Are you passionate about information management and project coordination in a defence or government environment? We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team to support critical information governance and project coordination efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support projects within a Defence setting, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed data management structures and metadata standards to enhance information accessibility.
• Apply strong knowledge of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to assess potential risks and improve decision-making processes.
• Ensure adherence to Defence information policies and procedures to maintain high standards of information security.
• Contribute to project controls by tracking progress, reporting on key milestones, and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements in information governance standards.
• Provide reporting and support to structure, store, and make information easily accessible across the organization.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree or certificate in Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a Defence or Government environment.
• Proven project coordination experience in a high-stakes setting.
• NV1 Security Clearance

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
• Familiarity with Defence information policies and procedures.
• Strong project controls experience, with the ability to manage project timelines and budgets.
• Experience working with detailed data management structures and developing metadata standards.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to communicate and implement information governance improvements.
• Strong reporting skills and experience in supporting organizations to enhance data accessibility.

Apply now or call Luther Borgas on 03 9236 7755 or by email at luther.borgas@talentinternational.com

This role is for a skilled Business Analyst with extensive experience working on Operational Risk, and recent experience working with CPS230.

This role is for a proactive leader, someone who can take responsiblity and work on projects to drive success.

In this position, the Senior Business Analyst will work across three streams, Operational Risk, Business Continuity and Risk to service providers.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

– Discovery and Delivery

– Workshop facilitation

– End to end leadership

– Stakeholder management

– Process design

– Continuous improvement

To be successful in this role, you must have experience with the following criteria:

– CPS230 experience as a Business Analyst

– Operational Risk experience within a large complex organisation

– Must be available to start immediately or within a 2 week notice period

– Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience

– Financial Crime, AML or KYC experience

If you meet these requirements and are interested in new opportunities, please apply now.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to work for a Local Government client based in Wakeley. This is a 6-month contract with the view to be extended. The role is paying $55.65- $65.19/hr + Super.

7 hours per day / 35 hours per week

Work onsite. No Hybrid

8.30 PM to 4.30 PM

Position Purpose/Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist works with the Procurement Team and is responsible for ensuring value-for-money contracts are established within a diverse range of projects including projects of significant value and community benefit. The role ensures compliance for tendering and contract activities undertaken by legislative requirements, Government guidelines, and client’s policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities – Position Specific

• To assist in the development and preparation of Request for Tender, Quotations and Expression of Interest in meeting client’s objectives.
• To review contract documents and specifications prepared for the engagement of contractors to ensure a value-for-money outcome.
• Management of special projects, development and maintenance of Quality Management documentation currency for the procurement branch.
• Recommend actions to improve the current process and/or customer service as part of a continuous improvement cycle.
• Ensure that tendering/contract management complies with all relevant legislation, codes and Council policy and that there is equitable treatment of all tenders and probity in all aspects of the tendering process.
• Working autonomously, prepare and release RFQ, EOI, RFT and Selective Tender documents in a timely manner including preparation of Evaluation Plan, facilitate Evaluation process and prepare Evaluation report in a timely manner. Coordinate and lead evaluation panels ensuring Councils procurement methodologies and probity is always maintained.
• Prepare Contract documentation for execution and facilitate Post Tender Debrief.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance within the relevant legislation and tendering guidelines whilst seeking to adopt innovative, best practice procurement solutions.
• Interpret, negotiate and resolve conflicts and issues in relation to aspects of the Client’s Procurement activities and service delivery and deal with confidential and sensitive issues Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times and operate within the approved delegation and probity structure.

Key Accountabilities – Core

• Use Corporate IT Applications/Systems, ensuring compliance with client standards and policies, to facilitate achievement of required outcomes.
• Comply with the requirements of client’s Work Health Safety Management System (WHSMS) and fulfil relevant WHS responsibilities as per WHS-01.1.1 Responsibilities, Authority and Accountability Guideline whilst employed by or acting on behalf of the client
• Comply with the reasonable requests and directions of management whilst employed by or acting on behalf of the client. This includes undertaking other tasks or duties that may be allocated from time to time
• Comply with client’s Code of Conduct, policy and procedures whilst employed by or acting on behalf of client.
• All employees are required to treat colleagues and customers with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions, as well as report any suspected case of discrimination or harassment that they witness. This requirement is in accordance with client’s Values and commitment to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge of approaches to market, tendering and quotations for the supply of goods, services and works in a government context.
• Well-developed customer service, interpersonal, verbal communication skills, and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and establish co-operative professional working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced problem-solving skills including capability to research the market and analyse information and to present viewpoints in a manner that can be easily understood by those from a non-procurement background.
• Proven experience in the management of Tendering, Request for Quotation, Expressions of Interest, Selective Tendering through to contract award including preparation of procurement reports.
• Ability to work at pace and remain consistently approachable and personable under pressure, while delivering favourable outcomes to internal and external customers
• Sound organisational, time management and prioritisation skills along with a demonstrated ability to successfully balance competing priorities.
• Advanced skills in teamwork and leadership including the ability to undertake a diverse range of tasks and to provide quality support to other team members.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or Cert IV or Diploma of Government Procurement and Contracting and / or experience in a similar role.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a medium to large public sector or private sector organisation.
• Well-developed computer literacy with ability to use electronic tendering and contract systems and evaluation software.
• Sound understanding of the sections of the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulations that relate to the tendering function.
• Understanding of the environment in which Local Government, particularly client, operates.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• Initial 6 month contract with the view to extend over 2-3 years
• Wollongong location
• Flexible and competitive hourly rate on offer

Our client an ASX Manufacturing organisation is seeking a skilled Electrical/Automation Engineer to join their team and contribute to the successful implementation of the Hot Strip Mill Drives and Control System Upgrade (HSMDCSU) project. As an integral member of their engineering team, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems for their critical manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of automation systems for the HSMDCSU project.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
• Experience with drives and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team.

If you are interested in hearing more, please APPLY NOW!

The opportunity
Our client is a large federal government agency. They have a great opportunity for an EL1 Cyber Security Operations Analyst to join a busy security operations team as part of a national CSOC.

• Richmond or Geelong based, hybrid work from home
• Great rates negotiable, 12 months initial contract plus future extensions
• Federal government role – must have Australian Citizenship

The role
As an EL1 Cyber Security Operations Analyst, you will play a senior role in security operations. Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical advice and direction as a Cyber Security SME
• Implement essential eight controls and uplift maturity
• Assist in the architecture and development of secure platforms based on zero trust principals
• Working closely with the site monitoring and reliability team to mature the incident response capability
• Stakeholder and vendor management
• Create and circulate documentation to showcase procedures to assist with knowledge sharing across key stakeholders
• Automate current processes to allow for rapid growth and scalability
• Mentor and develop Cyber Analysts within the team

About you
To be considered for these roles you will need:

• Strong experience in complex, fast-paced SOC environments, preferably large government
• A proven track record working with various cyber technologies including vulnerability management, SIEM, SOAR and Threat Intelligence
• Advanced Incident Response capabilities, and demonstrated ability to respond to major incidents
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff
• Proven security automation experience
• Knowledge of Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and industry certifications

Please note that our client is a federal government department and they can only consider applicants who are Australian Citizens.

Apply:
Please submit your resume ASAP. For more information, please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com.

Our Opportunity: Principal Engineer

Take the reins in designing, developing, and delivering winch products. Lead estimation for tenders, making sure they hit the technical requirements (or suggest cool alternatives where needed!). Work hand-in-hand with the Projects team to keep things moving, ensuring designs and drawings are delivered on time according to the Project or Tender Program. Your designs? They’ll be top-notch, meeting all the relevant standards and regulations, with the help of calculations and FEA analysis or software tools.

Stick to best design engineering practices to keep everything in line with company requirements. You’ll also be the brains behind operational parts, maintenance manuals, commissioning docs, and SOPs. Plus, you’ll lead and mentor your engineering squad to deliver the goods – on time, within budget, and with the right quality.

Teamwork is key, so you’ll work closely with the gang to prep training docs, with input from everyone (engineering team, workshop, clients, suppliers – you name it). Keep an eye on the short and long-term needs for the winch product group, identifying trends, issues, and ways to boost profits. And of course, you’ll be working towards those company goals like a pro.

You’ll also be the one coordinating and overseeing all the team’s activities, ensuring everyone’s on the same page and that the business strategy is clear. You’ll be a key technical resource for clients, helping out with design and sales support when needed. Plus, you’ll be in sync with the sales and tendering teams, submitting tenders and keeping the enquiries rolling in.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical expert for client interactions, providing support for design and sales-related inquiries.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Evaluate short and long-term needs for the winch product line, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Collaborate with sales and tendering teams to prepare, submit, and negotiate tenders, while managing day-to-day client inquiries.
• Oversee the development and delivery of winch products, ensuring seamless execution of all project phases.
• Prepare estimates for tenders, ensuring compliance with technical requirements or proposing well-justified alternatives.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure timely completion of designs and drawings in accordance with project timelines.
• Develop training materials by collaborating with engineering teams, workshop staff, clients, and suppliers.
• Lead the creation of operational manuals, maintenance guides, commissioning documentation, and SOPs.
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulations, using calculations and FEA analysis or software when necessary.
• Apply and uphold established engineering practices, ensuring all designs and documentation meet company standards.
• Manage and oversee team activities, ensuring clear communication that aligns with business objectives and strategy.
• Drive company programs, objectives, and targets, making sure they are achieved within management’s established guidelines.

The ideal candidate for this position would have:

• Engineering degree/diploma or related discipline
• 10 years’ experience in the engineering field of heavy industry
• 5 years’ experience as Lead or Principal Engineer is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in delivering engineering designs in a complex environment
• Experience in executing engineering design to meet customer and mandated standards
• Customer-focused outlook and key relationship development
• Enthusiastic and receptive in interaction with clients
• Experience in providing quality client focus both internally & externally

Please note, only candidates currently located in Australia with unrestricted working rights will be considered!

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please click the “APPLY NOW” button below and attach your C.V (in word). For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further information please contact:

Kate Reynolds at kate.reynolds@Talentinternational.com or 0448 001 382

Regan Dalwood at regan.dalwood@talentinternational.com

Opportunity
12-month contract with potential beyond for a APS6 Digital Data Analyst to join the Service Design Delivery branch of a Large federal agency currently undertaking several major transformation projects.
Richmond or Geelong base, paying an hourly rate of $60.26 + Superannuation, with a hybrid work policy (3 in the office and 2 from home).

Large federal agency undertaking several major transformation programs.

Role

• Creating data and analytics reporting for participant and provider digital products, supporting monthly branch reporting.
• Documenting key insights around user and customer experience gaps, current processes and accessibility.
• Working with business analysts and technical specialists, identifying and prioritising problems or useability issues reported by the product users requiring attention.
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding the context, goals and key performance indicators of the business area.
• Undertaking day-to-day analytical work on a range of tasks including regular and one-off analyses and ‘ad hoc’ requests.

About you?

• Creating accessible data visualization
• Outstanding writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members from various disciplines
• If successful you must be willing to provide proof of Australian Citizenship

Application
Please contact Samuel.beckett@talentinternational.com for further information.

Opportunity
12-month contract with potential beyond for a APS6 level Business Analyst to join the Intelligence and Analytics branch of a Large federal agency currently undertaking several major transformation projects.

Richmond or Geelong base, paying a hourly rate of $60.26 + Superannuation $602.55, with a hybrid work policy (3 in the office and 2 from home).

Role

• Producing reports, interpreting data and analysing results using standard statistical techniques.
• Coordinating divisional and branch reporting requirements to monitor and track improvement and performance outcomes.
• Developing business functional requirements and resources, consistent with contractual, legislative and policy environments.
• Translating business metrics to inform internal stakeholder requirements including efficiency, improvement and performance outcomes to optimise customer experience.
• Designing and delivering workshops, communication and consultation resources that support complex systems and business information gathering and sharing.
• Establishing and implementing governance and compliance processes, dashboards and management systems to track branch and divisional performance against plans and targets.
• Implementing and maintaining audit and risk processes, controls and undertaking issues resolution.
• Supporting case management system data quality monitoring, analysing data and assisting in developing FFT reporting structures.
• Undertaking day-to-day analytical work and project management on a range of tasks including supporting analyses and ad hoc requests.

About you?

• Proven ability to evolve solutions using analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience interpreting data and presenting insights to diverse audiences
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills with proven capability to manage expectations and deliver fit to purpose solutions.
• Excellent time management and planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Ability to obtain a NV1 level Security Clearance

Application
Please contact Samuel.beckett@talentinternational.com for further information.

Our client is a federal government organisation with offices throughout Australia. Due to growth, they are seeking a Software Developer with SAS Viya to join their team in their Richmond or Geelong office for a 12 month contract initially with extensions.

The EL1 Software Developer is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes across the functions of the client.

The position will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management within the Investigations Management System teams functions. The position requires exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and operational support.

The EL1 Software Developer is required to coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects that may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on the strategic or operational outcomes that support the clients’ objectives.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need as follows:

1. 2+ years of experience with SAS Viya platform, products, architecture, supporting technologies and implementation best practices.
2. Ability to associate business requirements to technical concepts and capabilities that pertains to SAS System applications and end-user needs.
3. Specialized in front-end programming frameworks such as Angular or ReactJS.
4. Good knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, scripting languages, open-source programming, REST APIs and cloud computing technologies.

Desirable criteria

1. Technical Expertise: Ability to understand, synthesize, utilize and integrate prevailing external SAS supported technologies with SAS solutions. Fundamental understanding of SAS Visual Investigator, architecture and implementation best practices. Proficiency in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization using SAS Strong understanding of database management and data warehousing concepts and principles (ETL). Familiarity with Python for data engineering tasks is a PLUS
2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems using SAS. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting. Ability to develop innovative solutions to meet business requirements.
3. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
4. Professional Experience and Education: A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. Relevant certifications in SAS programming and data analytics are highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in a similar role at the EL1 level or equivalent.

Please contact shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com for further information. Successful applicants will be required to complete a formal Key Selection Response, and clear national police and federal background checks. Proof of Australian Citizenship is mandatory.

We are seeking an experienced Change Management Professional to join our dynamic team in the Defence sector. This role will focus on driving strategic change initiatives, managing stakeholder engagement, and contributing to key defence programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute change management initiatives within defence programs.
• Develop and implement strategic communication plans to support program goals.
• Manage programs and projects, ensuring alignment with broader defence initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cohorts, identify use cases, and manage resistance.
• Develop detailed strategies and change engagement plans.
• Track and report on change effectiveness through structured reporting mechanisms.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in Change Management within the Defence sector.
• Strong background in strategic communications and managing complex programs/projects.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in Business Impact Analysis and Agile Change Management.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• In-depth understanding of systems processes and design.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and developing effective change strategies.
• Ability to execute change engagement plans and deliver effectiveness reports
• Active NV1 Security Clearance

Apply now or call Luther Borgas on 03 9236 7755 or by email at luther.borgas@talentinternational.com

• APS6 Project Officer
• Contract Term: 12 Months + possible extension options
• Hourly Rate: $60.26 per hour exclusive Super
• Deakin location + Hybrid working arrangement

About the Team:
The Fraud Fusion Taskforce has been established to improve payment integrity in the NDIS and other government programs and payments by preventing or reducing fraud and criminal activity (including serious organised crime and systemic fraud). The Taskforce enables intelligence sharing, identification and response by the NDIA and its partner agencies, including law enforcement and regulators.

The Fraud Intelligence and Analytics Branch detects and responds to internal and external fraud against the Scheme. The branch focus is on protecting the Scheme’s financial sustainability, strengthening fraud control arrangements, and supporting the Fraud Fusion Taskforce to strengthen the Commonwealth’s fraud detection and response capability.

Key Duties:
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Support the development and implementation of project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework and considering project interdependencies.
• Providing specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders.
• Performing independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities.
• Completing regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Completing written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation.
• Monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management.
• Identifying, assessing, managing, escalating, reporting and monitoring project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies.
• Contributing to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.

Skills and Experience
Key skills required for role/s:

• Demonstrated project management experience with successful achievement of project outcomes
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills and the tenacity to stay with an issue until it is resolved.

• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable skills to have for the role/s:

• Excellent time management and planning and organisational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.

• Excellent team-working skills.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, you can contact Connie on 02 6129 6318 for further information.