Backend Developer (Python / API Integration) - Contract

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Location: Sydney (Hybrid – 2 days WFH)
Duration: 6-month contract

We’re partnering with one of Australia’s leading universities undergoing a major digital transformation, and they’re looking for a Backend Developer with strong API and integration experience to join their team.

This is not a typical CRUD backend role – you’ll play a key part in building and optimising a central API layer that connects multiple enterprise systems and powers critical digital platforms.


🔧 What you’ll be doing

  • Design, build and maintain scalable APIs using Python (FastAPI preferred)
  • Develop a unified API / middleware layer to integrate multiple internal and external systems
  • Ingest and transform data from third-party platforms and integration services
  • Implement secure authentication and authorisation (OAuth2, JWT, etc.)
  • Optimise API performance, caching, and response times
  • Work closely with frontend teams, integration specialists, and business stakeholders
  • Contribute to system design, best practices, and performance improvements

🧠 What we’re looking for

  • Strong backend development experience with Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
  • Proven experience building and working with APIs and system integrations
  • Experience handling data ingestion, transformation, and external system connectivity
  • Solid understanding of API security, authentication, and best practices
  • Experience working in integration-heavy environments (middleware, webhooks, ETL, etc.)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and modern development practices (CI/CD, Git)

➕ Nice to have

  • Experience integrating with Microsoft Dynamics / Power Platform
  • Exposure to CMS or forms platforms (e.g. Squiz or similar)
  • Experience with enterprise integration tools (e.g. Talend, Boomi, MuleSoft)

💡 Why apply?

  • Work on a large-scale digital transformation within a leading university
  • Own and shape a critical API layer across multiple systems
  • Collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility

If you’re a backend engineer who enjoys solving integration challenges and building scalable APIs, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact.

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Business Analyst - AI

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Brisbane Based
  • 6 Month Contract
  • Day Rates

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with senior stakeholders across the aviation business to understand current operating models, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
  • Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements related to AI-driven solutions and process transformation
  • Support the design and implementation of new ways of working, including agile and product-led delivery models
  • Translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements for technical and data teams
  • Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and architects to ensure solutions align with business objectives
  • Facilitate workshops, process mapping sessions, and stakeholder interviews across multiple departments
  • Develop business process models (As-Is / To-Be) and identify optimisation opportunities
  • Support change management activities, including impact assessments and stakeholder communication
  • Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and broader enterprise strategy and governance frameworks
  • Contribute to roadmap planning, prioritisation, and benefits realisation tracking

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst within large, complex organisations (aviation or transport industry experience highly desirable)
  • Demonstrated experience working on AI, data, or advanced analytics initiatives
  • Strong understanding of operating model design and organisational transformation
  • Experience implementing or supporting new ways of working (e.g., Agile, Scrum, SAFe, product operating models)
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience with business process modelling tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio, Lucidchart)
  • Ability to translate technical concepts (AI/ML) into business-friendly language
  • Familiarity with data governance, data strategy, and AI ethics considerations

Desirable

  • Experience in commercial aviation or airline operations
  • Exposure to AI use cases such as predictive maintenance, customer personalisation, or operational optimisation

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Change Manager

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$900 - AU$1008 per day + super

Change Manager (Contract starting ASAP | 6-Month Contract likely to extend to Feb 2027)

  • Central location + regular site travel (stations/depots)
  • Hybrid: minimum 3 days onsite
  • 6-month contract (potential extension)

We’re seeking a hands-on, delivery-focused Change Manager to join a newly established Planning & Improvement function, driving structured change across a large, complex operational environment.

This role is suited to someone who can translate strategy into practical delivery, working closely with frontline teams to embed change across people and processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver clear, structured change plans
  • Support delivery of operational and technology initiatives
  • Take a hands-on role to ensure change is embedded on the ground
  • Engage stakeholders across frontline teams and leadership
  • Manage resistance and adoption in a high-risk, operational environment
  • Apply established frameworks (including Prosci)
  • Deliver clear, concise communications and presentations

About You

  • Proven experience in delivery-focused change roles (not purely advisory/consulting)
  • Background in complex operational or industrial environments
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across all levels
  • Excellent communication skills – clear, direct and structured
  • Confident presenting with focused, high-quality messaging
  • Resilient, proactive, and able to work under pressure
  • Ability to connect strategy to execution

Apply now if you’re a practical Change Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and delivers real, on-the-ground outcomes.

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Guest Services Officer - JP2014

  • Australia
  • Parramatta
  • Contract
  • AU$35 - AU$40 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting a Guest Services Officer to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta/Potts Hill. This is a 6-month contract with a view to be extended. The role is paying $35 – $40/hours + Super.

Hours – 7.6 hours per day, 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, customer-centric guest services to staff and visitors
  • Greet, sign in, and assist visitors in a professional manner
  • Manage incoming calls, requests, and queries efficiently
  • Coordinate meeting room bookings, set-ups, and pack-downs
  • Conduct regular site and floor walks to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance
  • Log and follow up on maintenance and tenancy service issues
  • Provide support for car park operations when required
  • Assist in staff communications, updates, and internal announcements
  • Support general administration and logistics tasks
  • Monitor workload to meet service standards and KPIs
  • Identify opportunities to improve user experience and service delivery
  • Maintain compliance with building codes, fire, and emergency procedures
  • Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Promote and uphold workplace safety and wellbeing standards

About You

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Facilities Management or similar role
  • Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in operational and transactional support services
  • Proficient in MS Office and facilities/asset management systems
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence
  • Diploma in Facilities Management, Customer Service, or related field (or equivalent experience)

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

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Desktop Support Officer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • INC Super

Ready to step into a role where your impact is felt every day? We’re working with a leading mining organisation to bring on a Desktop Support Officer who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in delivering seamless IT support.

This is your chance to join a large-scale, enterprise setting where no two days are the same. You’ll be at the heart of the business, ensuring users stay connected, productive, and supported across modern Microsoft technologies.

Mining experience is a bonus but is not essential. If you’ve got the technical capability and the right attitude, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deliver high-quality end-user support aligned to SLAs
  • Troubleshoot Windows desktops, laptops, and hardware issues
  • Support Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
  • Manage endpoints via Intune (device lifecycle, policies, apps, updates)
  • Administer users, access, and devices across AD, Entra ID, and M365
  • Support onboarding/offboarding and device provisioning
  • Maintain peripherals (printers, scanners) and assist with security remediation
  • Log, track, and resolve incidents while contributing to continuous improvement and documentation

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in desktop or end-user support roles
  • Strong knowledge of Windows environments
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Intune
  • Solid understanding of Active Directory and Entra ID
  • Experience supporting hardware, devices, and peripherals
  • A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and a customer-first approach

Nice to Have

  • ITIL Foundation or exposure to service management frameworks
  • Microsoft Modern Workplace or Endpoint certifications
  • Experience in enterprise or structured IT environments

Why This Role?

  • 12-month contract with potential for extension
  • Competitive market day rates
  • Opportunity to work with a leading mining organisation
  • Exposure to modern workplace technologies and enterprise environments
  • Supportive, high-performing team with strong delivery standards
  • Immediate start available

If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, helping people, and working with modern tech Apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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Senior Change Analyst

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • INC Super

Big transformation. Real impact. Immediate start.

This is your chance to step into a high-profile enterprise transformation program, helping deliver a major shift to a modern, cloud-based SAP platform. If you enjoy working in complex environments and know how to drive change that actually sticks this role is worth a look.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of end-to-end change and communications delivery across a large-scale program, supporting the rollout of new systems, processes, and ways of working.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys being in the detail while still influencing at a senior level.

What you’ll be doing

  • Drive change planning and delivery across the full project lifecycle
  • Develop practical, high-quality artefacts (impact assessments, comms plans, readiness plans)
  • Deliver clear, engaging communications to diverse stakeholder groups
  • Partner with stakeholders to embed change and improve adoption
  • Support business readiness, training, and transition activities
  • Work closely with senior leaders to influence and guide outcomes

The Environment

You’ll be working on a major finance transformation program, moving from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA Cloud and introducing more standardised, efficient ways of working.

SAP experience is highly regarded – but not essential.
What matters most is your ability to deliver change in complex environments and bring stakeholders on the journey.

What you’ll bring

  • Strong experience in change management within complex programs
  • Proven ability to deliver end-to-end change outcomes (not just frameworks)
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity
  • Excellent communication skills – you know how to land a message
  • Experience in large-scale system or digital transformation environments
  • Exposure to ERP or SAP programs is a bonus, not a requirement

Why this role?

  • $123PH inc super
  • 7-month contract with immediate impact and chance to extend
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Work on a program that will elevate your experience and profile

If you’re a delivery-focused Change Analyst who can cut through complexity and drive real outcomes, apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

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Business Analyst - Telephony

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • AU$700.00 - AU$800.00 per day

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation currently seeking a Business Analyst with a background delivering across a range of Telephony projects.

Your new role will see you working a SME within the Telephony space to drive improved contact centre solutions. Ideally you will have worked with Genesys and/or Verint products previously and have a broad understanding of their capabilities. You will help support the deliver of uplift and implementation projects across the contact centre landscape. Ultimately, the work you deliver will improve the contact centre experience for both internal teams as well as the businesses national consumer base.

Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience delivering as a Business Analyst or Technical Business Analyst within the Contact Centre domain
  • Prior project experience working with Genesys, Verint and/or Salesforce
  • Ability to engage directly with 3rd party vendors to drive project delivery
  • Knowledge or exposure to AI or chatbot usage in a Contact Centre is advantageous
  • BABOK certification or practical experience is highly regarded

Our client is offering an initial 6 month contract with the view to extension. Offices are based near the Melbourne CBD with a requirement to be onsite 3 days per week.

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com

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Delivery Lead - Data & AI

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Delivery Lead – AI & Data Programme

📍 Auckland | Hybrid (2 days CBD)
📅 12-month contract | ASAP start

We’re seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to join a high-impact AI & Data Programme, driving the integration of AI into core business products, decisions, and operations within a large enterprise environment.

This role sits within a platform-focused programme, supporting foundational builds across AWS, Salesforce, and low-code ecosystems, including AI-driven initiatives.

🔧 The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading delivery across multiple streams, ensuring alignment, structure, and momentum across teams working on:

  • Cloud platforms (AWS)
  • Salesforce and low-code ecosystems
  • AI and data-driven initiatives

You’ll operate at a senior level, partnering with stakeholders and leadership to drive outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Delivery Lead / PM/ Programme Manager/Transformation Lead in complex enterprise environments
  • Strong background delivering across cloud (AWS), data, or platform programmes
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and business units
  • Deep understanding of Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, scaled Agile)
  • Ability to bring structure, uplift delivery maturity, and drive performance
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and leadership teams

Why This Role

  • High-impact programme at the forefront of AI transformation
  • Complex, meaningful work with strong business visibility
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility

If this sounds like you, please apply with your updated CV or contact Jenny for a confidential chat: jenny.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Note:

  • You must be currently based in New Zealand
  • You must hold a valid NZ working visa
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Security Engineer / SecOps Engineer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer / SecOps Engineer for a 2-year fixed term contract to support and enhance enterprise security systems within a highly secure, large-scale environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the configuration, monitoring, and operational support of critical security platforms to ensure compliance, performance, and resilience across the organisation. Australian Citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Level 2/3 support across enterprise security platforms and tools
  • Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and access control systems
  • Support and manage SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint security platforms
  • Perform vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation planning
  • Monitor security events and respond to incidents across the environment
  • Support identity and access management controls (MFA, AAA, PAM)
  • Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to integrate security solutions
  • Assist with security testing, upgrades, and system improvements
  • Maintain security baselines, configurations, and compliance controls
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of security operations and processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience – Mandatory
  • Must be an Australian citizen (eligible for NV1 clearance)
  • 5-7+ years’ experience in Security Engineering / SecOps / Network Security roles
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security controls
  • Experience with SIEM and security tools (e.g. Splunk, Rapid7, Tanium, SentinelOne, CyberArk or similar)
  • Strong understanding of vulnerability management and security operations
  • Experience working in enterprise or highly regulated environments
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

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Data Governance Consultant // CPG 235

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$900 - AU$1000 per day

We’re seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant to lead the design and implementation of a practical, fit-for-purpose Data Management Framework within a growing financial services company.

This is a hands-on contract role where you’ll play a key part in establishing the structure, policies, and processes required to manage data effectively and meet regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of an enterprise Data Governance / Data Management Framework
  • Conduct a current-state assessment to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
  • Define governance structures including roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
  • Develop core policies across data governance, data quality, lineage, privacy, retention, classification, and security
  • Create clear, practical procedures and standards to support day-to-day operations
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (APRA, ASIC, Privacy)
  • Provide a roadmap and guidance on embedding governance practices across the organisation

Requirements:

  • Proven experience delivering data governance frameworks end-to-end
  • Must have experience in CPG 235
  • Strong knowledge of APRA standards including CPG 235, CPS 234, CPS 230
  • Solid understanding of data quality, metadata, lineage, and data lifecycle management
  • Experience within financial services or insurance environments highly regarded
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams
  • Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, practical documentation

If you’re a hands-on Data Governance professional with strong regulatory knowledge and a track record of delivering practical frameworks, we’d love to hear from you.

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Oracle HCM Technical Lead (Contract)

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Oracle HCM Technical Lead (6-Month Contract, Likely Extension)
Location: Sydney, hybrid (CBD)

We’re partnering with a leading FMCG organisation in the health space to secure an experienced Oracle HCM Technical Lead for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of the current HCM environment, drive system optimisation, and support business-critical processes across Australia and Asia. You’ll play a key role in strengthening engagement, improving efficiency, and setting the function up for long-term success.

What you’ll be doing:

  • take ownership of the Oracle HCM platform and act as the technical lead
  • assess current processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and system utilisation
  • partner closely with P&C stakeholders across Australia and Asia (Singapore, Malaysia)
  • drive proactive improvements across systems and business processes
  • lead functional analysis and translate business requirements into system solutions
  • deliver small to medium BAU enhancements end-to-end
  • identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across the HCM landscape
  • build strong internal relationships and improve engagement across the business
  • support a lean team environment and help drive long-term capability

Key systems & modules:

  • OracleHCM Cloud
    • Core HR
    • Performance & Goals
    • Talent & Succession
    • Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC)
    • Workforce Compensation
    • Absence Management
    • ESS/MSS

(The organisation will remain on Oracle HCM for the next few years before transitioning to SuccessFactors.)

What we’re looking for:

  • proven experience as a Technical Lead or Applications Lead within Oracle HCM
  • strong systems administration and configuration background
  • solid business analysis capability, including functional requirements gathering
  • experience delivering BAU enhancements through to completion
  • ability to work autonomously in a lean, one-person team environment
  • proactive approach, someone who identifies issues and drives solutions
  • strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • experience working across APAC regions and navigating time zone challenges

Why this role?

  • high-impact role with full ownership of the HCM environment
  • opportunity to influence system optimisation ahead of future transformation
  • exposure to regional stakeholders across APAC
  • hybrid working model in a central Sydney location

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Infrastructure Architect

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial 3 Month Contract – Government Department
  • CBD Location – Hybrid Working Environment
  • Migration of on-prem infrastructure to the cloud

The role
We’re looking for an Infrastructure Architect to help the organisation migration their of on-prem infrastructure to the cloud (Microsoft Azure).

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a Trusted Advisor, providing technical governance and validating vendor migration approaches
  • Define transition architecture, detailing interim states between on-prem and cloud environments
  • Produce clear, actionable documentation including migration plans, runbooks, and decision logs
  • Bridge the gap between vendor designs and legacy infrastructure realities
  • Solve complex hybrid infrastructure challenges (networking, identity, DR, latency)
  • Support migration execution planning, including wave planning and dependency management

Key Skills

  • Strong experience as an Infrastructure Architect
  • Experience in cloud migration and transition planning
  • Deep experience in enterprise infrastructure (VMware, compute, storage)
  • Strong expertise in hybrid networking (ExpressRoute, VPNs, firewalls such as Palo Alto)
  • Ability to translate complex concepts into practical, implementable solutions

What’s in it for you:

  • 3 Month Contract
  • CBD Location – Hybrid Working Environment
  • Government Department

To find out more about this role please contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com apply now to secure an interview.

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