Data Architect – Azure / Databricks

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to support the implementation of a large-scale Enterprise Data Platform within a highly regulated environment.

This role will focus on defining and governing enterprise data architecture, preparing implementation-ready datasets, and working closely with delivery partners and internal stakeholders to ensure successful platform implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and govern enterprise data architecture within an Azure Databricks environment
• Define dimensional models, conformed dimensions, canonical entities, and integration patterns
• Develop architecture standards across bronze, silver, and gold data layers
• Prepare source-to-target mappings, business rules, data quality controls, and governance requirements
• Review and assure vendor/System Integrator deliverables
• Support secure self-service analytics, reporting, and future advanced analytics capabilities
• Produce architecture documentation, standards, and transition artefacts

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with Azure cloud data platforms and Databricks
• Expertise in enterprise data modelling and medallion architecture
• Experience with data governance, security, RBAC, lineage, and audit controls
• Strong stakeholder engagement and architecture governance capability
• Experience working within regulated or high-security environments highly regarded

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile enterprise data transformation program with long-term impact.

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

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking an experienced APS6 Data Analyst to deliver high-quality analysis, reporting and dashboards to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across a complex operational environment.

ROLE DETAILS

Role: Data Analyst (APS6 level)
Rate: $60.26 + Super hourly
Locations (VIC only): Richmond OR Geelong
Duration: Initial term until 31^st December 2026 (extensions likely)
Eligibility: Australian Citizen (mandatory – Federal Government)
Closes: Wednesday 20^th May

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will develop dashboards, reports and data visualisations (Power Query experience highly desirable) and provide data-driven insights to support workforce planning, stakeholder engagement and operational improvement initiatives.

Please note this role is only open to Australian Citizens (Federal Government).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver data analysis, dashboards, benefits reporting and data visualisations for decision-making and continuous improvement
• Support workforce planning and recruitment activities by translating workforce designs into modellable inputs and FTE forecasts
• Engage stakeholders and coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to align priorities
• Apply advanced data-driven methods to resolve complex issues, assess risks and contribute to improvements within a policy/legislation environment

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong data analysis and reporting capability with experience building dashboards/visualisations (Power Query highly desirable)
• Ability to work with stakeholders and operate in complex environments with competing priorities
• Sound judgement, attention to detail, and confidence working with numbers and large datasets
• Desirable: Experience or understanding of disability/health/allied health sectors

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Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by an ASX-listed organisation operating a large-scale national technology environment. We are seeking a Security Network Analyst to join their growing security operations team.

Role Title: Security Network Analyst
Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity
Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH)
On-Call: 1 week every 8 weeks (allowance provided)

Role Details:

• Manage security-related tickets across firewalls, proxy and access requests
• Enforce security policies and governance controls across the environment
• Support change requests through CAB (Change Advisory Board) processes
• Work closely with Cyber, GRC and internal IT teams to uphold security standards
• Assist in maintaining secure, reliable network and infrastructure environments
• Contribute to operational security processes across a complex, federated environment

  This is an operations-focused (BAU) role within the security team, with strong exposure to enterprise systems and clear progression into engineering pathways over time.

  Must-Have Skills:

• Firewall experience (Check Point preferred)
• Strong networking fundamentals
• High attention to detail
  

  Nice to Have:

• Proxy technologies (e.g. Zscaler)
• VMware exposure
• Experience in enterprise or regulated environments
  

  Candidate Profile:

• Experience within IT operations, network support or security support roles
• Familiarity with incident management, change management and policy-driven environments
• Comfortable working within structured governance and compliance frameworks
• Strong stakeholder communication across technical teams
  

  Key Traits:

• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
• Pragmatic approach to security policies and controls
• Comfortable pushing back and enforcing governance decisions
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
  

  Working Environment:

• Hybrid model – 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH
• Flexible hours across business coverage (approx. 7am-6pm)
• On-call rotation with low volume but SLA-driven response requirements
• National team operating across multiple locations
  

  Growth Opportunity:

• Clear pathway into Security Engineer roles
• Exposure to enterprise-scale security environments
• Opportunity to develop across multiple platforms and technologies
• Strong internal support, training resources and knowledge sharing
  

  Culture & Benefits:

• ASX-listed organisation with a “small company feel”
• High trust and autonomy
• Inclusive and collaborative team environment

  Benefits include:

• Fitness Passport
• Private healthcare options
• Retail discounts
  

  To Apply:

  If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

  Sienna Coate Thompson
  Talent International
  📧 sienna.coatethompson@talentinternational.com

We’re partnering with a large, forward-thinking organisation to find a Lead AI Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise-wide AI capability. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll drive innovation, influence strategy, and deliver real business outcomes through cutting-edge AI solutions.

As the Lead AI Engineer, you’ll lead the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions at scale. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and data teams to embed AI into core business operations, driving smarter decision-making, automation, and performance improvements.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and hands-on engineering, giving you the opportunity to shape AI direction while still building and delivering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Lead the adoption of modern AI frameworks, including LLMs, NLP, and generative AI
• Build and scale AI solutions using Azure, Databricks, MLflow, and Delta Lake
• Establish and manage MLOps pipelines for model deployment, monitoring, and optimisation
• Develop reusable AI frameworks (e.g. LangChain, LlamaIndex) to accelerate delivery
• Ensure AI solutions meet governance, ethical, and compliance standards
• Partner with stakeholders to align AI initiatives with strategic objectives
• Mentor and lead engineers and data scientists, fostering a high-performing AI capability

Key skills & experience

• Strong background in Python and/or TypeScript with 8+ years in software/data engineering
• Proven experience delivering ML and deep learning solutions (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
• Expertise in MLOps, CI/CD, and model lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud and Databricks ecosystem
• Exposure to LLMs, generative AI, and frameworks like LangChain or similar
• Strong data engineering capability (Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape the future of AI within a large organisation, apply now or reach out to Alistair.barr@talentinternational.com for further information.

Job Summary / Overview
This role is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining graph data capabilities within a large-scale analytics platform. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will deliver high-value data solutions that support operational and analytical outcomes. The position contributes to the ongoing evolution and optimisation of enterprise graph technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement graph data capabilities to meet analytical and operational requirements
• Develop and optimise graph database architectures including schema design and modelling
• Build and integrate graph analytics solutions within enterprise systems
• Contribute to technical design discussions and recommend improvements
• Deliver development tasks including testing, documentation and deployment
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and resolve issues
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ensure adherence to information security policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• Qualification in a quantitative field or relevant professional experience
• Strong programming skills in Python and Cypher

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with Neo4j and graph database optimisation
• Strong data modelling and analytics capability
• Experience with data orchestration pipelines and SQL transformations
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced project environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Working Conditions (Optional)

Compensation & Benefits (Optional)

Apply Now
Match the selection criteria? Click the “APPLY” button now!
Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Alice Tan on 08 6212 5598.

For a full list of vacancies please visit www.talentinternational.com

We’re looking for an experienced SAP BODS Support Engineer to step into a hands-on support role within a busy enterprise environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, keeping platforms stable, and working closely with a collaborative team.

You’ll be supporting a critical data integration platform, working across incident management, maintenance, and ongoing improvement as the system approaches end-of-life.

Responsibilities:

• Providing Level 2 support for SAP BODS job failures (triage, fix, document)
• Managing incidents and work orders through to resolution
• Supporting platform maintenance, including scheduled activities and server restarts
• Assisting with disaster recovery planning, testing, and readiness
• Contributing to planning activities around platform off-boarding
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Participating in knowledge sharing and handovers to maintain continuity

Requirements:

• Solid experience supporting SAP BODS in a production environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills across data integration workflows
• Experience with incident and problem management processes
• Understanding of platform maintenance and DR practices
• Ability to work collaboratively within an established team
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Must be able to do on call

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click APPLY NOW. Alternatively, if you are keen to discuss further, please email me at alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

• Senior Fabric Data Engineer
• 3 months initial contract with high likelihood of extension
• Adelaide Based Position with 2 days WFH

Join a team building modern data platforms on Microsoft Fabric. Design metadata-driven ingestion pipelines, develop Bronze/Silver/Gold Lakehouse layers, and deliver scalable ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and Dataflows. Ideal for engineers with 5+ years in cloud data, strong Fabric/Azure experience, and a passion for robust, production-grade data systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build metadata driven ingestion pipeline from SQL Server into Fabric

  using dynamic Fabric pipelines

• Build Bronze, Silver and Gold Lakehouse
• Build Bronze to Silver transformation pipelines using SQL or Dataflows Gen2
• Create the Gold tables used in semantic modelling
• Build the Silver to Gold pipelines with SQL or Dataflows Gen2
• Maintain code in Azure DevOps

Skills & Experience:

• Data engineering framework development
• Strong Fabric / Azure / Databricks, SQL, Fabric Lakehouse, Python, Data Lakehouse & medallion architecture
• Metadata driven ELT pipelines
• Delta Lake optimisation and OneLake
• Data RBAC and workspace segregation
• Git and Fabric deployment pipelines

• 5+ years design and development on modern cloud data patterns (ELT, Lakehouse, medallion)

• Proven experience developing ingestion frameworks
• Hands on skills with Fabric or equivalent (Databricks, Snowflake / Snowpipe, AWS)
• Certification: Microsoft DP-600 Fabric Data Engineer Assoc, or Azure Data Engineer

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.

• Data Analyst / BI Frontend Developer
• 3 months initial contract with high likelihood for extension
• Adelaide Based Position with 2 days WFH

We’re seeking a Power BI Analyst to design and deliver high-quality dashboards and reports. You’ll translate business requirements into insights, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure data accuracy. Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience, strong Power BI skills, and exposure to Fabric or Databricks.

Responsibilities:

• Would build front end PowerBI reports and dashboards using shared semantic models

  Work closely with BAs to translate requirements into deliverables

• Validate data outputs with the business / product owners (measures, totals, hierarchies)
• Develop layouts, filters, self-service, UX
• Undertake data exploration and loopback with stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• Strong PowerBI report design and development – both interactive and paginated reports
• Strong visual style and development of usability focussed dashboards
• Business analysis, data and requirements analysis and translation into deliverables
• PowerQuery / DAX where necessary – only light for measures
• Consumer level understanding of dimensional models from Fabric, SQL and / or Azure ADLS
• API development for the graphQL data publishing
• Stakeholder engagement and UAT
• 5+ years in analytics / reporting
• Good track record delivering PowerBI reports and dashboards to business
• Experience with consumption of shared datasets in Fabric / Databricks and governed semantic models
• Comfortable working with BAs, architects and POs for product validation
• Certs: Microsoft PowerBI data analyst associate

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.

EL1 Data Analyst | Canberra | 12 months

This role delivers data analysis and insights on higher education performance to support policy and decision-making.

About the Client

This Federal Government policy area provides advice on education system performance and reform priorities.

About the Role

You will analyse sector performance data, develop indicators, and translate insights into policy advice for senior stakeholders and Commissioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse higher education data and trends
• Develop performance indicators and reporting
• Prepare policy advice and briefings
• Deliver data visualisation and insights
• Engage internal and external stakeholders
• Support cross-team collaboration

Skills and Experience

• Experience in data analysis and reporting
• Ability to translate data into policy insights
• Strong communication and briefing skills
• Experience working with stakeholders
• APS or government experience preferred
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in data analytics, economics, statistics or similar

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
• Pre-employment checks apply

Why this role may appeal

This role offers a mix of data and policy work, with visibility across senior stakeholders and national education outcomes.

How to Apply

• CV
• 500-word pitch
• Work rights
• Two referees

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EL1 Data Analyst / Econometric Modeller | Canberra | 12 months

This role leads economic and statistical analysis to support higher education pricing and funding decisions.

About the Client

This Federal Government function provides independent advice on higher education pricing and system sustainability.

About the Role

You will deliver economic modelling and pricing analysis, supporting development of funding frameworks and advising government on efficient pricing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models and analytical frameworks
• Conduct economic and statistical analysis
• Prepare advice for senior executives
• Review and improve pricing methodologies
• Engage stakeholders across government and sector
• Support team leadership and workflow management

Skills and Experience

• Experience in economic modelling or data analysis
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability
• Experience in public policy or funding environments
• Strong written communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Ability to manage complex work priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, econometrics, statistics or similar

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
• Pre-employment checks apply

Why this role may appeal

This role provides exposure to complex pricing reform and the opportunity to influence national funding settings through analytical work.

How to Apply

• CV
• 500-word pitch
• Work rights
• Two referees

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APS6 Economist / Policy Officer | Canberra | 12 months

About the Client
This role sits within a Federal Government policy function focused on higher education outcomes. The team provides evidence-based advice to support a fair and sustainable tertiary system.

About the Role
You will support the development of pricing approaches for tertiary education funding. The role involves economic and financial analysis, briefing development, and engagement with education providers and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of pricing policy and funding models
• Conduct economic and financial analysis
• Prepare briefings and reports for senior stakeholders
• Contribute to pricing methodology reviews
• Engage with education providers and jurisdictions
• Support policy development and implementation
• Work across internal teams to align advice

Skills and Experience

• Experience in policy, economics, or public sector analysis
• Ability to interpret data and translate into policy insights
• Strong written communication and briefing skills
• Experience working in APS or similar environment
• Stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, public policy or related field (or equivalent experience)

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
• Pre-employment checks will apply

Why this role may appeal
This role offers exposure to national education funding reform and pricing policy, with opportunities to contribute to complex analysis and stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

• CV (max 4 pages)
• 500-word pitch
• Work rights
• Two referees

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About the Role

We are seeking a Data Analyst / Data Business Analyst to join our client company on a fixed-term basis.

You will play a key role in improving data consistency, definitions, and usability across the organisation, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and effectively used across both internal and public-facing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret business data to identify inconsistencies and improvement opportunities
• Work closely with stakeholders to define and standardise key data concepts (e.g. event definitions and business rules)
• Clean, structure, and align data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
• Support data feeding into public-facing platforms and websites
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams to ensure clear requirements and delivery
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve data quality and governance

About You

You will ideally come from either:

• A Business Analyst background with strong data experience, or
• A Data Analyst background with strong stakeholder engagement skills

You will also bring:

• Experience working with stakeholders to define business rules and data standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A detail-focused mindset with strong attention to data accuracy and consistency

Contact Jenny today for a confidential chat: jenny.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa to be considered for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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