Our client is a federal government organisation with offices throughout Australia. Due to growth, they are seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer with SAS Visual Investigator experience to join their team in Richmond or Geelong.

• 12-month initial contract plus 12-month extension
• Hybrid with 3 days per week onsite
• Federal government role – Australian citizenship required

The role:

The Principal DevOps Engineer (EL2) operates under broad direction to lead highly complex initiatives that drive quality outcomes across the client. This position requires a high level of autonomy and expertise, engaging in advanced problem-solving and issue management within the organization’s core functions. The role will involve making strategic decisions and providing high-level advice and support to senior leadership.

The Principal DevOps Engineer will collaborate closely with key business stakeholders and our local full-stack team to support and enhance project development within the client. The role is also responsible for managing critical internal and external stakeholder relationships, representing, and negotiating on behalf of the client to promote the agency’s objectives across various forums.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, deployment, and support of the Agency’s Cloud & Data Infrastructure.
• Prioritizing and managing the work queue to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Ensuring that all solutions adhere to integration best practices.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Playing a key leadership role in project teams, utilising an agile development framework.
• Engaging with stakeholders to define project requirements, set priorities, and deliver results.

To apply you will need the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and services, with proven ability to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud solutions.
• Develop and Customise SAS Visual Investigator data models, workflows, entities and rules to support investigative case management.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform for automating infrastructure provisioning and management. Build and optimize ETL pipelines to ingest structured / unstructured data into the VI platform.
• Integrate external data sources and API’s with SAS VI for entity resolution, alert generation and case enrichment. Implement CI/CD pipelines and version control for SAS Projects and configuration files.
• Ability to write and maintain moderately complex code across multiple programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, and Golang.
• In-depth experience with containerization, cluster deployment, and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application delivery and management.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with database deployment and administration, particularly with Postgres and MySQL, for efficient data management and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in administering Azure infrastructure, expanding multi-cloud capabilities alongside AWS.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system health, logs and performance using SAS tools.
• Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault for securing sensitive data and managing secrets across cloud infrastructure.

APPLY:
Submit your resume or contact Shelley at shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com or call on 0418 572 482 for further information. Shortlisted will be contacted and applicants will be required to provide an overview of your experience addressing each essential and desirable criterion up to 3000 characters.

• Fixed Term Contract until June 30th 2026 | Potential For Extensions
• Melbourne CBD | Working From Home | 3 days in the office a week
• Government Owned Transport Organisation | $140,000-$160,000 Salary Package

The Role:
Our Government client is currently looking for a Power Platforms Developer to develop application of online business systems, websites, mobile apps using Power platform (PowerApps, Power Automate).

Key responsibilities:

• Develop online business systems, websites and mobile apps using Power platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)
• Assist with SharePoint development and troubleshooting
• Assists with gap analyses highlighting current state, future state, customer needs, best practices, and competition.
• Develop solution documentation and configuration / code comments.
• Has a broad knowledge of the market and various business units to make recommendations.

Key Skills:

• 4+ years’ experience as a Developer in Power platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)
• Experience in developing solution and administrating the following in Microsoft Power Platform
• Dataverse.
• PowerApps
• Power Automate
• Power Page
• Power BI, including desktop, and Online
• Experience in developing solutions or Administrating SharePoint Online

What’s in it for you:

• Fixed Term Contract until June 30th 2026 | Potential For Extensions
• Melbourne CBD | Working From Home | 3 days in the office a week
• Government Owned Transport Organisation | $140,000-$160,000 Salary Package

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

• Location: Sydney | Hybrid (4 days in office)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Initial 3 months with potential for extension or permanent opportunity
• Rate: $700 – $800 + super

Are you a confident, experienced TA leader ready to step into a fast-paced, high-stakes environment? We’re seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager to join a well-established Talent team at a leading Entertainment destination during a time of transition and transformation.

This urgent contract opportunity requires someone who can hit the ground running, take the reins of a high-performing team, and navigate ambiguity with a calm and strategic approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of 5 TA professionals across varied portfolios
• Provide strong leadership and guidance through change, maintaining best practice standards
• Drive high-volume recruitment campaigns, including assessment centres
• Engage with senior leaders and executives (including CEO) and represent TA at all People & Culture leadership meetings
• Ensure compliance with regulated hiring processes, while embedding a focus on diversity and fairness
• Partner closely with internal L&D, onboarding, and engagement specialists to deliver a seamless people experience
• Confidently challenge, advise, and influence hiring managers on fair and equitable hiring decisions

About You:

• Proven experience in a Talent Acquisition leadership role, ideally within a highly regulated environment
• Calm under pressure, with the ability to lead through uncertainty and organisational change
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to push back and drive best practice
• Resilient and hands on

What’s On Offer:

• An immediate opportunity to make real impact during a critical time
• Supportive peers and a collaborative team culture
• 3-month initial contract, with the potential for extension or permanency based on evolving business needs
• Flexibility (hybrid model – 3-4 days in office preferred)

If you are interested, please APPLY NOW or email your CV to Sophia.parrelli@talentinternational.com

• 12 months plus 12 months
• Clearance preferred
• National location

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading the design, development, deployment, and support of the Agency’s Cloud & Data Infrastructure.
• Prioritizing and managing the work queue to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Ensuring that all solutions adhere to integration best practices.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Playing a key leadership role in project teams, utilising an agile development framework.

Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and services, with proven ability to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud solutions.
• Develop and Customise SAS Visual Investigator data models, workflows, entities and rules to support investigative case management.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform for automating infrastructure provisioning and management. Build and optimize ETL pipelines to ingest structured / unstructured data into the VI platform.
• Integrate external data sources and API’s with SAS VI for entity resolution, alert generation and case enrichment. Implement CI/CD pipelines and version control for SAS Projects and configuration files.
• Ability to write and maintain moderately complex code across multiple programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, and Golang.
• In-depth experience with containerization, cluster deployment, and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application delivery and management.
• Experience with database deployment and administration, particularly with Postgres and MySQL, for efficient data management and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault for securing sensitive data and managing secrets across cloud infrastructure.

Application

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Lauren Fyfe on 02 6285 3500 or email lauren.fyfe@talentinternational.com

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

This is a brand-new role at Melton City Council that has been created to support the evolving strategic priorities

Melton City Council are seeking an experienced and talented Enterprise Architect to join the team to lead the design of the technology overhaul that will shape the future.
This role will be responsible for developing and implementing an information and technology architecture strategy that supports the digital transformation, enhances service delivery, and accelerates innovation across the organisation.

Position Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive IT Architecture Strategy and Architecture Practice that aligns with the organisation’s digital transformation goals.
• Establish an actionable Enterprise Architecture Roadmap to manage business end-to-end service provision.
• Proactively improve enterprise architecture by anticipating business challenges and leveraging emerging technologies, empowering new ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design an enterprise architecture framework encompassing business processes, data, integration, and identity access management technology.
• Provide expert guidance to business and IT teams to deliver connected, “fit-for-purpose” solutions.
• Guide architectural evaluations for RFPs, proofs of concept, and project sequencing to achieve strategic goals.
• Maintain existing enterprise architecture using industry standards and best practices.
• Build relationships with business and IT stakeholders, providing leadership and shaping technology strategies.
• Prioritise projects and advise on strategic decisions to implement the architecture roadmap.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect in medium-to-large technology transformations programs.
• Proficiency in TOGAF or other industry-standard architecture frameworks
• High-level communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organisational levels.
• Strong skills in analysing customer needs and translating them into actionable architectural solutions.
• Expertise in creating clear architecture documents, reports, and policies.
• Tertiary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related IT fields
• Valid Victorian driver’s licence is required.

What’s in it for you?

• With significant investment in the technology overhaul, Melton City Council are fully committed to delivering digital transformation, shaping solutions that will have a generation impact on the entire organisation.
• As the Enterprise architect you will:
• Lead transformative projects and have a direct impact on the company’s technology future.
• Shape the enterprise architecture roadmap and guide teams to deliver aligned, high-impact solutions.
• Continuously improve systems and explore emerging technologies
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence key decisions.

Why join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse communities. They are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

Driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence, Melton deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promotes lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across the municipality. The team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for the council’s residents.

Working with Melton City Council means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth.

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities.

Join Melton and help build a city that thrives-where your work makes a real difference every day.
Apply today to secure an interview or contact Chris Mackay (chris.mackay@talentinternational.com) or Xavier Cusack (xavier.cusack@talentinternational.com)

Business Development Manager

• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Opportunity: Full-time, Permanent role

Talent International is proud to partner with our long-standing client, an industry leader in smart, AI-driven surveillance and monitoring solutions. With operations spanning Australia and New Zealand, our client supports major industries including construction, government, mining, and civil infrastructure with advanced site security and compliance solutions.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to take ownership of the ACT region and drive commercial growth. You’ll be joining an established, high-performing business and will be responsible for expanding its footprint across Canberra and the surrounding region – leveraging existing success and growing the territory further.

You’ll be focused on cold outreach, winning new business, and growing existing client accounts – focusing on high-value and high-potential clients. The role requires someone who can hit the ground running, build strong relationships, and deliver results from day one.

This is a full-time role based either in the office or on the road visiting clients. A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive growth by winning new business and expanding high-potential client accounts
• Conduct cold calls, outbound outreach, and client meetings across your territory
• Follow up on high-value quotes and convert warm leads into long-term clients
• Maintain and grow relationships with key customers while actively hunting for new opportunities
• Own the GP performance of your territory, with incentives tied to % of GP over budget
• KPIs will be based on outbound sales activity – e.g. customer meetings per week, quote follow-ups, new client acquisition
• Report to the National Head of Sales and Marketing and work closely with the broader national sales team
• Be either in the office five days per week or out meeting clients – this is a client-facing, field-based sales role

What We’re Looking For:

• A seasoned BDM who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of the ACT territory
• Proven success in B2B sales with strong cold outreach, client acquisition, and account management skills
• Experience working autonomously – someone who thrives on ownership and accountability
• A self-starter with high energy, discipline, and a strong learning mindset
• Commitment to delivering “WOW” customer service and building lasting client relationships
• Comfortable with CRM tools, structured processes, and activity-based KPIs
• Relevant industry background experience is advantageous but not essential
• Must have a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Why Join?

• Take ownership of a high-potential region with the autonomy to run it like your own business
• Work with innovative, AI-powered cloud surveillance solutions
• Be part of a high-energy, high-performance culture with no negativity
• Join a collaborative and supportive sales team with a national footprint
• Make a real impact in a growing market and accelerate your career

APPLY NOW

If you’re a driven and experienced BDM who’s ready to own and grow the ACT market, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV or reach out for a confidential conversation.

About Us

Hourua Limited is a joint venture owned by Spark NZ and One NZ, formed to deliver the Public Safety Network’s Cellular Services for emergency responders.

Our team is transforming the communications for New Zealand’s emergency services organisations by leveraging the power of mobile communications to enable an innovative, robust and modern communications capability that enhances their ability to be there for all of us in emergency situations.

About the Role

As General Manager you’ll be the head of our operation, leading our team of high performers and managing our organisational direction and obligations.

Reporting to the Board, you’ll ensure strong operational and financial management and performance of the organisation, whilst managing the mandate for being New Zealand’s most trusted emergency services provider.

Your responsibilities include:

• developing and attaining operational activities that align with organisational strategy
• the general management of all facets of the organisation including prudent financial management and performance tracking
• leadership of a growing high performance team
• further developing and enhancing a strong organisational culture
• developing and maintaining strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Board reporting and collaboration.

You’ll lead the organisation into its stronger operational phase, developing the organisational design and growth plans to achieve this.

About You

You’ll be a seasoned leadership professional with ideally, a powerful blend of leadership, business and financial management, commercial acumen and mobile technology expertise.

You’ll bring:

• deep experience in mobile or software technology
• at least 10 years’ experience in a leadership role
• strong business and financial management experience
• proven experience or interest in emergency services solutions
• analytical and problem solving expertise
• outstanding communication and relationship management skills.

Preferably, you’ll have telecommunication or technology experience gained from the commercial sector, and proven experience managing growth and a high performing team.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay and apply now with your cover letter outlining how you align well for this key position.

We’ve partnered with Talent International to support us in recruiting this key role. For more information please contact Jacaleen Williams on 021 732 996 or Nicci McQueen on 027 297 8075.

Applications close Sunday 20 July 2025. Please note this role is Wellington based and applicants must already hold the right to live and work in New Zealand.

Location: Wollongong
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until August 2026 (high likelihood of extension)
Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience, flexible $

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contract Administrator to support a high-profile industrial client, providing key assistance to a major program.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most complex infrastructure upgrades in the region, supporting cost control, contract management, and project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Documentation- Prepare Recommend to Award documentation in collaboration with lead engineers.
• Progress Claims & Variations- Support the Principal’s Representative in managing contractor claims and variation processes.
• Forecasting- Assist the Area Manager in the preparation and maintenance of monthly cost forecasts.
• Change Management- Generate and track change events within Aconex Cost.
• Purchase Orders- Help compile documentation required for procurement and purchase order generation.

About You:

• Prior experience in contract administration or cost control within an engineering or project environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Confidence working with technical stakeholders across engineering and project management teams.
• Proficiency in systems such as Aconex (highly regarded but not essential).
• Qualifications in Business, Engineering, or Project/Contract Management (preferred).

What’s On Offer:

• A long-term contract with a major capital works project.
• A supportive and collaborative project team environment.
• The chance to be involved in a major industrial infrastructure initiative.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply now or email your resume to Sophia.parrelli@talentinternational.com

For our Wellington client, we are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead solution design across a broad technology landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the modernisation of critical platforms and systems that support essential public services.

You’ll join a collaborative and experienced architecture team working across multiple platforms, including a complex SAP environment, and play a key role in shaping future-focused, scalable, and integrated solutions.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in solution architecture across SAP and modern enterprise applications
• A strong understanding of SAP technologies and landscapes, including cloud-based tools
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (especially Azure), SaaS, and system integration practices
• Proven ability to work within a structured, public-sector environment
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach and strong communication skills

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Senior Marketing Manager (Interim) – APAC
Location: Sydney, NSW

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Marketing Manager to lead APAC marketing for a global SaaS brand. This parental leave cover role puts you at the centre of demand generation, events marketing, and customer engagement across the region – with strong potential to transition into a permanent role.

You’ll manage a small local team, work closely with sales leadership, and own the delivery of multi-channel campaigns and field events (100-150 attendees). As part of that team, you’ll also oversee a Marketing Manager and local BDR to ensure the marketing-to-sales funnel is friction-less, the lead engine is optimised, and high-quality pipeline is consistently generated and tracked.

This is a true player-coach role where you’ll shape local strategy, execute on it, and help drive real commercial outcomes.

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years in B2B marketing, with 3+ in a leadership role
• Strong field marketing background, ideally in a SaaS company
• Proven success running end-to-end field events and integrated campaigns
• Experience across digital, content, ABM, customer marketing, and events
• Background in smaller businesses or lean teams, with experience wearing multiple hats
• Comfortable being a player-coach: must be able to execute as well as strategise
• Strong communication skills and a data-driven mindset
• Bonus: Experience in the recruitment or staffing sector
• Must be Sydney-based with full working rights (citizenship or PR) – sponsorship is not available

Why you’ll want this job:

• Autonomy & Impact: Lead strategy, own execution, and see the results
• Career Cred: Drive high-profile campaigns in a globally recognised SaaS business
• Team Culture: Work with a collaborative, people-first sales and marketing team
• Hybrid Flexibility: Modern, hybrid workplace with trust and autonomy
• Real Opportunity: Strong potential for the role to become permanent

Ready to step in and make your mark? Apply today and let’s chat!

• 18-month fixed term contract
• Brisbane CBD based
• Work from home 2 – 3 days per week

About the company:

This organisation operates as Australia’s primary energy market operator, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and secure supply of energy across electricity and gas systems. It manages energy markets, facilitates energy system planning, and provides expert forecasting and operational advice to government, industry, and the public. The organisation plays a critical role in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

Culturally, the company emphasises collaboration, innovation, and transparency. It fosters a mission-driven environment where employees work together to address complex challenges in the energy sector. The organisation values diversity, encourages continuous learning, and is committed to public service and national interest.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Consumer and Community, the Senior Stakeholder Advisor supports the consumer, community, and corporate-level engagement initiatives. The role involves developing and delivering externally-facing stakeholder engagement and communications plans, facilitating consultations around priority business or industry topics, and building strong stakeholder relationships to enhance shared understanding and trust.

• Lead the development and delivery of engagement and communications plans, and related communications materials, for key consumer, community, and corporate initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and manage consultations effectively
• Develop plans for emerging issues and coordinate delivery
• Support engagement effectiveness measurement and reporting
• Manage stakeholder queries and mailbox responses
• Ensure compliance with regulatory engagement requirements
• Mentor colleagues on engagement project delivery
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering quality advice and challenging norms
• Support engagement admin tasks, including research, meetings, reporting, and brief preparation
• Identify and escalate strategic engagement issues
• Share stakeholder trends and insights with relevant teams
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records in the CRM system

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor) in social sciences, communications, public relations, or related field.
• IAP2 Certificate of Engagement – desirable
• Solid experience in stakeholder engagement and/or corporate communications, ideally in complex or regulated industries
• Proven ability to translate complex policy, technical or reform issues into simple and clear messaging that meets audience needs
• Strong understanding of the energy sector, including regulatory, legal and political contexts
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement plans, including risk, messaging and feedback processes
• Ability to understand the energy sectors challenges and opportunities including knowledge of the political, legal and regulatory framework in which the energy industry operates would be extremely beneficial.
• Ability to assimilate a sufficient understanding of electricity and gas market operations to lead stakeholder consultation processes on complex technical, commercial or regulatory issues.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Steph Smithers today (07) 3031 4500 // steph.smithers@talentinternational.com OR Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 // emma.hansen@talentinternational.com