Test Analyst – Multiple Roles (Junior / Mid / Senior)
Location: Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane
Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance preferred (must be an Australian Citizen)
Contract: Federal Government Project

We’re looking for several Test Analysts to join a large-scale Federal Government program focused on delivering high-quality, secure, and reliable digital solutions.

You’ll work across the full testing lifecycle – planning, executing, and reporting on system, integration, and user acceptance testing activities. Depending on your experience level, you’ll contribute to automation, performance, and functional testing, collaborating closely with developers, analysts, and project teams to ensure smooth delivery.

We’re looking for:

• Experience in testing within complex ICT environments

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and documentation

• Hands-on experience with manual and/or automated testing

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Australian Citizenship (mandatory)

• Baseline Security Clearance (preferred or ability to obtain)

Why apply:

• Work on meaningful projects within the Federal Government

• Opportunities for career growth across multiple levels

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

If you’re a passionate Test Analyst looking to contribute to a high-impact program, we’d love to hear from you.

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Databricks Engineer to join our client’s growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will set the technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive best practices while delivering robust, high-performing data solutions.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, establishing best practices for coding, performance, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to support scalable, high-quality data solutions.

• Remain hands-on in development to optimise performance and maintain data quality across all pipelines.

• Implement robust data validation, cleansing, and governance processes, including security controls such as Data-bricks Unity Catalog.

Experience required:

• 5+ years in Data Engineering Lead position with proven experience managing a team.

• Strong experience with Databricks (Azure).

• Must have hands-on experience with DBT Core

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with in-depth knowledge of the Apache Spark ecosystem.

• Strong track record working with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Exceptional problem-solving ability, with expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex data engineering challenges.

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

Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Senior Test Analyst to join our client on a brand new project.

In this pivotal role, you’ll leverage your expertise in both manual and automated testing to drive quality assurance efforts in an agile environment. As a Senior Test Analyst, you will be instrumental in shaping the testing strategies, collaborating closely with developers to ensure seamless integration, and delivering reliable software that meets their high standards for performance and functionality.

Initial 6 month Contract with a good chance of extension

Hybrid working environment, Auckland Central location

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• In-depth experience with automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, Cucumber, and TestRail.
• Strong familiarity with testing APIs (e.g., MuleSoft, .NET).
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end testing and integration testing across backend and frontend systems.
• Excellent test case creation, execution, and reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of backend testing, especially with MuleSoft APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities within a development context.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience working with Spring Boot environments.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of additional testing tools or frameworks.
• Exposure to performance testing practices.

We want to hear from you! Apply now

• Contract Until End of February – Government Department
• CBD Location – Working from Home Arrangement
• Implementation of web portal hosted on AWS

Our Government client is developing a new web portal hosted on AWS, in collaboration with a SaaS provider. They looking for an experienced AWS Engineer/Architect to ensure the solution is fit-for-purpose, secure, and scalable.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess the SaaS-hosted AWS solution to ensure it meets performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders to define technical and security requirements for the SaaS provider.
• Review and challenge architecture proposals from the SaaS provider to ensure they align with best practices and SEC’s objectives.
• Co-develop the AWS solution, collaborating closely with the SaaS provider’s technical teams as needed.
• Provide ongoing security oversight, including identifying risks, validating controls, and contributing to security documentation.

Key Skills

• Strong experience in AWS cloud architecture and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS environments and how to evaluate their security posture and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience in cloud security assessments and securing AWS-based applications.
• Ability to define and validate technical requirements, especially around identity, access management, data protection, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between the client and the SaaS provider.

What’s in it for you:

• Contract Until End of February
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Working from Home Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for more information

Join our well-known client as a Geospatial Systems Specialist on a contract basis (could be perm for the right person)

This pivotal role for the management and support of geospatial systems, with a strong emphasis on ArcGIS and system administration of Windows servers.

You will play a crucial role in maintaining the infrastructure that drives geospatial data initiatives.

The position offers flexibility and does offer a full remote opportunity for the right person.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in ArcGIS and geospatial technologies.
• Strong background in systems administration, particularly with Windows servers.
• Experience with geospatial data management and server maintenance.
• Capable of supporting and maintaining backend geospatial systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with geo mapping tools and technologies.
• Experience in a public-facing system critical environment.
• Knowledge of project management or collaboration tools.
• Previous exposure to performance improvement initiatives in geospatial systems.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Science, Geography, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience in geospatial systems administration or a similar role.

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Must be willing to adapt to changing technology and processes within the geospatial field.

If this sounds like you then apply now!

Please note this is for NZ Residents or Citizens only.

A skilled Business Analyst / Strategic Business Case Writer is required to support the development of critical business cases for operational equipment replacement projects. This role plays an integral part in ensuring safety, compliance, and interoperability across services.

We are not seeking an IT or Technical BA just someone who can integrate all key elements – including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, procurement options and implementation planning – into a cohesive and compelling business case.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to capture business needs
• Develop business cases using standard templates aligned to the Strategic Asset Management Framework
• Progress business cases through the funding submission cycle, liaising with stakeholders
• Analyse business processes and conduct gap analysis to recommend improvements
• Create detailed plans, workflows, and checklists supporting business case development
• Provide unbiased, best-practice advice on solution options
• Attend and contribute to weekly progress meetings with the project manager

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in business case development
• Strong background in business process analysis and improvement
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation including cost-benefit analysis and risk management
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills

Skills & Competencies

• Business analysis and strategic writing skills
• Workshop facilitation and stakeholder management
• Process mapping and gap analysis
• Strong written communication and documentation skills

If you have the relevant experience and expertise listed above and are interested in finding out more about this key role, please forward your updated CV to Jane Saxby by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquiries please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202.

Talent International is searching for an experienced Security Network Engineer to join a leading rail freight company based in Fortitude Valley on an initial 6-month contract, with strong extension potential.

// Initial 6 month contract + likely extensions
// 50% Working From Home Arrangements
// Fortitude Valley Location

The role:
You will join the Cyber Security Transformation Program and Infrastructure Team to deliver key infrastructure and security projects, helping the organisation achieve its cyber maturity objectives. The role focuses on securing enterprise networks, managing connectivity solutions, and supporting incident response and compliance across cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage secure connectivity solutions including VPNs, firewalls, cloud gateways, and application delivery technologies
• Perform system administration and maintenance of network security platforms
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, continuous monitoring, and respond to security incidents
• Deliver connectivity services in line with SLAs and IT Service Management frameworks
• Maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and roadmaps to support business evolution
• Provide user training and support on secure connectivity practices
• Partner with technical teams to ensure secure integration across cloud and on-prem environments

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in network security roles within large enterprise environments
• Tertiary qualification in IT, Networking, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or vendor certifications (Palo Alto, CheckPoint, F5, Cisco)
• Strong skills in Cisco switching/routing, Meraki, Azure networking, API security, and VPN gateway configuration
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or iRule for automation and integration
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Neil Mennie at: james.grierson@talentinternational.com or neil.mennie@talentinternational.com

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Location: Canberra, ACT.

Contract: 12 months x2 12month extensions

Clearance: NV1 or above.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a high-profile Federal Government program. This role will focus on the design, deployment and management of Zscaler solutions (ZIA / ZPA), with flexibility to consider candidates with equivalent Secure Web Gateway (SWG), SASE or Zero Trust experience such as Palo Alto Prisma Access, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Forcepoint ONE, Symantec Blue Coat or similar platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage secure access and internet security solutions (Zscaler or equivalent).

• Configure complex business applications into cloud security platforms.

• Produce detailed technical designs and implementation plans.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security and network issues.

• Work collaboratively within a team and engage with stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Zscaler or equivalent SASE/SWG platforms (e.g. Palo Alto Prisma Access, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare, Blue Coat).

• Hands-on configuration experience with business applications in secure gateways or cloud security environments.

• Ability to articulate technical detail through design and implementation documentation.

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

• Effective team collaboration skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Broad understanding of industry trends, government directions and emerging technologies.

• Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills.

• Knowledge of ASD Essential 8 and experience contributing to ICT system security accreditation.

• Background in highly secured networks and cryptography solutions.

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

Our client is an ASX listed technology company, delivering cutting-edge technology around the world. Due to a busy period, they require a Quality Assurance Analyst to join their team.

• 6 month contract
• Daily rates negotiable – will consider Senior or Mid-Level applicants
• South Melbourne location, flexible hybrid working environment

The Senior QA Analyst is responsible for the development and quality of the client’s future and existing technology products. This position will focus on testing for edge technology solutions, and will involve testing for hardware and embedded software, and web-based applications and back-end microservices and API’s, and will include automation and manual testing.

Responsibilities

• Be a collaborative, active and positive member of the Edge Engineering, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and alignment with company values
• Drive requirements analysis and drive test strategy creation, ensuring comprehensive coverage through detailed, risk-based test cases and procedures derived from requirement specifications
• Champion and perform both manual and automation testing within sprints, while identifying opportunities to optimise and expand automation coverage
• Define, monitor, and enforce quality metrics and KPIs to ensure all product releases meet or exceed defined quality goals
• Partner closely with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end traceability from business requirements to verified deliverables
• Creation and maintenance of test cases, test plans, test data, and defect documentation, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
• Perform system integration, functional, volume, user interface, regression, and performance testing on modifications and enhancements prior to production release, using both manual and automated techniques
• Design, create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test coverage, efficiency, and reliability
• Analyse the results of automated test executions, identify the root cause of failures, and make necessary modifications to ensure long-term stability

About you
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Strong manual and automation testing experience
• Experience in testing and automating C, C++, C# is must
• Experience and knowledge around testing Edge Technology, hardware, embedded systems for computers, cameras, sensors, etc or similar
• Ability to conduct functional testing, regression testing, system-level integration testing, end-to end testing and acceptance testing
• Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps
• Well-developed verbal, listening, comprehension and written communication skills
• Experience with Selenium or Playwright for automation testing
• Solid Agile experience, excellent team work, and ability to deliver to project deadlines

Apply:
Please submit your confidential resume ASAP. For more information, please contact Jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com. Short-listed candidates will be contacted, and the successful candidate will need to pass a national police check.

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Our client is an ASX listed technology company, delivering advanced technology solutions around the world. Due to a busy period, they require multiple Senior .Net Developers to join a high-profile project being delivered internationally.

• 6 month initial contract starting immediately
• Excellent daily rates fully negotiable
• South Melbourne location, flexible hybrid working environment

The role
As a Senior .Net Developer, you will join an exciting project developing Edge Technology that will include software, network, and embedded programming. Your responsibilities will include design, development, troubleshooting, performance optimisation and unit testing of high-quality software components and secure systems using .NET, .NET Core, SNMP, network and socket programming.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:

• A strong background as a Senior Software Developer/Software Engineer in C# and .Net Core / .Net Framework
• Solid experience in building robust and efficient SNMP agents and API’s with C#
• Strong SNMP protocol knowledge including messaging, MIB design and development and SNMP libraries and tools such as Wireshark
• Solid network programming experience including socket programming, encryption and authentication, especially AES 256, SHA3-512 for SNMP v3
• Be able to attend the office Melbourne on a weekly basis when required

Due to the nature of the client, you will need to show proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, and pass a national police check.

Apply:
Please submit your confidential resume ASAP. For more information please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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• 12 Month Contract – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• M365 Migration Project

The Role

This Government Department is seeking a Technical Analyst to gather and analyse business requirements required to safely migrate data to new M365 tenants.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the migration lead, technical lead, and stakeholders to identify environment complexities and dependencies.
• Facilitate deep drive workshops with schools.
• Engage effectively with the business to develop high-quality process maps.
• Understand data structures and analyse data as required.
• Identify 3rd party application dependencies and migration activities.
• Understand and document data lineage between source and destination M365 tenant.

You will have:

• 2-3 years experience working as a Technical Analyst in an enterprise environment
• Experience working on M365 Migrations
• Strong eye for detail in order to verify data is accurate
• Ability to gather requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Experienced in eliciting relevant information
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Contract + extensions
• CBD Location – Working from home
• Government Department

Please apply today to secure an interview or for more information email Jimmy Nguyen on jimmy.nguyen@talentinternational.com

• 12 Month Contract – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Provide Level Two Support for Google Workspace

Our Client is seeking a Level 2 Google Support Technician as they look to transition their existing collaboration environment to the Google Workspace offering.

You will be responsible for

• Provide Level 2 Support for the Google Workspace offerings
• Troubleshoot any issues for the Google Workspace offering.
• Provide direct customer support via phone, email, instant messaging or any defined Service Centre communication method.
• Provide and maintain a strong customer focus and support services
• Provide support for applications, email and technology services

You will have

• Strong experience working as a Level 2 Technical Support Specialist
• Advise the project on how best to utilise the Google Workspace offerings
• Google Workplace Administration Console support experience
• Previous Government experience will be an advantage
• Excellent Stakeholder Management skills

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Contract
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Please apply today to secure an interview or call Jimmy Nguyen on 9236 7726.