Senior Cyber Security Consultant

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join a growing technology consulting team, supporting enterprise and government clients across complex security environments.
This role will suit someone with strong security engineering experience, solid stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to provide technical advice across a range of cyber security technologies.

Location: Canberra,
Work model: Hybrid
Clearance: Baseline clearance with ability to obtain NV1.

About the role
You will work across multiple client environments, providing security advice, solution design, implementation support, and ongoing service improvement across cyber engineering services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical security advice to internal teams, service delivery teams, and customers
• Lead customer meetings and technical workshops
• Support security design, gap analysis, and implementation planning
• Assist with incident, problem, and change management activities
• Review and improve customer security environments
• Support upgrades, policy tuning, new implementations, and service improvements
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Maintain awareness of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies

Skills and experience

• 5+ years’ experience in security engineering, consulting, or support
• Strong understanding of IP networking and security principles
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• SSE / ZTNA technologies such as Zscaler or Netskope
• Next-generation firewalls such as Fortinet or Palo Alto
• Web application filtering such as F5 or Imperva
• Vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable or Rapid7
• Microsoft security tools, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, or similar
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing security designs, standards, and implementation plans
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or ASD Essential Eight
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Benefits

• Salary package from $120k-$150k including super, depending on experience
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Opportunity to work across varied enterprise and government projects

This is a great opportunity for a security professional looking to step into a consulting role with exposure to multiple clients, modern security technologies, and complex project environments.

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

Join a Leading Financial Services Firm as a Senior Software Engineer Building AI-Driven Solutions

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading Australian financial services organisation investing heavily in technology, automation and AI to transform the way its business operates. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-performing engineering team where you’ll have real ownership, work directly with business stakeholders, and see your solutions make an immediate impact.

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering modern applications, integrations and AI-powered automation tools that improve adviser productivity and streamline business processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll design, build, test and support software solutions across internal applications, APIs, integrations and workflow automation using C#/.NET, Angular and Azure. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you’ll rapidly prototype ideas, develop AI-enabled solutions, and take them through to scalable production implementations.

You’ll also contribute to technical design, coding standards, code reviews and mentoring, while helping shape best practices within an Agile development environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-8 years’ hands-on software development experience.
• Strong experience with C#/.NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular (TypeScript), SQL Server, Web APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience delivering production software that solves real business problems.
• Exposure to AI and automation technologies such as Azure AI Services, LLM APIs, GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Automate, Hybrid RAG or MCP is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience mentoring developers or contributing to technical design and development standards is advantageous.
• Financial services or other regulated industry experience is desirable.

Why Join?

• Build innovative AI and automation solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Work in a collaborative, high-impact engineering team with genuine ownership of your work.
• Influence technical direction while working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Work with modern technologies including .NET, Angular, Azure and Generative AI.
• Be part of an organisation embracing innovation while delivering technology that makes a real difference.
• Enjoy excellent career growth, autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of software development within the business.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by a high-performing commercial property agency based in Sydney CBD. We are seeking ambitious Sales Associates who want to build a successful long-term career in commercial real estate.

Previous property experience is not essential. Our client is open to candidates from recruitment, automotive sales, real estate or other sales-focused environments who have strong fundamentals, confidence and the drive to succeed.

Role Title: Sales Associate

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Sydney CBD, five days per week in the office

Salary: Competitive base salary plus commission

Client Industry: Commercial Real Estate

Role Details:

• Support an experienced Associate Director across commercial property sales and leasing
• Learn the commercial real estate market, internal processes and complete sales lifecycle
• Prospect for new business through outbound calls, networking and face-to-face meetings
• Build relationships with property owners, investors and prospective clients
• Attend client meetings, networking events and property inspections
• Assist with commercial property transactions ranging from approximately $5 million to $300 million
• Complete the required real estate licensing with support from the business
• Progress toward managing your own clients, listings and transactions as your experience develops

Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous sales experience in recruitment, automotive sales, real estate or another sales-driven environment
• Strong sales fundamentals, including prospecting and relationship building, with the confidence to make outbound calls and meet prospective clients
• A genuine interest in building a career in commercial real estate, supported by a strong work ethic, resilience and willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, dependable and comfortable working autonomously within a commission-focused environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial property experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Additional Details and Benefits:

• Join a successful and close-knit team of approximately 10 people
• Fun, energetic and entrepreneurial office culture with minimal hierarchy
• Direct access to experienced commercial property professionals
• Support to complete the required real estate licence
• Clear career pathway into commercial property sales and leasing
• Significant long-term earning potential through commission
• Exposure to commercial property transactions valued between approximately $5 million and $300 million
• Ideal for someone who prefers a smaller, ambitious team over a highly corporate environment
• High performers can potentially earn between $200,000 and $400,000 after establishing themselves in the industry

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.

• 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Case Management System implementation

We are seeking an experienced Change and Communications Manager to deliver practical change, communication and engagement activities for a major Case Management System implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver change management, communication and training activities across the transformation program.
• Conduct change impact assessments and evaluate business readiness for upcoming changes.
• Develop targeted communication and stakeholder engagement plans for different business areas.
• Partner with leaders to manage change impacts, address concerns and support their teams through transition.
• Identify resistance and change-related risks, developing practical mitigation strategies.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience working as a Change/Communications Manager
• Recent experience supporting a large system implementation with multiple project dependencies.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, frameworks and tools, including ADKAR.
• Experience developing internal communications, key messages and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now or for more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

• 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Case Management System implementation

We are seeking an experienced Program Change Lead to lead the change function for a major Case Management System implementation and broader business transformation program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the change strategy and delivery for a large-scale Case Management System implementation.
• Develop an integrated change roadmap across multiple projects, releases and business areas.
• Lead and support a small team of change practitioners focused on adoption and business readiness.
• Identify and address resistance, stakeholder concerns and barriers to successful implementation.
• Partner with senior leaders and sponsors to build alignment and visible support for the transformation.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience working as a Change Lead/Manager
• Demonstrated experience with Case Management System implementations or similar enterprise platforms.
• Strong understanding of organisational readiness, change adoption and resistance management.
• Experience managing change practitioners within a program or project environment.
• Proven ability to influence executives, sponsors, operational leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now or for more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

Senior QA Analyst

Join a leading financial services organisation undergoing significant technology and digital transformation.

This role goes beyond traditional quality assurance. You will help improve quality across the full software development lifecycle, embedding testing, controls and quality standards earlier in the delivery process.

A key focus will be understanding how AI-assisted development and AI-generated code affect quality assurance. You will establish practical standards for testing and governing AI-generated code while identifying safe and valuable ways to use AI across test-case generation, defect analysis, automation and regression testing.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and improve testing and quality practices across the end-to-end SDLC.
• Establish practical test strategies, quality standards and release-readiness criteria.
• Define how AI-assisted development and AI-generated code should be tested, reviewed and governed.
• Identify safe opportunities to use AI for test-case generation, defect analysis, automation and regression testing.
• Improve test automation and embed quality controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, security, product and delivery teams to promote ownership of quality.

What you will bring

• Strong senior-level QA or quality engineering experience within a complex technology environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the end-to-end SDLC, shift-left testing and quality engineering practices.
• Practical experience using AI tools within software development, testing or quality assurance.
• Experience across automated, API, integration, regression and non-functional testing, along with CI/CD quality controls.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to influence and challenge established practices.

Experience in financial services or another similar environment would be an advantage.

You will bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset, balancing enthusiasm for emerging technology with practical risk judgement and the ability to turn new ideas into meaningful quality improvements.

Apply NOW or send your CV to Amber.shaw@talentinternational.com.

Please note – you must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid visa allowing you to work in New Zealand

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Development Engineer / Customer Development Manager to manage the technical and commercial development of major electricity connection projects from initial enquiry through to connection approval.
This is not a design or construction delivery role. Instead, you will act as the technical lead and customer interface, coordinating engineering, commercial, regulatory, and stakeholder inputs to develop safe, compliant, and commercially sound connection solutions. Projects range from $1M to $150M and include data centres, renewable energy developments, industrial precincts, commercial developments, and major network augmentations. Major projects are nationally significant and require compliance with the National Electricity Rules (NER) and engagement with regulators such as AEMO and the AER.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex customer connection projects from enquiry through to connection offer and approval
• Assess technical, commercial, regulatory, and network requirements to develop fit-for-purpose connection solutions
• Coordinate internal engineering, legal, finance, and network stakeholders throughout the connection process
• Develop project scopes, technical documentation, commercial proposals, and customer connection offers
• Manage customer relationships and act as the primary technical interface throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with the National Electricity Rules (NER), internal governance, and network standards
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
• Drive continuous improvement across customer connection processes and practices

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience within electricity distribution, utilities, or major infrastructure
• Background as a Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, Customer Connections Engineer, or Utilities Project Manager
• Experience managing technically complex engineering projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks and customer connection processes
• Ability to balance engineering, commercial, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working within the National Electricity Rules (NER) or regulated utility environments is highly regarded

Benefits

• Permanent opportunity with long-term career development
• Work on major infrastructure projects supporting Victoria’s energy transition
• Exposure to nationally significant customer connection projects
• Collaborative team with a strong technical and engineering focus

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

• People & Culture Services Manager
• Full Time Permanent Role
• Adelaide Based Position with Hybrid working arrangement

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Services Manager to lead the establishment and ongoing management of a high-performing People Services function. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences, driving operational excellence, and implementing best-practice HR processes. Previous experience with Dayforce implementation is crucial.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of the People & Culture Shared Services function.
• Establish and oversee core People Services including onboarding, payroll coordination, HR administration, reporting, and employee support.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of the Dayforce HCM platform.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Produce meaningful workforce reporting and analytics to support business decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing People Services team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, policies, and organisational standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver successful People & Culture initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading a People & Culture, HR Operations, or HR Shared Services function.
• Proven experience establishing or transforming People Services or Shared Services teams.
• Essential: Hands-on experience implementing and supporting the Dayforce HCM platform.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, payroll processes, onboarding, reporting, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience leading organisational change and system implementation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience using workforce data and reporting to support business decisions.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practices.

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Senior Business Analyst to support two major enterprise technology initiatives focused on Microsoft Tenancy Separation and Cloud Security (Checkpoint CloudGuard).

This is a highly technical BA role requiring strong cloud, infrastructure and security knowledge. You’ll work closely with Architects, Infrastructure teams and external vendors to define technical requirements, develop Statements of Work, shape future-state service models and support delivery through to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse current and future state cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Define technical requirements, non-functional requirements and solution specifications.
• Produce Requests for Service and Statements of Work for external vendors.
• Support Microsoft tenancy separation, identity management and service transition activities.
• Work with architects and vendors on CloudGuard implementation and cloud security uplift.
• Collaborate with testing teams to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Technical Business Analyst
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills.
• AWS Cloud Services and platform/infrastructure design.
• Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.
• Identity & Access Management (IDAM), RBAC and multi-tenancy.
• Cloud infrastructure, security and platform architecture.
• Vendor management, commercial engagements and procurement documentation.
• Service delivery, operational readiness and transition.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for more information.

Senior Cyber Specialist – Defence

Williamtown, NSW

Permanent Full-Time | Active NV2 Clearance Required

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Cyber Specialist to join a Defence capability program supporting complex, high-security ICT environments.

Working as part of a specialist team, you’ll provide expert cyber security advice, lead security assurance and accreditation activities, and work closely with Defence, engineering, and project stakeholders to ensure critical systems meet stringent security and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security and ICT security SME advice across complex Defence systems.
• Support security assurance, certification, accreditation, and authorisation activities.
• Develop Assessment & Authorisation (A&A) artefacts and security documentation.
• Conduct cyber readiness and security verification activities.
• Interpret and apply Defence security policy, governance, and risk frameworks.
• Collaborate with technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver secure capability outcomes.

About You

• Proven Defence cyber security experience is essential.
• Strong experience in cyber security, ICT security, or system security within highly secure, regulated environments.
• Experience delivering security assurance, certification, accreditation, or ICT governance activities.
• Strong understanding of Defence security frameworks, RMF, or similar assurance methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Australian Citizenship and an active NV2 Security Clearance are essential.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting nationally significant Defence capability while working alongside highly experienced cyber and engineering professionals.

• Application Support Analyst
• Adelaide, SA based
• 24-Month Max-Term Engagement
• Australian work rights required – No visa sponsorship available.

Are you an experienced Application Support professional who enjoys solving technical problems and delivering exceptional customer service?

We’re partnering with an established technology organisation seeking an Application Support Analyst to join their Adelaide-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on business-critical applications while collaborating with developers, technical teams and customers to resolve complex issues.

Required Skills:

• Strong SQL troubleshooting and query writing skills
• Experience troubleshooting APIs using tools such as Postman and Elastic
• Ability to read and understand C#/.NET code to assist with issue investigation
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder communication skills
• Previous experience in Application Support or a similar technical support role

If you’re passionate about solving technical issues, enjoy working closely with customers, and have a solid application support background, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion. You can reach Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501.

Think you’re one of Australia’s best .NET Developers?

This opportunity is designed for highly capable developers who are confident in their technical ability.

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a one-hour timed technical assessment developed to the client’s standards. The assessment is intentionally challenging and must be completed before progressing to a client interview.

Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will receive a prize… of securing an interview with the client. The test is not for the weak, it is a very difficult test.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Developer to join a high-performing Agile product team. You will lead software development practices across design, estimation, coding, testing and delivery, while supporting other developers through mentoring, code reviews and knowledge sharing.

This is a 100% remote opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software design, estimation, development and testing activities.
• Develop solutions across front-end, back-end, APIs and databases.
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines covering build, testing, security checks and deployment.
• Establish development patterns, standards and tools that improve quality and reduce risk.
• Deliver scalable and maintainable software using modern .NET technologies.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Identify refactoring opportunities and recommend improvements to tools and frameworks.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and other team members.
• Support the team in delivering Sprint goals and high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to analysis, testing, security and broader delivery activities.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and share knowledge across the business.
• Act as an escalation point for complex product development issues.
• Promote collaboration, Agile ways of working and continuous improvement.

Technical Experience

You will bring a strong capability across:

• C#, ASP.NET and .NET Core
• Modern .NET development and architecture
• API design and development
• SQL and relational databases, ideally Microsoft SQL Server
• HTML, CSS, TypeScript and single-page application frameworks
• Unit testing, integration testing and mocking frameworks
• Logging, monitoring and troubleshooting
• CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment
• Git, Gitflow and Azure DevOps
• Visual Studio, VS Code, IIS and SQL Server Management Studio
• PowerShell or an equivalent scripting language
• Agile software development and Scrum ceremonies

About You

You are a confident and experienced developer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems. You are comfortable leading technical discussions, reviewing code and helping others improve.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative and team-focused approach
• A commitment to software quality and continuous improvement
• The ability to manage technical risk and make sound decisions
• A willingness to share knowledge and mentor others
• A professional and customer-focused mindset

The Challenge

Before progressing to interview, shortlisted applicants must complete a one-hour timed technical test.

The assessment is designed to identify exceptional .NET Developers and will evaluate practical problem-solving, software development and technical decision-making skills.

Pass the challenge and you will receive:

• A guaranteed interview with the client
• The opportunity to join a skilled, collaborative and fully remote development team