An iconic Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer with strong Python and Ansible skills to join their team on an initial twelve month contract.

Joining a dynamic network automation team which sits across a number of other SME networking teams, you will contribute towards the team’s expanding network automation efforts. You will do this by performing data discovery and analysis, creating new and repurposing existing Ansible module and plug ins to help out the build of tools and catalogue items for the different SME networking team’s consumption.

You will bring a technical background in networking (routing / switching, F5, firewalls etc) combined with strong Python scripting skills and advanced knowledge and experience using Ansible (Ansible Tower, AWX, AAP).

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Proven network automation experience gained within large, enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of core networking (BGP, OSPF etc) and network security infrastructure such as firewalls (Juniper SRX, Fortinet, Checkpoint or Palo Alto) and load balancers (F5)
• Strong Python scripting skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience using using Ansible (Ansible Tower, AWX, AAP).
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work independently as required

This is a Sydney-based role where you will be required to be in their office at least two – three days per week.

An attractive daily rate is on offer to the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today!

• New Project Intiatives
• $1000 Day Rate Contract
• Digital Technologies

We are seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent digital initiatives. This role will be critical in driving the planning, execution, and completion of high-priority digital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.

The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of key digital assets including a B2B portal, a new booking engine, and a mobile application.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple digital initiatives
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, development, QA, and business stakeholders
• Oversee vendor and third-party contributions to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Monitor project budgets and resource allocations
• Ensure effective communication and reporting across internal and external stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope

Key Projects

• B2B Portal: Oversee the planning and delivery of a secure, user-friendly portal for business partners
• Booking Engine: Manage the rebuild or optimisation of digital booking pathways to improve user experience and conversion rates
• Mobile Application: Coordinate the design and implementation of a mobile app, including feature delivery and backend integration

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience delivering digital or customer-facing platforms
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in Agile or hybrid environments
• Strong understanding of digital delivery lifecycles and user-focused solutions
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills
• Experience managing concurrent digital projects with varying complexities
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and risks effectively

Desirable:

• Experience with B2B platforms, booking systems, or mobile app development
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent
• Background in travel, retail, eCommerce, or digital services sectors

To be considered for this role please click apply now or email david.reynolds@talentinternational.com to organise a time to discuss confidentially.

Our client, a leading organisation in the education sector, is seeking a proactive and skilled Level 2 FTS Support Technician to support the integration of school infrastructure with department-wide technology solutions. As part of a major ICT uplift program across Victorian schools, you will be instrumental in ensuring smooth migrations with minimal disruption to school operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technical leads, analysts, and school technicians to roll out and consolidate staff/student identities into the department’s centralised identity platform.

• Assist schools in the discovery and planning of technical migrations for devices and infrastructure.

• Ensure technical planning aligns with department standards and document any exceptions with comprehensive “as-built” documentation.

• Resolve incidents related to identity, device, and infrastructure migration from school-managed environments to the central platform.

• Provide hypercare support and hands-on assistance to School Technicians post-migration.

• Deliver Level 1 and Level 2 support to staff and students following migration.

• Record and manage incidents, changes, and problems using ServiceNow.

• Investigate, analyse, and document root causes of incidents, escalating to Level 3 engineers where necessary.

• Participate in FTS integration activities as directed by the Team Lead.

• Ensure compliance with Information Security best practices and regulatory requirements throughout all migration activities.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in infrastructure/platform support (Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Print/File servers).

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune (application packaging, AutoPilot, device management).

• Proven Level 2 technical support capabilities.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal).

• Experience working in complex, customer-facing environments with a focus on service delivery.

• Ability to streamline workflows and automate processes to increase efficiency.

Our client, a leading organisation in the education sector, is seeking an experienced Level 3 FTS Support Technician to support a large-scale ICT transformation program delivering critical infrastructure upgrades across Victorian schools. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth integration of departmental technologies with existing school infrastructure, reducing downtime and improving support to staff and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technical leads, analysts, and school technicians to consolidate staff and student identities into a centralised identity platform.

• Provide expert guidance during discovery and planning phases to schools and technical stakeholders.

• Align integration activities with established technical standards and create thorough “as-built” documentation.

• Produce technical reports and dashboards, such as device compliance, for ongoing program reporting.

• Lead incident and problem resolution in line with SLAs, ITIL principles, and escalate issues where necessary.

• Support local school technicians in troubleshooting login, user mapping, or access issues post-migration.

• Conduct peer reviews of technical plans and proposed changes.

• Ensure comprehensive testing and quality controls are executed to minimise disruption during migration.

• Escalate major incidents, including outages or data access issues, to relevant stakeholders.

• Work with Business Analysts to assess application dependencies and integration risks.

• Uphold data privacy and governance standards during all phases of the project.

• Provide status reports to Project Managers on issues, progress, and outstanding incidents.

About You:

• Strong technical experience supporting identity management and infrastructure integration projects.

• Proven ability to resolve complex incidents and lead troubleshooting efforts.

• Excellent understanding of ITIL frameworks and service delivery.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills – able to work across school environments, technical teams, and vendors.

• High attention to detail and quality assurance in technical execution.

• Commitment to data privacy, governance, and operational integrity.

• Previous experience in educational or public sector environments is highly regarded.

The Client & Role:

We’re currently working with a Federal Government Agency, they are looking to engage a Digital Marketing Officer with strong experience utilising Salesforce Marketing Cloud for a full-time 12-month initial term contract. This role operates on a hybrid basis, three days per week on-site with the possibility of being based in either Richmond or Geelong. The rate on offer is up to $60.26 per hour plus super.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting delivery of high-profile digital marketing (SMS and email) campaigns aligned to Agency priorities
• Supporting planning and delivery of the Agency’s 4 x subscriber-based newsletters
• Supporting improvements to the Agency’s digital marketing products, with a focus on accessibility and impact of direct communications
• Conduct baseline evaluations of digital marketing products and support continuous improvements, informed by monitoring and reporting across digital platforms
• Support planning and delivery of email campaigns to expand the digital marketing product offer, retain IP warmth, and support increased understanding of Scheme reform and broader behaviour change campaigns
• Work with colleagues across the Division to coordinate marketing communications across various channels
• Supporting the improvement of processes, practices and governance
• Support peers’ growth in digital marketing capability
• Look for opportunities to build consistency and quality across Agency digital marketing products
• Support the expansion of team scope and service offer

Required Skills & Specialisms:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or related disciplines are preferred.
• Appropriate experience (5 years+) in delivering digital (email) marketing
• Experience in delivering targeted marketing communications to segmented audiences
• Experience deploying digital marketing campaigns through Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) email and mobile studio
• Ability to deliver high quality email marketing campaigns using digital marketing experience and expertise
• Advanced skills in quickly learning and using a variety of digital and ICT platforms
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to support and deliver projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work through change and ambiguity in the workplace
• Working with a level of independence, under broad direction, to deliver quality outcomes and resolve issues
• Ability to manage own time, upward and peer manage to deliver quality outcomes and meet deadlines
• Communicate well and make decisions and recommendations based on professional judgment, evaluating risks.

If you have demonstrated experience deploying digital marketing campaigns, using Salesforce Marketing Cloud, apply now via the link provided.

Submissions are limited for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisting will take place as relevant candidates are identified.

All questions related to this role can be directed to Daniel at daniel.clifford@talentinternational.com following formal application.

The Client & Role:

We’re currently working with a Federal Government Agency, they are looking to engage a Digital Marketing Lead with strong experience utilising Salesforce Marketing Cloud for a full-time 12-month initial term contract. This role operates on a hybrid basis, three days per week on-site with the possibility of being based in either Richmond or Geelong. The rate on offer is up to $602.55 per hour plus super.

Responsibilities:

• Leading planning and delivery of high-profile digital marketing (SMS and email) campaigns aligned to Agency priorities
• Leading planning and delivery of the Agency’s 4 x subscriber-based newsletters
• Leading a program of work to optimise and improve the agency’s digital marketing products with a focus on accessibility and impact of direct communications
• Lead baseline evaluations of digital marketing products and support continuous improvements, informed by monitoring and reporting across digital platforms
• Planning and delivering high-profile email campaigns to support expansion of the digital marketing product offer, retain IP warmth, and support increased understanding of Scheme reform and broader behaviour change campaigns
• Work with colleagues across the Division to coordinate marketing communications across various channels, ensuring audiences are segmented appropriately and messaging targeted to audiences at the right time, on the right channel
• Leading and managing significant procurement and supplier contracts
• Improving processes, practices and governance
• Coach and develop team capability in digital marketing communications strategy and delivery
• Look for opportunities to build consistency and quality across Agency digital marketing products
• Expanding the team scope and service offer in line with platform expansion.
• Defining staff roles, performance expectations and conducting performance appraisals as required.

Required Skills & Specialisms:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or related disciplines are preferred.
• Extensive experience (10 years+) in delivering digital (email) marketing
• Experience managing complex audience segmentation and targeted marketing communications
• Provide strategic direction and expertise on email marketing campaigns
• Demonstrated experience deploying digital marketing campaigns through Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) email studio
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to deliver strategic program of work aligned to Agency priorities
• Ability to lead and deliver projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to implement change and manage ambiguity in the workplace
• Working with a level of independence, under broad direction, to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes.
• Communicate well and make decisions based on professional judgment, evaluating risks.
• Plan and monitor work processes, direct and coordinate quality assurance practices and set performance indicators.
• Cultivating a positive team culture and build team capability through coaching, providing performance feedback, conflict resolution and encouraging career development.

If you have demonstrated experience deploying digital marketing campaigns, using Salesforce Marketing Cloud and have acted in a hands-on lead position, apply now via the link provided.

Submissions are limited for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisting will take place as relevant candidates are identified.

All questions related to this role can be directed to Daniel at daniel.clifford@talentinternational.com following formal application.

• Supporting the Cloud & Data Infrastructure
• 12 months + 12 months
• Canberra location
• Must be an Australian Citizen – NV1 desirable

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

The Role

Our client is seeking multiple Data Infrastructure & DevOps Engineers to undertake complex work and deliver quality outcomes. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing relationships, and supporting the development of projects within the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, build, deploy, and support Cloud & Data Infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define project requirements and set priorities.
• Ensure solutions follow integration best practices and deliver desired business outcomes.
• Play a pivotal role in project teams using an agile development framework.

Essential Criteria

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and services.
• Experience in building and deploying DevOps practices, tools, and continuous delivery pipelines such as GitLab, Artifactory, and Jira.
• Experience with implementation of Enterprise Data Warehouses and Infrastructure as Code tooling such as Terraform.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and agile development methodologies.
• Ability to write moderately complex code across multiple languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Golang.
• Experience with containerisation, cluster deployment, and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Application Process

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

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The Role

A State Government Agency is seeking a Senior Digital Marketing Officer an initial until October 2025 with a potential to extend. This is a high-impact role that leads the development, design, and implementation of digital communication channels-enhancing user experience and increasing audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital marketing initiatives and manage key digital channels to support communications strategy
• Improve user experience and build digital audience engagement
• Support the execution of multi-channel communications and marketing projects
• Provide quality advice and support to stakeholders on digital content and communication best practices

About You

• Experience in digital communications, marketing or customer engagement
• Understanding of user-centred design, content strategy, and digital channel optimisation
• Ability to manage stakeholders and lead project delivery
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff within a communications team

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

The Role

A State Government Agency is seeking an IT Auditor to join their Data Analytics and Systems Assurance team on a short-term contract until mid to late August. You will work closely with financial audit teams to assess IT risks and controls and support audits of public sector entities.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside financial audit teams to assess IT environments and technology risks
• Evaluate and test General IT Controls (GITCs), including access, change, and IT operations
• Review application-level and automated business process controls
• Support audit planning by identifying and analysing IT-related risks
• Contribute to projects that enhance IT audit methods and use of technology

About You

• 12-24 months’ experience in IT audit, IT risk, or systems assurance
• Exposure to GITC testing, automated controls, or IT audit planning
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Studying toward or keen to pursue CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is a plus

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

Opportunity
12-month rolling hourly rate contract in Melbourne with hybrid work from home flexibility (2 in office, 3 from home). This is an exciting opportunity to head up the testing strategy and delivery for a new greenfields project within a larger multi-stream transformation program. You will be leading 2-3 Testers and setting up the testing strategy, plans and operating rhythm for a new EDW. You will be joining the Analytics and Data Division responsible for the EDW and BI/Analytics solutions including new prototypes to deliver insights to drive performance.

Role

• Develop Test Strategy and Test Planning documents to align with project release plans and delivery methodology
• Manage the testing information system repository and team access
• Manage UAT and business user engagement coordinating user testing
• Identify and plan test activities for the testing resources for the various testing deliverables for the project
• Plan, monitor, and manage the day-to-day test testing team activities and deliverables
• Author test summary reports necessary as required and reports on the progress of testing
• Provide a daily and weekly status report for testing activities
• Manage and deliver testing activities as per the approved Test Acceptance Plan / Test Plan for the project
• Coordinate with Application Developers, Business Analysts, Test Analysts, SMEs, 3rd party vendors
• Facilitate defect triage meetings

Requirements

• Proof of Australian Citizenship to clear federal background checks
• At least 10+ years’ experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager, in a large-complex organisations (federal or state government nice to have)
• Experience driving projects within larger multi-stream programs (presently 12+ streams and growing!)
• Experience testing EDW and datalakes and analytics solutions with strong SQL skills and ETL (eg Teradata, Snowflake, Power Apps, SAS Viya)
• End-to-end testing (functional, regression, performance, SIT, UAT)
• Proven experience building successful relationships across teams and external delivery partners/vendors to effectively manage critical path dependencies and escalations.
• Extensive experience managing a team of Testers, but also willingness to still be hands on
• Proven track record managing and leading testing deliverables from developing the testing strategy and plans through to execution, go/no-go decisions and support
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Apply
Please apply via the links provided or email your resume to kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com

Overview of the Position
I am seeking experienced and highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developers (EL1 equivalent) to join a dynamic team on a 12-month contract with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in delivering quality outcomes, collaborating with key stakeholders, and contributing to the development of innovative projects.

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing new systems, applications, and integrations while adhering to industry best practices and architectural principles.
• Designing and implementing software and CI/CD pipelines, including writing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and building containerised applications for Kubernetes.
• Actively participating in an agile development framework within project teams.
• Documenting all design and development work.
• Conducting and participating in code reviews to maintain coding quality and standards.
• Ensuring software meets security requirements, accessibility expectations, and agency standards.
• Collaborating with Business Analysts, Project Leads, and IT teams to resolve issues and ensure solutions are fit for purpose.
• Working closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure effective test coverage early in the development cycle.
• Delivering pragmatic, value-for-money solutions that meet their intended purpose.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience building complex APIs in languages such as Golang and JavaScript/TypeScript, using architectural patterns like REST and GraphQL.
• Strong familiarity with AWS Cloud infrastructure, including writing Infrastructure as Code (ideally using Terraform).
• Proficiency in building containerised applications for Kubernetes using Docker and Helm.
• Experience in writing accessible web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Expertise in DevOps practices, including creating CI/CD pipelines with GitHub/GitLab and using tools like Artifactory and HashiCorp Vault.
• Ability to write automated tests (unit, component, integration, and functional) and work closely with QA teams for integration and end-to-end testing.

• Mobile app development experience using React Native or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1.
• Experience in database deployment and administration (Postgres and MySQL).
• Ability to work across all stages of the SDLC, including technical design, development, deployment, code reviews, and long-term code maintenance.

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

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Program Manager – Strategic Federal Uplift | Canberra Onsite

• Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
• Location: Canberra, ACT (Onsite Only – Flexible hours negotiable)
• Security Clearance: NV2 Security Clearance (Preffered)

About the Position:

We are working with a highly strategic Federal Government department responsible for delivering nation-impacting programs and long-term policy transformation. As a Program Manager, you will drive multi-stream delivery across complex portfolios, ensuring outcomes align with departmental, inter-agency, and stakeholder objectives.

You will bring over 10 years of proven program and/or project management expertise, capable of operating autonomously and navigating highly structured environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on managing interdependent streams, defining governance frameworks, leading high-level engagement (within the client landscape and federal stakeholders), and ensuring robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place from day one.

Key Responsibilities of the position:

• Drive full lifecycle program execution, planning, controlling, and managing cross-functional delivery

• Oversee multiple interrelated projects and procurement workstreams, managing dependencies and shared risks

• Lead performance monitoring, milestone tracking, and reporting across KPIs, dashboards, and progress reviews

• Develop and implement Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks aligned with program outcomes and indicators

• Maintain program integrity via compliance, legal, audit, and privacy controls

• Build stakeholder trust through high-level engagement with DFAT officials, vendors, partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders

• Oversee risk identification, issue resolution, and mitigation planning

• Report to Program Sponsors and senior leadership through structured governance presentations and performance insights

• Monitor and advise on program financials with support from Procurement and Director-level stakeholders

Core Deliverables:

• Program Plan: End-to-end strategy covering milestones, resourcing, risk mitigation, and critical path

• Performance Monitoring: Data-driven KPIs, evaluation tools, and transparent reporting dashboards

• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Active audit preparedness, legal alignment, and risk registers

• Stakeholder Engagement Strategy: Formalised approach to liaise across DFAT and Federal ecosystem

• Budget & Financial Oversight: Strategic cost tracking, forecast planning, and public sector accountability

About our ideal candidate:

• 10+ years of Program and/or Project Management experience, preferably within Federal/Commonwealth settings

• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) experience – including indicator design, data collection tools, and performance analytics

• Formal Program Management certifications (e.g., MSP®, PRINCE2®, AgilePM®, RegPM™)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or MBA/postgrad qualifications in a related field

Why Join Our Client?

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact agency undergoing mission-critical digital and strategic reform. You’ll operate within a senior leadership sphere, influence major delivery outcomes, and be central to national-level change. The program is supported by a forward-thinking executive and cross-agency cooperation, ensuring your contributions have lasting strategic value.

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!