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 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.

Snowflake Data Engineer – Cortex AI / GenAI

Talent International is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer to develop scalable data solutions and AI-powered analytics capabilities.

This role is suited to someone with strong hands-on Snowflake engineering experience who has worked with Cortex AI, Generative AI and modern data engineering practices.

Experience within banking or financial services will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines and data products using Snowflake.

• Build and optimise ETL/ELT processes, data models and semantic views.

• Develop AI-powered solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI.

• Build agentic AI workflows supporting search, summarisation, recommendations and automation.

• Develop and optimise SQL, Python, stored procedures, streams and tasks.

• Implement data governance, metadata, lineage and security controls.

• Support CI/CD processes and software engineering best practices.

• Optimise Snowflake performance, scalability and cost efficiency.

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver AI-enabled analytics solutions.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant data engineering experience.

• Experience delivering at least two Snowflake implementation projects, including Cortex AI or GenAI.

• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, SQL and Python.

• Proven experience designing and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines and data models.

• Practical experience developing AI-powered solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI.

• Understanding of agentic AI workflows and Generative AI applications.

• Knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage and security best practices.

• Experience with CI/CD and modern software engineering practices.

• Previous banking, financial services or regulated industry experience will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with Snowflake Cortex AI and emerging Generative AI technologies.

• Build enterprise data products and intelligent analytics solutions.

• Work within a complex enterprise technology environment.

If you’re an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer with practical Cortex AI or GenAI experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Senior Platform Engineer – Snowflake (Azure)

Sydney | 6-month contract | Potential extension

Talent International is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to support the design, automation and management of its Snowflake platform on Azure.

We’re looking for someone with strong hands-on experience across Snowflake, Azure, Terraform and CI/CD, ideally within banking or financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure and manage Snowflake environments on Microsoft Azure.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket.

• Configure Azure services including Storage, Key Vault, Entra ID, networking and security integrations.

• Manage Snowflake accounts, warehouses, roles, permissions and integrations.

• Automate deployments, environment promotions, releases and rollback processes.

• Implement monitoring, logging, security controls and operational improvements.

• Troubleshoot platform issues and ensure reliability, security and performance.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant platform engineering experience.

• Experience delivering at least two Snowflake implementations on Azure.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Terraform, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation.

• Experience with Jenkins, Bitbucket and DevSecOps practices.

• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, identity management, networking and cloud security.

• Experience managing enterprise Snowflake environments across development, testing and production.

• Previous experience in banking, financial services or other regulated environments will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.

• Sydney-based opportunity.

• Work with modern Snowflake and Azure technologies in a complex enterprise environment.

If you’re an experienced Platform Engineer with strong Snowflake and Azure expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is proud to partner with ASC to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a permanent opportunity within ASC’s Whole of Boat Integration & Performance team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior mechanical engineering professional to join ASC and contribute at a whole-of-platform level within one of Australia’s most complex engineering environments.

Reporting to the Head of Whole of Boat Integration & Performance, you will join a specialist engineering group of approximately 35 people and work alongside senior leaders across IV&V, Electrical Engineering, Signatures, Certification and Configuration.

This is not a traditional mechanical design role. As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide senior engineering leadership and technical authority across complex submarine systems, interfaces, integration activities and engineering changes.

Location:

This role is based in Adelaide, South Australia. Candidates from interstate who are willing to relocate to Adelaide are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance will be provided to successful interstate candidates.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing mechanical engineering authority across complex submarine engineering activities.
• Leading multidisciplinary technical investigations and engineering assessments.
• Reviewing and approving mechanical designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Assessing system interfaces and understanding the broader platform impact of mechanical engineering changes.
• Supporting defect investigations, root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
• Providing technical direction across design, integration, certification and engineering assurance.
• Balancing safety, performance, cost and schedule to deliver practical engineering outcomes.
• Mentoring engineers and providing senior technical advice to ASC, Defence and external stakeholders.
• Operating with considerable independence and acting as an engineering authority across complex and critical engineering activities.

What we’re looking for:

You will ideally bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working within complex, highly integrated engineering environments.
• Strong capability across mechanical systems, structures, equipment and system interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Strong experience across technical assurance, engineering risk, configuration and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills.
• CPEng or equivalent professional recognition.
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Defence security clearance and meet applicable ITAR requirements.

MUST HAVE: Australian Citizenship Mandatory

Apply now or contact Aparna Malik on 08 8228 1560 for a confidential discussion.

Our client:
Our client is a major Australian ASX listed group undergoing significant technology transformation. They are seeking a collaborative technology leader to strengthen engineering capability, champion automation and build effective partnerships across the business.

The role:
Based in Sydney, you will lead engineering enablement across quality engineering, DevOps, release and deployment management, environments, observability and tooling.

With six direct reports and a broader team of approximately 11, you will combine strategic leadership with technical guidance to improve delivery, support your team through change and identify practical opportunities for AI and automation.

Key responsibilities:

• Coach and develop a specialist team, building a positive, collaborative and solutions focused culture.

• Establish engineering standards, reusable frameworks and consistent ways of working.

• Strengthen testing, quality assurance and test automation to improve delivery confidence.

• Oversee release, deployment and environment management to support safe, reliable change.

• Improve engineering tooling, observability and DevOps practices, identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort.

• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technology leaders and external vendors.

Skills and experience:

• Around 10 years’ experience across technology delivery, quality engineering, automation or release management within complex enterprise environments.

• Proven people leadership, with the ability to motivate teams, influence stakeholders and guide organisational change.

• Experience establishing and improving engineering practices across testing, quality assurance, DevOps and delivery.

• Strong technical understanding of test automation, CI/CD, release processes, environments and observability.

• Experience managing vendors and outsourced technology partners.

Exposure to AI enabled software development, Microsoft Copilot, AI agents and Jira/Atlassian tooling would be advantageous. Experience in regulated environments is desirable, with candidates from other complex industries also encouraged to apply.

Benefits and additional information:

• Package of approximately $245,000 including super, with flexibility up to approximately $280,000 for the right candidate.

• Discretionary bonus with a 20% target, subject to business and individual performance.

• Hybrid working: three days in the Sydney office and two days working from home.

• Opportunity to shape an evolving function and influence the organisation’s engineering and automation direction.

• Experienced leaders ready to step into a broader Head of function role will be considered.

Data Governance Specialist | NSW Government

Lead the design of an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework and Operating Model

Major NSW Government organisation

Talent International is partnering with a major NSW Government organisation to recruit an experienced Data Governance Specialist to lead the design and establishment of an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

This is a senior, strategic opportunity to work closely with executive stakeholders and business leaders, establishing practical and sustainable governance practices that improve how data is owned, managed and utilised across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of an Enterprise Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

• Identify key data domains, strategic data assets and associated ownership and stewardship responsibilities.

• Develop governance structures, policies, standards, procedures and accountability models.

• Provide expert advice on data governance best practices and industry standards.

• Engage with executives, business leaders and stakeholders to build consensus and organisational buy-in.

• Develop recommendations for implementation, change management and capability uplift.

• Identify and manage governance-related risks and challenges.

• Establish practical governance arrangements that support consistent enterprise-wide data management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience designing and establishing enterprise-wide Data Governance Frameworks and Operating Models.

• Strong understanding of data ownership, stewardship, governance structures and accountability models.

• Proven experience leading strategic data governance initiatives in large, complex organisations.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, particularly working with senior executives.

• Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and build organisational consensus.

• Experience driving organisational change and supporting the adoption of new governance practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation and documentation skills.

• Ability to translate governance best practices into practical, business-focused outcomes.

• Previous NSW Government or broader public sector experience will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data governance practices.

• Work directly with senior executives and business leaders.

• Play a key role in establishing a sustainable Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

• Contribute to a significant strategic initiative within a major NSW Government organisation.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Data Governance Specialist who has successfully designed and established enterprise-wide governance frameworks, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to Talent International for a confidential discussion.

We’re looking for a Business Data Analyst with investment reporting experience to support a major platform transformation within a financial services organisation.

You’ll combine business analysis and data investigation with day-to-day performance reporting. Working across investment, product, technology and operations teams, you’ll help improve reporting accuracy, strengthen controls and support the transition to a new platform.

Responsibility

• Gather requirements and translate them into clear specifications and test cases.

• Deliver portfolio performance reports and ad hoc analysis, investigating data and reporting issues.

• Assess the impact of platform changes on data, calculations, processes and reporting outputs.

• Support process redesign, automation, data enhancements and control improvements.

• Coordinate testing/UAT, cutover readiness and post-implementation support.

• Manage stakeholder queries, risks and dependencies, keeping delivery teams aligned.

• Maintain reporting methodologies, procedures, data definitions and control documentation.

Requirements

• Experience in investment performance, market risk, fund or client reporting within asset management, superannuation or a related environment.

• A sound understanding of financial instruments and portfolio concepts, including equities, fixed income and derivatives.

• Business analysis and change experience covering requirements, stakeholder engagement, testing and implementation.

• Confidence analysing large datasets and working with investment data and reporting tools, such as Bloomberg or FactSet.

• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to data quality and reporting controls.

• Clear communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge of benchmarking, performance attribution and time-weighted returns will be highly regarded, along with CFA or FRM study or qualifications.

If you want a confidential chat, please email me at alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com