Infrastructure Specialist - Microsoft 365 & Cloud

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 Month Contract
  • $900 Per Day
  • Brisbane Based

This role has a strong focus on SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, alongside broader infrastructure and networking support within a hybrid cloud environment. The position will suit someone who is hands-on, comfortable owning the Microsoft 365 environment, and able to work across both administration and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take an active role in supporting and maintaining our network and infrastructure environment, including:

  • Administer and support the Microsoft 365 environment, including SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online and Microsoft Purview.
  • Develop and maintain SharePoint Online sites, permissions, document libraries and document management structures.
  • Support SharePoint governance, information management and collaboration standards.
  • Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including users/groups, RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access and SSO.
  • Support Microsoft 365 security, compliance, retention and data protection initiatives.
  • Manage tenant configuration, licensing and general Microsoft 365 administration.
  • Optimise Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive collaboration across the business.
  • Troubleshoot Microsoft 365, SharePoint, identity and access-related issues.
  • Provide general infrastructure and networking support across LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and wireless environments.
  • Maintain technical documentation and contribute to ongoing infrastructure and security improvements

What we’re looking for

We’re particularly interested in candidates with:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
  • Strong SharePoint Online administration experience, including sites, permissions, document libraries and governance.
  • Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and identity/access controls.
  • Knowledge of Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online and Microsoft Purview.
  • Understanding of Microsoft 365 security, compliance and information governance.
  • Experience working across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
  • General networking knowledge, ideally across Ubiquiti and/or Cisco environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.

You’ll suit this role if you enjoy being hands-on, can methodically troubleshoot complex technical issues and are comfortable taking ownership of infrastructure problems through to resolution.

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Product Developer - Beauty

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Our client is seeking a passionate Product Developer to create innovative, globally relevant beauty products across colour cosmetics, skincare and fragrance. This is a hands-on role managing the full product development lifecycle, working closely with global manufacturers to take new products from initial brief through to launch.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle from brief through to global launch
  • Develop and refine product concepts, formulations and packaging
  • Manage prototypes, product iterations and testing
  • Evaluate formulation, texture, performance and packaging against competitor benchmarks
  • Identify emerging beauty trends, consumer behaviours and new product opportunities
  • Manage critical paths, timelines, costs and quality throughout development
  • Work closely with Marketing, Brand, Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain
  • Build strong relationships with global manufacturers and suppliers

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years’ product development experience within the beauty industry
  • Strong hands-on experience across colour cosmetics, skincare and/or personal care
  • Understanding of cosmetic ingredients, formulations and manufacturing processes
  • Experience managing overseas manufacturers and suppliers
  • Strong understanding of beauty trends, innovation and the competitive landscape
  • Excellent project management and ability to manage multiple product launches
  • Strong commercial mindset with a passion for creating innovative, market-relevant products

Highly Regarded

  • Strong colour cosmetics product development experience
  • Established network of local and international cosmetics/skincare suppliers
  • Experience evaluating prototypes and formulations against market benchmarks
  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Science or Marketing
  • Flexibility for interstate and international travel

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Head of Product Development - Cosmetics

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Product Development to lead the technical development of innovative beauty products across cosmetics, skincare and related categories. You’ll oversee products from concept through prototype and commercialisation, while leading global manufacturer relationships and developing a team of Product Developers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical product development across multiple beauty brands
  • Translate concepts into scalable, commercially viable products delivered at speed and to cost
  • Oversee formulation development, scale-up, prototype evaluation and technical decision-making
  • Own relationships with global manufacturers, laboratories and technical partners
  • Select and manage manufacturing partners across development projects
  • Partner with R&D, Packaging, Regulatory, Quality, Commercial and Supply Chain teams
  • Manage development budgets, cost targets and technical performance
  • Lead, mentor and develop Product Developers

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years’ product development or technical leadership experience within beauty or FMCG
  • Deep expertise across formulation, scale-up and manufacturer management
  • Strong beauty experience, ideally across colour cosmetics and/or skincare
  • Proven experience developing products with global contract manufacturers
  • Strong global supplier network and negotiation capability
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to balance innovation, quality, speed, cost and margin
  • Demonstrated people leadership and technical decision-making capability

Highly Regarded

  • Qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science or a related discipline
  • Multi-brand product development experience
  • Established global beauty manufacturing network
  • Experience developing high-volume, fast-to-market beauty products
  • Flexibility for interstate and international travel

Benefits

  • Senior leadership position within a fast-moving global beauty environment
  • Lead product development across innovative and rapidly evolving brands
  • Relocation support available for the successful candidate

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Release & Cutover Manager- SAP & Salesforce

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Our client is seeking an experienced SAP & Salesforce Release & Cutover Manager to lead the planning, coordination and execution of releases and cutover activities across a portfolio of technology projects.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring someone who can manage complex release schedules, cutover plans and cross-project dependencies while coordinating business and technology teams through successful implementation and go-live.
Key Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end release and cutover planning across SAP and Salesforce projects
  • Develop release schedules, cutover plans, runbooks and readiness criteria
  • Coordinate project, functional, technical, testing, data and business teams
  • Manage cross-project dependencies, risks, issues and critical path activities
  • Lead cutover rehearsals, readiness assessments and go/no-go checkpoints
  • Coordinate data migration, integrations, deployments and business readiness
  • Provide clear release and cutover reporting to project and senior stakeholders
  • Coordinate go-live, hypercare and transition into BAU

Key Requirements

  • Strong experience as a Release Manager, Cutover Manager or Release & Cutover Manager
  • Demonstrated experience across SAP and/or Salesforce projects
  • Experience managing releases and cutovers across multiple concurrent technology projects
  • Strong planning, scheduling, dependency and risk management capability
  • Experience coordinating technical, functional, testing, data and business teams
  • Strong understanding of deployment, data migration, integration and go-live activities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Hands-on, organised approach with the ability to drive delivery

Highly Regarded

  • Experience across both SAP and Salesforce
  • Large-scale transformation, implementation or system migration experience
  • Complex data and integration environments
  • Utilities, energy or other large enterprise experience

Benefits

  • Work across a broad portfolio of SAP and Salesforce projects
  • Take ownership of critical release, cutover and go-live activities
  • Work within a large, complex enterprise technology environment

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Senior Technical Business Analyst - Network Segmentation

  • Australia
  • Parramatta
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Senior Technical Business Analyst – Network Segmentation

12-Month Contract | Parramatta | Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Business Analyst with significant experience in Network Segmentation to support a major, multi-year Cybersecurity Transformation Program.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this is a highly technical, hands-on BA position suited to someone with a strong career background as a Technical Business Analyst within network, infrastructure, and security environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Perform detailed network discovery and map application and infrastructure dependencies.
  • Analyse raw network traffic logs and develop detailed connectivity matrices covering source/destination IPs, ports, protocols and firewall rules.
  • Work closely with Network and Security Architects to challenge, validate and translate technical requirements into workable solutions.
  • Engage with technical and non-technical SMEs to identify application dependencies and network segmentation requirements.
  • Support Data Centre, DMZ and network modernisation initiatives.
  • Define requirements for workload micro-segmentation and host-based isolation policies.
  • Support the transition from flat campus networks to secure, zoned network architectures.
  • Develop requirements supporting Zero Trust, SASE/SSE and cloud-delivered security solutions.

What We’re Looking For

You will be a dedicated Technical Business Analyst with strong hands-on experience across network infrastructure and cybersecurity transformation.

Ideally, you will have experience with:

  • Network segmentation and micro-segmentation
  • Firewall routing and network security
  • Illumio or similar micro-segmentation technologies
  • SD-WAN, VRFs, NAC and network ACLs
  • Aruba ClearPass
  • SASE / SSE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Secure Web Gateway (SWG), CASB and DLP
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  • Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
  • Data Centre and DMZ modernisation
  • Operational Technology (OT) security environments

Important

This is not a Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master or high-level coordination role. We are specifically seeking a career Technical BA who is comfortable getting into the technical detail, analysing network data and working directly with architects and SMEs.

If you are an experienced Technical Business Analyst with strong network segmentation and cybersecurity experience, we would love to hear from you.

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Client Service Officer (Customer Foundation)

  • Australia
  • Parramatta
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$41.59 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting Client Service Officer (Customer Foundation) to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. This is an Initial 5-week contract, with the possibility of extension, paying $41.59 per hour + Super.

7 hours per day/ 35 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Positions: 3

About the Role

As a Client Service Officer, you will provide customers with a positive and supportive onboarding experience. You will listen to each customer’s story, assess their financial circumstances and make timely decisions with their wellbeing at the centre of every interaction.

You will manage initial customer contact, identify immediate needs and develop practical action plans and budgets. Some customers may remain with the Foundation Team for up to six months, depending on the complexity of their circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial customer conversations and understand their personal circumstances.
  • Assess customers’ financial situations, daily living needs and immediate priorities.
  • Build positive and professional relationships with customers.
  • Complete timely assessments and identify the complexity of each case.
  • Develop practical action plans and customer budgets.
  • Make immediate decisions that support customer safety and wellbeing.
  • Triage complex matters and refer them to the appropriate team or service.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
  • Manage multiple customer matters while meeting service standards and deadlines.

About You

To succeed in this position, you will have:

  • Experience in customer service, case management, community services, financial administration or a similar environment.
  • Strong communication, listening and relationship-management skills.
  • The ability to discuss sensitive personal and financial circumstances with empathy.
  • Sound judgement and confidence in making timely decisions.
  • Strong assessment, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
  • The ability to prepare basic budgets and practical action plans.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and customer-focused team.
  • Experience working with vulnerable customers or within government, financial services, disability, community services, guardianship or trustee environments will be highly regarded.

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Requirements Development Lead

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

* Systems Specialist – Requirements Development Lead
* Location: Williamtown, NSW preferred | Canberra, ACT considered
* Security Clearance: Active NV1 required

Position Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Systems Specialist – Requirements Development Lead to support the delivery of a major aviation capability within a complex government environment.

Working with limited supervision, you will lead requirements development across aircraft platforms, simulators, training solutions and Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training systems. The role will work closely with project teams, subject matter experts, operators, delivery partners and senior stakeholders to develop clear, traceable requirements and support successful capability outcomes.

This position will particularly suit an experienced systems engineering or capability development professional with strong requirements development, technical writing and stakeholder engagement skills, ideally gained within aviation or complex acquisition programs.

Key Duties

  • Lead requirements development across aircraft platforms, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems.
  • Develop high-quality, traceable Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and supporting artefacts.
  • Apply strategic guidance to the development and delivery of complex aviation capability.
  • Populate and maintain requirements within systems engineering databases.
  • Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
  • Engage with operators, subject matter experts, delivery agents and stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
  • Represent the relevant capability area at project forums and stakeholder meetings.
  • Participate in commercial and acquisition activities.
  • Evaluate and report on tenders and contribute to vendor requirements reviews.
  • Identify and manage capability risks and assist in resolving complex project issues.
  • Prepare and present written and verbal reports to committees and boards.
  • Share technical knowledge and requirements expertise across the broader project team.

Skills and Experience Required

  • Active NV1 security clearance is essential.
  • Strong analytical capability and the ability to work through complex technical requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience developing clear, structured and traceable requirements and specifications.
  • High-level technical and professional writing skills.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience working collaboratively with technical specialists, operators and delivery stakeholders.
  • Experience in capability development is highly regarded.
  • Experience within complex government acquisition environments is highly regarded.
  • Previous experience supporting aircraft or aviation acquisition programs is highly regarded.
  • An appropriate Engineering degree is desirable.
  • Experience developing Function and Performance Specifications and working with systems engineering databases will be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with ASDEFCON documentation and acquisition processes will be highly regarded.
  • Ability to travel where required is desirable.
  • Ability to work onsite, preferably at Williamtown, NSW, with Canberra, ACT considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

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Software Standard Maintenance

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Systems Specialist – Software / Standards / Maintenance

  • Location: RAAF Base Williamtown preferred | Canberra may be considered
  • Security Clearance: Active NV1 clearance required
  • Work Arrangement: Onsite | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week

    Position Overview

    An opportunity is available for an experienced Systems Specialist – Software / Standards / Maintenance to support the delivery of a significant aviation capability within a complex government environment.

  • Working with senior stakeholders and delivery teams, you will develop high-quality, traceable Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) across software, standards and maintenance elements. The role will support aircraft platforms, simulators, training solutions and Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training systems, while contributing to systems engineering, acquisition and commercial activities.
    This position would suit a strong technical professional with excellent analytical and writing capability and experience working across complex capability development or acquisition programs.

    Key Duties

  • Develop high-quality, traceable software FPS and supporting artefacts across aircraft platforms, simulators, training solutions, maintenance and operational interfaces, contracted services and LVC training systems.
  • Develop maintenance FPS and supporting artefacts for aircraft platforms, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems.
  • Research and document relevant standards across project elements.
  • Complete FPS for software, standards and maintenance elements.
  • Populate and maintain systems engineering databases.
  • Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
  • Participate in commercial and tender evaluation activities.
  • Conduct vendor requirements reviews.
  • Represent the program at forums involving operators, delivery agents and other stakeholders.
  • Build effective stakeholder relationships and support the identification and resolution of capability risks and complex issues.
  • Prepare and present written and verbal reports to committees and boards.
  • Apply strategic guidance to support successful capability delivery.

    Skills and Experience Required

  • Active NV1 security clearance is essential.
  • Strong analytical capability and ability to work through complex technical requirements.
  • High-level technical and specification writing skills.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Demonstrated software knowledge and technical capability.
  • Experience developing structured, traceable specifications and technical artefacts.
  • Experience working with systems engineering databases.
  • An appropriate tertiary qualification is highly regarded.
  • Experience in capability development and acquisition environments is highly regarded.
  • Aircraft acquisition experience would be particularly valuable.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical, operational, commercial and delivery stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel is desirable.

    Application Process

    If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com
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SAP & Data Project Coordinator

  • Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Contract
  • AU$500 - AU$570 per day

SAP & Data Project Coordinator

Newcastle | Up to $570 per day | 12-14-month contract | Hybrid working

  • Daily rate of up to $570

  • Long-term contract through to approximately November 2027

  • Support an inventory team during a major SAP project

  • Three to four days per week in the Newcastle office

About the role

Our client is seeking an SAP & Data Project Coordinator to join its Inventory Management team in Newcastle.

The business currently uses SAP across its Queensland operations and a separate inventory platform in New South Wales. It is now in the early planning stages of moving both states onto SAP.

Several members of the existing team will spend approximately 50% of their time supporting this project. The successful candidate will backfill their day-to-day responsibilities across inventory, supply chain and data management.

The Inventory Management team sits within the broader Procurement and Supply Chain function. It consists of eight people across Newcastle and Brisbane and manages inventory across both New South Wales and Queensland.

Key responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day inventory-management activities

  • Maintain inventory and master data

  • Work with data and reporting across SAP and Excel

  • Assist with inventory planning and supply-chain processes

  • Review data for accuracy and resolve inconsistencies

  • Support team members across the Newcastle and Brisbane offices

Skills and experience

To be successful, you will ideally have:

  • At least two years of relevant experience across SAP, supply chain, inventory or data management

  • Practical experience using SAP

  • Strong Excel skills

  • Solid data-management experience

  • Experience working with inventory or master data

  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

  • Good communication and stakeholder-management skills

Experience with SAP Materials Management would be beneficial, although highly specialised SAP knowledge is not required. A sound working foundation in SAP will be sufficient.

Previous mining or heavy-industry experience would be advantageous. Candidates from manufacturing, logistics or other operational industries will also be considered.

Working arrangements

The role is based in Newcastle, with three to four days per week in the office and the flexibility to work from home for the remaining one to two days.

Standard working hours will be approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm.

The interview process is expected to involve one or two stages, beginning with a face-to-face interview in Newcastle.

If you have experience across SAP, Excel, inventory and data management and are interested in a long-term Newcastle-based contract, please apply now.

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Senior Financial Crime Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$120000 - AU$145000 per annum

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading entertainment organisation. We are seeking a Senior Financial Crime Quality Assurance Analyst to join its Line 2 Risk Assurance function.

Role Title: Senior Financial Crime Quality Assurance Analyst

Opportunity: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD, 3 days in the office

Salary: $145,000 including super

Interview Process: Two rounds of interviews

Role Details:

  • Deliver structured Financial Crime Quality Assurance reviews, including agreeing review scopes, testing samples and documenting outcomes.
  • Assess AML/CTF processes and controls across areas such as customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring.
  • Draft clear reports, findings and recommendations while engaging with Line 1 stakeholders to explain and justify assessments.
  • Work independently on smaller reviews and collaboratively across larger assurance activities.
  • Support controls testing across both Line 1 and Line 2 functions.
  • Help improve and automate recurring QA reviews to reduce manual processes and strengthen assurance outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Around five years of experience within Financial Crime, Quality Assurance, controls testing, risk or compliance.
  • Currently working within a Financial Crime team, ideally within banking or another highly regulated environment.
  • Experience completing sample testing, quality reviews and well-evidenced assurance reporting.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify gaps or inconsistencies within Financial Crime processes.
  • Confident stakeholder management skills, including the ability to challenge Line 1 decisions and have difficult conversations.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing reviews and maintain quality under increasing case volumes.
  • Consulting backgrounds may also be considered where there is strong Financial Crime and assurance experience.

Additional Details & Benefits:

  • Join a supportive and collaborative team during a significant risk transformation program.
  • Gain broad exposure across Financial Crime Operations, Line 1 and Line 2 Risk.
  • Help shape the future use of automation and data-led testing within the QA function.
  • Take genuine ownership of reviews, findings and process improvements.
  • Work within a changing environment where strong ideas and constructive challenge are valued.
  • Gain one of a kind unique benefits!

To Apply:

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Technical Lead - Wastewater and Stormwater

  • New Zealand
  • Wellington
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

In proud partnership with Water New Zealand, we are seeking a senior technical expert to provide dedicated technical leadership across wastewater and stormwater.

Aotearoa New Zealand’s water sector is undergoing significant transformation, making this an exciting time to join Water New Zealand and use your expertise to help shape the future of the sector.

This is a high-impact role working closely with the CE and alongside three other technical experts, within a high-performing, collaborative, small and nimble team environment.

A newly created role, for an initial 12 months fixed term. This position responds to identified demand across the sector and reflects Water New Zealand’s agility and commitment to its members and the sector as a whole.

About Water New Zealand

‘Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora ngā tāngata’

‘If the water is healthy, the land is healthy, the people are healthy’

Water New Zealand is the largest water industry body in Aotearoa New Zealand, providing leadership across the sector through collaboration, professional development and networking. They bring together knowledge and expertise to support their members and promote the sustainable management and development of the water environment.

About the role

The Technical Lead – Wastewater and Stormwater will provide expert technical advice, leadership and advocacy on behalf of Water New Zealand, its members and the wider sector. A trusted advisor you will keep abreast of the changing regulatory, operational and environmental landscape, identifying emerging issues and opportunities where Water New Zealand can add value.

Working closely with the CEO, technical team, members and stakeholders, you will:

  • Provide informed and practical advice to the CE, members and stakeholders.
  • Identify and act on emerging technical issues and opportunities, proactively turning these into guidance, advocacy, training, collaboration and initiatives that add value for members and the wider sector.
  • Lead the coordination and support of the Wastewater and Stormwater Special Interest Groups (SIG’s), working with them to turn priorities into tangible deliverables.
  • Project manage the development and publication of technical guidelines and good-practice resources, translating complex technical information into clear, useful and accessible material.
  • Support Water New Zealand’s advocacy and regulatory engagement, contributing technical expertise to submissions and conversations on legislation, regulation, standards and policy.
  • Build trusted relationships across the sector, connecting members, water service providers, government, regulators, consultants, researchers and other industry bodies.

Alongside other technical experts and as part of a small team, you will also contribute your expertise to special projects, training, webinars, events and conferences, helping Water New Zealand respond to emerging sector needs and strengthen knowledge-sharing across its membership.

About you

You will bring strong technical understanding across wastewater and stormwater, together with a broad and current understanding of the New Zealand water sector.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role include:

  • A tertiary qualification in engineering or environmental science, with proven technical competence in wastewater and stormwater.
  • An understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks, environmental outcomes and operational issues.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex information and turn it into clear, practical advice and recommendations.
  • Excellent written communication and report-writing skills, alongside the confidence to present and communicate technical information to a range of audiences.
  • Strong relationship-building, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills – you will enjoy being a connector across members, sector groups, government and regulators.
  • A proactive, self-starting approach, with the initiative to identify opportunities and turn ideas into action.
  • Based in Wellington and someone who enjoys being part of an office-based team. There is a preference for this role being in the city office at least four days a week.

In return for your expertise

Benefits you can expect to enjoy include:

  • Four weeks’ annual leave, plus three additional days over the festive season.
  • Opportunities to attend sector-related events and conferences, growing your networks and expertise.
  • People-centred leadership within a values-driven environment where your skills, ideas and voice are genuinely valued.
  • A collaborative and positive team environment passionate about making a meaningful difference to the water sector across Aotearoa.

To apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we can’t wait to hear from you.

Please email your CV and cover letter to John Keith at john.keith@talentinternational.com or Katie Kemp at katie.kemp@talentinternational.com. Applications will close at 9am on Friday 25th of September 2026.

For further information or a copy of the position description, please contact Katie on 021 928 232 or John on 021 205 3252.

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Scrum Master

  • Australia
  • Adelaide
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Scrum Master
  • 12 months initial contract; with possible extensions
  • Adelaide Based Position with Hybrid working arrangement

Lead and empower agile teams as a Scrum Master, removing blockers, driving continuous improvement and helping teams deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate key Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
  • Coach and mentor team members in Agile values, principles, practices and ways of working, building capability and encouraging self-management.
  • Partner with the Product Owner to refine, prioritise and maintain the product backlog, ensuring work remains aligned with delivery goals.
  • Proactively identify and remove blockers, impediments and delivery risks to keep the team focused and progressing.
  • Coordinate dependencies across teams and work closely with stakeholders to support effective and timely delivery.
  • Protect the team from unnecessary external interruptions while balancing stakeholder priorities and delivery commitments.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture built on trust, respect, accountability and open communication.
  • Support the team in resolving conflicts and challenges, improving cohesion, motivation, team dynamics and overall performance.
  • Establish and maintain agreed team behaviours, working practices, Agile processes and team social contracts.
  • Support the onboarding of new team members and help them integrate smoothly into established ways of working.
  • Contribute to stakeholder communication and change activities, supporting teams through changes to processes and workplace practices.
  • Promote continuous improvement by researching emerging Agile practices, frameworks, tools and industry trends and applying relevant improvements to the team.

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