A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Observability Engineer with advanced Elastic, OpenTelemetry and AppDynamics experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a highly skilled engineering team, you will lead the organisation’s enterprise transition from AppDynamics to Elastic Observability using OpenTelemetry. You will be responsible for delivering scalable telemetry pipelines, modernising instrumentation standards and ensuring a smooth migration while maintaining or improving existing observability outcomes.

You will also drive the adoption of modern SRE practices, automate the deployment and validation of observability components, and create reusable patterns that enable engineering teams to access reliable, self-service observability capabilities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the end-to-end migration from AppDynamics to Elastic Observability
• Designing OpenTelemetry-first instrumentation standards and scalable telemetry pipelines
• Developing Elastic dashboards, service maps and monitoring capabilities across logs, metrics and traces
• Driving the adoption of SLI/SLO-based monitoring and alerting practices
• Automating the deployment and configuration of OpenTelemetry collectors and Elastic assets
• Integrating observability validation into CI/CD pipelines

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Extensive experience delivering observability solutions within large, complex enterprise environments
• Deep AppDynamics APM knowledge, including migration and exit planning combined with expert knowledge of OpenTelemetry instrumentation and collector engineering
• Advanced hands-on experience with Elastic Observability, including APM, logs, metrics, traces and service maps
• Strong Kibana dashboard development and ES|QL query-writing skills
• Hands-on automation experience using infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, APIs and scripting
• Experience developing agentic AI capabilities would be highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of a large enterprise

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

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of HV electrical infrastructure on a major data centre project in Melbourne’s western suburbs. This is a 12-month contract role with possibility to extend.

The role will focus on coordinating HV cabling, transformer installation and grid connection works, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HV electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate HV cabling, transformer installation and associated works.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Coordinate electrical, civil and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress, safety, quality and schedules.
• Manage contractor variations, claims and site issues.
• Work closely with Project Managers and engineers to achieve project milestones.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience working on HV electrical construction sites is essential.
• Strong background in HV infrastructure, substations or grid connection projects.
• Experience coordinating electrical installation and construction activities.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management skills.
• Understanding of HV construction safety, quality and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Highly Regarded

• Experience on data centre electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background in electricity distribution, transmission or substations.
• Experience coordinating HV testing and commissioning activities.

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now.

Route Management Officer

Job Summary / Overview

An opportunity is available for a Route Management Officer to support traffic network performance and operational efficiency. Working alongside Route Managers, the position focuses on traffic signal monitoring, route optimisation and technical analysis to identify opportunities for network improvement.

The role involves traffic modelling, performance reporting and contributing to the development of effective traffic management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Route Managers in developing measures to improve route performance and optimisation strategies.

• Monitor traffic signal operations using SCATS (Sydney Co-ordinated Adaptive Traffic System).

• Prepare monthly route performance reports and identify performance gaps requiring intervention.

• Undertake traffic modelling to optimise individual and networked traffic signal operations.

• Review development applications and audit associated traffic modelling.

• Analyse traffic network performance and contribute to the preparation of Route Operation Plans.

Required Qualifications

Essential:

• Understanding of the traffic and transportation sector.

• Sound knowledge and experience using computer systems and technical data for analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Desirable:

• Understanding of road traffic signalling systems.

• Diploma in Engineering, Computer Systems or another relevant discipline.

Skills & Competencies

• Traffic Analysis: Ability to interpret technical data and assess traffic network performance.

• Traffic Modelling: Understanding of traffic modelling techniques and network optimisation.

• Technical Systems: Ability to work with computer-based analytical tools and traffic management systems.

• Reporting: Capability to analyse performance information and identify areas requiring improvement.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships.

• Problem Solving: Ability to assess operational challenges and contribute to practical traffic management solutions.

Apply Now

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Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact David Gonsalves on david.gonsalves@talentinternational.com

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An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Precision Welders / Metal Fabricators to join PRECISE MFG, part of the Stärke Advanced Manufacturing Group, as they continue to expand their precision fabrication capabilities supporting Australia’s defence, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing industries.

They are seeking highly skilled, hands-on tradespeople with exceptional TIG and MIG welding capabilities, particularly across stainless steel and aluminium. These opportunities will suit experienced welders and fabricators who take genuine pride in their workmanship, consistently achieve tight tolerances, and thrive in an environment where quality and attention to detail are paramount.

With significant investment in modern manufacturing facilities and equipment, they have multiple permanent opportunities available, including potential leadership responsibilities for a suitably experienced candidate.

The Opportunity

Working within their fabrication facility in Edwardstown, you’ll manufacture high-quality, precision-engineered components and assemblies for customers across defence, aerospace, marine, mining, and other specialist industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding across stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel.
• Fabricate precision components and assemblies to tight dimensional tolerances and demanding quality standards.
• Read and accurately interpret detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and welding requirements.
• Undertake complex fabrication, fitting and assembly work with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain exceptional weld quality, finish, and structural integrity.
• Conduct dimensional checks and quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Work collaboratively to achieve production targets without compromising quality or safety.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across workshop processes and manufacturing standards.

About You

We’re looking for experienced tradespeople who understand the difference between general fabrication and high-precision manufacturing, and who consistently deliver outstanding workmanship.

To be successful, you’ll ideally bring:

• Relevant trade qualifications in Welding, Metal Fabrication, Boilermaking or Sheet Metal Work.
• Extensive hands-on TIG and MIG welding experience, particularly stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Proven experience producing precision fabrications to tight tolerances and exacting specifications.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate them into high-quality finished products.
• Excellent understanding of welding techniques, joint preparation, distortion control, and fabrication processes.
• A demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A reliable, professional attitude and genuine pride in your trade.

Highly Regarded

• Experience in defence, aerospace, precision engineering, or other high-specification manufacturing environments.
• Experience with robotic welding systems, CNC brake presses, or advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, quality documentation, and relevant Australian welding standards.
• Experience working within AS9100 or similarly controlled quality environments.
• Previous leading hand or supervisory experience.
• Forklift licence.

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

Senior Engineering Leadership Opportunities – Autonomous Systems

Superintendent – Platform Engineering & Release | Principal Engineer – Development Integrations

• Location: Perth CBD
• Contract: 12 months
• Remuneration: Competitive, negotiable rates
• Industry: Mining Technology | Autonomous Systems | Engineering

Talent International is partnering with a leading organisation in the resources sector to recruit two senior engineering leaders supporting the development and delivery of advanced Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS).

These opportunities will suit experienced engineering professionals with strong technical leadership capabilities and backgrounds in complex software, hardware-integrated or mission-critical systems.

Opportunity 1: Superintendent – Platform Engineering & Release

This role leads the Release Management, DevOps and Platform Engineering functions, ensuring engineering platforms, configurations, environments and deployment artefacts are controlled, traceable and ready for safe operational release.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead Release Management, DevOps and Platform Engineering teams.
• Own release governance, configuration management and engineering tooling.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, build automation and deployment automation.
• Manage engineering environments, including SIL, HIL, integration, staging and production-like systems.
• Drive improvements in engineering productivity, release quality and deployment reliability.
• Establish effective controls for software, firmware, hardware configurations and operational baselines.

Ideal background:

• 10+ years’ experience in complex engineering or mission-critical environments.
• Proven leadership of DevOps, Platform Engineering, Release Engineering or related technical teams.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, configuration management, release governance and engineering automation.
• Experience with SIL/HIL environments, engineering tooling and technical assurance.

Opportunity 2: Principal Engineer – Development Integrations

This role provides hands-on engineering leadership across the development and integration of software, onboard safety features and hardware-integrated systems within an Autonomous Haulage System.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor developers delivering complex integration capabilities.
• Oversee integration of internally developed and vendor/OEM-supplied technologies.
• Provide technical leadership across software, onboard systems, sensors, compute platforms and hardware interfaces.
• Drive the use of SIL, HIL and simulation environments to reduce engineering risk.
• Resolve complex technical integration challenges across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are technically complete and ready for formal verification and release.

Ideal background:

• 10+ years’ experience in complex engineering environments.
• Strong software engineering, systems integration or hardware-integrated development experience.
• Proven leadership of development teams working on safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience with SIL/HIL or simulation environments.
• Experience with onboard systems, vehicle-integrated hardware or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508-aligned development practices is advantageous.

Why consider these opportunities?

• Work on advanced autonomous mining technology and complex engineering systems.
• Take technical ownership of critical engineering functions.
• Lead experienced engineering teams and influence engineering practices.
• Contribute to the safe integration and deployment of next-generation autonomous capabilities.
• Secure a 12-month contract based in Perth CBD.

Interested?

If you have a strong engineering leadership background in autonomous systems, robotics, industrial automation, software integration, DevOps or safety-critical engineering, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please submit your CV or contact Kelly Williams at Talent International, indicating which opportunity best aligns with your experience. For any queries call Kelly on 0409 005 286.

We’re partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to recruit an experienced Security Network Engineer to join its Network & Security Engineering team.

This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on F5 load balancing, firewalls (Fortinet & Checkpoint) and network security, working across a large-scale, complex enterprise environment. You’ll have plenty of autonomy and will be expected to take ownership of issues, solve problems and work closely with teams across security, infrastructure, development and project delivery.

The Role

The position will be approximately 80% BAU engineering and operational support, alongside 20% project and improvement work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support, engineer and enhance F5 BIG-IP load balancing environments
• Manage and troubleshoot enterprise firewall technologies including Check Point and Fortinet
• Support network security services including VPN, IPsec, SSL, segmentation and web security
• Deliver F5, load balancing and broader network security improvements
• Troubleshoot complex networking and infrastructure issues
• Support secure integrations across network, infrastructure and application environments
• Use automation and scripting to improve repeatable engineering and operational processes
• Monitor network performance, security events and alerts
• Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Development and project teams
• Maintain technical documentation and work within established change and security processes

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have 5+ years’ experience in network or security engineering, with a strong hands-on engineering background.

Essential experience includes:

• F5 BIG-IP / load balancing – this is a key requirement
• Enterprise firewall technologies such as Check Point, Fortinet or Palo Alto
• Strong networking fundamentals across routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP and BGP
• Network security technologies including VPN, IPsec, GRE, SSL and segmentation
• Load balancing and traffic management
• LAN, WAN and data centre networking
• Automation or scripting using technologies such as Python, Ansible or Shell
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues
• Strong communication skills and confidence working across technical and non-technical teams

Nice to Have

Experience across any of the following would be advantageous:

• VMware NSX
• Proxy / Secure Web Gateway technologies such as Zscaler
• VMware and broader data centre infrastructure
• SD-WAN
• Monitoring and logging technologies such as Splunk, SNMP or NetFlow
• Security monitoring and incident response
• Broader infrastructure engineering experience

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working model – 60/40 split
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work across a large, enterprise-scale technology environment
• Strong technical team with a high level of autonomy
• Mix of BAU engineering, problem solving and project work
• Exposure across network security, F5, infrastructure and enterprise networking

This role would suit an experienced engineer who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and solving complex technical problems without needing significant direction.

Apply now or send your CV to jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion and further details.

Talent International is proud to partner with ASC to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a permanent opportunity within ASC’s Whole of Boat Integration & Performance team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior mechanical engineering professional to join ASC and contribute at a whole-of-platform level within one of Australia’s most complex engineering environments.

Reporting to the Head of Whole of Boat Integration & Performance, you will join a specialist engineering group of approximately 35 people and work alongside senior leaders across IV&V, Electrical Engineering, Signatures, Certification and Configuration.

This is not a traditional mechanical design role. As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide senior engineering leadership and technical authority across complex submarine systems, interfaces, integration activities and engineering changes.

Location:

This role is based in Adelaide, South Australia. Candidates from interstate who are willing to relocate to Adelaide are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance will be provided to successful interstate candidates.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing mechanical engineering authority across complex submarine engineering activities.
• Leading multidisciplinary technical investigations and engineering assessments.
• Reviewing and approving mechanical designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Assessing system interfaces and understanding the broader platform impact of mechanical engineering changes.
• Supporting defect investigations, root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
• Providing technical direction across design, integration, certification and engineering assurance.
• Balancing safety, performance, cost and schedule to deliver practical engineering outcomes.
• Mentoring engineers and providing senior technical advice to ASC, Defence and external stakeholders.
• Operating with considerable independence and acting as an engineering authority across complex and critical engineering activities.

What we’re looking for:

You will ideally bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working within complex, highly integrated engineering environments.
• Strong capability across mechanical systems, structures, equipment and system interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Strong experience across technical assurance, engineering risk, configuration and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills.
• CPEng or equivalent professional recognition.
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Defence security clearance and meet applicable ITAR requirements.

MUST HAVE: Australian Citizenship Mandatory

Apply now or contact Aparna Malik on 08 8228 1560 for a confidential discussion.

Engineering Specialist – Air Traffic Management System

Location: Sydney
Essential: Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance at NV1 level

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a major Australian Government-owned organisation responsible for delivering critical aviation infrastructure and technology services across the country.

The organisation is undertaking a significant technology modernisation program, replacing existing Air Traffic Management systems with advanced solutions that process and display real-time aviation information across major Australian airports.

We are seeking two Engineering Specialists to support the design, integration, testing and implementation of these mission-critical systems, ensuring their technical readiness, reliability and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver systems engineering activities across the full systems development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Support system design, development, integration, installation, testing and verification.

• Develop and review technical specifications, system design documents, test plans and engineering artefacts.

• Investigate complex technical issues and implement solutions to improve system performance and reliability.

• Manage configuration, technical changes and engineering risks throughout implementation.

• Collaborate with engineering teams, technical vendors and project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Demonstrated systems engineering experience across complex technology environments.

• Strong background in software systems design, integration, testing and implementation.

• Experience with quality assurance, configuration management and technical documentation.

• Ability to work with technical stakeholders, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Highly desirable: Experience with real-time systems, distributed architectures, message handling or safety-critical technology environments.

• Previous exposure to aviation, Air Traffic Management systems, DO-278A or government technology programs would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant technology transformation, working on complex, real-time systems that directly support the safety and efficiency of Australia’s aviation network.

You’ll work alongside specialist engineering teams on a major modernisation program, gaining exposure to critical infrastructure and advanced systems engineering.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Our client is seeking an experienced Document Controller to manage project documentation, maintain accurate records and ensure consistency across document control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain document control systems, registers and change records
• Manage project documentation, including drawings, reports, schedules and technical deliverables
• Coordinate document submissions, reviews, approvals and version control
• Maintain documentation using Aconex, Procore or similar systems
• Ensure documentation meets project and compliance requirements
• Liaise with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve documentation issues

Key Requirements

• Previous Document Controller experience within utilities, construction or engineering
• Experience supporting large or multidisciplinary projects
• Strong knowledge of document control processes, registers and version management
• Experience with Aconex and/or Procore highly regarded
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and high volumes of documentation

Desktop / IT Support Engineer

Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty | Contract until January 2027 | Attractive daily rate

Join our client’s IT support team and provide hands-on, face-to-face technical support to hospital staff. This onsite contract offers an ASAP start through to January 2027, with potential extension.

You’ll help keep end-user technology running smoothly, resolving day-to-day issues and providing friendly, practical support in a busy healthcare environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing Windows desktop and end-user support.
• Troubleshooting laptops, desktops, docking stations, printers and peripherals.
• Supporting Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook and Teams.
• Resolving user account, login and access issues.
• Logging, prioritising and managing incidents and service requests through ServiceNow.
• Working with other IT teams to escalate complex issues and keep users informed.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in desktop, deskside or Level 2 end-user support.
• Practical knowledge of Windows environments, Microsoft 365 and hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience resolving account and access issues, ideally using Active Directory.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or a similar IT service management platform.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• The ability to prioritise requests and take ownership through to resolution.

Previous healthcare IT experience would be useful, although candidates from other enterprise support environments are encouraged to apply.

What’s on offer

• An attractive daily rate.
• An ASAP start, with a contract through to January 2027 with potential extension.
• The opportunity to support technology used by frontline healthcare staff.

Location

This role is onsite in Whakatāne. We welcome applications from candidates across the Bay of Plenty who can travel onsite, as well as those willing to relocate or stay locally for the contract.

Only applicants currently based in New Zealand with valid work rights will be considered.

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A startup company within the prop-tech space, is looking to add a Software Engineering Manager to their growing team. Shaking up the commercial real estate space, their exciting product focuses on helping property owners and managers cut energy costs and emissions.

This role will be open for remote candidates located within the eastern time zone.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of 6-8 software engineers across multiple teams focused on different internal projects and tasks
• Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions on areas of improvement around contributions to product they’re working on
• Collaborate with Product Team on projects with engineers assigned to determine prioritization and team adjustments to meet task achievements and goals
• Ensuring cross-team projects are properly scheduled for optimal delivery time on technical projects where you are the lead
• Code reviews and discussions with engineers to ensure architectural implementation details
• Evaluate severity of product bugs and technical issues to document impact and correct prioritization

Required Experience:

• Programming experience with Go and React
• 2+ Years of managing a team of at least 4 engineers
• Experience with managing remote/off shore resources and team members
• Experience interviewing and hiring engineers for a growing team
• Has worked in a startup environment previously