We are seeking an experienced Application Support Analyst to provide Level 2 production support across high-volume, business-critical trading and post-trade systems operating in both on-premise and AWS environments.

This role is focused on application support within a modern microservices architecture, ensuring system stability, rapid incident resolution and continuous operational improvement. The successful candidate will have strong SQL troubleshooting capability, hands-on AWS experience, and a solid grounding in ITIL-based incident management within financial services or similarly high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

Production & Application Support

• Provide structured Level 2 support across trading, execution, clearing and settlement platforms.

• Investigate and resolve incidents related to performance degradation, data integrity, configuration issues and system behaviour.

• Conduct detailed root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to preventative remediation plans.

• Support microservices-based applications running in Docker environments.

Cloud & Platform Support

• Support applications hosted in AWS, including EC2 and RDS environments.

• Monitor system health using CloudWatch, Grafana and Splunk, analysing logs, metrics and trends to proactively identify issues.

• Collaborate with Infrastructure/SRE teams on escalations involving underlying platform components.

Database & SQL Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced SQL investigation and troubleshooting across PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server.

• Analyse query performance, validate transactions and resolve production data issues.

• Review execution plans, indexing and database performance to support application stability.

Incident & Operational Management

• Manage incidents, problems and change activities in line with ITIL-based frameworks.

• Maintain accurate incident timelines, stakeholder communications and post-incident documentation.

• Contribute to CAB processes and support after-hours releases as required.

Continuous Improvement & Observability

• Enhance dashboards, alerting and monitoring frameworks using Grafana, CloudWatch and Splunk.

• Develop and maintain runbooks, knowledge articles and troubleshooting guides.

• Support ongoing AWS migration and operational maturity initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong experience supporting AWS environments (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch).

• Solid hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server.

• Advanced SQL troubleshooting and performance tuning capability.

• Experience supporting microservices architecture.

• Working knowledge of Docker.

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana, CloudWatch and Splunk.

• Strong understanding of ITIL-based incident, problem and change management.

• Experience working in high-availability, production-critical environments.

• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

• Exposure to financial markets or trading systems.

• Experience with FIX or market data protocols.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).

On-Call Participation

Participation in a rotating on-call roster (approximately one week per month), including overnight and occasional weekend coverage during approved change windows.

If you think you have the above skills and experiences, click the ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Please Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this role.

• Initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency – VPS5.1 Salary
• CBD Location with hybrid working from home

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Advisor – Integrity & Risk to support the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of a comprehensive integrity framework within a complex regulatory environment.
This role is responsible for delivering multiple integrity-related initiatives, strengthening fraud and corruption control systems, and promoting transparency and adhoc process improvements.
This is a dynamic and influential position requiring strong governance expertise, analytical capability, and the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to integrity projects, providing strategic and operational advice to senior stakeholders, and ensure compliance with AS 8001:2021 and broader public sector governance expectations.
• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the fraud and corruption control framework, ensuring effective prevention, detection and response mechanisms.
• Oversee integrity declaration processes, governance systems, procurement activities and contracts management.
• Prepare business cases, project plans and executive-level reports, including risk and issue analysis.
• Provide authoritative advice on codes, policies and governance instruments, particularly regarding conflicts of interest and gifts, benefits and hospitality.
• Triage and manage integrity-related enquiries with discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality

You will bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in program or project coordination, ideally within compliance, risk or governance environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cross-organisational programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive reports and delivering presentations.
• Well-developed analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to identify trends and implement effective solutions.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency
• CBD Location with hybrid working from home

Please apply today to secure an interview or for more information contact Xavier Cusack at xavier.cusack@talentinternational.com

This large government body is seeking an accomplished commercial leader to oversee strategic ICT contracts and vendor performance across a significant enterprise transformation program.

As the Manager, Contract and Vendor Performance you will be accountable for the end-to-end management of complex technology and services contracts, ensuring strong commercial outcomes, disciplined governance, and alignment with transformation priorities.

You will operate at a strategic level, partnering with executive stakeholders and major system integrators to drive performance, manage risk, and deliver sustained value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of high-value ICT contracts and strategic supplier relationships
• Drive vendor performance across SLAs, KPIs, financial controls, and risk frameworks
• Lead complex ICT sourcing activities and contract negotiations
• Strengthen contract management and category management capability
• Provide executive reporting on contract health, commercial risk, and supplier performance
• Foster a culture of proactive vendor governance and commercial discipline

About You

• Extensive senior experience managing ICT vendors within large-scale transformation programs
• Proven success working with System Integrators to deliver complex initiatives
• Strong expertise in ICT procurement, commercial negotiation, and contract lifecycle management
• Experience operating within government or highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to influence at executive level
• Strong commercial acumen and performance-based vendor governance experience

This is a critical leadership opportunity to shape commercial strategy and vendor performance within a high-profile transformation agenda, delivering sustainable outcomes for the organisation and the community.

Apply now or email josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for further information.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a leading Professional Services consultancy. We are seeking a Senior SQL Developer.

Role Title: Senior SQL Developer

Contract Length: Permanent

Location + WFH Flexibility: Parramatta (some light travel to Melbourne as required) + hybrid flexibility

Salary: $150,000-$160,000 + super

Role Details:

* You will lead the stabilisation and modernisation of a 20-year-old bespoke .NET Framework and SQL platform (Debtrak), with a clear roadmap toward migration to .NET Core.

* Take ownership of a legacy .NET Framework + SQL Server platform that underpins mission-critical operations.

* Assess, untangle and modernise embedded business logic within a highly regulated environment.

* Oversee workflows and nightly batch processes tied to contractual and regulatory obligations.

* Support third-party integrations and collaborate closely with Data, ICT, Security and Business Applications teams.

* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a mid-level developer.

Required Skills and Experiences:

* Strong SQL Server backend development experience.

* Strong .NET Framework and C# backend development capability.

* Experience working within legacy, imperfect systems and modernising them.

* Background in regulated, mission-critical environments (payments, PCI/DSS, ASIC compliance, transactional systems).

* Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-accountability operational environments.

* Experience with DebtTrak or similar debt collection platforms (highly regarded).

Additional Details & Benefits:

* Senior, principal-level ownership role with genuine technical influence.

* Opportunity to lead modernisation of a business-critical platform.

* Highly collaborative environment with structured BA and Data team support.

* Exposure to enterprise clients with strict contractual and compliance standards.

* Hybrid working model with strong leadership backing.

To Apply:

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

The Installation Technician, fully qualified Plumber is responsible for installing and servicing boiling and chilled water units across northern Perth. The role suits a hands on tradesperson with strong problem solving skills, excellent customer service abilities and the capability to work autonomously. You will represent a global leader in water solutions while ensuring high quality outcomes and reliable service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and service boiling and chilled water units for residential and commercial customers
• Troubleshoot faults and provide solutions to maintain unit performance
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent the company professionally
• Manage time and daily schedule efficiently across multiple service calls
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle to required standards
• Collaborate with the broader technician team and contribute to a supportive culture

Required Qualifications

• Full trade qualifications as a plumber
• Current drivers licence
• Australian residency and eligibility for security clearance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks
• Previous appliance, coffee machine or hot water industry experience beneficial
• Reliable, organised and professional

Compensation & Benefits (Optional)

• Fully serviced van and fuel card
• iPhone, iPad and uniform provided
• Training provided for 4-6 weeks
• Access to rewards platform, employee discounts and EAP
• Novated lease options
• Recognition and development programs

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, 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 enquires please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202

Solutions Architect

Permanent | Full-Time | Sydney CBD | Hybrid (2 Days On-site)
Higher Education Sector

This is not a layered enterprise with teams of architects and developers sitting underneath you.

This is a lean, high-impact environment where your architecture decisions matter, and where you will personally own end-to-end solution design across multiple domains.

We’re partnering with a Sydney CBD-based higher education organisation seeking a Solutions Architect to join a small, capable technology team delivering critical transformation initiatives across student, finance and enterprise platforms.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of solution design from discovery through to delivery – operating across applications, infrastructure and data.

Key programs include:

• Uplift and re-architecture of Student Management Systems (SMS)

• Student portal modernisation in a complex integration landscape

• CRM and finance system enhancements

• Broader enterprise integration and platform improvements

You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, vendors and operational teams – translating requirements into scalable, implementable solutions.

What Makes This Role Different

• Small, lean team – no junior architects underneath you

• No large internal development function – solutions must be practical and executable

• High ownership and visibility

• Broad domain exposure (applications, infrastructure, data, integrations)

• Genuine opportunity to influence architecture frameworks and standards

This is a role for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and thrives in environments where adaptability and technical credibility are essential.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience as a Solutions Architect

• Strong hands-on engineering background (Senior Engineer level prior to architecture)

• Ability to clearly step through solutions you have personally designed and delivered

• Experience across integration, DevOps and enterprise platforms

• Strong documentation capability (HLDs, LLDs, options papers, decision artefacts)

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical design

• Experience applying structured architecture frameworks (TOGAF preferred)

• Confidence operating without large support structures

Why Join?

• Permanent, full-time stability

• Hybrid working (2 days on-site in Sydney CBD)

• High-impact architecture ownership

• Broad transformation exposure across critical enterprise systems

• A role where your technical depth truly matters

If you’re a pragmatic, adaptable Solutions Architect who wants real ownership – not just governance – we’d love to speak with you.

My client, an established and nationally recognised professional education provider, is seeking an experienced and proactive Reception & Administration Support professional to join their team in a dynamic hybrid role.

This position combines front-of-house reception responsibilities with finance and operations administration support. You will be the first point of contact for students, clients and visitors, while also playing an important role in supporting financial processes and campus operations. This is a full-time, office-based role suited to someone who enjoys working with both people and systems in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Front of House & Customer Support

• Welcome students, clients and visitors onsite and provide remote support where required

• Respond to phone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner

• Maintain high campus presentation standards, including training room readiness and hospitality areas

• Coordinate onsite logistics to ensure smooth daily operations

Finance & Administration Support

• Manage invoicing, receipting and follow-up of outstanding accounts

• Contact customers to resolve payment queries and support debt collection processes

• Perform data entry, reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records

• Support month-end processes and assist with daily operational administration

• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve financial or operational queries efficiently

About You

You are organised, detail-oriented and take ownership of your work. You enjoy supporting both people and processes, and thrive in a structured, team-oriented environment.

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in an administration or coordination role

• Previous front-of-house or reception experience highly desirable

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous but not essential

• Professional presentation and customer-first mindset

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Staff referral bonus

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Birthday leave and volunteering leave

• 2 days paid study leave per year

• Donation matching program

• Access to thousands of professional development courses

• Complimentary access to internal training programs

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Conversation Designer
Adelaide, SA Based Position
Full-time Permanent role
Must have valid Australian working rights – no visa sponsorship available

We’re partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to recruit a Conversation Designer to join a newly established Product Innovation Centre in Adelaide.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape AI-driven conversational experiences across chatbots, voicebots, and messaging platforms. You’ll work within an agile product squad to design, build, and optimise scalable, user-centred solutions that align customer needs with business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Define AI use cases through customer insights and data analysis
• Design conversational flows, NLU models, and LLM prompts
• Prototype and optimise chatbot and voice experiences
• Improve bot containment and support contact centre strategy
• Collaborate with product, design, and technical teams
• Present solutions and recommendations to senior stakeholders

About you:

• Experience in Conversation Design, VUI, UX, or related fields
• Understanding of NLP, NLU, and Generative AI (LLMs)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in Agile environments
• Portfolio showcasing conversational or AI-driven experiences

If you’re Adelaide-based (or open to relocating) and ready to shape the future of Conversational AI, let’s connect. You can reach Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501

About the role

This role suits an analyst ready to step up – taking responsibility for investigations, supporting response coordination, and contributing to SOC maturity.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead investigation of security alerts and incidents
• Coordinate and support incident response
• Identify gaps and improvements in detection and response
• Contribute to playbooks and continuous improvement
• Support on-call operations

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a SOC role
• Strong incident investigation and response capability
• Experience with SIEM, EDR and cloud platforms
• Clear communicator who works well across teams and is highly adaptable

The Opportunity

An exciting full time opportunity with one of my clients, a Defence focused organisation supporting high impact capability and sustainment programs. Based in Sydney with hybrid onsite arrangements, this role suits a seasoned commercial professional who thrives in complex, high assurance environments and can deliver strategic advice alongside hands on contract management.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to senior commercial leaders, you will provide strategic business advice, lead contract management activities, and support procurement processes end to end. You will work under limited direction and partner closely with internal teams, suppliers, and Defence stakeholders to optimise contract performance, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• provide expert commercial advice and contribute to strategic business planning
• manage internal and external stakeholder relationships to drive delivery outcomes
• project manage contract optimisation, including establishing plans, processes, and procedures
• develop commercial documentation including business cases, strategies, plans, reports, tender documentation, and formal correspondence
• develop and maintain contract management plans, systems, and tools
• manage commercial relationships, identify issues early, and lead dispute resolution where required
• oversee contract performance, including supplier deliverables, performance reporting, reviews, and cost management
• undertake commercial governance and assurance activities
• develop, review, and coordinate Deed, Contract Change Proposals
• manage and support phase in and phase out activities
  

  What You’ll Bring

  To be successful in this role, you will have:

• proven experience in commercial management within Defence or Defence related environments
• a strong financial background, including cost management, financial analysis, and value for money assessment
• deep end to end contract management capability, tendering, formation, delivery, change, and closure
• strong working knowledge of Defence procurement and commercial frameworks
• excellent stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable influencing at all levels
• a proactive, solutions focused approach and ability to operate under limited direction
  

  Essential Requirements

• Baseline security clearance is mandatory, applicants must already hold a current Baseline clearance to be considered
• Defence experience is essential, this role supports Defence programs and requires familiarity with high assurance contracting and stakeholders
• financial background is essential, the role is heavily focused on cost, performance, and commercial value
  

  Location and Work Style

• Sydney based
• hybrid onsite arrangement, local candidates only

  If you meet the essential criteria and want to step into a role with real Defence impact, reach out and I’ll share the full brief.

Security GRC Consultant
Permanent Opportunity
Salary, $80,000 – $110,000 inclusive of superannuation
Location, onsite 5 days per week
Security Clearance, Must hold current NV1 clearance

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global consultancy with deep capabilities across digital, cloud, security and transformation services. With a strong presence in the Australian market and a broad portfolio of government and enterprise engagements, they partner with organisations to deliver complex, high impact programs in secure and regulated environments.

Due to continued growth within their public sector practice, they are seeking a Security Assessment & Authorisation Consultant to join on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for a security professional experienced in risk management, accreditation and compliance within Australian Government frameworks.

Please note, candidates must hold current NV1 security clearance to be considered.

About the Role

As a Security Assessment & Authorisation Consultant, you will perform security risk management and assurance activities across systems, applications and third party services. You will ensure systems meet required security standards, risks are assessed and documented appropriately, and Authority to Operate, ATO, is obtained and maintained in line with government requirements.

You will work closely with system owners, architects, delivery teams, cyber specialists and compliance stakeholders to guide initiatives through the A&A lifecycle and ensure alignment with Australian Government frameworks and internal governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Security risk management

* Conduct risk assessments to identify, analyse and mitigate security risks across projects and operational environments
* Facilitate risk workshops with key stakeholders to capture and validate security risks
* Monitor and report on risk status, treatment progress and residual risk to governance forums
* Ensure security controls are implemented and tested effectively
* Support day to day coordination of security deliverables alongside program leads

Security assessment and authorisation

* Execute security authorisation processes in line with the ISM and client specific security requirements, including RMF activities
* Prepare and maintain risk assessments, accreditation documentation and supporting artefacts
* Ensure compliance with required security controls across governance, identify, protect, detect and respond domains

Maintaining compliance

* Develop and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures and incident response plans
* Support compliance with Australian Government security requirements, including PSPF and ISM obligations
* Maintain accurate records of security authorisations, exceptions and audit evidence

Stakeholder engagement and reporting

* Liaise with Authorising Officers, system owners and project teams to ensure documentation meets required standards
* Provide guidance on ISM, Essential Eight and department specific controls during delivery
* Support the implementation and ongoing management of GRC tooling
* Track and report on authorisation status, deliverables and compliance gaps
* Assist with continuous monitoring and audit activities

Skills and Experience

* Experience in security risk management and system accreditation within Australian Government environments
* Strong understanding of PSPF, ISM and NIST aligned principles, govern, identify, protect, detect, respond
* Deep knowledge of Essential Eight requirements in classified or controlled environments
* Experience preparing and managing accreditation packages
* Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail
* Ability to interpret and apply ISM controls in practical delivery scenarios
* Experience with collaboration platforms such as SharePoint or Confluence
* Familiarity with GRC platforms and compliance tracking tools
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related discipline
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, IRAP Assessor or equivalent highly regarded

Security Clearance Requirement

* Must hold current NV1 security clearance, this is mandatory
* Australian citizenship required
* Candidates without NV1 clearance will not be considered

What’s on Offer

* Permanent role within a globally recognised consultancy
* Salary range $80,000 – $110,000 inclusive of superannuation
* Opportunity to work on high profile, mission critical government programs
* Clear career progression pathways within a structured consulting environment

If you are an NV1 cleared security professional looking to step into a permanent consulting role where you can influence complex government environments, this is a strong opportunity to consider.

• ICT security certification, accreditation cycles, and Defence security framework
• Permanent full-time (preferred) or contract opportunity
• Canberra – onsite role
• NV1 security clearance required

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

This role is critical to the successful certification and accreditation of complex ICT environments supporting high-profile government capability. As a Certification Engineer, you will drive security assessment activities that directly inform accreditation decisions, ensuring systems meet stringent security, compliance and risk requirements within an evolving delivery environment.

Your duties will include:

• Conducting ICT security certification assessments and preparing Certification Reports and Briefs
• Supporting ongoing accreditation cycles to enable system acceptance and network integration
• Assessing remediation progress and tracking security uplift activities
• Providing advice aligned with PSPF, ISM and DSPF requirements
• Engaging with ICT certification authorities and key stakeholders
• Contributing to ICT security risk management and assurance activities

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Two or more of the following: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, GCFA or CISA
• Recent experience conducting ICT security assessments within complex environments
• Strong understanding of PSPF, ISM and DSPF frameworks
• Proven experience in ICT security risk management methodologies
• Experience working with Defence ICT certification bodies such as DDG and ASD
• Desirable: IRAP Assessor

Application Process

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