Opportunity knocks…

We are seeking a project manager to join our government client on a permanent basis, as they work through a number of projects and initiatives including website refreshes, system roll-outs and data/system integrations.

Why you’re special…

• You are a Project Manager with a few year’s experience in this role as well as a background as a Business Analyst.
• You have delivered digital IT projects with a minimum duration of 6 months+, including software implementations, complex data migrations and system integrations in large and complex environments.
• You are experienced working closely with cross-functional IT teams including Product Owners, Architects and Developers.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a purpose led organisation that has a diverse portfolio of projects ongoing.
• Auckland CBD location.
• Great close knit team.

Please apply now to register interest.

We are only able to consider those candidates with relevant NZ work rights who are already based in NZ.

Title: Program Manager
Term: Permanent OR Contract
Clearance: NV1
Location: Williamtown

This function will work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex tasks within an integrated workforce. They will liaise with stakeholders of all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for all enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, governance, and delivery of complex Defence capability projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate project submissions through capability lifecycle stages in line with the One Defence Capability System.
• Drive Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) integration and foster strong stakeholder relationships across Defence and industry partners.
• Maintain and govern project documentation including iPMPs, risk registers, and reporting schedules.
• Mentor and guide project team members, providing SME support to uplift delivery capability.
• Undertake structured reporting and decision support to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project-level risks, interdependencies, and opportunities.
• Ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and quality thresholds to meet capability readiness requirements

You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience in project, program, or product management within Defence or similarly complex government environments.
• Strong understanding of the One Defence Capability System and Defence governance processes.
• Proven skills in commercial contract management, cost analysis, and financial oversight.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, resource planning, and risk management.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring project staff.

Apply now !!

Are you a strategic thinker and seasoned project delivery expert ready to lead complex, high-impact initiatives? This respected government body is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive transformative programs that directly support the organisation’s broader strategic vision.

In this dynamic and influential role, you will partner with executives, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of multiple complex projects-from inception through to completion. You’ll bring a mix of strategic insight, delivery expertise, and exceptional leadership to shape outcomes that benefit both the organisation and the wider community.

Key activities

• Provide project management expertise to the development and implementation of multiple projects within a program of work and/or projects of a complex nature.
• Deliver project outcomes that meet strategic business objectives using various methodologies such as waterfall, Agile and hybrid.
• Contribute to the formation of strategic papers and project business cases.
• Manage program governance, approaches, delivery plans, communication and reporting to the Director, Project Delivery, Working Parties and Steering Committees.
• Identify, develop and implement communication and engagement strategies with internal and external stakeholders at an executive and senior management level to inform, influence, integrate input and achieve project outcomes.
• Anticipate risks and problems and develop and implement strategies to manage, mitigate and resolve expected and unexpected events and issues.
• Identify, develop, lead and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders.
• Manage and provide clear direction and guidance to a cross functional project team, including creating, managing and monitoring project accountabilities and daily workflow.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of senior project management experience
• A proven track record of delivering large-scale business transformation projects.
• A strong understanding of project governance, scope management, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
• Experience writing and approving business cases in the Victorian Public Sector.
• Previous experience in procurement processes.
• A collaborative leadership style and ability to guide cross-functional teams to success.
• PRINCE2 and/or Agile certification (both highly regarded).
• Experience working on large people impact projects, ideally in the Vic state gov or highly regulated businesses would also be beneficial.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Dylan Tasker on 0480 804 929 for a confidential discussion.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to join critical aviation projects. The successful candidate will lead product lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering value through effective project execution, cost analysis, and contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product and project management, including scope, schedules, risks, budgets, and resources.

• Support Capability Manager with project/product submissions in compliance with One Defence Capability System (gates, reviews, committees).

• Integrate Fundamental Input to Capability (FIC) through strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

• Maintain project/product governance documentation (e.g., iPMP) and reporting (PPRIP, SPMS).

• Identify and manage risks, issues, and opportunities.

• Provide SME guidance and mentoring to team members.

Outcomes:

• Ensure SPO governance and achievement of project/product objectives and milestones.

• Drive delivery within cost, schedule, and quality parameters to meet service capability needs.

• Engage SPO personnel and clarify their project/product management responsibilities.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be physically located to work onsite at RAAF Base Williamtown.

• Hold or be eligible for NV1 security clearance.

• Proven experience in product and project management within complex environments.

• Strong skills in cost analysis and commercial contract management.

• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities.

Talent International is searching for an experienced Principal Project Manager to join our Queensland Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a 11 Month Contract, with strong extension potential.

// Initial contract until 28/08/2026 + likely extensions
// 2 days WFH per week
// Brisbane CBD location

The role:
We’re seeking a highly experienced Principal Project Manager to lead the delivery of Project LeapFrog – a strategic initiative to replace the Legal Services Commission’s legacy case management system with a modern Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. The role will oversee end-to-end implementation, manage key integrations, ensure compliance with governance and quality standards, and act as a senior Change Agent to embed capability uplift across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Phase 2 of the CMS replacement project, ensuring alignment to business requirements and scope
• Manage strong relationships with executives, business representatives, and vendors to drive successful delivery
• Oversee project funding, forecasting, schedules, and governance reporting
• Liaise with government assurance bodies to ensure compliance with all requirements
• Act as a Change Agent to support transition from project activities to business-as-usual

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience delivering complex ICT modernisation projects in large organisations
• Proven success in stakeholder engagement and vendor management at senior levels
• Strong knowledge of PRINCE2, MSP, and software development methodologies (Waterfall/Scrum)
• Expertise in Microsoft technologies including 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and SQL/database management
• Government sector experience (local, state, or federal)

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik at: james.grierson@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

For over 30 years, Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry-leading support, exclusive contractor benefits, and a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career.

For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website: www.talentinternational.com.

Talent International is searching for an experienced ITSM Manager to join our Queensland Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a 12 Month Contract, with strong extension potential.

// Initial contract until 04/09/2026 + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD Location

The role:
You will provide subject matter expertise in IT Service Management (ITSM) within the Department’s Enterprise Technology Solutions team. This role will focus on continual improvement, service excellence, and building capability across the organisation. You’ll lead initiatives to improve ITSM reporting, reduce service disruptions, enhance stakeholder communication, and guide the improvement of change management processes.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver subject matter expertise across ITSM practices, co-developing technical support documentation.
• Facilitate and deliver regular and ad-hoc ITSM reporting, dashboards, and performance insights.
• Coordinate incident response escalations and manage cross-team collaboration.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Post-Incident, and Post-Implementation reviews to identify improvements.
• Drive behavioural and process improvements in ITSM to enhance service reliability and customer experience.
• Provide mentoring and skills transfer within the Service Excellence team.
• Implement industry-recognised ITSM standards and improve operational efficiency.
• Support ICT Change Management activities, reviewing and scheduling changes for CAB consideration.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an IT Service Management environment.
• Proven track record in establishing and enhancing ITSM capabilities.
• Relevant ITSM or quality standards certifications (e.g., ITIL, ISO 20000, PRINCE2).
• Experience working within government environments and familiarity with government processes.
• PRINCE2 certification or equivalent project management experience highly regarded.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and process optimisation experience.

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik at: james.grierson@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

For over 30 years, Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry-leading support, exclusive contractor benefits, and a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career.

For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website: www.talentinternational.com.

Title: Program Manager
Term: Permanent OR Contract
Clearance: NV1
Location: Williamtown

This function will work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex tasks within an integrated workforce. They will liaise with stakeholders of all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for all enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, governance, and delivery of complex Defence capability projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.

• Coordinate project submissions through capability lifecycle stages in line with the One Defence Capability System.

• Drive Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) integration and foster strong stakeholder relationships across Defence and industry partners.

• Maintain and govern project documentation including iPMPs, risk registers, and reporting schedules.

• Mentor and guide project team members, providing SME support to uplift delivery capability.

• Undertake structured reporting and decision support to senior stakeholders.

• Identify and manage project-level risks, interdependencies, and opportunities.

• Ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and quality thresholds to meet capability readiness requirements

You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience in project, program, or product management within Defence or similarly complex government environments.

• Strong understanding of the One Defence Capability System and Defence governance processes.

• Proven skills in commercial contract management, cost analysis, and financial oversight.

• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, resource planning, and risk management.

• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring project staff.

Apply now !!

• Permanent full time paying between $160-$175k + Super
• Full time on site
• BAU 75%/ Projects 25% | Infrastructure & Applications

We’re partnering with a well-established organisation based on the Gold Coast, seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead their internal IT function. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing daily operations while also driving key business initiatives and projects.

The Opportunity

This role will see you take ownership of the organisation’s entire IT environment, with a core focus on maintaining and improving BAU operations across infrastructure, networks and business applications. Around 25% of your time will be dedicated to delivering business-led technology projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and process improvements.

You’ll be working closely with internal stakeholders and a small IT support team, ensuring the technology environment supports business performance and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day IT operations including infrastructure, networks, and business-critical applications.
• Lead a small internal IT team and external vendors to ensure system availability and performance.
• Deliver IT projects end-to-end (planning, execution, stakeholder engagement).
• Provide strategic guidance on technology improvements, risk, and cybersecurity.
• Maintain documentation, policies and procedures for IT governance.
• Ensure effective backup, disaster recovery, and security practices.
• Provide Level 3 support and guidance for complex technical issues.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as an IT Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong hands-on background across infrastructure, networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), cloud environments (e.g. Azure), and business applications.
• Demonstrated experience balancing operational IT needs with project delivery.
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to influence, lead, and make decisions in a growing environment.
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, ITIL) desirable but not essential

ICT Project Management | Infrastructure Planning | Health & Hospital Redevelopment

• Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/ Flexible)

• Position Eligibility Requirements: Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident (Mandatory)

Are you passionate about driving ICT strategy within large-scale, high-impact health infrastructure projects? We are currently seeking an experienced ‘ICT Project Manager’ to join a strategic team supporting the planning and delivery of ICT initiatives for a nationally significant health redevelopment program in Canberra.

Our client is on the lookout for a seasoned Consultant focusing on aligning ICT delivery with clinical needs, national standards, and future-ready digital infrastructure models.

Key responsibilities of the position:

• Develop clear, auditable procurement documentation and processes aligned to ACT Procurement Guidelines.

• Enable informed decision-making to support budget control, risk mitigation, and stakeholder transparency.

• Liaise with Design Consultants and Delivery Partners to integrate ICT requirements into project design documentation.

• Drive effective stakeholder consultation and communication strategies (internal/external).

• Manage version control and traceability across all ICT documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and implement ICT Strategy and ICT Plans, aligning scope and risk to program objectives.

• Identify cost-effective ICT solutions that deliver clinical functionality and lifecycle value.

• Maintain a stakeholder consultation register for ICT workshops, meetings, and engagements.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience in ICT planning and delivery for large-scale infrastructure projects (preferably within Health or Government).

• Ability to lead cross-functional consultation, negotiation, and documentation processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement frameworks, ICT governance, and lifecycle traceability.

• Proven experience engaging with design partners and integrating ICT into infrastructure design workflows.

• Strong understanding of ICT strategy development, documentation quality control, and stakeholder risk alignment.

Desirable skills & experience:

• Experience working within Government, Health Infrastructure, or Public Sector Capital Projects.

• Exposure to clinical ICT systems, hospital redevelopment programs, or national health infrastructure initiatives.

• Familiarity with value management frameworks for ICT planning.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a nationally significant healthcare infrastructure transformation

• Work in a collaborative, high-impact team alongside strategic delivery partners

• Lead ICT strategy on a high-profile project with lasting community benefit

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

Talent has partnered with Wellington Water to help grow their digital team with key roles that will ensure the technology systems underpinning the delivery of water services are primed for the future.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities. You’ll enjoy a workplace with inclusivity at its core and be part of a team that’s united by passion, dedication, and fosters a shared care for water and their community.

The Opportunity

The Domain Lead partners with stakeholders across the organisation to help shape the future digital capabilities for their business domains. Through influencing how digital solutions are planned and delivered and working closely with business owners to understand their challenges, Domain Leads lead the development of digital capability roadmaps that align with Wellington Water’s digital vision and strategy.

Working with key stakeholders, you will be responsible for translating business needs into actionable work and ensuring the agreed quarterly plans for your domains are balancing strategic and practical requirements. As a clear and agreed understanding of the deliverables is required for success, the need to be able to actively engage, scope, and translate is a must.

This is not a pure delivery role, but delivery is a key aspect. Your success will come from your ability to ensure that the plan is delivered successfully either through leading the team or influencing those delivering on your behalf.

It will be important for the Domain Lead to demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Lead the development of the digital roadmap for the business domains you are responsible for.
• Partner with business owners to identify, develop and deliver to agreed outcomes prioritised through the quarterly and annual planning processes.
• A sound understanding of the strategic planning process, change, continuous improvement across planning and delivery processes, and standard service demand.
• A thorough understanding of delivery methodologies including agile and best practice reporting processes throughout a project lifecycle including budget, time, quality, and risk.
• Proven experience supporting the development of a digital vision and strategy.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Extensive experience engaging business owners and their teams, external stakeholders, and vendors to develop lasting relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure all relevant parties have a full understanding of progress from definition through to delivery and how different teams will be affected.
• Ability to lead the development, planning and delivery of agreed product roadmaps through working with business, cross functional teams, and vendors.

Benefits

Wellington Water’s purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; they foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. Wellington Water genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy benefits including:

• hybrid working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave following two years of continual service
• a comprehensive wellbeing programme, which includes a range of health benefits, discounted medical insurance and a paid wellbeing day
• formal and informal professional development opportunities
• one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity.

About Water Wellington

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Their job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. They’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at their organisational heart. Their people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in their values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close Thursday 21st August 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the closing date to arrange an initial interview. Excited by this opportunity? Apply today!

For further information please contact Harleen.verma@talentinternational.com

You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the enterprise-wide Windows 11 roll-out and Commvault backup solution implementation across multiple sites for a health services organisation. This is a hands-on role, responsible for end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, risks, and budgets.
• Oversee Windows 11 and hardware uplift deployment across enterprise environments.
• Lead Commvault backup solution implementation, ensuring smooth operational handover.
• Manage vendors and ensure delivery to agreed scope, quality, and timelines.
• Coordinate multiple work streams and manage inter-dependencies.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, communications, and user readiness activities.
• Document and embed new support processes for BAU transition.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience delivering enterprise infrastructure/technology projects.
• Proven success in OS upgrades, endpoint deployments, or similar programs.
• Strong vendor management and project governance capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills (technical & non-technical).
• Financial management and budgeting experience.
• Solid understanding of enterprise technologies:
  • Backup platforms (Commvault preferred)
  • OS deployment tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune)
  • AD, networking, endpoint security
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed environments.
• Experience in health sector environments desirable.
• Strong change management understanding and user adoption focus.
• Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressure.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Dylan Tasker on 0480 804 929 for a confidential discussion.

Our client is looking for an Enterprise Release Coordinator to join their large & complex program. They are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Enterprise Release Coordinator/Manager to lead and oversee all releases across enterprise platforms within a complex environment. This role will ensure the successful planning, coordination, and execution of application and system releases across multiple business units while mitigating risks and minimizing service disruption.

You’ll collaborate closely with a Release Manager, Project Managers, Delivery teams, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure releases are delivered with high quality and in alignment with business timelines and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise-level release calendars and coordinate release activities across multiple systems and business streams.

• Establish and improve release governance processes, including release checklists, readiness reviews, and post-implementation reviews.

• Ensure all releases comply with audit, risk, and regulatory obligations specific to the financial services sector.

• Work closely with project teams, change managers, and infrastructure teams to align technical deployments with business expectations.

• Facilitate go/no-go meetings, change approvals, cut-over plans, and communication strategies.

• Identify, manage, and escalate release-related risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Maintain a comprehensive view of release pipelines, leveraging tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.

• Act as a central point of contact for release communications, status updates, and stakeholder reporting.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in Release Management, ideally in large-scale or enterprise environments – A MUST

• Strong background in Financial Services (e.g., Banking, Insurance, Superannuation, Wealth Management) – A MUST

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

• Experience managing complex release schedules across multiple applications, platforms, and environments.

• Proficiency with release and change management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to releases in regulated environments.

If you think you have the above skills and experiences, click the ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com