A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join their team on an initial six-month contract.

Joining a security architecture practice, the successful candidate will be working on a number of project engagements and engaging with business stakeholders from across the business. Key responsibilities will include conducting security assessments to ensure workloads or systems are assessed against appropriate security controls, providing recommendations to ensure solutions falls within guidelines, and contribute to architecture decisions.

This position will suit candidates who are collaborative, with strong stakeholder engagement skills combined with a solid background in cyber security architecture.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. CISSP)
• Strong experience working as a Cyber Security Architect within large complex environments (preferably Financial Services)
• Good understanding of information security / architecture / risk frameworks such as SABSA, NIST 800-53 and/or TOGAF
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• An attractive daily rate
• Hybrid work from home / office (required to be in the office at least two days per week)?

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

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• Proven experience in fraud detection programs and cloud/cyber security expertise
• 12 months + 12 months
• Canberra location – hybrid working
• Must be an Australian Citizen with ability to obtain NV1

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Program Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality architectural solutions for a significant transformation program. This role is critical in supporting the delivery of fraud detection and compliance improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.

Your duties will include:

• Developing a strategic roadmap that integrates multiple solution and cyber architectural designs.
• Managing and mentoring a team of solution and cyber architects.
• Delivering fit-for-purpose solution architectures for complex projects.
• Providing thought leadership on program and cyber architecture strategies.
• Facilitating technical decision-making and chairing architecture governance forums.
• Presenting end-to-end project solutions for approval at governance councils.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• At least 10 years’ experience as a lead architect, with a proven track record in solution development.
• Strong technical and architectural background in delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience (minimum 5 years) in leading and managing architecture teams.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions and strategic roadmaps.
• TOGAF certification or equivalent IT architectural qualification (mandatory).
• Experience in fraud detection and compliance improvement programs, with AWS cloud and cyber security expertise highly desirable.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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• Initial Contract Until End of June 2026 | Potential for Extensions
• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Government Department | AWS & Snowflake

The Role: This Government Department is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and develop solution architectures for enterprise-class business systems.

The Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops solution architectures for enterprise-class business systems.
• Creates architecture and design artefacts, diagrams and documentation that effectively communicate the technical vision to stakeholders.
• Stays informed about emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in infrastructure, platforms, network and cloud.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to ensure they align with the organisation’s architectural standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within the IT infrastructure landscape. Reviewing current system solutions and recommending and implementing enhancements

Skills & Experience Required:

• 7 years proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering ICT projects within the AWS & Snowflake environment.
• Extensive experience and expertise in developing solution architecture, system design, security, integration patterns, modern information/data models and requirements encompassing public (AWS, Azure, Google), private and hybrid models.
• Experience with AWS services, including AWS Landing Zone, AWS Networking, API Gateway, Lambda, RDS and Aurora is highly desirable.
• Experience in integration architecture, including iPaaS, API Gateways, ETL, ESB and related technologies (e.g., REST, JSON, etc.) is desirable.
• Experience in multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management or related technologies is desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial Contract Until End of June 2026 | Potential for Extensions
• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Government Department | AWS & Snowflake

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

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation currently seeking a Principal Identity Architect to own architecture across their Identity and Access Management domain.

Your new role will see you leading architecture across the Identity landscape covering both workforce and customer identity services. You will be responsible for representing the domain portfolio needs into all group architecture functions, meetings and governance, and for providing enterprise level guidance and governance back to the business portfolio function. As a key leader within the Identity team you will lead strategy and architecture, create road maps and ensure the business aligns to the relevant security standards.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience driving Identity Architecture within an enterprise environment
• Ability to develop and drive strategy and governance
• Proven ability delivering complex architectures for major projects to successful outcomes
• Leadership experience within a transformation environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building experience

Our client is offering a full time permanent role and the opportunity to drive significant improvements across their Identity landscape. They offer a hybrid work environment with a requirement to be on site 3 days per week at their inner suburbs offices. Offices are on both tram and train lines with parking available on site if required.

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com

Key Responsibilities

• Design a secure, scalable cloud architecture to process 1,000+ hours of video daily.
• Define multi-tenant infrastructure, data pipelines, and GPU-accelerated processing.
• Recommend tech stack, frameworks, and cloud services for video analytics SaaS.
• Oversee architecture reviews and guide development milestones.
• Optimise cloud costs and support monetisation strategies.
• Lead cloud migration and vendor selection (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Establish DevOps and scaling principles for continuous delivery.
• Ensure security, privacy compliance, and encryption standards.
• Mentor teams in cloud-native and GPU optimisation.
• Implement inference serving infrastructure with auto-scaling.
• Apply FinOps strategies for GPU resource optimisation.
• Set up monitoring and observability for GPU and video performance.
• Integrate RBAC, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
• Define CI/CD workflows for media pipelines and ML model deployment.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong experience in cloud architecture, preferably SaaS platforms.
• Proven experience with secure, multi-tenant cloud systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Prior experience in DevOps, MLOps, CI/CD, GPU orchestration (Kubernetes + NVIDIA), and dynamic scaling.
• Skilled in designing scalable cloud architectures for burst processing.
• Experience with real-time GPU-accelerated video processing or edge computing.
• Knowledge of SaaS commercialization, especially in startups.
• MLOps expertise in model versioning, deployment (KServe, Triton), and experiment tracking (MLflow, Kubeflow).

** Must be based in Perth, WA with full unrestricted working rights. **

If you have the relevant experience and expertise listed above and are interested in finding out more about this key role, please forward your updated CV to Huma Irshad by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button.

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This large government body is looking for a Cloud Architect to oversee the entire architecture and technical direction for Microsoft-based solutions, including Azure cloud services and Microsoft 365.

In this role you will play a pivotal role in aligning the organisation’s strategic goals with cutting-edge digital initiatives, ensuring every project, from cloud infrastructure to collaboration tools, delivers measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of integrated solutions across Microsoft’s suite of products.
• Own and evolve the Microsoft Platform Roadmap, aligning it with the organisation’s digital strategy.
• Define, implement, and enforce technology standards, governance, and best practices across the organisation. Maintain a focus on compliance, security, and scalability in every solution.
• Work hand-in-hand with leadership, project managers, and technical teams to design flexible, scalable, and secure solutions that drive business outcomes and improve employee and client experiences.
• Lead the charge in cloud adoption, ensuring hybrid and multi-cloud interoperability. Oversee network security, identity management, and enterprise security frameworks, particularly within Azure.

Skills and experience

• Expertise in scalable, secure, high-performance architectures, microservices, APIs, DevOps, and cloud-native solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure and M365, with strong proficiency across the Microsoft tech stack.
• Ability to develop technology roadmaps and reference architectures aligned with business goals.
• Strong leadership in guiding technical teams and coordinating multiple projects.
• Skilled in leading design workshops, architectural reviews, and technical discussions.
• Expertise in large-scale, strategic problem-solving to ensure efficiency and scalability.
• Experience in setting and enforcing technical standards, policies, and best practices.
• Strong communication with stakeholders, including C-level executives, balancing innovation, risk, and cost.
• Proven track record of delivering architecture solutions that drive business improvement.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Josh D’Monte on 0401 817 025 to learn more about this opportunity.

• Initial contract to 30 June 2026, with up to two 12-month extensions
• Canberra-based role – Minimum 3 days onsite
• Baseline clearance
• Key skills: Product Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Azure cloud, TOGAF, Agile delivery frameworks

We are looking for an experienced Lead Product Architect to guide the next evolution of a key federal agency’s Online Services platform. This is a pivotal role that ensures the architecture continues to align with organisational goals and customer needs, with a strong focus on user experience, interoperability, and future-readiness. You will engage across all levels of the agency to shape, implement, and evolve the product vision.

Your duties will include:

• Defining and documenting the vision for the agency’s online systems
• Ensuring alignment between business needs, technical feasibility, and architectural principles
• Translating strategic goals into actionable technical requirements for development teams
• Contributing to digital strategy and architectural artefacts such as current/future state models
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across product, design, and delivery teams
• Providing architectural assurance across the Online Services platform and end-state architecture

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in architecture roles within Australian Government environments
• Strong understanding of the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
• Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies such as SAFe
• Experience working in Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at senior levels

Application Process:
If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 02 6129 6300 or email deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com

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• 6 Month Contract – Government Department
• Werribee – Work from home 2 days per week
• Large ERP Transformation

The role

• The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the successful delivery of major digital transformation initiatives including the ERP program. This role provides technical leadership to delivery and operational teams, develops architectural artefacts, enables alignment across technology programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the discovery, documentation, and analysis of SRW’s current state enterprise architecture across systems and data, integrations
• Establish and embed enterprise architecture principles, standards, and decision frameworks
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of ERP and system integrator vendors by assessing architectural fit and technical maturity
• Provide architectural leadership and assurance across the ERP program lifecycle from vendor selection and design to implementation and integration
• Work closely with various teams and stakeholders to recommend and develop cost effective scalable, fit for purpose solutions
• Review, develop, and provide guidance on technical documentation, including architecture designs and implementation plans

Required:

• Strong demonstrated experience in large ERP transformations
• High-level stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders Knowledge and expertise of best-practice architecture frameworks
• Experience with similar transformations in the public or utilities sector
• Experience with Victorian Government architecture standards (e.g., VPS, VPDSF, Essential 8) is desirable.
• Architecture certification preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

What’s in it for you:

• 6 Month Contract – Government Department
• Werribee – Work from home 2 days per week
• Large ERP Transformation

To find out more about this role please contact Sarah Jordan at sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com or apply now to secure an interview.

🔍 Enterprise Business Architect – Insurance | Fin Services – Retail focus

📍 Auckland | Hybrid | 6 month Contract

🌱 Strategy meets delivery. Structure meets agility.

We are looking for an experience Enterprise Architect that has worked on business focussed projects specifically delivering a technology blueprint that helps design and align the core technology that underpins the overall NZ business

💼 About the Role

You’ll be embedded within complex environments, working closely with the Exec GM to deliver

• Deliver the Technology Blueprint
• Design future-state operating models that align strategy with capability
• Build and maintain business architecture artefacts (capability maps, value streams, roadmaps)
• Facilitate workshops to draw out pain points and unlock opportunities
• Be a trusted advisor through periods of change and transformation

You’ll bring clarity to complexity and operate just as comfortably in a stakeholder boardroom as you do with post-its and a whiteboard.

🙌 What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Business Architect, ideally in Insurance, Financial Services with a retail focus
• Strong understanding of capability mapping, value streams, operating models, and transformation frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement-able to influence at exec level
• Exposure to industries like insurance, banking, or large-scale retail

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Our client is a federal government organisation with offices throughout Australia. Due to growth, they are seeking an EL1 Data Architect to join their team in Richmond or Geelong.

• 12-month initial contract plus 12-month extension
• Hybrid with 3 days per week onsite
• Federal government role – Australian citizenship required

The role:
The EL1 Data Architect will be part of the project stream of the data warehouse platform. This includes updating data development documentation, providing technical guidance to developers and reviewing/approving data designs and data models.
The role will include providing thought leadership in data & reporting architecture, data modelling, design, integration as well as end-to-end data delivery lifecycle approaches.
The EL1 Data Architect will govern and advise on multiple data delivery initiatives and design and approve data delivery patterns.
The role will focus on collaborating with key business areas in the development and implementation of consumable reports and analytics to address key risks and emerging trends within these areas.
Key duties and responsibilities

• Set technical foundations for scalable, secure systems for enterprise data reporting.
• Designing the architecture for BI platforms, data models, and reporting layers.
• Defining standards for metrics, taxonomy, and visual reporting.
• Selecting and integrating BI tools and platforms.

• Provide technical leadership to the project delivery teams through design reviews, advising on implementation best practices, defining and refining release processes and technical workshops.
• Review and refine the BI data framework to enhance integration of new sources, performance of existing data delivery and rapid development of new subject areas.
• Provide guidance on Conceptual, Logical and Physical data models and strong experience in Data model tools like Erwin.

• Collaboration with data engineers to ensure ETL and data structures align.

• Collaboration with data consumers, data designers and analysts, testers and IT support teams.

• Supporting role-based access and data security within BI environments.
• Leading data source consolidation and dashboard standardisation.
• Enabling self-service analytics and end-user training.
• Scaling BI platforms to support organisational growth.

To apply you will need the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria

• Business Intelligence (BI) Expertise: Proficiency in using various BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) for data visualization and reporting.
• Data Warehousing Concepts: Deep understanding of Data Warehouse Architecture, Data Modelling Techniques, ELT and ETL Processes and SCD
• Data Warehousing Technologies Expertise: Any 2 of Teradata, Redshift, Snowflake, Data Bricks
• SQL Mastery: Deep knowledge of either SQL or Concepts
• Data Integration Tools: Proficient in ETL tools like, Talend, Informatics or DBT

Desirable criteria

• Cloud Platform: Strong knowledge of AWS, AZURE or GCP
• Data Modelling tool: knowledge of Erwin or Enterprise Architect
• Stakeholder Management and Soft Skills
• Scalability and Performance: Ability to design largescale data volume, performance, throughput and latency

APPLY:
Submit your resume or contact Kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com . Shortlisted will be contacted and applicants will be required to provide one page pitch to address all criteria specified (this is equal to 5000 characters)

Job Title: Technical/ Solution Architect (Fluent Commerce OMS)
Location: Australia
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 200-250 Base + Super

Overview:
We are seeking a Solution or Technical Architect with proven expertise in Fluent Commerce Order Management Systems (OMS) to join our client’s digital commerce transformation team. This is a key permanent role on the digital commerce transformation team, ideal for someone who thrives on designing scalable solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, and working closely with enterprise clients to solve complex challenges.

You’ll be at the forefront of helping clients modernize their order, inventory, and fulfillment operations-placing Fluent Commerce at the heart of their commerce ecosystem and ensuring seamless integrations across ERP, eCommerce, and other critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect robust, scalable Fluent Commerce OMS solutions tailored to each client’s operational and business goals.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, solution architecture design, and implementation planning activities.
• Define architecture patterns, integration models, and system flows across ERP, eCommerce, WMS, and POS platforms.
• Serve as a technical advisor to executive stakeholders-translating complex solutions into clear, business-aligned narratives.
• Support and mentor delivery teams, ensuring quality and consistency from architecture through to deployment.
• Help evolve our internal Fluent Commerce capability-contributing to best practices, tools, and thought leadership.

Skills & Experience:

• Direct, hands-on experience delivering at least one full-cycle Fluent Commerce implementation (ideally as an architect or technical lead).
• Deep understanding of omnichannel order management and distributed order orchestration within retail or commerce environments.
• Strong technical acumen in:
• Fluent Commerce configuration (rules engine, workflows, inventory, webhooks)
• Event-driven architecture and API integrations
• JavaScript/TypeScript or other modern backend frameworks
• Microservices architecture and cloud-native environments (preferably AWS)
• CI/CD, DevOps pipelines, and agile delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially with C-level audiences.
• A passion for solving complex business challenges through elegant, practical architecture.

Preferred Exposure:

• Experience with MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless)
• Integration with platforms like SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or leading WMS systems
• Consulting background or experience across multiple client environments

Why Join Us?

• Flexible remote working, aligned with AEST hours
• Occasional face-to-face collaboration for key workshops or client meetings
• Work alongside a talented, cooperative team delivering cutting-edge commerce solutions
• Play a lead role in shaping our Fluent Commerce delivery strategy and client engagements

How to Apply

Apply now for a chat or send your resume to ryan.atack@talentinternational.com

Job Advert: Technical Writer (WA-Based)
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Contract: 3 month project

We are seeking a highly capable Technical Writer to support a major infrastructure project for a WA Government transport agency. This role will focus on the development of a comprehensive Technical Handbook that captures the end-to-end operational delivery model and supports the ongoing asset management of complex rail systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of a detailed Technical Handbook tailored to the client’s operations and asset management requirements.
• Document end-to-end operations delivery models aligned with contractual and customer expectations.
• Translate the government department requirements into clearly defined processes and models that support service delivery and long-term asset maintenance.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to gather input, validate processes, and ensure the handbook reflects current and future-state operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in defining and documenting Operations Delivery Models at a detailed level.
• Strong understanding of Asset Management methodologies, ideally aligned with their strategic approach.
• Ability to interpret and refine contractual/customer requirements into technical and operational content.
• Prior experience or exposure to Rail operations is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with experience collaborating across technical and business teams.

Key Stakeholder Engagements:

• Work with the Microsoft SDM for the client to ensure alignment with their requirements and gain feedback on draft content.
• Liaise with Project Product Engineers to gather product-specific details (e.g., routines, MOPs).
• Engage with the client (via the SDM) to clarify customer and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Global Delivery Centre (GDC) to adapt standard GDC process flows for specific scenarios.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about shaping technical documentation and operational excellence in public infrastructure. If you bring deep experience in operations design, asset management, and have a solid appreciation of rail or transport systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to contribute to one of WA’s most significant public transport projects.

Further details can be found by calling Kelly Williams on 0409 005 286 and Huma on 0418 594 901 or email to huma.irshad@talentinternational.com

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