Level 2 Commercial Officer – Defence
Location: Sydney
Clearance: NV1 required

Our client within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Level 2 Commercial Officer to support a high-priority engagement. This role will suit someone with a strong background in defence commercial activities, particularly across procurement, invoicing, and ERP systems.

You’ll play a key role supporting both business-as-usual operations and broader commercial initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Key responsibilities:
; support commercial procurement activities across defence projects
; manage invoicing processes and ensure compliance with internal frameworks
; provide commercial support across BAU and project-based work
; work within defence ERP systems, maintaining accuracy and governance
; contribute to contract management activities using ASDEFCON frameworks
; liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth commercial operations

Key requirements:
; proven experience as a Commercial Officer within defence environments
; hands-on experience with defence ERP systems, with an active ERP account
; strong understanding of commercial procurement and invoicing processes
; experience working with ASDEFCON contracts
; currently working with, or recently from, a defence supplier (must not have been in uniform within the past 12 months)
; NV1 security clearance is essential

Applicants without defence experience or the required clearance will not be considered

The Role

We’re partnering with a major enterprise undergoing a large-scale migration to Snowflake as part of a broader cloud data transformation. This role sits within a fast-paced delivery team focused on building and validating a modern data platform, with strong emphasis on accuracy, performance, and reliability.

This is a hands-on Test Lead role where you’ll be actively involved in data validation, working closely with engineers and analysts to ensure data is correct, complete, and fit for purpose across the platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be embedded within the delivery team, owning end-to-end testing across Snowflake pipelines. This includes writing and executing SQL-based validations, reconciling data between legacy and target systems, and identifying issues across data ingestion and transformation layers. You’ll contribute directly to test execution, support automation where possible, and work closely with stakeholders to resolve data defects quickly and efficiently.

Must-Have Experience (Snowflake)

• Hands-on experience testing data solutions built on Snowflake
• Strong SQL skills for data validation, reconciliation, and root cause analysis
• Experience validating ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations
• Proven experience supporting data migration projects (source to Snowflake)
• Understanding of Snowflake concepts (staging, COPY INTO, warehouses, performance basics)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience working in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments

Why Join

• Be hands-on in a major cloud data migration program
• Work with modern tools and a cutting-edge Snowflake data platform
• Join a high-performing, delivery-focused team
• Opportunity to build experience in modern data and AI-driven environments
• Strong pipeline of work with long-term opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced SAP BODS Support Engineer to step into a hands-on support role within a busy enterprise environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, keeping platforms stable, and working closely with a collaborative team.

You’ll be supporting a critical data integration platform, working across incident management, maintenance, and ongoing improvement as the system approaches end-of-life.

Responsibilities:

• Providing Level 2 support for SAP BODS job failures (triage, fix, document)
• Managing incidents and work orders through to resolution
• Supporting platform maintenance, including scheduled activities and server restarts
• Assisting with disaster recovery planning, testing, and readiness
• Contributing to planning activities around platform off-boarding
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Participating in knowledge sharing and handovers to maintain continuity

Requirements:

• Solid experience supporting SAP BODS in a production environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills across data integration workflows
• Experience with incident and problem management processes
• Understanding of platform maintenance and DR practices
• Ability to work collaboratively within an established team
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Must be able to do on call

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click APPLY NOW. Alternatively, if you are keen to discuss further, please email me at alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, an Australian-founded leader in data science and advanced analytics, to hire a Security Engineer – AI & ML Security.

This organisation is investing heavily in AI and building a practical, engineering-led AI security capability to support secure, large-scale adoption.

Role Details

Role Title: Security Engineer – AI & ML Security

Contract Length: Initial 6-12 month contract (highly likely to extend or convert to permanent)

Location: Eveleigh, Sydney (3 days in office – Tue-Thurs)

Salary: $163,300 – $197,000 package

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: 2-stage (technical + behavioural)

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on security engineering role focused on securing real AI systems as they’re being built and rolled out across the business.

You’ll work closely with engineering and data teams to embed security into how things are developed and deployed – not sit on the sidelines writing policy.

You will:

• Work with teams to secure AI and application use cases as they’re designed and built
• Conduct threat modelling and identify practical risks across new features and systems
• Implement security controls and guardrails for AI tools (LLMs, internal platforms, ML pipelines)
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments, and deployment workflows
• Contribute to the safe rollout of AI across the business
• Stay close to emerging risks and apply pragmatic, real-world security solutions

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone hands-on and technical, not purely strategic.

• Strong security engineering foundation (AppSec, cloud security, or similar)
• Experience working in DevOps / DevSecOps environments
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and secure deployment practices
• Comfortable doing threat modelling (STRIDE or similar approaches)
• Exposure to AI is a bonus – interest in learning is more important

Why This Role

• Work on real AI systems, not theoretical security frameworks
• Strong focus on building and implementing, not just advising
• Be part of a major AI rollout across the business
• Access to modern tech stack and evolving AI tooling
• Strong engineering culture with close collaboration across teams
• Genuine work-life balance (no expectation beyond ~5pm)
• Clear pathway to a long-term / permanent opportunity

To Apply

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

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a globally recognised technology organisation specialising in enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation solutions. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their growing Education Services function.

Role Title: Business Development Manager – Education Services

Contract Length: Initial contract through to April 2027 (highly likely to extend)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Daily Pay: $780 per day (including super)

Project: Driving growth across IT training and education services, supporting enterprise customers and partner channels

Role Details:

* Drive revenue growth by selling a broad portfolio of IT training solutions (including cloud, security, infrastructure, and emerging technologies)

* Partner closely with enterprise account teams to position training as part of end-to-end technology solutions

* Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts across ANZ, focusing on upselling and cross-selling opportunities

* Build and develop relationships with external training partners and resellers to expand indirect revenue channels

* Contribute to go-to-market initiatives and demand generation activities for new and existing training offerings

* Support larger consulting and solution deals by embedding training into client proposals

Required Skills and Experiences:

* Proven background in business development or sales within a services-led environment (IT services, consulting, or similar)

* Experience working with enterprise customers and navigating complex sales cycles

* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across sales, delivery, and partner teams

* Commercial mindset with experience managing pipelines, forecasting, and driving revenue outcomes

* Exposure to training, education, or enablement solutions is beneficial but not essential

Additional Details & Benefits:

* Join a high-performing, niche business unit with strong demand and growth across APAC

* Opportunity to own and grow a defined set of strategic accounts across Australia and New Zealand

* Blend of direct and partner-led sales, offering variety and long-term revenue potential

* Work within a globally recognised organisation with strong internal mobility and extension potential

To Apply:

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

Join a leading financial institution as a Senior Java Engineer working on complex trading systems.

The environment

This is a rare opportunity to embed yourself inside a world-class financial markets technology team, working on one of the most sophisticated trading platforms in Australian banking. You’ll be part of a close-knit, cross-functional squad driving the delivery of high-impact business initiatives, from short-cycle enhancements through to multi-month platform projects. The environment is fast-paced, delivery-focused, and built for engineers who take genuine ownership of their work from first line of code through to production.

What you’ll be doing

Day-to-day, you’ll be hands-on with Java development within a heavily customised Calypso environment, working across the full delivery lifecycle requirements, development, testing, and production deployment. You’ll contribute to microservices architecture, collaborate with BAs, testers, and fellow engineers, and use AI-assisted development tools to sharpen both speed and quality. Deliverables range from two-week changes to complex, multi-month initiatives.

What they’re looking for

• 5+ years of strong Java engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, end-to-end technical solutions independently
• Exposure to microservices architecture and enterprise-scale environments
• Financial markets experience (particularly FX) is highly valued
• Calypso experience is a significant advantage
• Ownership mindset, strong problem-solving, and the ability to ramp up quickly in complex systems

Why join

• Work at the forefront of AI-assisted development. This team actively uses AI tools to improve delivery speed and code quality
• Contribute to evolving platform strategy, including potential transition to next-gen in-house solutions
• Join a squad that values autonomy, accountability, and craft
• Hybrid model, 2-3 days in office
• Strong prospect of extension, with permanent conversion possible for the right person

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, an Australian-founded leader in data science and advanced analytics, to hire a Security Engineer – AI & ML Security.

This organisation is investing heavily in AI and building a best-in-class AI security capability to support secure, large-scale adoption.

Role Title: Security Engineer – AI & ML Security

Contract Length: Initial 6-12 month contract (highly likely to extend or convert to permanent)

Location: Redfern, Sydney (3 days in office – Tue-Thurs)

Salary: $163,300 – $197,300 package (base + super)

The Opportunity

A hands-on AI security role where you’ll work directly with engineering and data teams to secure real-world AI systems.

You will:

• Design and implement AI/ML security controls (prompt injection, data poisoning, model risks)
• Build security guardrails for LLMs, agents, and AI platforms
• Conduct threat modelling across AI tools and capabilities
• Embed security into the ML lifecycle and engineering workflows
• Define safe adoption patterns for emerging AI technologies
• Evaluate new AI threats and tooling and guide the business
• Support incident response and AI-related security reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Application Security + threat modelling experience (e.g. STRIDE)
• Experience working in cloud environments (GCP / Azure, AWS nice to have)
• Understanding of CI/CD security and secure deployment practices
• Exposure to AI / LLM systems (or strong interest in the space)
• Hands-on, builder mindset – not purely advisory
• Comfortable in fast-moving, evolving environments
• Strong stakeholder skills – able to work across engineering + data teams

Why This Role

• Build AI security capability from the ground up
• Work closely with senior AI leadership (incl. Chief AI Officer)
• Access to cutting-edge AI tech (OpenAI, Anthropic, emerging tools)
• Be part of a major AI rollout across the business
• Strong work-life balance (no expectation beyond ~5pm)
• High likelihood of long-term / permanent opportunity

To Apply

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

Project Manager – Service Transition

Location: Sydney
Rate: Up to $1,050 per day
Length: 24 months
Requirement: Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Government Security Clearance

This role is responsible for leading the transition of a complex, safety-critical system into live operational service, ensuring all people, processes, and systems are fully prepared. You will drive readiness across multiple domains, minimising risk and enabling a smooth and controlled service commencement.

You will be joining a large, nationally significant organisation delivering complex programs within a highly regulated environment. The organisation is known for its focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence across critical infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver end-to-end transition and operational readiness plans aligned to program milestones
• Engage and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including operations, engineering, training, and safety teams
• Oversee training development and ensure workforce competency and certification prior to go-live
• Ensure operational procedures, manuals, and workflows are updated to reflect new system capabilities
• Support and lead testing, validation activities, and operational readiness assessments
• Manage risks and ensure compliance with relevant safety, security, and regulatory standards

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering service transition or operational readiness within aviation, air traffic management, defence, or other safety-critical environments
• Proven track record working on complex, real-time operational systems (e.g. control systems, command & control, or critical infrastructure platforms)
• Strong understanding of regulatory and safety frameworks (e.g. CASA, ICAO, Defence, or equivalent highly regulated environments)
• Experience supporting operational cutover, shadow operations, and live service introduction in high-availability environments
• Background working closely with operational end users (e.g. controllers, operators, or frontline personnel) rather than purely IT stakeholders
• Ability to manage transition within 24/7 operational environments where downtime and risk must be tightly controlled

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-impact program within a critical environment, ideal for someone who thrives in complex, high-stakes transitions and wants to make a tangible difference.

This role is focused on winning net new clients, building strategic relationships, and delivering tailored technology solutions that solve real business challenges. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities through to closing deals, while working closely with internal teams and partners.

You’ll be joining a people-first organisation that values long-term client partnerships, continuous learning, and career development. Whether supporting simple solutions or complex transformations, the focus is on delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.

Key Requirements

• Proven success in new business sales within mid-market technology services
• Experience selling Contact Centre and or Collaboration solutions
• Strong ability to manage full end to end sales cycles
• Skilled in prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline development
• Ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships
• Commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills
• Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail
• Continuous learner with a growth mindset
• Professional, resilient, and client-focused approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary + quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working environment, 2 days WFH, 3 days in office.
• Additional annual leave increasing with tenure
• Financial wellness support
• Home office and mobility tech provided
• Private medical contribution
• Share scheme (post tenure)
• Gym membership contribution
• Paid volunteering day
• Enhanced parental leave
• Ongoing training, certifications and study support
• Access to EAP for you and your household

If you enjoy making an impact within a fast-growing technology organisation and you enjoy generating new business, please apply.

Project Accountant – Defence Sector

We’re partnering with a leading organisation within the defence industry to appoint an experienced Project Accountant. This role sits at the heart of project delivery, providing critical financial oversight, ensuring compliance, and supporting decision-making across the full project lifecycle.

Due to the nature of the work, prior defence experience and an active AGSVA security clearance are essential.

The role:

• Manage end-to-end project financials, from setup through to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage
• Maintain rolling forecasts, factoring in risks, scope changes, and project performance
• Track and monitor project costs against approved budgets, identifying and addressing variances early
• Prepare and issue client invoices in line with contractual requirements
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring timely and reliable financial reporting
• Deliver detailed month-end reporting, including insights on performance, risks, and trends
• Monitor key financial metrics including AR, WIP, deferred revenue, and DSO
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to provide clear visibility across projects
• Partner closely with project and operational teams, acting as a trusted finance advisor
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors to resolve financial matters
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and SOX controls
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and issue resolution

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience within the defence sector is essential
• Active AGSVA security clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within project-based environments
• Strong background in project accounting, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with macros, Power Query, Power Automate, or Power BI highly regarded
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders
• Exposure to sustainability accounting or joint venture invoicing is a bonus, not a dealbreaker

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect to join their team on an initial twelve month contract.

You will be joining a large Infrastructure Architecture practice, comprising a large number of experienced, savvy technologists who all possess a depth and breadth of experience across a wide variety of technologies and platforms. You will be working on a number of projects and engaging / consulting with stakeholders from different parts of the business, leading the design and solutioning and partnering with the engineering team to ensure delivery. You will be required to provide guidance and advice, all the while ensuring proposed solutions address business needs, are fit for purpose and will align to the organisation’s technology roadmap.

This position will suit people who are pure technologists – those who have a thirst to continually grow and develop themselves, who like to get their hands dirty with new technologies and understanding how they may impact and benefit a large, enterprise environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. TOGAF, AWS, Azure etc)
• Strong experience working as an Infrastructure Solution Architect within large complex environment
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with a variety of technologies including different operating systems (Windows / Linux), cloud providers (AWS / Azure), networking, storage, database, middleware, virtualisation, containerisation (OpenShift / Kubernetes) and DevOps (Jenkins) / IaC (Terraform)
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office (required to be in their Sydney office at least two days per week)
• Work on large, enterprise-wide projects
• Good potential of contract extension

An attractive daily rate is on offer for the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

We’re working with a leading global social media platform to appoint a Product Marketing Manager supporting the ANZ region. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position, with the possibility of extension. You will be responsible for bringing in market insights, influencing product strategies, driving holistic go-to-market strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and growth of ad products in ANZ.

Responsibilities:

• Be the product go-to-market expert across priority ad products, and own product growth and adoption for advertisers in ANZ.
• Strategically drive business performance and adoption goals, by managing executive level relationships and independently navigate a variety of internal and external stakeholders to influence, align, and drive execution.
• Plan and execute against local go-to-market strategies which include delivering product training, client segmentation lists, product positioning and narratives through the lens of Advertisers to drive business outcomes.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to conduct tests, validate proof points for our priority products and scale learnings.
• Act as the voice of the market to global product teams. Collaborate with in-market Sales teams to synthesize market opportunities backed with data, and articulate customer problems and feedback, to influence product strategy and roadmaps.

What we are looking for

• 8+ years proven experience in product marketing ideally in digital advertising or large tech company.
• ANZ market experience.
• Ability to influence, communicate, and operate cross-functionally with teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fluid environment, with the experience to adapt, spot issues early, and escalate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commercial and data-driven mindset with experience conducting market research and analysis, building business cases to influence product management decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Experience in Product Marketing (in regional, global or local capacity).

If this sounds like you, please APPLY now and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.