in an interesting and fast-paced regulatory environment with competing priorities.

You will provide high-quality paralegal, clerical services, and administrative support to a team of solicitors whose role is to provide a range of specialised litigation and advice services for the client, with a focus on prosecutions for breaches under work health and safety legislation.

This role will allow you to further develop your skills and knowledge while supporting the delivery of legal services to the client. You will have exposure to a wide variety of legal matters and be given the opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive and collaborative, close-knit team.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience as a paralegal supporting a legal litigation team
• Experience in drafting court documents, correspondence and advice; undertaking legal research into legislation and case law; liaising with witnesses; and knowledge of court and tribunal administration, practice and procedure.
• Good organisational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technically savvy with the ability to use various systems, databases, and software applications
• Proven ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Our leading Aviation client is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. The Senior Test Analyst will contribute to a significant HRIS and Payroll transformation project.

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will work with the business, stakeholders, vendors and other leaders to provide end-to-end testing activities across HR, Payroll and integrated downstream systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end testing across HRIS and Payroll platforms, covering functional, system, integration, regression, and UAT phases.

• Define and maintain comprehensive test artefacts, including test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts aligned to project timelines and milestones.

• Review and interpret business and functional requirements to ensure complete and accurate test coverage.

• Validate payroll outcomes, including awards, entitlements, deductions, superannuation, taxation, and statutory obligations.

• Plan, coordinate, and support User Acceptance Testing in partnership with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Test Analyst within HRIS and/or Payroll environments.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes and HR systems.

• Proven capability in testing complex integration’s and data flows across enterprise systems.

• Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and HP ALM.

• Highly developed analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Senior Project Manager – Salesforce

Location: Sydney CBD (Hybrid – onsite 3 days per week)

Contract: 6-month contract | Full-time

Daily Rate: Up to $1,200 per day

We are partnering with a global technology-leading company to engage an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex Salesforce implementations across enterprise and public sector environments.

This role is ideal for a delivery-focused Senior PM who can confidently manage large, cross-functional teams, engage senior stakeholders, and drive projects to successful outcomes within time and budget.

Your Impact

As the Senior Project Manager, you will act as the overall leader of the project team and the primary customer interface, ensuring strong governance, communication, and delivery discipline throughout the engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, providing clear direction, strong communication, and accountability
• Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring adherence to Salesforce delivery methodology, project gates, and governance
• Build, manage, and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and issues to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery risks and issues to ensure project success
• Oversee project resourcing and utilisation in line with budget and delivery requirements, including timely approval of project timesheets
• Lead one or two large-scale projects, or multiple small to medium interrelated projects, operating at a program level
• Facilitate requirements gathering and support the creation of project deliverables and Salesforce documentation
• Act as an extension of the account team to help grow and extend the Salesforce footprint
• Manage end-to-end implementation planning, including risk and issue management, communications, and organisational change activities
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), coordinating business users through to formal sign-off

What You’ll Bring

Essential experience:

• 5+ years’ experience delivering enterprise-scale CRM implementations across Sales, Service, Marketing, or Commerce
• Proven end-to-end project management experience on external, client-facing engagements
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams of 10+ people, managing scope, schedule, and budget
• Strong stakeholder management capability, including the ability to lead difficult conversations
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, managing project budgets of $2M+ AUD
• Ability to balance business and technical requirements to build and execute effective project plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment
• Degree qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Availability to work onsite in Sydney CBD a minimum of 3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or Scrum
• Experience managing and collaborating with remote or offshore development teams
• Experience delivering projects within Federal or State Government or public sector environments

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity with a global technology-leading organisation.

IT Project Coordinator (Finance-Focused) – Part-Time Contract

Location: Sydney (Hybrid)

Rate: AUD $50-$60 per hour

Contract Length: 6 months

Hours: 32-40 hours per week

About the Role

Our client, a leading global technology organisation, is seeking an IT Project Coordinator (Finance-Focused) to support the delivery of complex technology initiatives. This role has a strong emphasis on project financial management, working closely with project managers and delivery teams in an agile environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in IT project coordination and finance who wants exposure to large-scale, enterprise technology programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of IT projects
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and financial artefacts
• Support governance activities, status reporting, and risk and issue management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project and financial processes

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project financial management
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting IT projects
• Experience working in agile delivery environments
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Experience within a software integrator or systems integration environment is desirable

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from roles such as:

• Financial Project Coordinator
• Project Administrator (Finance-focused)
• Finance and Project Coordinator
• Project Financial Analyst

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (AUD $50-$60)
• Flexible working hours (32-40 hrs/week)
• Opportunity to work with a global technology leader
• Exposure to large-scale, enterprise IT programs

If this sounds like you please apply now

Senior Payroll Officer – Contract

Location: Sydney CBD | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)

Rate: ~$60 per hour + super

Contract: 6 months initial potential extension

Talent International is partnering with a high-profile organisation to recruit 2 x Senior Payroll Officers on contract. These roles sit within an established payroll function supporting a large workforce during a planned period of operational activity.

This opportunity is suited to experienced payroll professionals who enjoy working in structured, high-volume environments and contributing to consistent payroll delivery during organisational change.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll support end-to-end payroll processing within a 10-person team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You’ll assist with complex payroll matters while helping maintain continuity during a busy operational period.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident working within established payroll systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review end-to-end payroll across fortnightly and monthly cycles
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance prior to finalisation
• Support payroll queries and escalations
• Assist with payroll processing related to organisational change
• Complete payroll reporting and documentation
• Maintain compliance with Fair Work and payroll legislation
• Contribute to ongoing payroll improvements

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong SAP payroll processing experience – essential
• Experience working within a large enterprise environment
• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability

Desirable: exposure to redundancy payroll processing.

Team & Environment

• Payroll team of 10
• High-volume payroll function
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Why Apply?

• Contract opportunity within a recognised organisation
• Competitive hourly rate
• Exposure to complex payroll operations
• Work alongside experienced payroll professionals

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced SAP payroll professional seeking a strong contract opportunity within a large organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

• Head of Social
• Sydney CBD based with flexibility
• $168,000 + annual 10% bonus

Australia’s number one beauty brand is putting social at the centre of how it builds brands and drives growth. With multiple beauty brands under its umbrella and aggressive growth plans underway, the business is looking for a Head of Social to lead the function end-to-end.

You’ll sit at the centre of campaigns, launches, creators, retailers and culture – you’ll own how social shows up across every brand under your guidance, market and moment. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love ambiguity, and want real influence, this is the role for you!

The Opportunity:

As Head of Social, you’ll own strategy, leadership and execution across a portfolio of leading beauty brands. You’ll lead small, sharp social teams, partner closely with brand, performance and retail marketing, and work with best-in-class agencies to bring bold, social-first ideas to life.

This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll set the vision, but you’ll also be in the work – shaping content, guiding creators, and pushing campaigns live at speed.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Own and lead social strategy across multiple beauty brands
• Running the social function day-to-day
• Translate brand ambition into social-first ideas, campaigns and always-on content
• Lead, mentor and develop social talent across brands
• Drive major launches, cultural moments and retail-led social activations
• Partner closely with Brand Managers, Performance Marketing and Retail Marketing
• Oversee and collaborate with external creative, social and PR agencies
• Support global expansion, working with global teams
• Be present – at shoots, events, retailer activations and campaign moments

Who This Is For:

You’re a senior social strategist who knows how to build brands up. You’re comfortable owning big decisions, juggling multiple brands, and moving without perfect information. You’re not precious – you care more about impact than polish, and you love the energy of fast growth.

You’ll Likely Bring:

• Proven senior experience in social strategy (brand or agency side)
• Strong agency background highly regarded
• Experience managing multiple brands or accounts simultaneously
• A deep understanding of content, creators, platforms and culture
• Confidence leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Passion for beauty, consumer products and brand storytelling
• A bias for action – you move fast and figure it out

Culture & Ways of Working:

• Startup mentality, even at scale
• High trust, high accountability, very collaborative
• Deeply embedded, “we’re in this together” culture
• Opportunity for international and domestic travel (including New York)

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW!