Talent International is searching for an experienced Enterprise Technical Data Strategy to join our State Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a contract until August 2024 + likely extensions.

// Deliver an enterprise data platform’s establishment
// Contract until August 2024 + likely extensions
// Brisbane CBD location – 2 days wfh

The role:

A talented professional is needed in this newly created role as an Enterprise Technical Data Specialist (ETDS) in the Insights Platform Program. Reporting to the program’s Data Architect – Enterprise Level, the role will assist in the development of foundation enterprise data entities, modelling of data, implementation of the Master Data Assets, oversee the technical architecture for the program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with design and development of Enterprise Data Platform solution, working with the business teams, data teams, IT teams and external vendors;
• Work with the business and other team members (e.g., Business Analysts, Data Modelers, BI Analysts) to understand and review requirements and design fit-for-purpose enterprise data common model, data dictionary requirements and user-focused Power BI visualisations and reports;
• Review data common model design, warehouse and ETL design;
• Work with source system teams to define data agreements to meet development requirements;
• Ensure compliance with existing governance and management standards, and support the maturity of these standards;
  • Prepare, maintain and enhance technical documentation;
  • Assist in the prepare of project documentation required to progress the projects through assurance gates;
  • Support the development and implementation of a plan to transition on-premises Branch systems and processes (e.g., data warehouse) into Microsoft Azure, including building existing staff capability in the use of Azure resources;
• Provide technical leadership to the development team and serve as a key technical strategic advisor to Stream leads and senior officers to shape work plans, identify risks, consider cost implications and identify sustainable solutions.
• Reverse-engineering of legacy physical data models and transform them to target models using Information Architecture principles.
• Use contemporary tools to generate models and to import / export models to the target state environments.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in complex government change programs, (preferable data, ICT related)
• Experience operating within large and complex ICT programs of work.
• Extensive experience in data warehouse architecture, data modelling, database and ETL design;
• Extensive experience with solutions involving Microsoft Azure resources (e.g., Lake, Synapse), Databricks and Power BI – their individual and combined architectures;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and configuring Microsoft Azure products;
• Experience in transitioning existing on-premises systems and processes to Microsoft Azure;
• Demonstrated strong experience in designing and developing interactive reports in Microsoft Power BI;
• Proactive engagement and communication approach with business and technical stakeholders and team members;
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in data modelling principles, such as logical and conceptual data models
• Proficiency in using semantic models, business intelligence tools to represent insights
• Experience in database administration and software development tools and scripts
• A foundational knowledge of mathematical concepts and statistical analysis
• Experience with data modelling tools like Power Designer and Spark EA or a Cloud based data modelling tool
• Demonstrated experience in working with cloud-based data transformation, DevOps and DevOps Pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage with competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and well organised.
• Highly developed verbal communication skills with business and technical stakeholders.

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact Samantha Burkin or Mats Rorvik on 07 3031 4522 or 07 3031 4512 or samantha.burkin@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com
For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

• Initial Contract Until 26th of July 2024 + Potential for Extensions
• Melbourne CBD + Working From Home Options
• Government Agency

The Role:

This Government Agency is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to design solutions with off the shelf applications such as ServiceNow and Salesforce, including integration with other corporate platforms such as identity, email, document management and finance systems.

The Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive the end-to-end architecture for off the shelf applications implementation.
• Develop the technology solution to ensure satisfactory integration with internal IT systems
• Review, develop, and provide guidance on technical documentation, including architecture designs and implementation plans.
• Develop the security architecture and considerations associated with risk and assurance procedures.
• Leading the tender selection, solution selection, technical oversight of vendors, implementation and integration risks and analysis of potential impacts on the enterprise and project objectives.

Skills & Expereinece Required:

• Experience with architecting and designing solutions with off the shelf applications such as ServiceNow and Salesforce.
• Experience with tenders, solution selection and the technical oversight of vendors.
• Well-developed skills in preparing compelling business reports, correspondence, and briefing materials for stakeholders, with the underlying knowledge and ability to convey complexity in simple terms.
• Experience developing, guiding and implementing enterprise architecture considerations, guidelines, policies and frameworks.
• Experience with security architecture and considerations associated with risk and assurance procedures.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial Contract Until 26th of July 2024 + Potential for Extensions
• Melbourne CBD + Working From Home Options
• Government Agency

Please apply today to secure an interview or for more information contact Jimmy Nguyen on jimmy.nguyen@talentinternational.com for a further discussion.

This high profile government body is currently seeking a Data Engineering & Architecture Lead to support current initiatives and help design target state data architecture, strategy, and integration for a key Program of work.

To secure this newly created role you will have a background in Data Engineering and Architecture at a leadership level, with extensive experience in complex legacy architecture where you have assisted the company in modernising this through Data Transformation i.e.: transformation from legacy systems to modern i.e.: CRM etc.

Key activities

• Lead the production of domain specific architecture material (both for current and target state) such as models, designs, patterns, and solutions and ensure it is consistent and complimentary to other architecture domains
• Develop architecture documentation for initiatives/projects focusing on the data domain
• Maintain oversight and signoff on intermediate and detailed design and changes to existing solution data architecture as required
• Deliver and discuss domain architecture, solution architectures and recommendations to stakeholders
• Create and capture accurate and complete records of the business activities related to this position, in accordance with approved policy and procedures
• Development of target state data architectures and data models for complex systems (conceptual, logical and physical), including legacy to modern stack

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Extensive demonstrated experience in setting and managing enterprise data projects and standards, including data engineering and analytics experience
• Deep expertise in Big Data/ Analytics systems, specifications, and solution architectures
• Experience designing and implementing high-performing data/analytics solutions with both traditional and model data warehousing and Big Data technologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience in creating and embedding data governance
• Broad experience and understanding across:
  • Data and information management in context of analytics and reporting
  • Data migration and transformation (ETL, ELT, including on-prem to cloud)
  • Analytical software and languages e.g. SAS, R, Python
  • Traditional database and emerging technologies e.g. SQL, DB2, OLAP/dimensional, NoSQL, non-structured data etc.
  • Cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Oracle Cloud)

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

• $1250-1350 per day inc super // 12 months +
• Greenfield Mine Site // Operational 2025
• 2 Positions // Leading Mine Operator

Talent International is working with a leading international mine operator on the development of a greenfield mine site and requires multiple architects to assist in designing and managing the technology infrastructure and systems.

If you have similar experience in setting up the infrastructure landscape for a greenfield site, this is the job for you!

Duties

• Design and manage the organization’s hosting infrastructure, including servers, data centers, cloud services, and network resources.
• Responsible for designing and planning the organization’s IT systems, assessing the current technology landscape, identifying requirements, and creating comprehensive system designs to meet business needs.
• Ensure seamless operation of system components by selecting appropriate hardware and software solutions and defining protocols and interfaces for communication.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability by conducting capacity planning to ensure systems can handle expected loads.
• Implement security measures to protect the system from threats and vulnerabilities, including data breaches and cyberattacks.
• Ensure the hosting environment can scale up or down based on demand by selecting the right hosting solutions and configuring them for optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Implement disaster recovery and backup solutions to ensure data and services can be restored in case of system failures.
• Ensure that technology solutions support and enhance key business processes, which may involve reengineering processes to take advantage of technology capabilities.
• Establish technology standards, best practices, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Focus on ensuring that different systems and technologies within the enterprise can work together effectively, including integrating legacy systems with newer technologies.

How to Apply

Please apply now or contact Rory Danagher on 0401 493 246 or email Rory.danagher@talentinternational.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydanagher

Our client is a global engineering firm currently seeking a Solution Architect to deliver across their HCM and payroll platforms.

Your new role will see you evaluating, designing and documenting solutions across the businesses Payroll, Health & Saftey, HCM, ERP and Legal platforms. You will be responsible for leading product technical evaluation based on non-functional requirements, integration capabilities and Enterprise Architecture principles. Working with the broader business you will help define strategy and deliver solutions improving services across the business.

Skills and Experience:

• Functional and technical knowledge of Corporate solutions such as Workday
• Payroll RFP and implementation experience
• Experience in designing and deploying cloud-native solutions in Azure
• Prior experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines to manage application lifecycle
• Considerable experience in application and data integration, including but not limited to enterprise iPaaS, API management, ETL/ELT

Our client is offering an initial 6 month contract with the view to extension. Offices are based in the Melbourne CBD with a hybrid work environment in place.

For more information feel free to contact Melissa Haddad at melissa.haddad@talentinternational.com

• Cloud Architect
• 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Adelaide based roles

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to join one of our clients in Adelaide. The following skills and experience are essential to be successful in this role:

Experience and skills we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing services and providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
• 5 plus years of solution design and delivery experience relating to cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in cloud architecture design and best practices.
• Experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).

If the above role sounds of interest, please click on “Apply Now”, or get in touch with Sheril via E// sheril.sequeira@talentinternational.com or call on 088228 1500 for a confidential chat!

• Contract until end of June 2024 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Architect Robust Security Solutions

The role

This Government agency is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design and review solutions for security projects. The Security Architect will be responsible for development of security technology platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Define and strategise Security Architecture across the project
• Design and deliver security technology platforms
• Deliver Security Architecture technical design, solution options & associated pros & cons
• End-to-end information mapping and gap analysis
• Facilitate workshops with technical delivery and business teams

Required

• Min 6 years of experience in Security Architecture
• Strong experience designing security technology platforms
• Undertake high level architectural thinking & decision making
• Experience providing strategic direction for investments in new technologies and in the delivery of secure services and solutions
• Prior public sector or consultancy experience – highly regarded
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

What’s in it for you:

• Contract until end of June 2024
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

To find out more about this role please contact Xavier Cusack on 9236 7752 or apply now to secure an interview.

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

Joining a cloud / infrastructure architecture practice spread across a number of locations, you will be working on a variety of projects and engaging / consulting with stakeholders from different parts of the business. The main responsibilities will include creating and designing high level target state architecture that aligns to internal best practice and guardrails, contributing to architecture decisions, costing and estimates of project engagements and hosting technical workshops.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. AWS, Azure etc)
• Strong experience working as a Cloud Architect within large complex environments (preferably Financial Services)
• Proven experience designing and architecting solutions that integrate cloud (AWS, Azure) with data centre services
• Superior 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)
• Good potential of contract extension

An attractive daily rate is on offer for the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

The role will focus on understanding the current state data landscape of the client’s extended ERP ecosystem, defining the next generation ERP data architecture frameworks, and developing the artefacts to aid the transition to the future state. In this role, you will:

Support the Modern ERP transformation program as a member of the Enterprise Architecture team.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current ERP ecosystem (RTBS) data landscape, identifying data sources, master data, and technology & data flows.
Develop the data architecture strategy, plans, future state conceptual architecture, and associated guidelines to transform the ERP ecosystem.
Analyse, document and make recommendation on the current state of the ERP ecosystem to identify consolidation opportunities.
Develop data, integration, and application frameworks in support of the future state architecture, aligning data architecture to IS&T data governance standards, guidelines, and best practice.
Provide thought leadership in bridging the gap between data governance and architecture and develop practical solutions that enforce data governance and data hygiene through robust “architecture as code” compliance such as through “API first” and data product-based frameworks.

Key Consultant Criteria:
* 10 years experience across major ERP systems (such as SAP) in large organizations is preferred.
* Ability to effectively communicate to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Experience delivering “business outcome focused” technology strategies
* Team player, collaborative and independently driven
* Experience working with stakeholders remotely

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, Talent and everything in-between, don’t hesitate to call Brid Coughlan on 0439 213 636 for a confidential discussion.

brid.coughlan@talentinternational.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brid-coughlan/

Data Solutions Consultant

Are you a forward-thinking Solutions Consultant looking to make a significant impact in the world of IT solutions? If so, we have an exciting max term contract opportunity for you in the southern Suburbs of Perth.

Our client, a Transformative organisation committed to efficient and sustainable business practices, is seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team. This is a permanent position where you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation for the organisation, working on a unique program that promises exciting challenges and rewarding experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing: As a Solutions Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the IT landscape of our client’s strategic program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technical solutions delivery of strategic projects within a structured governance framework.
• Providing consultancy, training, and support for the design, configuration, and implementation of ERP systems.
• Managing and delivering data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Translating technical requirements into design specifications.
• Analysing complex technical issues and overseeing solution design and configuration.
• Guiding project teams, managing vendor relationships, and contributing to testing and delivery phases.
• Creating comprehensive technical and solution documentation.
• Assisting with defect resolutions and supporting post-project transition activities.
• Evaluating implemented changes to drive successful delivery of business requirements.

What We’re Looking For: To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A relevant tertiary degree in Information Technology System/Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundations certification.
• Extensive understanding of PRINCE2 project management frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS-SQL, T-SQL, SSRS, Power BI, Crystal reports, XLOne reports, ETL’s, Dashboard and Form development, IT Business Systems Security Access Requirements, SQL database structures, and architecture.
• Extensive data migration experience.
• Demonstrated experience with testing frameworks, methodologies, processes, and procedures.
• Experience in complex projects and diverse project teams.
• Strong vendor management skills and effective collaboration abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong critical thinking abilities.
• A current C Class Driver’s Licence and National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain one).

Why You’ll Love Working Here: At our client’s organization, you’ll thrive in a culture of collaboration and innovation. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Salary range: $110,000 – $132,000 per annum plus super.
• Flexible work arrangements, including flexible start/finish times, 9-day fortnights, or 19-day months.
• Complimentary membership to Fitness and Aquatic facilities, offering gym, pool, sauna, group classes, and more!
• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 15%.
• Additional days off after New Year’s Day and Easter Tuesday for well-deserved breaks.
• Free parking, ensuring a hassle-free commute.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• 4 weeks of paid Annual Leave pro rata to recharge and relax.
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for extra financial benefit.
• 10 days of paid Personal Leave pro rata for self-care and family support.

Why You Will Like Working Here

Join a supportive and diverse team that embodies a can-do attitude. Each team member’s contribution is cherished and respected, creating an environment that encourages growth and development. Innovation, teamwork, and a balanced work-life equation are actively promoted in our positive work environment.

Please contact Rory Danagher on 0401 493 246 if you wish to discuss these positions in further detail, or send an email with a copy of your CV to rory.danagher@talentinternational.com