Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking an experienced Senior Design Strategist to support high-complexity strategy work with strategic, political and operational significance.

This role will suit someone with strong strategy development, problem-solving and stakeholder skills who can cut through ambiguity, develop insights, and produce clear recommendations for senior leaders.

ROLE DETAILS
Location: Richmond, VIC (Hybrid, 2/3 split)
Contract: Initial term until 31 December 2026, with extension likely
Rate: $602.55 per day + Super
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship required
Role Closes: Friday 21^st August

ABOUT THE ROLE
You’ll support strategy development through analysis, insight generation and strategic communications. The role contributes to policies, priorities and operational practices, and supports highly complex and sensitive projects or work programs that shape long-term Agency direction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scope and structure complex Agency problems, conduct analysis, create insights and communicate findings that lead to action.
• Work with internal stakeholders to shape and improve strategic recommendations across a range of Agency issues.
• Engage with senior executives to structure problems and support decision-making.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop fact-based insights and recommendations.
• Prepare compelling written materials for senior audiences, including the Minister, Board and Executive Leadership Team.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience in strategy development, ideally within a Tier 1 strategy firm or complex consulting / government environment.
• Track record contributing to strategic projects that deliver insightful and actionable recommendations.
• Strong experience working in complex cross-functional teams.
• Ability to cut through organisational complexity and ambiguity.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and emotional intelligence when working with senior leaders.
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to get into the detail where required.

APPLY

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

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HSE & Risk Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential

Location: Port Kembla / Illawarra Region (predominantly site-based)

Hourly Pay: Up to $100 per hour inclusive of super, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking experienced HSE professionals to support a major capital project within a complex industrial environment.

This is a highly visible, site-focused role where you’ll partner with project teams and contractors to drive positive safety outcomes across a large-scale brownfield construction environment. We’re looking for proactive safety professionals who are comfortable spending time in the field, engaging with people, identifying risks early, and influencing safer ways of working.

Working alongside the Project HSE Manager and wider project leadership team, you’ll play a key role in embedding best-practice health, safety and risk management throughout all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project HSE Manager and project teams to embed best-practice HSE and risk management across a major capital project
• Maintain a strong on-site presence, engaging directly with project teams, contractors and frontline personnel
• Identify hazards, unsafe behaviours and emerging risks before incidents occur
• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and contractor engagement activities
• Lead and support site inductions, toolbox talks, investigations and corrective actions
• Coach and influence contractors and project personnel to achieve positive safety outcomes
• Assist with incident investigations, injury management and return-to-work processes
• Maintain project HSE systems, standards, emergency management documentation and risk registers
• Support project reporting, governance and compliance requirements
• Contribute to the development of a strong, proactive safety culture across multiple project teams

About You

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a dedicated HSE, Safety Advisor, Safety Partner or similar role
• Experience working within construction, heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining or major capital project environments
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and construction/project safety requirements
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build credibility with contractors and operational teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to safety leadership
• Relevant qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline

Highly Regarded Experience

• Brownfield project experience
• Heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
• Major shutdown, maintenance or capital project experience
• Contractor management and high-risk work environments
• Large-scale construction or infrastructure projects

Hours & Flexibility

• Standard Monday to Friday working week
• Typically 40-58 hours per week depending on project requirements
• Occasional weekend work may be required during critical project phases
• Flexibility around working hours is essential, with some periods requiring early starts, later finishes, or extended days to support project delivery

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a significant major capital project in the Illawarra region
• Long-term project pipeline with strong extension potential
• Hands-on role with genuine influence over site safety outcomes
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Exposure to complex construction and industrial project activities
• Potential opportunities to transition into future projects for strong performers

Apply Now

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• Pay: $80-$120 per hour for Saturday sessions
• Hours: 2-2½ hour shifts on Saturday mornings (approx. 9:30-11:30 am)
• Location: Brunswick, Melbourne

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Junior Soccer Coach to lead our Saturday Skills Program for children aged 5-8 in Brunswick. This program focuses on confidence, movement, coordination and fundamental football skills in a fun, structured environment. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our coaching team.

Key details:

• Pay: $80-$120 per hour for Saturday sessions
• Hours: 2-2½ hour shifts on Saturday mornings (approx. 9:30-11:30 am)
• Holiday Camp (optional): $200 per day during the April Term 1 School Holiday Camp (four days total)
• Location: Brunswick, Melbourne
• Age groups: U5-U8 (term program); U5-U14 (holiday camp)
• Program start: Applicants must be available to commence Saturday 31 January

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging soccer skills sessions for U5-U8 players each Saturday during the school term
• Provide positive coaching, clear communication and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for young players
• Optionally coach during the April school holiday camp for older age groups

What we offer:

• Reliable weekly income with optional additional work during school holidays
• A professionally run program with structured lesson plans and supportive management
• Long term opportunities for consistent, rewarding coaching work

Ideal candidate:

• Confident and energetic coach who enjoys working with young children and their parents
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to motivate and manage groups
• Reliable, punctual and professional, with a patient and encouraging coaching style
• Own transport preferred but not essential

Mandatory requirements:

• Football Federation Australia (FFA) Junior Football Licence (minimum)
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate

How to apply:
Please email your résumé and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit to: careers@masterclasssocceracademy.com.au

Talent International is currently recruiting Volume Talent Acquisition Partner to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. This is a 4-month contract with a view to be extended. The role is paying $650 – $700 per day plus super.

Hours of Work: 8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week – 3 days per week in the office

This role will suit an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys planning and delivering large-scale recruitment campaigns from initial pre-planning through to execution.

Experience in internal recruitment environments is highly regarded, particularly across graduate programs, contact centres, or other large-scale workforce campaigns. Experience working across different recruitment models will also be valued.

The role

As a Volume Talent Acquisition Partner, you will work closely with Talent Acquisition Partners and key stakeholders to deliver effective sourcing and recruitment campaign outcomes across the client.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners to provide end-to-end sourcing support for roles across the organisation.
• Support high-volume recruitment campaigns, including planning, sourcing, screening and candidate management.
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify candidates across target industries and specialised skill sets.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, delivering exceptional service to hiring managers and candidates.
• Engage, review and maintain sourcing channels, including talent communities.
• Work with Employer Branding and Communications teams to market internal and external opportunities.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholder groups to achieve positive organisational outcomes.
• Champion a positive safety culture and contribute to safe work practices, personal safety actions and visible safety leadership.

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in high-volume recruitment, ideally in an internal talent acquisition environment.
• Exposure to contemporary, value-adding sourcing practices within complex organisations.
• Strong campaign management capability, from workforce planning through to delivery.
• An authentic, engaging communication style that attracts and keeps candidates engaged.
• Excellent stakeholder management, time management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong ability to follow compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of recruitment marketing channels, campaign materials, digital and traditional media, and design tools.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• Initial 6-month contract
• Brisbane CBD based
• Flexible working arrangements

About the company:

Our client is a large public sector organisation delivering regulatory, policy and service-focused initiatives across Queensland. Working closely with industry, businesses and other key stakeholders, the organisation focuses on improving compliance, strengthening regulatory practices and delivering better outcomes for the community.

As a Principal Project Officer you will work autonomously and provide project leadership across the directorate to effectively implement, govern and oversee priority initiatives.

About the role:

• Monitoring and evaluating a newly developed joint targeted compliance program designed to address engaging in a calling fraud.
• Reviewing and updating Regulator-approved forms and self-insurer claim forms in consultation with insurers.
• Developing and delivering a scheme-wide fraud framework, including metrics for measuring fraud in the scheme.
• Leading the development of a general education and awareness plan for all fraud types and duty holders.
• Developing and delivering an insurer fraud tool kit to uplift insurer capability to prevent, detect and respond to fraud.
• Lead project governance, planning, risk management and milestone reporting.
• Coordinate and deliver key initiatives under the Fraud Action Plan.
• Monitor performance, trends and progress, providing regular updates to the Fraud Taskforce.
• Provide secretariat and governance support to the Fraud Taskforce.
• Develop high-quality briefs, reports, frameworks and guidance informed by research and analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support change.
• Lead working groups and subject matter experts to achieve agreed project outcomes.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to support effective delivery.

What’s in it for you?

• 6-month initial term with 1 x 6-month contract extension of offer
• Brisbane CBD based with 2 days WFH
• Flexible start and finish times
• Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!

Skills and experience required:

• Strong project management and end-to-end project delivery
• Project governance, planning, scheduling and risk management
• Experience within fraud prevention, detection, compliance or investigation environments
• Experience within insurance, worker’s compensation or accident insurance highly regarded
• Understanding of fraud risk, controls and regulatory frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management
• Executive-level writing, including briefs, reports and governance papers
• Facilitation of workshops, working groups and stakeholder forums
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Monitoring, evaluation and performance reporting
• Experience within regulatory, compliance, policy or government environments
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 // emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

Applications close: 9:00 AM, Thursday, 20^th August 2026

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Test Analyst to work for one of our Federal Government clients at Parramatta/Penrith. The position is 12 month contract with the possibility of extension. The role pays $850 to $950 per day + Super.

8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

Baseline security clearance is mandatory.

About the role

As a Senior Data Test Analyst, you will support the Test Manager to deliver the test strategy, plans, cases and scripts across data products, data pipelines and platform services.

You will lead testing throughout the program delivery phase and help transition quality processes into future BAU operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop pipeline monitoring and health checks.
• Investigate data defects and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Perform advanced data validation and reconciliation testing across source systems, data platforms and reporting layers.
• Validate transformation logic, business rules, aggregations, accuracy, completeness, integrity and end-to-end data lineage.
• Review requirements, specifications and solution designs, providing meaningful QA input.
• Develop test plans, test cases and Python/SQL test scripts.
• Build automated processes that support rapid, iterative delivery.
• Identify, document and track defects using GitHub, Azure DevOps or JIRA.
• Partner with business analysts and developers to replicate, resolve and validate issues.
• Conduct regression testing and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to usability, accessibility and release quality

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• A current Baseline security clearance; NV1 may be required.
• At least five years’ software testing or QA experience, with a focus on data products and pipelines.
• Strong, hands-on experience testing large-scale data analytics, data warehouse, data lake or data platform solutions.
• Advanced SQL skills, including writing complex queries for ETL/ELT testing, data-quality testing, reconciliation and data issue analysis.
• Experience developing automated test scripts using Python and SQL.
• Sound knowledge of testing methodologies, tools and delivery lifecycles.
• Demonstrated experience creating test plans and test cases for data-focused solutions.
• Experience using defect-management tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps or JIRA.
• Experience leading or supporting UAT.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable experience

• Data mesh and data product concepts.
• Metadata management and data profiling.
• Data migration testing.
• Test automation tools, Databricks, enterprise-scale or government projects.

Additional information

This role is 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. A hybrid working approach will apply, with face-to-face and Teams-based engagement. Occasional interstate travel may be required.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• Permanent Full-Time | Up to $170k package

OR

• Contract to 30 June 2027 | Up to $125/hr inc. super
• Canberra | On-site requirements
• Minimum NV1 security clearance required

Bring your logistics and Integrated Logistics Support experience into a broad advisory role supporting a large-scale, technically complex program environment.

As an ILS Advisor, you’ll work across logistics, sustainment, technical data and integrated support activities, partnering with project teams and specialist stakeholders to help ensure capability is supported effectively throughout its lifecycle.

This is a varied role that goes well beyond a single area of ILS. You’ll work across engineering changes, logistics information management, obsolescence, sparing, life cycle costing, technical data and support planning, with the opportunity to contribute across both day-to-day delivery and longer-term support outcomes.

The Role

Working as a key member of the logistics team, you’ll provide advice and support across a range of integrated logistics activities, working closely with project management, scheduling, commercial and specialist support teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing logistics information and support activities across MILIS / S4HANA, including supply support and obsolescence management
• Reviewing CDRLs, DIDs and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), providing logistics input and advice
• Conducting sparing analysis, RSPL modelling and Life Cycle Costing to support ongoing capability requirements
• Developing and maintaining key ILS and technical data documentation, including support, disposal and obsolescence management plans
• Working closely with project, technical and commercial stakeholders to coordinate integrated support activities and drive timely outcomes

About You

You’ll bring strong experience across logistics and integrated support, with the ability to move comfortably between detailed technical work, documentation and stakeholder engagement.

We’re particularly interested in experience across:

• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) within complex acquisition or sustainment environments
• MILIS and/or S/4HANA
• Logistics support analysis, including sparing, obsolescence and Life Cycle Costing
• Technical data, ILS documentation and engineering change activities
• Working effectively across multidisciplinary project and support teams
• A minimum NV1 security clearance

Why Consider the Opportunity?

The breadth of this role means you won’t be limited to one area of ILS. You’ll work across different stages of the support lifecycle and alongside technical, project, commercial and specialist teams, giving you plenty of variety in both the work and the stakeholders you engage with.

There’s also flexibility in how you join, with the opportunity available as either permanent full-time or a contract through to 30 June 2027, with possible extension.

For permanent employees, there is a range of additional benefits available, including the option to purchase additional leave and support for professional development and certifications.

Interested?

Click APPLY to send through your resume. If your experience aligns, I’ll be in touch to talk you through the opportunity, provide further context on the role and working environment, and discuss next steps.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jaela Smith at Talent International on 0480 806 146 or jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

• Permanent Full-Time | Up to $175k package
• Canberra | On-site requirements
• Minimum NV1 security clearance required

Work at the intersection of Export Controls, international collaboration and complex technical delivery in a specialist role where the advice you provide has a direct impact on how information can be accessed, shared and managed.

This opportunity will see you working across complex ITAR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) arrangements, partnering with technical subject matter experts and stakeholders in Australia and internationally.

Beyond maintaining the required governance and agreements, you’ll be relied upon to interpret requirements, work through complex data-sharing scenarios and provide practical advice that enables work to progress while maintaining compliance.

The Role

As an Export Controls Specialist, you’ll provide practical advice and guidance to stakeholders, helping navigate export control obligations while maintaining the governance and controls required across the program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and Third Party Retransfer (TPR) registers
• Coordinating reviews and proactively managing amendments with Asset Managers and subject matter experts
• Reviewing data sharing proposals for compliance with Export Control and ITAR requirements
• Providing specialist Export Controls advice and guidance to stakeholders
• Maintaining Non-Disclosure Deed registers and ensuring deed templates remain current
• Conducting internal assurance activities and implementing controls to manage compliance risks
• Preparing monthly reporting and supporting ongoing governance activities

About You

You’ll bring established Export Controls experience and the confidence to provide specialist advice within a complex, highly regulated environment.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated experience with ITAR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) export control arrangements
• Experience within complex acquisition or sustainment environments
• Strong understanding of export control governance, compliance and risk management
• The ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical guidance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A minimum NV1 security clearance

Why Consider the Opportunity?

You’ll work closely with technical subject matter experts and key stakeholders, with a mix of advisory, governance and assurance work that will see you applying your expertise across complex and varied scenarios.

There is also a range of employee benefits available, including the option to purchase additional leave and support for professional development and certifications.

Interested?

Click APPLY to send through your resume. If your experience aligns, I’ll be in touch to talk you through the opportunity, provide further context on the role and working environment, and discuss next steps.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jaela Smith at Talent International on 0480 806 146 or jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

Talent International is currently recruiting Director Risk, Compliance and Safety to work for the NSW Government, based in Haymarket. This is a 10 month contract, with the possibility of extension, paying between $1,000 – $1,250.00 per day + Super.

8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week

This senior leadership role will lead the development and implementation of enterprise risk, compliance, business continuity, safety and security frameworks. You will help uplift organisational maturity, foster a strong risk culture and embed effective governance practices across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve risk, compliance, business continuity, safety and security programs.
• Establish performance expectations, quality standards and measures to monitor operational effectiveness.
• Manage engagement with the Audit and Risk Committee and provide strategic risk management advice to the Board and Executive.
• Lead the development and delivery of audit and risk frameworks to identify, monitor and mitigate organisational risks.
• Oversee WHS strategy, systems, processes and projects, ensuring compliance with legislative and statutory obligations.
• Lead protective security strategy and operations in line with NSW, Commonwealth and customer requirements.
• Maintain strong engagement with relevant security organisations to ensure an up-to-date security posture.
• Play an active leadership role in crisis management and business continuity, including acting as the interface with DCS.
• Oversee governance reporting, risk assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead communication and education strategies relating to legislative provisions, regulations, licensing requirements and compliance obligations.
• Support the delivery of business strategy, governance capability uplift and knowledge management across the organisation.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong senior leadership experience across risk, compliance, governance, safety, business continuity and/or protective security.
• Experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership, boards and audit and risk committees.
• Must hold, or be able to attain and maintain, NV1 security clearance.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• 12 Month Contract
• $900 – $1000 Per Day
• Brisbane Based

You’ll be responsible for supporting and improving the company’s Microsoft and network infrastructure, with a strong focus on reliability, security and effective technology services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive and Microsoft Purview.
• Managing Microsoft Entra ID, including user and group lifecycles, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, identity governance and SSO.
• Managing Microsoft 365 security, compliance, licensing and governance.
• Developing and maintaining SharePoint Online sites, permissions, document management structures and governance standards.
• Supporting Microsoft Fabric, including data integration, dataflows, storage and Power BI integration.
• Supporting LAN/WAN connectivity, switches, routers and wireless infrastructure.
• Managing IP addressing, DHCP, DNS and VLANs.
• Configuring and supporting remote-access and site-to-site VPN solutions.
• Monitoring network performance and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Supporting Azure networking integrations with on-premises environments.
• Maintaining network documentation, diagrams and configuration standards.
• Working with vendors and service providers to resolve network and infrastructure issues.
• Supporting infrastructure security controls and participating in incident, problem and change management activities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally bring:

• Strong experience administering Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Proven experience with SharePoint Online administration, governance and information architecture.
• Experience supporting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience implementing Conditional Access, MFA and identity security controls.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data platforms.
• Experience working within hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation and communication skills.

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

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Assistant Director, Cultural Safety Learning to work for one of our Federal Government clients at one of its multiple office locations across NSW. The position is a contract till end of Dec with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the role

As the EL1 Assistant Director, Cultural Safety Learning, you will lead the design, development and implementation of the Cultural Safety Learning Program and related workplace capability initiatives. The role has a strong focus on improving outcomes for First Nations peoples and embedding culturally safe, strengths-based approaches across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of cultural safety learning and workplace capability initiatives aligned to strategic objectives.
• Provide high-level strategic, policy and cultural safety advice to senior executives, including preparing ministerial briefs, submissions and committee papers.
• Embed cultural safety into workforce capability planning, learning and development strategies.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, co-design and consultation with internal business areas, First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and other key partners.
• Represent the Agency in high-level meetings, working groups and committees to progress cultural safety priorities.
• Partner with HR, learning and development, and operational teams to ensure initiatives meet workforce and organisational needs.
• Oversee program monitoring, evaluation, reporting, risk management and performance measures.
• Lead, mentor and support staff while fostering a positive, safe and accountable workplace culture.
• Champion responsive approaches that recognise and respect First Nations cultural and community contexts.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex training, learning and workplace capability initiatives, including governance, risk management and co-design.
• Strong project and program management capability, including planning, monitoring, reporting and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to build trusted, respectful and effective relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and leaders.
• High-level instructional design capability, including applying the ADDIE model across analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and training development.
• Ability to analyse diverse information sources, assess policy impacts and develop evidence-based recommendations in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams, managing resources and delivering results in a dynamic policy setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing high-quality reports and briefs and representing an organisation in senior forums.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to identify, assess and respond to operational and strategic risks.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with First Nations peoples, communities and/or organisations.
• Qualifications in education, training, human resources or a related discipline.
• Experience designing and/or delivering training, particularly in First Nations policy or service delivery contexts.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Experience working within disability, health, Indigenous affairs or community-controlled organisation settings.
• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, social sciences, law, Indigenous studies or a related field.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Principal AI Engineer

12 Month Contract | $1,200-$1,300/day + Super | Sydney Inner West | NSW Government

Are you an experienced AI Engineer looking to work on one of the most exciting AI-led transformation programs in the NSW Government?

We’re seeking a Principal AI Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering a large-scale enterprise modernisation initiative. This is a genuinely hands-on role where you’ll leverage AI-assisted engineering to transform decades-old legacy applications into modern cloud-native solutions.

If you’re passionate about building with AI-not just talking about it-this is an opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption.

The Opportunity:

You’ll play a key role in delivering an AI-driven application modernisation program, using modern engineering practices and AI tooling to accelerate the migration of critical enterprise systems into AWS.

Working within a small, highly technical team, you’ll collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, AI specialists and subject matter experts to deliver scalable, modern applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and deliver modern full-stack applications using AI-assisted engineering approaches.
• Apply AI tools and frameworks to accelerate software development and legacy code transformation.
• Develop scalable backend services, APIs and modern frontend applications.
• Build cloud-native solutions within an AWS environment.
• Collaborate with architects and technical SMEs to translate complex legacy functionality into modern applications.
• Contribute to engineering standards, automation and best practices across the program.

You’ll bring a strong software engineering background combined with practical experience applying AI throughout the development lifecycle:

• Extensive experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer.
• Hands-on experience building solutions using AI engineering tools and techniques.
• Strong backend development skills.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks.
• Cloud experience, ideally AWS.
• Experience building APIs and distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience modernising legacy applications.
• Exposure to AI-assisted code migration or software transformation.
• Experience working in large enterprise or government environments.

What’s on Offer

• 12-month contract
• $1,200-$1,300 per day + Super
• Hybrid working arrangement (Eveleigh office)
• Work on one of NSW Government’s most innovative AI transformation programs.
• Join a collaborative, highly technical engineering team.
• Opportunity to shape how AI is used to modernise enterprise technology at scale.

If you’re an experienced engineer ready to work on meaningful AI transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Zane Khan at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Zane Khan zane.khan@talentinternational.com