The Role

A State Government department is after a Project Officer to join their them on an initial 6-12 month contract, based in Melbourne CBD with hybrid flexibility. This role will support planning, delivery, and monitoring of transformation programs across the organisation, ensuring project activities are well-coordinated, documented, and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and administrative support for project planning, delivery and monitoring.
• Maintain project documentation, registers and reports ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Support risk, issue and financial management including purchase orders and invoice processing.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on actions.

About You

• Proven experience in project coordination or PMO support within complex or regulated environments.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with project tools and MS Office suite.
• Experience working across multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced setting.

If this sounds like you apply now or email Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com

• Initial 6 Month Contract | Potential To Extend
• Blackburn Location | 4 Days Office – 1 Day From Home
• Not-For-Profit Organisation | Office Administration & Reporting

The Role: This Not-For-Profit Organisation is seeking an Administration Support to join their team to provide high-level support to our Executive and broader team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and thrives on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

The Responsibilities:

• Excel-Based Reporting: Develop, update, and maintain Excel-based reports to support executive operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business requirements.
• Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations and related materials for executive meetings, briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Executive Support and Diary Management: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive, including effective diary management, scheduling of meetings, and coordination of appointments.
• Meeting and Office Coordination: Manage room bookings and meeting logistics, including preparation of agendas, coordination of catering, and organisation of office resources to support daily operations.
• Team and Office Administration: Deliver general administrative support to the broader team, contributing to efficient office workflows, document management, and communication across departments.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum 4 years as providing Office Administration or Business Support with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to create reports and professional presentations is essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with experience managing diaries, meetings, and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and collaborative approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Previous experience in an administration or executive support role within a corporate or government environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial 6 Month Contract | Potential To Extend
• Blackburn Location | 4 Days Office – 1 Day From Home
• Not-For-Profit Organisation | Office Administration & Reporting

Apply today and Jimmy Nguyen will reach out to disclose further information.

• Contract – 12 months + 2 x 12 months
• Canberra location – hybrid
• Baseline security clearance

Our Client

This government agency strives to encourage sustainable growth and protection of Australian industries, including the delivery of a national innovation system to drive knowledge creation, international competitiveness, and greater productivity. The department is committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership with stakeholders to provide lasting economic benefits based on principles of social justice and equity for all Australians.

The Role

Join a leading federal government program delivering essential digital services that benefit Australians nationwide. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring software reliability and accessibility across multiple digital platforms. Your work will directly enhance service quality, user experience, and system integrity within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Your duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining test strategies, plans, and schedules using Azure DevOps
• Designing, executing, and documenting functional and regression test cases
• Managing defect identification, reporting, and retesting processes
• Collaborating closely with developers, analysts, and business users to ensure product quality
• Supporting and coordinating User Acceptance Testing activities
• Conducting accessibility testing and ensuring compliance with WCAG standards

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Manual Software Tester in complex ICT environments
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, processes, and tools
• Experience in Azure DevOps or TFS for test planning and defect management
• Knowledge of accessibility testing and WCAG compliance
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated success working in Agile delivery teams

Application Process

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

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About the Role
We are seeking an Associate level Service Desk Analyst to deliver high-quality, customer-focused IT support services across a national organisation. This role provides first and second-level technical assistance, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and service requests while contributing to the continuous improvement of a knowledge-driven support model. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming the Service Desk into a mature, user-centric platform that enhances business efficiency and aligns with PSPF compliance requirements.

Key Duties

• Provide technical support across core enterprise platforms, including:
• Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, Azure AD)
• Microsoft Dynamics (CRM, Finance & Operations – On-Premises and Online)
• Microsoft Azure Services (APIM, Power Platform, Azure Storage)
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to manage escalated tickets and ensure timely resolution of referred issues.
• Participate in formal change management processes, including documentation, impact assessment, testing, and implementation coordination.
• Ensure all support activities comply with information security policies and PSPF requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a Service Desk or technical support role within a medium to large enterprise environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms, with solid understanding of incident, request, and change workflows.
  • Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft enterprise technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer service focus.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team.
  • ITIL v4 Foundation certification (preferred) and familiarity with ITIL practices and service management principles.

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0413 507 344 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com.

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Job Title: Chief Architect (EL2) – Enterprise & Solution Architecture
Location: NSW (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
Contract: 12 months + possible 12-month extension
Rate: $1200-$1300 per day (depending on experience)
Eligibility: Must be an Australian Citizen

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Architect (EL2 equivalent) to lead enterprise and solution architecture for a major Federal Government transformation program in NSW. This senior leadership role combines strategic planning, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement to deliver large-scale architectural change across the agency. The role reports to executive leadership and will work closely with C-level stakeholders, multi-disciplinary teams, and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide architectural transformation and define the technical strategy.

• Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps, reference models, principles, standards, and governance artefacts.

• Align technology capabilities with business goals and transformation initiatives.

• Influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, business units, and architecture teams.

• Represent the agency at cross-government forums and contribute to wider ICT and enterprise architecture initiatives.

• Provide high-level advisory services, including ICT investment recommendations, business cases, and risk assessments.

• Evaluate, recommend, and promote adoption of emerging technologies and ICT solutions.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, including information security and data protection.

• Lead and mentor teams directly and indirectly, fostering collaboration across multi-disciplinary groups.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

1. Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale architectural change across complex programs.

2. Proven ability to align technology with business goals at an enterprise level.

3. Strong collaboration skills across government and multi-agency initiatives.

4. Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including with senior leadership.

5. Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies for organisational benefit.

6. Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and public sector values.

Desirable:

1. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field; TOGAF certification or equivalent.

2. 10+ years’ experience as an Enterprise Architect in insurance, financial services, disability, or health domains.

3. Experience in multi-cloud environments, digital transformation, and working with UX/CX or accessibility-compliant technologies.

About the Agency:
This agency is responsible for delivering programs that positively impact the lives of Australians at a national level. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic technology and architectural excellence while collaborating with diverse teams and agencies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Australian Citizen

• Eligible for NV1 clearance

• Ability to work hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite in NSW)

• Willingness to travel occasionally for business or planning sessions

How to Apply:
Send your resume to priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com outlining your relevant experience, achievements, and leadership in enterprise architecture

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

// Initial 12 Month Contract + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD

The role:
The Data Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Department’s data-driven decision-making by designing, developing, and maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing business intelligence solutions. Working within the Department’s Azure-based data and analytics environment, you’ll build scalable data models, pipelines, and Power BI visualisations that transform complex data into meaningful insights for strategic and operational use.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop data models, ETL pipelines, and BI reports using Power BI, Azure, and SQL Server
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance with governance and security standards
• Collaborate with business units, analysts, and ICT teams to deliver fit-for-purpose data solutions
• Conduct testing, optimisation, and performance analysis across data products
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and metadata repositories

Requirements:

• Proven experience in data engineering and BI development (3-5 years minimum)
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks) and Power BI
• Hands-on experience with data warehouse architecture, data modelling, and ETL frameworks
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and privacy compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

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

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• 6 Month Contract
• Brisbane Based Role
• Up to $1200 Per Day

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead digital, systems, and transformation initiatives that leverage data and artificial intelligence to deliver smarter, customer-focused government services. This role is ideal for a strategic and delivery-focused professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about using technology to improve service outcomes for Queenslanders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex digital and transformation projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Experience delivering large scale data and AI solutions
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee project planning, governance, and assurance activities, ensuring compliance with project management frameworks.
• Manage financials, budgets, and vendor engagements to support project success.
• Champion change management, continuous improvement, and agile delivery principles.
• Monitor and report on project benefits, schedules, dependencies, and risks.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in agile project management and delivery of greenfield or transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in digital solutions, systems integration, or customer experience programs.
• Strong negotiation, consultation, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, people, and processes across multiple projects.
• Strategic thinking, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.

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• People Policy and Workplace Relations
• 7 months initial contract with possible extension
• Adelaide Based Position

The People Policy and Workplace Relations has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment to interpret legislation and policy, in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions. The position is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the organisation’s objectives. This role will have considerable level of public contact and it is required to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Researching, interpreting, and applying conditions contained in the organisation’s enterprise agreement, policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Supporting the implementation of business process improvement.
• Developing, reviewing and updating employment related policies, procedures and delegations.
• Provide clear and accurate advice, developing manager capability and organisational understanding of employee relations and performance policies, practices and procedures.
• Establishing networks and maintaining relationships, at all levels across the organisation and across the broader APS HR networks.
• Supporting, coordinating, and contributing to the effective design and delivery of HR projects.

If the above role sounds of interest, please click on “Apply Now”, or get in touch with Ivan via ivan.aureus@talentinternational.com

Governance Assurance Specialist

Initial 6-Month Contract

Darlington Location – Hybrid Role

Multiple Positions

Talent International is working in partnership with a large organisation to assist in sourcing a Governance Assurance/PMO Analyst with clarity reporting experience. This role involves developing and implementing quality control processes, conducting project audits, and collaborating with project teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee process governance by reviewing and approving Statements of Work (SOWs) and Project Variation Requests (PVRs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders, including SOW authors and approvers, to clarify requirements and obtain necessary approvals.
• Manage project setup in Clarity, ensuring proper documentation, financial coding, and timely recording of cost plans.
• Conduct regular project health checks to monitor performance, adherence to quality standards, and identify risks.
• Maintain accurate project status reports and cost plans, tracking milestones and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversee project closure activities, ensuring all deliverables are finalized and documented.
• Prepare and present quality assurance reports, maintaining detailed records of project assessments.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably within a PMO or project-based environment
• Proficiency in Clarity PPM
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

If you are interested in this role please submit your cover letter & CV application in Word format only by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button below or email to anna.au@talentinternational.com

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Corporate Catering Coordinator/Front Of House Coordinator to work for a Financial Services organisation based in Sydney CBD. This position is a contract role for 3 months initially + possible extension or could go perm for the right candidate and pays a daily rate of 368.75/day + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours per week

Working as part of a small, close-knit team, you will coordinate bookings for the Client’s customer floor and event spaces, while also supporting catering services, facilities management, and high-level stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide reception and concierge services with a professional and welcoming approach
• Coordinate meeting room and event bookings, ensuring availability and suitability
• Assist with catering requests, dietary requirements, and coffee/beverage service (barista skills required)
• Liaise with hosts, wait staff, and event managers to ensure seamless service delivery
• Maintain high presentation standards across all meeting rooms and event spaces
• Support executive meetings with appropriate catering and service arrangements
• Manage stock, consumables, invoices, and credit card transactions
• Provide coverage for the Manager – Customer Floor & Catering Services when required
• Respond promptly to facilities issues and coordinate resolutions
• Assist with housekeeping, loading dock operations, and other service-related duties

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in a corporate event and/or catering role
• Previous reception experience, including switchboard and meeting room coordination
• Barista skills & valid RSA and Food Handling Certificate
• Silver service experience and ability to supervise small events
• Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable working hands-on in a small, collaborative team

Desirable

• 2-3 years’ reception experience in a 5-star hotel environment
• First aid certificate
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to serve all levels of management

Why join?
This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-profile organisation, supporting executive-level events and facilities, while being part of a supportive and professional team.

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.

Opportunity
Career defining opportunity for Chief Architect of large federal government Agency undertaking multiple transformation programs. Large, distributed business stakeholders and ICT department following Scaled Agile. The architecture is 100% in the cloud (AWS and Azure), with large enterprise scale programs cutting across Salesforce CRM, ERP (legacy SAP HCM and Financials operating in shared-services model), datalakes (Teradata to Snowflake), Analytics, and Digital (monolith to microservices, mobile, accessibility).

Candidates across Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane will be considered.

The Chief Architect will

• Drive the Enterprise Architecture, future-state roadmaps, ensure programs align to roadmap, influencing the future direction of the agency’s ICT investment
• Mentor and support both Domain and Solution Architects (20+) distributed in the business and across multiple transformation programs
• Developing and maintaining relevant roadmaps, reference models, standards and Enterprise Architecture artefacts
• Represent the Agency across government technical forums, on behalf of the CIO – internal and external
• Support with investment prioritisation & future state to maximise the ROI and benefits to the organisation, ensuring that the available ICT resources are optimally utilised, and the future demand is predicted
• Provide advisory services on ICT for investment recommendations, business cases, and contribute to briefs, risk assessments, committee papers and reports
• Ensure compliance with information security, privacy, and data protection policies and frameworks (eg PSPF, ISM, Essential 8, ISO27001, ISO31000 etc)
• Present Enterprise Architecture reference models, principles, policies, standards, and roadmaps to a diverse stakeholder groups (business and ICT)
• Contribute to Architecture governance forums Architecture Review Board and Technology Committees

About you!

• 10+ years’ operating as an Enterprise Architect with background in technical or business delivery (eg Development backgroud)
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of claims processing, insurance – required
• Understanding of Machinery of Government (MOC) within Commonwealth or at State level and experience working with multiple departments/agencies, cross department engagement and influence (strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering large scale architectural change driving innovation, best practice and enterprise agility
• Demonstrated success in aligning technology capabilities to achieve business goals across the enterprise – deep business and ICT engagement across multiple business units and states
• Collaboration across government and contribute to the wider Australian Commonwealth Government Architecture (shared services model impacts)
• Demonstrated success in evaluating, recommending and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and ICT products for organisation benefit
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards, promoting integrity, compliance with legislation & public sector values – in particular adherence to transparent, ethical Commonwealth Procurement guidelines when assessing, selecting, onboarding and working with vendors and consultancies
• Tertiary ICT qualifications (Bachelor’s minimum, Master’s preferred) plus TOGAF certified or equivalent IT architectural qualification (eg Zachman)
• Experience working on multi-cloud-based environment (AWS and Azure)
• DevOps, DataOps, DevSecOps
• Exeperience driving digital transformation (monolith to microservices, containerisation, distributed architecture)

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Australian Citizenship to pass federal background checks with ability to obtain Baseline AGSVA as needed. Key Selection Criteria will be required prior to application closing date of Tuesday 21 October 2025.

To apply in confidence please contact Kylie McManus on 0408 388 680 and/or email your CV to kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com
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Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 People Policy and Workplace Relations x 2 to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills or Parramatta. The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension and pays $60.26/hr + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 38 hours per week

The APS6 People Policy and Workplace Relations has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment in interpreting legislation and policy, as well as applying practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within its functions.

The position is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the client’s objectives.

The APS6 People Policy and Workplace Relations will have a considerable level of public contact in relation to complex, difficult or sensitive issues. It is required to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a representational role on behalf of the branch/division/client.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Researching, interpreting, and applying conditions contained in the client’s enterprise agreement, policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Supporting the implementation of business process improvement.
• Developing, reviewing and updating employment-related policies, procedures and delegations.
• Provide clear and accurate advice, developing manager capability and organisational understanding of employee relations and performance policies, practices and procedures.
• Establishing networks and maintaining relationships at all levels across clients and across the broader APS HR networks.
• Supporting, coordinating, and contributing to the effective design and delivery of HR projects.

(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)

Essential criteria:

• HR expertise, particularly on workplace conditions in an APS context
• Understanding, interpretation and application of HR related legislation as it relates in the APS context, including the Public Service Act and Enterprise Agreements.
• The ability to develop and draft HR policies and related processes under limited direction.
• Supporting implementation of finalised policies.
• Management and engagement of stakeholders, including working with subject matter experts to refine content.
• Review and evaluate existing policies.
• Drafting communications for different audiences, including the intranet and particular stakeholder groups.
• Ability to provide sound advice on workplace conditions and policy-related queries
• Awareness of Agency accessibility expectations and requirements.

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.