A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Infrastrcuture Solution Architect to join their team on a 12 month fixed-term engagement.

This organisation is currently embarking on a number of large transformation programs which includes an uplift of their payments platform.

Working closely with both business and technology stakeholders, you will be responsible for the planning and design of solutions to uplift their controls and standards in line with ISO27001 and COBIT 2019, along with aligning the governance and controls of the platform with internal standards to ensure the continued reliability and efficient of the platform.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. TOGAF)
• Demonstrated experience working as a Solution Architect within large complex environments
• Strong understanding of ISO27001 and COBIT
• Knowledge and understanding of traditional on-prem infrastructure (VMware, AD, SQL Server etc) combined with modern DevOps toolsets (Puppet, Terraform, Gitlab, Azure DevOps Services etc)
• Knowledge of Payments is highly desirable
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office (required to be in the office five days per fortnight)
• Salary package – $200k – $210k inclusive of superannuation
• Fantastic team environment

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

Job Title: Chief Architect (EL2) – Enterprise & Solution Architecture
Location: NSW (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
Contract: 12 months + possible 12-month extension
Rate: $1200-$1300 per day (depending on experience)
Eligibility: Must be an Australian Citizen

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Architect (EL2 equivalent) to lead enterprise and solution architecture for a major Federal Government transformation program in NSW. This senior leadership role combines strategic planning, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement to deliver large-scale architectural change across the agency. The role reports to executive leadership and will work closely with C-level stakeholders, multi-disciplinary teams, and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide architectural transformation and define the technical strategy.

• Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps, reference models, principles, standards, and governance artefacts.

• Align technology capabilities with business goals and transformation initiatives.

• Influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, business units, and architecture teams.

• Represent the agency at cross-government forums and contribute to wider ICT and enterprise architecture initiatives.

• Provide high-level advisory services, including ICT investment recommendations, business cases, and risk assessments.

• Evaluate, recommend, and promote adoption of emerging technologies and ICT solutions.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, including information security and data protection.

• Lead and mentor teams directly and indirectly, fostering collaboration across multi-disciplinary groups.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

1. Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale architectural change across complex programs.

2. Proven ability to align technology with business goals at an enterprise level.

3. Strong collaboration skills across government and multi-agency initiatives.

4. Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including with senior leadership.

5. Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies for organisational benefit.

6. Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and public sector values.

Desirable:

1. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field; TOGAF certification or equivalent.

2. 10+ years’ experience as an Enterprise Architect in insurance, financial services, disability, or health domains.

3. Experience in multi-cloud environments, digital transformation, and working with UX/CX or accessibility-compliant technologies.

About the Agency:
This agency is responsible for delivering programs that positively impact the lives of Australians at a national level. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic technology and architectural excellence while collaborating with diverse teams and agencies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Australian Citizen

• Eligible for NV1 clearance

• Ability to work hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite in NSW)

• Willingness to travel occasionally for business or planning sessions

How to Apply:
Send your resume to priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com outlining your relevant experience, achievements, and leadership in enterprise architecture

Opportunity
Career defining opportunity for Chief Architect of large federal government Agency undertaking multiple transformation programs. Large, distributed business stakeholders and ICT department following Scaled Agile. The architecture is 100% in the cloud (AWS and Azure), with large enterprise scale programs cutting across Salesforce CRM, ERP (legacy SAP HCM and Financials operating in shared-services model), datalakes (Teradata to Snowflake), Analytics, and Digital (monolith to microservices, mobile, accessibility).

Candidates across Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane will be considered.

The Chief Architect will

• Drive the Enterprise Architecture, future-state roadmaps, ensure programs align to roadmap, influencing the future direction of the agency’s ICT investment
• Mentor and support both Domain and Solution Architects (20+) distributed in the business and across multiple transformation programs
• Developing and maintaining relevant roadmaps, reference models, standards and Enterprise Architecture artefacts
• Represent the Agency across government technical forums, on behalf of the CIO – internal and external
• Support with investment prioritisation & future state to maximise the ROI and benefits to the organisation, ensuring that the available ICT resources are optimally utilised, and the future demand is predicted
• Provide advisory services on ICT for investment recommendations, business cases, and contribute to briefs, risk assessments, committee papers and reports
• Ensure compliance with information security, privacy, and data protection policies and frameworks (eg PSPF, ISM, Essential 8, ISO27001, ISO31000 etc)
• Present Enterprise Architecture reference models, principles, policies, standards, and roadmaps to a diverse stakeholder groups (business and ICT)
• Contribute to Architecture governance forums Architecture Review Board and Technology Committees

About you!

• 10+ years’ operating as an Enterprise Architect with background in technical or business delivery (eg Development backgroud)
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of claims processing, insurance – required
• Understanding of Machinery of Government (MOC) within Commonwealth or at State level and experience working with multiple departments/agencies, cross department engagement and influence (strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering large scale architectural change driving innovation, best practice and enterprise agility
• Demonstrated success in aligning technology capabilities to achieve business goals across the enterprise – deep business and ICT engagement across multiple business units and states
• Collaboration across government and contribute to the wider Australian Commonwealth Government Architecture (shared services model impacts)
• Demonstrated success in evaluating, recommending and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and ICT products for organisation benefit
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards, promoting integrity, compliance with legislation & public sector values – in particular adherence to transparent, ethical Commonwealth Procurement guidelines when assessing, selecting, onboarding and working with vendors and consultancies
• Tertiary ICT qualifications (Bachelor’s minimum, Master’s preferred) plus TOGAF certified or equivalent IT architectural qualification (eg Zachman)
• Experience working on multi-cloud-based environment (AWS and Azure)
• DevOps, DataOps, DevSecOps
• Exeperience driving digital transformation (monolith to microservices, containerisation, distributed architecture)

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Australian Citizenship to pass federal background checks with ability to obtain Baseline AGSVA as needed. Key Selection Criteria will be required prior to application closing date of Tuesday 21 October 2025.

To apply in confidence please contact Kylie McManus on 0408 388 680 and/or email your CV to kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com
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Opportunity

Career defining opportunity for Chief Architect of large federal government Agency undertaking multiple transformation programs. Large, distributed business stakeholders and ICT department following Scaled Agile. The architecture is 100% in the cloud (AWS and Azure), with large enterprise scale programs cutting across Salesforce CRM, ERP (legacy SAP HCM and Financials operating in shared-services model), datalakes (Teradata to Snowflake), Analytics, and Digital (monolith to microservices, mobile, accessibility).

Candidates across Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane will be considered.

The Chief Architect will

• Drive the Enterprise Architecture, future-state roadmaps, ensure programs align to roadmap, influencing the future direction of the agency’s ICT investment
• Mentor and support both Domain and Solution Architects (20+) distributed in the business and across multiple transformation programs
• Developing and maintaining relevant roadmaps, reference models, standards and Enterprise Architecture artefacts
• Represent the Agency across government technical forums, on behalf of the CIO – internal and external
• Support with investment prioritisation & future state to maximise the ROI and benefits to the organisation, ensuring that the available ICT resources are optimally utilised, and the future demand is predicted
• Provide advisory services on ICT for investment recommendations, business cases, and contribute to briefs, risk assessments, committee papers and reports
• Ensure compliance with information security, privacy, and data protection policies and frameworks (eg PSPF, ISM, Essential 8, ISO27001, ISO31000 etc)
• Present Enterprise Architecture reference models, principles, policies, standards, and roadmaps to a diverse stakeholder groups (business and ICT)
• Contribute to Architecture governance forums Architecture Review Board and Technology Committees

About you!

• 10+ years’ operating as an Enterprise Architect with strong, demonstrated experience operating within the Commonwealth Government and working with multiple departments/agencies, cross department engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering large scale architectural change driving innovation, best practice and enterprise agility
• Demonstrated success in aligning technology capabilities to achieve business goals across the enterprise – deep business and ICT engagement across multiple business units and states
• Collaboration across government and contribute to the wider Australian Commonwealth Government Architecture (shared services model impacts)
• Demonstrated success in evaluating, recommending and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and ICT products for organisation benefit
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards, promoting integrity, compliance with legislation & public sector values – in particular adherence to transparent, ethical Commonwealth Procurement guidelines when assessing, selecting, onboarding and working with vendors and consultancies
• Tertiary ICT qualifications (Bachelor’s minimum, Master’s preferred) plus TOGAF certified or equivalent IT architectural qualification (eg Zachman)
• Federal Government + one of insurance, financial services, disability or health services domains would be highly regarded
• Experience working on multi-cloud-based environment (AWS and Azure)
• DevOps, DataOps, DevSecOps
• Digital transformation (monolith to microservices, containerisation, distributed architecture) nice to have

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Australian Citizenship to pass federal background checks with ability to obtain Baseline AGSVA as needed. Key Selection Criteria will be required prior to application closing date of Tuesday 21 October 2025.

To apply in confidence please contact Kylie McManus on 0408 388 680 and/or email your CV to kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com

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Role Overview

We’re seeking a Principal Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant to lead cloud financial planning projects for clients across Australia. This is a predominantly client-facing role with technical responsibilities, including system configuration, implementation, and optimisation. You’ll advise finance teams, shape strategic planning processes, and ensure solutions meet business requirements. The role offers exposure to multiple industries, senior stakeholders, and a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Adaptive Planning implementations, from discovery to go-live.
• Advise clients on FP&A strategy, process improvements, and system optimisation.
• Configure and deliver technical solutions in line with client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for upsell, renewals, and broader consulting services.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants to grow team capability.
• Contribute to pre-sales, including scoping, demonstrations, and effort estimation.

Key Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience implementing Workday Adaptive Planning or similar FP&A solutions.
• Strong finance, FP&A, or accounting background (CPA/CA desirable).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent client engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical proficiency in system configuration, integrations, and reporting.
• Commercial mindset with a desire for a high-impact, client-facing consulting career.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Exposure to diverse industries and high-profile client projects.
• Leadership opportunities with mentoring and professional development.
• Additional leave during birthdays and tailored incentives for high performance.

A leading financial services provider is seeking an AI Solution Architect with strong Agentic AI experience within an Azure environment to join their team on a long-term contract.

In this critical role, you will provide end-to-end solution architecture across multiple projects in a large transformation program and establish, design and driving the delivery of enterprise-wide testing strategies, environments, and automation frameworks. You will take full ownership of the Testing domain, shaping the strategy, architecture, and governance for testing platforms while enabling high-quality, large-scale technology delivery.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and project teams, you will define testing approaches, implement automation frameworks, optimise performance testing, and manage the full test lifecycle across complex, regulated environments. You will also contribute to the wider architecture function, guiding project delivery and representing the Testing domain in governance and architecture forums.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience as a Lead/Principal Architect with a focus on testing strategies, test management and delivery at scale in large, complex enterprises.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in automation frameworks, performance testing and test lifecycle management.
• Proven experience working on enterprise-wide transformation programs
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, pipelines and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within regulated environments with robust governance, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to drive decisions across architecture and delivery teams.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

This is a Sydney-based role requiring at least three days per week in the office, with Wednesday as the anchor day.

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Key Responsibilities
* Reference solution architecture designs to create detailed design work packages.
* Collaborate with Solution Architects, developers, and verification teams to align designs with product goals.
* Ensure detailed designs meet quality, safety, and security standards.
* Contribute to interface development for seamless integration.
* Establish reusable software patterns and standards.
* Provide governance and oversight to ensure delivery meets defined standards.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
* 1+ years in software architecture or similar roles.
* 3+ years in software development.
* Experience with architecture principles and design patterns.
* Proficiency in technologies such as Linux, Robotics, C++, C#, ASP.NET, RabbitMQ, and Kubernetes.

Skills & Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Understanding of testing principles, functional safety, and security in design.

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Company

Higher Education client specialising in Accounting Qualification Memberships.

Requirements

• Define, Architect, Strategise and develop all aspects of a new learning program .
• This role is responsible for shaping and guiding the design, integration, and delivery of educational technologies and digital learning solutions across the program.
• Lead the design and delivery of the educational technology strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives
• Engage with the Lead Architect throughout the program lifecycle to maintain architectural integrity and strategic alignment.
• Design the architecture of integrated learning systems including LMS, content management, assessment tools experience in educational technology strategy and architecture within complex programs.
• Strong understanding of learning design principles, digital pedagogy, and learner experience.
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with LMS platforms, content management systems, and assessment technologies.
• Experience with eCommerce design and systems and particularly sales process in educational environment

Interested? Hit APPLY NOW or email your CV to josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com

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

Senior Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Technical Lead

The Senior Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Technical Lead is responsible for leading the full range of design, development, and data migration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of developers to deliver custom solutions using Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse), and Azure Services.

• Design and execute data migration activities, including mapping, transformation, and migration from legacy systems to D365.

• Collaborate with project teams, business analysts, and solution architects across integration, security, and cloud domains.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, including version control, branching, and release management.

• Ensure all solution design and build activities comply with development, architecture, governance standards, and approved technology patterns.

• Produce technical design documentation, build reports, and contribute to support materials.

• Configure Power Platform Portals and Apps; develop custom plugins, code components (PCF), workflows, and Liquid templates.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in the design and implementation of Dynamics 365 and cloud-based solutions.

• Strong leadership in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Advanced proficiency in Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).

• Skilled in development with C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Liquid Templates.

• Knowledge of CI/CD, backlog management, and data migration tools (e.g., KingswaySoft, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, GIT).

• Strong understanding of coding best practices, unit testing, and scalable solutions.

• Ability to work independently and within a team, with excellent problem-solving, prioritisation, and decision-making skills.

Desirable Characteristics

• Microsoft certifications in Power Platform, Azure, and D365 such as PL-400, MB-600, or AZ-204.

• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly Entra ID, .NET, and SQL Server.

• Experience working with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, APIM, Functions, Service Bus).

• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies and approaches (Prince2, PMBOK, Lean, Agile).

• Experience with the Unified Modelling Language (UML) for 4+1 modelling, especially deployment diagrams.

• Experience in formally evaluating IT products and solutions.

Principal Architect – Enterprise Testing

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Principal Architect to take ownership and lead the Testing domain within a multi-year enterprise technology transformation program. This is an initial 9-month contract (with strong potential for extension).

In this critical role, you will provide end-to-end solution architecture across multiple projects in a large transformation program and establish, design and driving the delivery of enterprise-wide testing strategies, environments, and automation frameworks. You will take full ownership of the Testing domain, shaping the strategy, architecture, and governance for testing platforms while enabling high-quality, large-scale technology delivery.
Working closely with senior stakeholders and project teams, you will define testing approaches, implement automation frameworks, optimise performance testing, and manage the full test lifecycle across complex, regulated environments. You will also contribute to the wider architecture function, guiding project delivery and representing the Testing domain in governance and architecture forums.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience as a Lead/Principal Architect with a focus on testing strategies, test management and delivery at scale in large, complex enterprises.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in automation frameworks, performance testing and test lifecycle management.
• Proven experience working on enterprise-wide transformation programs
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, pipelines and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within regulated environments with robust governance, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to drive decisions across architecture and delivery teams.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

This is a Sydney-based role requiring at least three days per week in the office, with Wednesday as the anchor day.

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