• Contract until end of April 2027 – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Databricks, Python, SQL and Azure

We are seeking a Data Engineer – Databricks to join a major data platform migration program. You will play a hands-on role in transitioning an existing SQL Server data warehouse and associated pipelines to a modern Databricks and Azure environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the migration of an existing SQL Server data warehouse and ETL environment into Databricks and Azure.

• Translate existing SQL warehouse structures, queries, stored procedures and ETL logic into scalable Databricks solutions.
• Build and develop Databricks notebooks, data pipelines and workflows using SQL and Python.
• Analyse existing SQL data and processes, identify migration requirements
• Support data validation, testing, optimisation and troubleshooting throughout the migration

Key Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including data engineering, notebooks, workflows and pipelines.
• Advanced SQL skills, with proven experience working with data warehouses
• Strong Python development skills, particularly for building data pipelines
• Proven experience migrating SQL Server data warehouses, ETL processes or data platforms to Databricks or similar modern data platforms.

What’s in it for you:

• Contract until end of April 2027
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD/ Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Donal McCann on donal.mccann@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation delivering a large enterprise transformation program and we’re seeking an experienced Program Cost Modeller to deliver a new, integrated and audit-defensible whole-of-program cost model through to completion.

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What you’ll be doing

• Build an integrated, driver-based program cost model aligned to a revised delivery roadmap
• Translate scope, schedule, resourcing, supplier commitments and assumptions into a transparent cost + cashflow view
• Reconcile actuals, commitments, forecasts, suppliers and workforce plans into a controlled baseline
• Deliver business case-ready outputs, including inputs for the Investment Evaluation Model (IEM)
• Produce scenario and sensitivity modelling (timing, scope, sequencing, resourcing mix, supplier costs, contingency)
• Establish strong model governance: assumption register, source register, version control, QA checks and handover documentation

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What you’ll bring

• Strong background in program/portfolio cost modelling within large, complex transformation or technology programs
• Demonstrated experience producing models for investment approval, business cases, funding decisions and executive governance
• Advanced skills in scenario modelling, cashflow forecasting, cost-to-complete/EAC and movement/bridge analysis
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across Finance, Planning, Commercial and delivery teams
• A focus on transparency, traceability and auditability

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

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Senior Applied AI Engineer

Join a major digital transformation initiative focused on improving complex operational planning and scheduling.

The role sits within a small, highly collaborative product team developing an AI-enabled decision-support platform that combines operational data, mathematical optimisation and agentic AI.

A big focus initially will be working closely with Data Engineers to get the underlying data models right, before helping build optimisation and AI capabilities that allow users to interrogate complex operational information using natural language.

Key areas include:

* Data modelling and analytical workflows
* Mathematical optimisation, planning and scheduling
* AWS Bedrock and AgentCore
* Agentic AI workflows and tool integrations
* Python and production-grade software engineering
* Natural language interfaces over operational data
* Building practical, user-facing decision-support products

This is not a traditional AI Engineering role focused purely on LLM architecture or prompt engineering. The team is looking for someone who understands how optimisation models, operational data and AI can work together to solve complex planning problems.

A strong product mindset will also be important. They want someone who can challenge assumptions, ask what will genuinely create value for users, and help keep the solution aligned to the broader product vision.

Must-have experience:
* AWS Bedrock and AgentCore
* Strong data modelling experience
* Python / software engineering capability
* Experience building enterprise AI solutions
* Ability to work across data, optimisation and application engineering

Experience in optimisation, scheduling, industrial environments, mining/resources or other complex operational settings would be highly regarded.

If this sounds aligned with your background, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.

Lead Data Analyst – Risk & Fraud Analytics (EL1)

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking an experienced Lead Data Analyst (EL1 level) to deliver complex analysis, reporting and insights across a high-profile risk function.

This is a senior hands-on analytics role combining SQL, reporting, statistical analysis, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across regular and ad hoc analytical requests, identify trends and risks, improve reporting governance and translate complex data into meaningful insights for senior stakeholders.

ROLE DETAILS:

Location: Richmond or Geelong VIC
Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Working arrangement: Hybrid
Security: Must be able to obtain NV1
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship mandatory
Applications close: Wednesday 7 October

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll lead analytical work across a range of operational and strategic risk initiatives, using data to answer complex business questions, identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making.

The role also includes improving reporting and quality assurance processes, presenting findings across different forums and mentoring less experienced analysts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver regular, one-off and ad hoc data analysis across risk-related initiatives.
• Analyse data and trends to identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Develop and improve reporting, governance and quality assurance processes.
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights and recommendations.
• Work with business areas to understand objectives, context and performance measures.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support consistent use of data and reporting across the organisation.
• Mentor and support junior analysts.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strong data analytics capability, particularly SQL.
• Experience with SAS EG / SAS Viya highly regarded.
• Strong data visualisation and statistical analysis skills.
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking capability.
• Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Python or R experience desirable.
• Fraud analytics experience highly regarded.
• Exposure to statistical modelling or machine learning desirable.

APPLY

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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• 8 Month Contract
• Brisbane Base
• $125 P/H

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the collection, analysis and interpretation of customer data and feedback across multiple service channels.
• Conducting customer and user research using techniques such as contextual inquiry, sentiment analysis, usability testing, A/B and multivariate testing, and surveys.
• Performing customer and driver analysis to identify trends, behaviours, pain points and opportunities for service improvement.
• Developing high-quality customer experience reports, dashboards and actionable insights.
• Translating complex research and analytics into clear recommendations for business and product stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and embedding customer insights into decision-making.
• Facilitating workshops and presentations and using strong storytelling techniques to communicate research findings.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of customer research and insights repositories.

About You

You will be an experienced customer insights, research or analytics professional who is comfortable combining quantitative and qualitative data to understand customer behaviour and improve services.

You will bring:

• Strong experience collecting, analysing and interpreting customer data and feedback.
• Experience working with customer information across voice, chat, digital and/or face-to-face channels.
• Demonstrated experience in customer insights, customer experience, market research, user research or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify trends, drivers and meaningful insights from complex datasets.
• Experience producing dashboards, reports and executive-level insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including workshop facilitation and presentations.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with changing priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.

If this is something you’d like to be considered for click APPLY NOW or contact David at david.reynolds@talentinternational.com