Job Description
Our client is a federal government organisation with offices throughout Australia. Due to growth, they are seeking a Broadcast Animation Designer to join the team in their Geelong office.

Opportunity

• $60.26 hourly + Superannuation
• 12 Months
• Geelong office with WFH Flexibility

Key duties and responsibilities

• Delivering full scope animation work, from ideation, storyboarding, scripting, editing to finished animation. These should be produced in accordance with the Video Style and Brand Guidelines, and optimized for distribution across a range of digital platforms
• Creating still/graphic treatment assets for social media
• Applying complex animation elements within piece to camera video segments
• Translating complex ideas or concepts into easy-to-understand animations, including translating high-level directives and developing lightweight visual concepts, communicating animation intent before committing to full production
• Effectively manage and maintain animation assets and libraries
• Develop strong networks and positive relationships with internal stakeholders
• End to end project management and stakeholder coordination
• Support interface with Procurement Branch, Probity Advisors, Legal Counsel & external agencies.
• Other activities as directed by the Project Manager and Director Corporate System.

About you?

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and 2D and 3D animation software (e.g. Blender).
• Experience in delivering full scope animation work, from ideation, storyboarding, scripting to finished animation
• Experience in delivering animation outputs optimised for social media, websites, digital signage
• Experience in using animation as a data visualisation tool
• Project management and stakeholder coordination
• Experience in creating still/graphic treatment assets for social media
• Demonstrated experience working within video production teams
• Ability to manage and maintain animation assets and libraries

Application Process
Please send your CV in confidence to samuel.beckett@talentinternational.com

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Key Selection Criteria response to be provided if shortlisted. Proof of Australian Citizenship is required along with national criminal history and federal background checks.

Job Title: Technical Architects – Multiple Roles (Defence ICT)
Location: Canberra preferred | Other locations considered
Clearance: Must hold NV1
Engagement: Contract (initial term + extensions)

About the Opportunity:
We’re seeking Technical Architects across several disciplines to support a major Defence program. These roles are critical to the design, development and assurance of secure, scalable and mission-critical ICT solutions. You’ll contribute to the future of Defence capability, working across modern platforms, data ecosystems, networks, and security infrastructure.

Available Roles:

(a) Application Architecture
Responsible for designing and supporting software applications and platform configurations (e.g., ServiceNow, Microsoft Power Platform, Pega), ensuring business outcomes are achieved through secure-by-design solutions.

(b) Data Architecture
Focus on secure data transfer, transformation, and management across Defence’s Single Information Environment. Support delivery of data services, analytics, AI and reporting to empower evidence-based decision making.

(c) Cyber Architecture
Design and integrate security controls and compliance patterns aligned to ISM, Essential Eight and Defence security frameworks. Provide cyber assurance, tooling and develop CyberGRC documentation to support secure systems and environments.

(d) Infrastructure Architecture
Design and develop robust, modern ICT infrastructure solutions across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Support scalable hosting services and ensure infrastructure aligns with DevSecOps principles.

(e) Network Architecture
Deliver resilient network solutions, including terrestrial, satellite, wireless, gateways and cross-domain services across cloud and deployed environments, including under DIL (Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, Latent) conditions.

(f) Operations & Solutions Architecture
Lead the design and coordination of cross-domain ICT solutions. Act as the engineering interface for demand management, DevSecOps tooling and delivery life cycle assurance.

Skills & Experience Sought:

• Proven experience in your domain of architecture (applications, data, cyber, network, infra, or solutions).

• Experience working in secure, complex and highly governed ICT environments.

• Familiarity with Defence, government or other critical infrastructure sectors highly regarded.

• Strong understanding of architecture governance, delivery frameworks, and DevSecOps principles.

Why Join?

• Contribute to mission-critical Defence capability uplift.

• Long-term program of work with career development opportunities.

• Work alongside highly skilled technical professionals in a supportive team environment.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

• Strategic Architecture role in Classified Defence Projects
• Long Term, High-Cleared Opportunity
• Melbourne CBD + Working from home options

Position Overview:

This is a key role supporting a range of classified initiatives within a secure environment. Rather than requiring deep specialisation in security, the position calls for a seasoned Solution Architect with broad telecommunications experience, particularly with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow and the ability to work across integration, uplift, and transformation projects within classified networks. The ideal candidate will confidently navigate the telco landscape, contribute to enterprise architecture decisions, and collaborate effectively with existing security architects and stakeholders in secure Defence environments.

Role Responsibilities:

• Contribute to architecture design and implementation across a variety of telco-related initiatives
• Act as a key architectural contributor within classified Defence environments (e.g. DISP-L1), in collaboration with existing security architects
• Provide subject matter expertise around key platforms such as ServiceNow, and support integration and optimisation efforts
• Support transformation initiatives involving legacy rationalisation, systems integration, and platform modernisation
• Ensure architectural outputs align with enterprise objectives and operate effectively within secure environments
• Engage cross-functional teams to drive progress and resolve architectural challenges

What They’re Looking For:

• NV1 clearance is a hard requirement
• Broad experience in the telecommunications sector, ideally across enterprise architecture and systems integration
• Strong familiarity with ServiceNow as a core application platform, particularly within complex enterprise environments
• Previous exposure to secure Defence environments (e.g. DISC)
• Able to contribute effectively without needing to lead the security agenda-security-specific EAs and SAs are already in place
• Collaborative, adaptable, and confident working within large-scale programs involving multiple moving parts
• Action-oriented mindset and capable of driving outcomes within classified settings

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A well-rounded Solution Architect with a strong telco background and experience in enterprise environments
• Brings confidence and capability working within secure, classified Defence contexts, without needing deep cyber/security specialisation
• Experienced in working with ServiceNow and supporting enterprise transformation programs
• Strong communicator who can liaise effectively with architecture, operations, and project stakeholders in a high-trust environment

What’s in it for you:

• Strategic Architecture Role in Classified Defence Projects
• Long Term, High-Cleared Opportunity
• Melbourne CBD + Working from home options

Apply today to secure your interview! For more information, email Bini James at Bini.James@avecglobal.com or call 0480 804 925.

• 12 months + 2 x 12 months
• Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane
• Must hold a Baseline clearance

Our Client

Our Federal Government client is Australia’s principle revenue collection agency, primarily responsible for administering the federal taxation system and superannuation legislation, as well as managing and delivering a range of Australian government payment and loan schemes.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Applications Architect who will be involved in designing robust and scalable architectural solutions that enable developers to build high-quality applications efficiently. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the technical landscape in alignment with our organisational patterns, policies, and objective.

You will:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs
• Provide architectural guidance
• Ensure that the solutions align with best practices and business goals

Skills and Experience

• Experience in system architecture in event driven and microservice environments
• Knowledge of AWS cloud skills and services
• Familiarity with database technology such as SQL and NoSQL and data modelling
• Knowledge of integration technologies such as API integration design patterns and message queues
• Ability to review and provide feedback on relevant application architectural documents

Application

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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The opportunity:
Our highly valued client is a federal government agency. They are seeking an EL2 Lead Solution Architect to manage ongoing architecture of cloud infrastructure.

• Richmond or Geelong location plus hybrid work-from-home
• 12 month initial contract + 12 month extension, rates fully negotiable
• Role only open to Australian Citizens, NV1 preferred – Federal government role

The role:
As a Lead Solution Architect, your duties will include:

• Delivering high quality solution architectures that are fit for business purpose and align solutions with Agency goals and objectives
• Architect, develop, and manage scalable and secure AWS/Azure cloud environments with a focus on automation, performance optimisation, and cost efficiency
• Helping to develop and ensure compliance with Agency reference models, principles, policies, standards and strategic ICT roadmap
• Engaging with the business, and technical teams to understand the tactical & strategic objectives and requirements
• Engaging with the enterprise architects, solution leads, business representatives, development team and other relevant stakeholders to ensure solution alignment across domains
• Monitor and assess the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies, legacy systems, and technical debt, and recommend improvements
• Providing technical oversight and facilitating complex issues resolution arising during project delivery
• Provide enterprise guidance through governance activities, reference models, and architecture standards to ensure alignment with future-state visions
• Ownership and accountability for leading and producing the delivery of coherent technical solutions and technical documentation across the domain
• Oversee the maintenance and upgrade of IT platforms, including performance assessments, patching, and system integration planning
• Accountable for documentation, knowledge management and architecture visualisation

Skills and experience:
To succeed in this role you will need:

• Significant experience as a cloud Solutions Architect, leading the design or complex enterprise cloud platforms (Azure and AWS)
• Strong Azure and AWS cloud experience
• Strong Agile and DevOps experience, CI/CD, Infrastructure As Code, containers (EKS, AKS, and Kubernetes)
• Solid government experience, and strong understanding of policies, security, standards and principles demonstrated within an Australian Government environment (ITSM, ASD blueprints, CIS benchmarking, E8, etc.)
• Knowledge in managing, preventing, and responding to cloud outages, DR, site reliability, etc.
• Exceptional business engagement and communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with execs, technical teams, and the wider business
• Ability to coach and mentor other architects and technical specialists
• TOGAF certified or equivalent IT architectural qualification, and relevant tertiary qualifications

Please note that our client is a federal government organisation and can only consider Australian Citizens who hold or are eligible for a security clearance of NV1 or higher.

Apply:
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com.

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Are you an experienced Network Solution Architect with a passion for delivering critical infrastructure and environment solutions across cloud and on-premise environments? Join this government body and play a pivotal role in shaping technical project delivery in a complex, multi-vendor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the key technical liaison for Project Managers, coordinating the delivery of project-related activities by technical teams.
• Lead and monitor infrastructure and environment initiatives across on-premise and cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with project timelines and solution quality standards.
• Oversee the development of Infrastructure/Environment Design documentation based on architectural blueprints.
• Manage the creation of operational and support documentation.
• Identify and resolve infrastructure-related risks and issues.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to Project Managers.
• Own and resolve application/environment issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience

• Proven experience with AWS and other cloud-based technologies.
• Extensive background in both Solution Architecture and Integration Architecture.
• Expertise in a range of technical domains, offering specialist advice and leadership in infrastructure design and implementation.
• Experience translating high-level architectural documentation into practical, deployable infrastructure designs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to coordinate across multiple suppliers and teams.
• Ability to apply and enforce technical strategies, standards, and best practices.

Technical Skills

• Networking: Cisco LAN, Campus and WAN services.
• AV Systems: Including Crestron, Microsoft Teams, and collaboration platforms.
• Telephony/Voice: Avaya platforms, voice recording systems.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Josh D’Monte on 9236 7723 for a confidential discussion

Are you an expert in cloud and infrastructure security? Join this large government body as an Infrastructure Security Architect and play a key role in securing their digital ecosystem.

Key activities

• Design and review secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Salesforce, IBM Cloud)
• Implement and evaluate security controls: IAM, WAFs, OS hardening, encryption
• Use AWS security tools: GuardDuty, Security Hub, Detective, Config, KMS, etc.
• Assess technical risks, advise on secure architecture, and shape security policy
• Document data flows (e.g., PII) and recommend protective measures
• Work cross-functionally to embed security into solution design and development

Key Skills & Experience:

• Deep knowledge of AWS security architecture & tooling
• Experience with perimeter security, IAM, app security, and secure pipelines
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Hands-on with DevOps, Agile, and security in enterprise environments
• Security policy development and risk assessment expertise
• CISSP, CISA, or Cloud Security certifications will be highly regarded

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Josh D’Monte on 9236 9923 for a confidential discussion.

Are you ready to take the lead in designing cutting-edge application solutions that will define the future of one of Australia’s top universities? We’re looking for a visionary Application Solution Architect to drive strategic and technical direction across high-impact initiatives.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of the university’s digital transformation – crafting architecture artefacts, steering complex migration strategies, and overseeing the decommissioning and archiving of legacy systems.

Key activities

• Architect robust, scalable, and business-aligned solutions that shape the university’s application ecosystem.
• Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture frameworks, standards, roadmaps, and organisational objectives.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to turn strategic goals into tangible solutions.
• Lead technical readiness planning – from design through to safe and timely delivery.
• Oversee data migration strategy and resolve complex migration issues.
• Collaborate with the integration team to ensure seamless interoperability and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain a suite of architecture artefacts, including designs, patterns, guidelines, and reference architectures.

Skills & experience

• Proven expertise in enterprise Applications Architecture with a strong focus on designing end-to-end application ecosystems.
• Confidence in engaging and influencing senior business leaders – with professionalism, clarity, and diplomacy.
• Exposure to modern and emerging technologies – including AI and cloud platforms – and how they can be leveraged to transform business models.
• Understanding of API-driven design and integration methodologies.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to move fluidly between high-level architecture and detailed design.
• A practical, principle-based approach to decision-making and problem-solving.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Carly Llorente on 9236 7704 for a confidential discussion.

Opportunity knocks…

Our client is seeking a senior level Architect with a proven track record in designing and delivering Salesforce CRM implementations with solid Azure experience. You will be joining an organisation with a large pipeline of projects making a difference in Auckland.

Why you’re special…

• You are an experienced Architect or Technical Lead (minimum 5 years in this capacity) that has delivered Salesforce CRM implementations from an architecture perspective.
• You have hands on experience on Azure, specifically APIM and Service Bus, Function Apps and Logic Apps.
• You have a good understanding of cyber security reports and are able to work with others around remediation.
• An understanding of digital platforms such as websites, POS etc from an architecture perspective will be highly beneficial.

What’s in it for you…

• Join an organisation with a large pipeline of upcoming projects.
• This company is making a real impact here in Auckland.
• Hybrid work environment offering two days work from home, CBD office location.

Our client is a federal government organisation with offices throughout Australia. Due to growth, they are seeking an EL1 Salesforce Solution Architect to join their team Richmond, Victoria.

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

We are seeking highly skilled and energetic Salesforce Solution Architect to join Technology Services Division (TSD) at our client. This exciting opportunity will have you working as part of a dynamic and passionate team committed to delivering a better service.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Define Salesforce technical requirements, design and review Salesforce solutions “inside the box (within Salesforce and its immediate integrations)” and recommend improvements via Key Design Decision packs
• Participate to TSD technical forums (such as Design Authority Forum and Architecture Review Board) and present the solution for review and endorsement
• Ensure development of application follows defined Salesforce CRM architecture, product road map and best practices
• Groom and refine Salesforce product backlog, in liaison with TSD Business Architects, Product Owners, Functional Consultants, Release Train Engineer and Developers
• Approve configuration and coded items to be deployed between environments
• Provide guidance and support to the development and testing teams
• Provide guidance on user story to Functional Consultants and development teams
• Ensure success and acceptance criteria are defined for each story
• Describe and illustrate designs with appropriate justifications
• Ensure documentation of the steps for testing
• Groom and refine the Salesforce product backlog, in liaison with Salesforce SMEs
• Supervise the configuration, quality assurance, testing, and deployment of Salesforce
• Participate in squad ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand up and sprint review

To apply you will need the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

1. At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a leading role in delivering Salesforce projects with Salesforce and Vlocity certification
2. Strong practical deployment knowledge of Salesforce and Vlocity configurations
3. Ability to demonstrate wide range of architectural knowledge across various salesforce clouds and industry solutions to support business requirements with strong practical deployment knowledge of Salesforce and Vlocity configurations
4. Ability to perform hands-on prototyping and proof of concepts for business to provide early feedback on proposed solutions
5. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to observe trends with excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and articulate solutions

Desirable criteria
1. Exposure to Vlocity insurance industry solution including design and hands-on experience
2. Salesforce and Vlocity certified: Salesforce Solution Architect certification preferred
3. A pro-active personality, with a can-do attitude
4. Comfortable with new ways of thinking about accessibility and enthusiastic about accessible design & development will be highly regarded.

APPLY:
Submit your resume or contact Shelley at shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com or call 0418 572 482 for further information. 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).

Experienced Solution Architect sought for an initial 12-month contract

Join a forward-thinking digital program supporting frontline operations within a leading mining company. This role offers the chance to work alongside a technically capable architecture team on high-impact initiatives aimed at transforming field operations and enterprise systems.

Candidates must be based in Perth and have a proven track record in delivering solution designs within complex, asset-intensive environments.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Solid experience designing and reviewing digital or application solutions within enterprise ecosystems
• Deep understanding of system integration, cybersecurity alignment, and architectural governance
• Ability to work cross-functionally with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable outcomes
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) and modelling tools
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Prior work in solution or enterprise architecture roles across mining, energy, or industrial sectors

Role Overview:

• Drive architecture activities across design, governance, and implementation phases
• Develop solution documentation including architecture definitions, design diagrams, and review packs
• Ensure all solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards and cyber risk frameworks
• Provide input into technology selection, project assessments, and transition-to-support planning
• Partner with delivery teams to align solutions with operational and business goals

About You:

You’re a pragmatic, delivery-focused architect who enjoys working at the intersection of operations and IT. With a strong understanding of enterprise systems and a passion for digital enablement, you’re confident engaging stakeholders and leading technical design discussions. Experience in resources, energy, or infrastructure domains will be highly regarded.

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please forward your updated CV to irene.yam@talentinternational by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquires please call Irene Yam on 0477225977 or (08) 6212 5518

Opportunity knocks…

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect to lead the strategic vision for customer and data protection across a large, multi-year programme of work.

You will be working for a well-known Financial Services brand who is committed to building a diverse workplace and is all about looking after their people.

Why you’re special…

Key Responsibilities:

• Define future-state security architecture, roadmaps, and security strategies to protect highly privileged information.
• Identify trends, emerging technology threats, and vendor solutions in security.
• Lead technical initiatives in Identity Access Management, technology environment analysis, and vendor engagement.
• Influence and collaborate with senior leadership across Aotearoa and Australia.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in Security Architecture, or several years as a Solution Architect with security experience, seeking to step into an EA role.
• Ideally, experience in industries such as insurance, government, tax, or healthcare.
• Candidates who has the technical expertise and can bring mentoring experience and the capability to front foot conversations across senior leadership.
• Career contractors seeking permanent stability are welcome to apply.

Employee Benefits:

• Outstanding parental leave policies.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Medical cover for employees and their whānau.
• Partnerships offering discounted accommodation.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Confident in defining and executing strategic security roadmaps.
• Deep expertise in security architecture and hands-on technical leadership.
• Strong influencing skills to effectively collaborate with senior stakeholders.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a grounded leader to shape the future of security architecture while promoting values that reflect the communities of Aotearoa.

Please note this role is for somebody who has the rights to live and work in Aotearoa.

Let’s get started! Apply right now!