• Strong experience in Test & Evaluation (T&E), Verification & Validation (V&V), and Systems Engineering frameworks
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity – Up to $180k package
• Onsite role in ACT
• NV1 Security Clearance required

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support a major federal program delivering complex, mission-critical capability. Working closely with the T&E Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring systems are verified, validated, and delivered to the highest assurance standards, contributing directly to successful program outcomes in a highly collaborative environment.

Your duties will include:

• Coordinating planning, management, and reporting of T&E activities across the program lifecycle
• Supporting developmental, acceptance, operational, and in-service testing activities
• Developing and maintaining V&V and T&E strategies, master plans, and supporting documentation
• Coordinating verification, validation, and risk management activities to ensure program assurance
• Reviewing T&E and V&V artefacts to ensure quality, compliance, and completeness
• Providing expert advice on V&V methodologies, frameworks, and best practice improvements

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering frameworks and V&V lifecycle application
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing Systems Engineering plans with a focus on V&V
• Proven experience delivering T&E and V&V activities within complex Defence environments
• Experience providing assurance advice related to certification and system verification
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, technical writing, and communication skills
• Relevant engineering or T&E qualifications

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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Our leading Aviation client is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. The Senior Test Analyst will contribute to a significant HRIS and Payroll transformation project.

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will work with the business, stakeholders, vendors and other leaders to provide end-to-end testing activities across HR, Payroll and integrated downstream systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end testing across HRIS and Payroll platforms, covering functional, system, integration, regression, and UAT phases.

• Define and maintain comprehensive test artefacts, including test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts aligned to project timelines and milestones.

• Review and interpret business and functional requirements to ensure complete and accurate test coverage.

• Validate payroll outcomes, including awards, entitlements, deductions, superannuation, taxation, and statutory obligations.

• Plan, coordinate, and support User Acceptance Testing in partnership with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Test Analyst within HRIS and/or Payroll environments.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes and HR systems.

• Proven capability in testing complex integration’s and data flows across enterprise systems.

• Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and HP ALM.

• Highly developed analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Our client is seeking a Test Manager with ADP Payroll experience to join their team on an initial 6 month contract.

The Test Manager will support a major HRIS and Payroll transformation project. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end testing across HR, Payroll, and connected downstream systems, ensuring solutions meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and business readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end testing across HRIS and Payroll systems, covering functional, system, integration, regression, and UAT activities.

• Develop, maintain, and execute test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts in line with project milestones and objectives.

• Review and analyse business and functional requirements to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Validate payroll processing, including awards, entitlements, deductions, superannuation, taxation, and statutory compliance.

• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders.

Experience Required:

• Experience working on HRIS/ Payroll projects within complex environments

• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes and HR system functionalities

• Experienced in testing complex system integration’s and data workflows

• Proficient with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and HP ALM

• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and detail

If you are interested, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

The Field Test Engineer is responsible for executing hands on manual testing of autonomous haulage systems in mining environments. The role supports system verification and integration to ensure safety and performance of autonomous heavy vehicle operations. This position works closely with engineering, development, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field based testing to verify autonomous haulage system functionality
• Perform system integration testing across obstacle detection, navigation, and emergency subsystems
• Calibrate and verify vehicle control systems and sensor integrations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software integration issues
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and operational stakeholders
• Track quality metrics and document test outcomes and defects
• Produce detailed reports on system readiness and test results

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of mining environments and autonomous haulage systems
• Experience with integration, system, regression, and performance testing
• Ability to conduct testing in remote and operational field environments
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Clear communication skills for cross functional collaboration
• Strong Linux command line capability
• Experience with test traceability and evidence gathering tools

Working Conditions (Optional)
Perth metro based with testing at local facilities and remote mine sites.

Apply Now

“Match the selection criteria? Click the “APPLY” button now!
Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Irene Yam on 08 6212 5518

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API Test Lead – Platform & Integration

We’re seeking an experienced API Test Lead to own and uplift API quality across a large, enterprise banking environment. This is a senior, hands-on role combining test strategy, automation, performance and security testing across complex platform integrations.
You’ll act as the technical authority for API testing, embedding automation-first quality practices into CI/CD pipelines while working closely with engineers, architects and cyber security teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise API test strategy
• Lead functional, integration, performance and security testing for APIs
• Design and maintain automated API testing frameworks
• Embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines with meaningful quality gates
• Drive API performance, load and resilience testing
• Partner with engineering, architecture and security teams to reduce delivery risk
• Coach teams in modern quality and test engineering practices

• API Test Strategy & Practice Governance, Test Planning & Delivery Assurance, Automation & Pipeline Engineering, Environment & Test Data Engineering, Performance & Resilience Engineering, Security & DevSecOps, Collaboration & Capability Uplift

About you

• Strong background in API test engineering / quality engineering (7+ years ideal)
• Hands-on experience with API automation, CI/CD pipelines and performance testing
• Experience in complex, distributed or regulated environments (banking preferred)
• Comfortable operating as a technical authority and trusted advisor

What’s on offer

• Permanent senior role
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide API quality practices
• Work on critical, customer-facing and core banking platforms

If you would like more information about this job, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your job search, please contact Jackson Bruce today at jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com or on 0435 581 994.

Applications close Wednesday, 11th February

• 12-24 month ongoing contract to work on a complex defence program
• Competitive rate or salary on offer
• Manage the end to end testing and verification life cycle

As the V&V Test Manager you will provide direct support to the Chief Systems Engineer and lead the Verification and Validation team responsible for establishing and managing a enterprise Network Service for a well known defence program. You will be accountable for the planning, execution, and oversight of system?level verification and validation activities, ensuring that all testing, integration, and readiness processes are conducted in accordance with approved plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position also manages the Integration and Test environments and serves as the primary point of contact for all system integration and test matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development of System?Level Test Plans, System Test Procedures, and associated test documentation.
• Undertake and supervise system test activities across multiple subsystems.
• Lead internal and external Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and product end?item data package reviews.
• Plan and coordinate laboratory resources to ensure availability of test environments for development and execution.
• Manage test environments, including requirements identification and adherence to formal configuration management processes.
• Act as the single point of contact for the Chief Systems Engineer on all system integration and test matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong grasp across all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for large?scale electronic system deployments.
• Experience with large networked systems, voice communication systems, radios, and telephony (VoIP, analogue, or digital) would be ideal
• Well versed in the Systems Engineering (V Model) and verification life cycle

Benefits:

• Be a part of one of the most complex federal government projects currently going in Australia
• Very competitive daily rate or salary on offer
• Interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

Senior Synapse & Data Lake Automation Tester

We are seeking a Senior Data Platform Automation Tester to lead testing across modern data lake and analytics platforms. This role focuses on ensuring quality, performance, and operational readiness of large-scale data solutions through strong test leadership, automation, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver risk-based test strategies aligned to delivery milestones

• Lead end-to-end test execution, defect triage, UAT coordination, and quality sign-off

• Validate data pipelines including ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers

• Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, and SLA compliance

• Plan and interpret performance and load testing for data platforms

• Build and maintain automated testing frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines

• Implement operational readiness practices including monitoring, alerts, runbooks, and rollback testing

• Provide clear status reporting and risk communication to technical and senior stakeholders

• Proactively identify platform risks such as schema drift, data freshness, and scalability issues

Required Skills & Experience

• Senior-level experience testing data lake, warehouse, or analytics platforms

• Strong expertise in risk-based testing, test governance, and UAT management

• Hands-on experience with test automation, frameworks, and reusable test patterns

• Ability to validate data quality rules (completeness, accuracy, timeliness, uniqueness)

• Experience using SQL and Python for data validation and automation

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and treating tests as code

• Strong stakeholder communication and systems-thinking mindset

Desirable

• Experience with Synapse, Spark, or similar analytics platforms

• Performance and cost optimisation awareness in large data environments

• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and runtime health checks

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

Are you a hands-on Cloud Specialist with strong VMware/Broadcom expertise looking for your next contract? This role offers the chance to work across enterprise-scale private cloud platforms within a technically complex and rewarding environment.

The Position

You will provide expert system administration and technical advice to customers while meeting agreed service levels. The role involves analysing infrastructure environments, identifying risks and improvements, supporting solution design and tenders, delivering product demonstrations and workshops, and assisting with customer onboarding, implementations, and emerging technology research.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven expertise with VMware/Broadcom technologies including vCloud Foundation (SDDC), vSphere Suite, vCloud Director, NSX-T and Aria Suite
• Experience managing on-premises private cloud environments, including provisioning, migrations, capacity and security
• Strong understanding of automation, orchestration, scripting and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of network virtualisation and enterprise data networking

Highly Regarded:

• Experience with HPE and OneView
• Broader core infrastructure experience such as storage or SAN platforms

Benefits

• 12-month contract with potential for extension
• $102 per hour incl. super
• Work on large-scale, enterprise private cloud environments
• Collaborative and highly technical team

If you thrive in enterprise cloud environments and want a contract that will challenge and reward you Apply Now or contact ray.stewart@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• 12 Month Contract
• Market Rates
• Brisbane Based

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the testing workstream for a large-scale Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll transformation program. This role will play a critical part in delivering a high-quality Workday HCM and Aurion Payroll solution, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and business readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Test Strategy and Test Plan, including scope, environments, data, and governance

• Lead and manage end-to-end testing phases, including:

  • System Integration Testing (SIT)

  • End-to-End Testing

  • Regression Testing

  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Parallel Payroll Testing

• Oversee defect triage and defect lifecycle management, including prioritisation, retesting, and closure

• Ensure full requirements traceability through a maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

• Develop and review test scenarios and scripts, ensuring coverage of:

  • Workday HCM

  • Aurion Payroll

  • Integrations

  • Payroll rules and certified agreements

• Provide testing dashboards, executive reporting, and test closure reports

• Collaborate closely with business SMEs, vendors, and implementation partners

• Support cutover, dress rehearsal, and go-live readiness activities

Skills & Experience Required

Mandatory:

• Extensive, hands-on experience testing Workday HCM and Aurion Payroll

• Strong understanding of Australian payroll, including EBAs, awards, penalties, allowances, and statutory obligations

• Proven experience managing testing for HCM/Payroll transformation programs

• Strong capability in defect management and cross-functional issue resolution

• Ability to produce executive-level reporting and dashboards

Desirable:

• Experience in local government or complex public-sector payroll environments

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Business, HR, or a related discipline

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Test Manager Certification

• Agile or Scrum certification

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

Join an innovative team at a leading financial services organization, where your skills as a Test Analyst will make a significant impact.

In this role, you will ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of complex systems and software through meticulous design, rigorous testing, and proactive maintenance.

Collaborate with external service providers and IT vendors to safely and securely implement software changes, all while being part of a culture that values creativity and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional understanding of API utilisation and security/authentication requirements.
• Proven experience in IT Operations Support and application/systems testing.
• Proficiency in developing and enhancing web and mobile applications, as well as integration systems.
• Strong understanding of data structures and ETL processes.
• Experience in testing tools and methodologies, especially in a CI/CD environment.
• Capability to document test progress, risks, and defects clearly.
• Good knowledge of databases, including SQL and key-value systems.

Also required:

• Experience with GitHub, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile project methodologies.
• Background in financial services is a plus.
• Knowledge of test automation and manual testing techniques.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a technology or related field.
• Previous experience in application/system testing, particularly in a tech-focused role within financial services.

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Apply today with an updated resume. You will need to be based in New Zealand with a valid work visa.

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager to lead testing activities across a large-scale HR and Payroll transformation program. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of complex enterprise platforms within a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in test strategy, governance, and execution across end-to-end transformation initiatives, working closely with business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the end-to-end test strategy for a major HR and Payroll transformation

• Manage system, integration, UAT, and regression testing across multiple workstreams

• Coordinate test planning, resourcing, schedules, and defect management

• Work closely with vendors, SMEs, and delivery teams to ensure quality outcomes

• Provide clear reporting on test progress, risks, and readiness

Key Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in Test Management within large, complex transformation programs

• Proven experience delivering testing for Oracle HCM and SAP-based payroll platforms

• Strong background in enterprise HR and payroll system transformations

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

• Experience in highly regulated or complex operating environments

• Previous airline or large transport industry experience is highly regarded

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