Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, an international Music and Entertainment organisation. We are seeking a Principal Engineer – AI and Automation, to pioneer AI and Automation across their global technology function.

This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, drive meaningful change, and build AI capability from the ground up with real executive visibility.

Role Title: Principal Engineer – AI and Automation

Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity

Location: Sydney CBD

Salary: $220,000 incl super + 15% annual bonus

Client Industry: Music and Entertainment

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: 3 rounds of interviews

Role Details:

• Own and execute the enterprise AI and automation strategy for Technology Operations, aligning initiatives to business outcomes and long-term platform maturity.
• Architect, build, and govern end-to-end AI-driven (agentic) automation solutions, taking concepts from ideation through production, adoption, and continuous optimisation.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritise high-impact use cases where AI can materially reduce operational complexity, accelerate incident response, and deliver measurable efficiency and reliability gains.
• Partner with senior technology leaders and delivery teams to embed AI and automation into core platforms and operational workflows, ensuring sustained adoption, value realisation, and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across AI and automation initiatives, including vendor strategy, platform selection, and architectural standards, within a complex, global environment.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• 10+ years of experience in the IT operations industry
• Demonstrated experience designing or delivering AI-driven, Machine Learning or intelligent automation solutions, with a focus on real-world adoption and outcomes
• Ability to operate at a senior, principal level with a consultative approach, confidently influencing fellow leaders and stakeholders and driving adoption across global teams
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Service, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Experience with automation tools such as Automation Anywhere, UiPath, Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, and ActiveCampaign.

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Working from home flexibility
• Annual bonus
• Team Events and Activities
• Opportunity to join a new, global team

To Apply:

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

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International – Sienna.coatethompson@talentinternational.com

• 12 Month Contract
• Brisbane Based
• $1000 P/D

We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect to lead the secure design and delivery of enterprise and aviation-critical infrastructure platforms. The role provides architectural oversight across Windows, VDI, and AWS virtual desktop technologies, ensuring solutions meet stringent security, compliance, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure, resilient infrastructure solutions supporting enterprise and aviation-critical systems.

• Provide architectural oversight across Windows Server, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, AWS AppStream/WorkSpaces, and associated file, network, identity, and access management platforms.

• Embed security-by-design principles into all solution architectures, ensuring alignment with aviation, government, and enterprise security standards.

• Ensure solutions meet stringent security, compliance, availability, and performance requirements expected in safety-critical aviation environments.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including cyber security and risk functions, to identify architectural risks, diagnose bottlenecks, and define remediation strategies.

• Support the delivery of Technology Wellness, security uplift, and risk remediation initiatives within the project backlog.

• Maintain architectural governance, ensuring security controls, patterns, and guardrails are consistently applied across the enterprise landscape.

• Provide continuity of architectural and security expertise following the departure of a key architect, ensuring uninterrupted progress across active initiatives.

Required Capabilities

• Strong expertise in Windows Server and AWS technologies within secure, enterprise environments.

• Deep experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solutions (Citrix, VMware Horizon, or similar), including secure access, segmentation, and identity integration.

• Hands-on experience with AWS AppStream and WorkSpaces, including secure configuration and access controls.

• Solid understanding of file, network, and identity architecture, including Active Directory, IAM, and authentication/authorisation models.

• Proven experience delivering solution designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards, security frameworks, and compliance obligations.

• Strong ability to communicate security and architectural concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

If this is something you’d like to be considered for click APPLY NOW or contact David at david.reynolds@talentinternational.com

We are working with a growing company to recruit a National Estimating Manager to lead and uplift a high-performing estimating function. This role will oversee estimating standards, pricing governance, estimator training, and national consistency across desktop and field-based teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of desktop estimators nationally
• Deliver estimator training, induction, and performance coaching
• Maintain pricing libraries, templates, workflows, and estimating governance
• Drive quote conversion, quality assurance, and SLA achievement
• Manage escalations and provide overflow estimating support as required
• Travel interstate during high-volume events and training programs

Key Requirements

• Strong building and construction estimating experience
• Proven leadership in a national or multi-site estimating function
• Knowledge of NCC and Australian Standards
• Prior experience or understanding of the insurance building and restoration sector
• Advanced communication, analytical, and process improvement skills
• Strong capability with Excel and estimating systems

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

Senior Data Manager

Location: Sydney, NSW

Security: Baseline clearance minimum (NV1 preferred)

We are seeking a Senior Data Manager to lead data governance, integrity, and analytics for a major Defence transformation program focused on maritime sustainment and operational excellence. This pivotal role ensures secure, accurate, and accessible data to support decision-making across engineering, logistics, and sustainment operations. You will work closely with program leaders, technical teams, and senior stakeholders to establish robust data management frameworks and champion best practices in data integrity and configuration control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, analyse, and report on data requirements across multiple business domains
• Lead data remediation and preparation across program tranches to meet ERP and business requirements
• Develop and implement data governance policies, quality metrics, and monitoring procedures
• Build team capability in data management, including forecasting risks and planning remediation activities
• Align data work packages with organisational objectives and program priorities
• Manage data preparation reports and quality improvement plans to ensure migration and conversion readiness

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience with major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of targeted data applications and the ability to provide expert advice
• SQL certification and hands-on experience
• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Must Have: Defence experience & Baseline security clearance (NV1 preferred)
Please note: If you do not have the above, you will not be contacted

Data and Configuration Management Lead

Location: Sydney (hybrid)

Security: Baseline clearance minimum (NV1 preferred)

We are seeking an experienced Defence Naval Data & Configuration Management Lead to support a major enterprise ERP transformation. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality, governance, and configuration control of enterprise data spanning finance, logistics, supply chain, asset management, maintenance, workforce, and commercial domains.

You will play a critical role in modernising and standardising how data is managed across maritime engineering, logistics, and technical assurance functions, enabling consistent processes, improved decision-making, and compliant operations across the Defence environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document ERP data requirements across finance, logistics, engineering, and asset domains

• Produce data mapping rules, transformation logic, and validation criteria
• Lead data remediation, cleansing, enrichment, and standardisation activities
• Prepare data across program tranches to meet ERP configuration and migration readiness
• Establish and embed data governance frameworks, standards, and procedures
• Define and monitor data quality metrics, controls, and reporting dashboards
• Report on data readiness, risks, and remediation strategies

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience leading data remediation, migration, and governance within large, complex ERP programs
• Strong understanding of configuration control, data management, baselining, and change control in engineering or logistics environments
• Demonstrated Defence Maritime data and configuration management experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and business audiences
• Experience working with Navy’s Endless Toolsets
• Hands-on experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA

Must Have: Defence experience & Baseline security clearance (NV1 preferred)
Please note: If you do not have the above, you will not be contacted

Job Title

Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer

Location

Sydney, NSW (Sydney-based applicants only)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer to support a complex and evolving Defence maritime program. This role focuses on strengthening contract performance, governance, and commercial assurance within a Defence environment, delivering disciplined and compliant contract management aligned to ASDEFCON and Defence requirements.

The successful candidate will provide proactive, forward-leaning commercial support while ensuring all contract records, performance documentation, and commercial processes are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration of assigned Defence contracts, including correspondence, registers, claims, deliverables, and financial tracking

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of contract management frameworks, performance metrics, and contract management plans

• Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, service levels, WHS, environmental, and Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations

• Validate supplier self-assessments and contribute to formal performance, compliance, and assurance reviews

• Prepare briefs, status reports, performance summaries, and commercial inputs for governance forums and senior stakeholders

• Assist with drafting and coordinating contract variations and change proposals

• Support risk assessments, issue management, and commercial governance activities

• Liaise with suppliers, engineering, logistics, finance, and project teams to ensure contractual obligations and timelines are met

• Ensure all activities align with Defence policies, ASDEFCON, Australian Standards, and industry best practice

Essential Experience & Requirements

• Demonstrated Defence commercial or contracting experience, supporting acquisition and/or sustainment programs

• Proven practitioner-level experience working with ASDEFCON-based contracts

• Strong understanding of Defence commercial governance, contract performance management, and assurance

• Working knowledge of Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations and reporting

• Ability to operate effectively within complex Defence stakeholder environments

Security & Eligibility

• Must be Sydney-based

• Must hold an AGSVA Baseline clearance (NV1 or higher will also be considered)

• Applicants must be able to provide a CSID number upon successful placement

Our client, a leading financial services organisation based in the Sydney CBD, is seeking an experienced Technical Risk Manager to join their Technology Risk function.

This role will focus on the design, assessment and assurance of technology risk frameworks across a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, uplift and maintain technology risk frameworks, standards and policies
• Conduct technical risk assessments, including scenario-based risk analysis across technology and vendor environments
• Perform control assurance and testing to assess design and operating effectiveness of technology controls
• Provide risk oversight relating to technology licensing renewals, cost increases and commercial risk exposure
• Assess risks associated with system changes, platform upgrades and vendor arrangements

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in Technology Risk / IT Risk (Financial Services expereince is a must)
• Strong experience writing and embedding risk frameworks, policies and control standards

• CISA, Risk OR CISM Certified

• Hands-on experience with control assurance testing and technical risk assessments
• Ability to translate technical and commercial risk into clear, actionable insights
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills

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

The Lead Architect plays a critical strategic and technical leadership role, responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solution architectures that align with the University’s strategic objectives. Acting as the bridge between Enterprise and Solution Architecture, the role ensures technology initiatives support Learning & Teaching, Research, and Administration while maintaining a cohesive and future-ready technology ecosystem.

The position provides both strategic direction and operational oversight of solution architecture activities, delivering designs directly or guiding external architects through structured work packages. A strong focus of the role is evolving integration and cloud architecture, embedding governance, and driving modern, secure, and fit-for-purpose solutions.

The Lead Architect is instrumental in enabling digital transformation, fostering innovation, and ensuring all architectural outcomes align with institutional priorities, standards, and long-term vision.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish, enhance, and embed architecture governance frameworks, standards, and design principles to ensure consistent and compliant solution delivery across the University.

• Act as the principal architectural advisor, influencing technology strategy, major IT investments, and long-term roadmaps in alignment with institutional goals.

• Ensure solution architectures are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise, data, and application ecosystems.

• Oversee architecture artefact development, whether delivered directly or by external solution architects, ensuring quality, completeness, and compliance.

• Drive innovation and digital transformation by identifying and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and modern architecture practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience in senior architecture roles.

• Significant experience in Solution Architecture across enterprise systems, integration, data, technology platforms, and security domains.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing architecture designs across conceptual, logical, and physical layers, along with roadmaps and modern workplace technologies.

• Proven experience delivering scalable integration solutions and working within complex, multi-system enterprise environments.

• Strong background in cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including security architecture, digital ecosystems, and vendor engagement.

• Experience in the higher education sector, in a similar position is highly desired.

• 12 month ongoing contract
• Help kick off various infrastructure projects – Pre-project planning / scoping etc.
• Top of the market rate

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experienced Infrastructure Consultant / Presales Engineer to scope out and engage vendors on several infrastructure initiatives. This role will be ideal for an individual who is well versed across IT infrastructure subjects and enjoys scoping new projects.

Requirements & responsibilities:

• Proven experience working as a Infrastructure consultant / Business Analyst or Presales Engineer
• Ability to take business requests or project requests and scope them and size them
• Work with Architects to build a roadmap over the next few years
• Strong understanding of Jira to forecast expenditure and demand over time
• Extensive Executive presentation/engagement experience

Benefits:

• 12 month initial contract with the option to convert to permanent at the end
• Top of the market daily rate
• Central CBD location – 2 days WFH
• Interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

• Permanent Position – Government Department
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• $162,077 + super – Manage a team of 14

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager, End User Computing to lead a team delivering essential end user technology services across the organisation.

This leadership role oversees two key functions – the Windows Administration team and the End User Applications team – ensuring that systems, devices, and applications operate efficiently and securely to support a large, complex user base.

The role will also manage procurement and vendor contracts, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with the organisation’s strategic technology direction within the Microsoft domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of approximately 14 technical staff
• Oversee the delivery and maintenance of Windows Administration and End User Application services across the organisation.
• Ensure the stability, reliability, and security of the Microsoft domain environment, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and device management tools.
• Manage procurement activities, including vendor management, contract negotiation, and renewals in accordance with government policies and processes.
• Work collaboratively with other technology and business teams to support projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong experience as a Manager, End User Computing/Infrastructure Lead
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams (10+ staff) in a complex IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and end user computing tools.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, vendor management, and contract administration – ideally within a government context.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

What’s in it for you:

• Supportive, inclusive company culture that values collaboration and respect
• Strong focus on career development with clear progression pathways
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to meaningful, challenging work that makes an impact

For more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong business delivery focus to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. This role is responsible for driving outcomes across multiple business units, ensuring delivery aligns with strategic objectives, and managing change across diverse stakeholder groups.

You will work at the intersection of business and technology, owning end-to-end delivery while partnering closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and delivery functions.

Note: This a Senior Business Project Manager – not Technical or Infrastructure PM role.

Responsibilities

• Lead true enterprise-wide programs and projects, spanning multiple business units, functions, and geographies where applicable

• Own end-to-end business delivery, from initiation through to implementation and benefits realisation

• Drive delivery of complex, cross-functional implementations, managing dependencies, risks, and competing priorities

• Partner with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into executable delivery plans

• Provide strong governance, planning, financial management, and reporting across large-scale initiatives

• Manage change impacts, stakeholder engagement, and adoption to ensure sustainable outcomes

• Coordinate delivery across business, technology, operations, risk, and external vendors as required

• Proactively identify issues and resolve delivery blockers, escalating when appropriate

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives in complex organisational environments. Financial Services or Banking experience is A MUST

• Strong business-led project management capability, with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to run complex, cross-functional implementations involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior executive level

• Strong planning, financial management, risk and dependency management skills

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving alignment across diverse teams

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.

Role Title: Commercial Officer

The Opportunity

Join a leading Defence consultancy that plays a key role in delivering Australia’s most advanced capability programs. This full-time position offers the chance to work alongside experienced commercial professionals and Defence stakeholders on-site in Williamtown – driving meaningful outcomes that support national security.

If you’re looking for a role that combines strategic commercial work with hands-on delivery, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-impact Defence projects while growing your career within a respected consultancy.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to senior commercial leaders, you’ll work under limited direction to deliver a variety of complex operational, administrative, and commercial tasks. You’ll be the go-to person for all things commercial – liaising with stakeholders, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with Defence procurement frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting commercial aspects of the capability lifecycle, including procurement planning, tendering, contract formation, management, and closure;
• Delivering contract development activities in accordance with the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Business Management System and Commercial Policy;
• Researching policy, legal, and technical matters to inform sound commercial decisions;
• Mentoring and supporting team members to build commercial acumen across the group;
• Managing compliance obligations and mitigating commercial risk;
• Engaging stakeholders and subject matter experts to achieve quality, timely outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications and proven experience in business, legal, and/or commercial management;
• Strong understanding of communication flows, priorities, and workflows to meet business objectives;
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk across contracts and supplier performance;
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively;
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to professional excellence.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Must hold a current NV1 clearance – applicants without this clearance will not be considered;
• Location: Must be based locally and able to work on-site at RAAF Base Williamtown;
• Employment Type: Full-time, with long-term progression opportunities for the right candidate.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work with one of Australia’s most trusted Defence consultancies;
• Gain exposure to high-profile, complex Defence acquisition and sustainment projects;
• Join a collaborative team that values integrity, capability, and continuous improvement;
• Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and balance.