ICT Program and Project Manager

12 months contract with strong possible extension thereafter.

Canberra (Hybrid)

Talent International is working in partnership with a large government organisation to assist in sourcing an experienced ‘ICT Program and Project Manager’.

Key Criteria

• Develop and manage the overall program plan, including defining program objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple projects within the program to ensure they align with strategic goals and deliver expected benefits.
• Monitor program performance and ensure projects are integrated effectively to achieve program outcomes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for program and project stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, issues, and changes.
• Facilitate regular program and project meetings, providing updates and addressing concerns.
• Ensure that all projects and programs meet quality standards and deliverables are achieved as specified.

If you would be interested in this role please submit your CV in Word format only by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button below or priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to support multiple large-scale solar farm projects. Working for one of Victorias leading companies within the renewable energy sector on both greenfield and brownfield projects. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a strong technical and project management background and knowledge of the solar industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manger and cost-effective.
• Produce regular reports on project progress, including milestones, financial performance, and deviations from the plan.
• Build string working relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
• Manage project risks and ensure all work is completed in compliance with the companies’ standards and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 + years of project management within the renewable energy sector, preferably with experience in large-scale solar farm projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on achieving project objectives.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ability to travel interstate when needed.

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

• Work for a Great Cause: Join an NGO making a positive community impact.
• Competitive Salary & Training: Competitive pay, benefits, and growth.
• Hybrid Work: Flexible mix of remote and Collingwood office days.

The Role: As a Business Systems Manager, you’ll be responsible for implementing an end-to-end CRM solution, starting from scratch. This is a true greenfield project, meaning the business has no existing processes, blueprint, or templates in place. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the entire system from the ground up.

You will be responsible for:

• Source and implement a Client Record Management (CRM) system that aligns with client requirements.
• Lead the sourcing and implementation of an online Learning Management System (LMS).
• Develop and implement best practice project management systems across the organisation.
• Lead the implementation of the client’s new Impact Measuring Framework, ensuring consistency for data collection and management processes to enable complex analysis.
• Drive collaboration with stakeholders to identify, analyse, and document business needs, processes, interfaces, and data dependencies within the organisation.
• Manage and support continuous improvement across system platforms (CRM, LMS, Impact Measuring Framework, etc.).
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Generate reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and third-party suppliers.
• Develop and implement the client’s Business Systems roadmap through comprehensive engagement and analysis to ensure the seamless integration of fundamental business processes.
• Implement data handling practices that respect privacy laws and regulations within the client’s jurisdiction.
• Apply and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project’s impact (on people, process, and technology) within the client’s organisation.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated project management experience with an ability to lead, implement and deliver end-to-end project management of IT systems, including planning, resource, and execution of plans.
• Proficiency in LMS, CRMs, and backend platforms.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex information into plain language and actions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Highly Developed Communication Skills – ability to convey technical information clearly (both written and oral) and interact with people at all levels is essential.
• Previous experience working within an agile team.
• Considerable experience working within cross-functional teams and collaborating and communicating with senior business stakeholders.

What’s in it for you:

• Work for a Great Cause: Join an NGO making a positive community impact.
• Competitive Salary & Training: Competitive pay, benefits, and growth.
• Hybrid Work: Flexible mix of remote and Collingwood office days.

Please apply today to secure an interview or email Bini on bini.james@talentinternational.com

Our well known Perth based mining client is looking for multiple professionals with both project management and product management skills. Theses roles are hands on so will suit “doers” with strong delivery, agile and leadership skills. On offer is to work in a collaborative and flexible team on an initial 6 month contract + extensions. The client is open to looking at either Project Managers or Product Managers with the below skills.

Please note only Perth based candidates with mining industry experience will be considered.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High level stakeholder and relationship management skills
• End to end projects management experience- ideally digital product projects.
• Ability to identify and produce business cases and valuation for digital products.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and documentation skills.
• Ability to understand technology trends and drive strategic initiatives.
• Solid experience delivering to an Agile methodology.
• Risk and issue management skills.

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 on 0448 001 382 or kate.reynolds@talentinternational.com

Our Client

Our client is a statutory authority charged with the management of an impartial and independent electoral system in Australia. In addition to conducting federal elections, by elections and referendums, the agency is responsible for the management of electoral rolls, delivery of polling services, registration of political parties and education and public awareness initiatives.

Location: ACT/ NSW/ VIC/ QLD/ SA

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and hold or be eligible to obtain a NV1 security clearance.

About The Role

Our client is seeking to engage experienced Delivery Mangers to work as part of Agile Delivery Teams in the Chief Information Officer Division to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs.

Our Delivery Manager will provide:

• Leading agile ceremonies/team meetings (i.e. as a Scrum Master), effectively identifying and resolving issues, helping to remove impediments, and effectively mitigating and managing risk within agreed tolerances

• Contributing to portfolio/program management and governance practices, including preparing reports and other documentation; assisting with recruitment and procurement activities; and assisting to coordinate business engagement activities.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing ICT projects to deliver to time, cost, quality, and scope.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Management, Project Management, or a similar field.

• Demonstrated work experience managing/delivering large-scale ICT transformation programs/projects in an Australian Government setting

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY.’ For further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on email at Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com

Our Client

Our client is a high-profile federal government agency, often at the forefront of the media, responsible for the provision of support and advice to those entrusted with improving the lives of Australians. The agency supports the provision of effective and timely advice, delivery of government priorities, coordination of national and international agendas and collaboration and coordination of intergovernmental and whole-of-government policy.

The Role

Our client is seeking to engage an ICT Implementation Manager to support the planning of transition and change as they move to a new ICT service operating model. The Implementation Manager will be the key technical resource across all It functions, building subject matter expertise, managing vendors, and ensuring a smooth transition to a new service provider.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Transition of IT infrastructure, applications, and services
• Support of external IT providers, including Managed Service Providers, testing partners, and auditors
• Project planning to enable achievement of business objectives
• Project coordination and management
• Deployment and transition of IT needs
• Monitor risks and opportunities for improvement within IT operations and cybersecurity
• Documentation and process management

Skills and Experience

• Extensive business applications management experience
• Working experience across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Experience delivering projects across MS 365, ITSM Service Desk Tool
• Ability to interpret and apply commercial and contractual obligations
• High level proficiency/expertise in the use of:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Collaboration tools such as MS Teams
  • MS 365/Office Applications
  • Information Security Manual principles
• ICT industry professional qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, ITSM etc.) and relevant tertiary qualifications

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and hold a current Baseline security clearance.

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY.’ For further information, please Vamshi Krishna on Vamshi.Krisna@talentinternational.com.

Our client is a leading national retailer currently seeking a Delivery Lead to drive Agile projects across their digital retail arm.

Your new role will see you playing a dual role between a Delivery Lead and a Scrum Master within a mature Agile environment. Working closely across all branches of the business you will bring your retail/ FMCG knowledge to the team to help drive outcomes. This role will have a keen focus on improving instore retail experiences using technology to drive change and improve customer experience. You will also help the business understand and improve SCRUM delivery along the way.

Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience as a Project Manager/ Delivery Lead/ SCRUM Master within a retail/ FMCG environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communications skills
• Ability to engage across multiple teams to drive technology based outcomes
• Prior experience delivering digital/ technology based projects valued at $2million and above

Our client is offering an initial 6 month contract with the view to extension. Offices are based near the Melbourne CBD with a requirement to be onsite 2 days per week.

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com

The Role
Join our government client as a Senior Project and Policy Officer. This role is pivotal in leading a key procurement project and managing employee participation in mental health and wellbeing programs. This is an initial contract position until mid-March 2025, with the potential to extend.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a key procurement project.
• Identify relevant stakeholders and develop strategies.
• Plan, procure, and execute marketing campaigns and activities to promote mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Coordinate a range of employee wellbeing program activities, including workshops and webinars.
• Respond to written requests for briefings and correspondence with strong policy thinking.

About You

• Proven experience in managing procurement projects within a government setting.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with demonstrated experience in policy writing and government communications.
• Expertise in project management, planning, and coordinating multiple activities.

If this sounds like you, apply now or email Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com.

Here is your detailed breakdown of the position. To know more, please apply and

Security Knowledge:

• Hands on experience with security frameworks such as: SOC2, NIST, GDPR, ISO27001, CCM.

• Knowledge and experience of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

Cloud Security Expertise:

• Demonstrable experience of securing and maintaining AWS or Azure cloud environments.

• Demonstrate understanding of cloud specific services.

• Familiarity with cloud Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

• Knowledge of cloud compliance requirements and best practices.

Strong DevOps understanding:

• Experience with set up, configuration, deployment, operation, scaling, and securing of containerisation technologies.

• Knowledge of network segmentation and secure network design.

• Experience of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Experience of software version control systems.

• Securing infrastructure as code deployments.

• Familiarity with tools like HashiCorp Vault for secrets management.

• Understanding of policy-as-code tools (e.g., Open Policy Agent).

• Automation of infrastructure and operations.

API Security:

• Knowledge of securing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

• Experience with API security testing tools.

• Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and other API authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Security Tooling:

• Applied knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools such as: Rapid7, Nessus, Qualys, Burp, etc.

• Applied knowledge of static and dynamic application security testing tools.

• Knowledge of security monitoring tools such as Splunk, ELK, etc.

• Proficiency with container security tools such as Twistlock, Aqua Security.

• Demonstrable ability to write scripts to automate security testing and monitoring.

Continuous Security Monitoring:

• Implementation of continuous monitoring for security threats.

• Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).

• Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and alerting best practices.

Threat Modelling and Risk Assessment:

• Ability to perform threat modelling for customer facing SaaS product, and internal development systems.

• Strong understanding of networking principles and protocols.

• Experience configuring and managing firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.

• Experience conducting and coordinating risk and vulnerability assessments.

• Management of the security roadmap, and ability to prioritise and mitigate security risks, in parallel with ongoing development.

Incident Response and Forensics:

• Ability to work closely with development, operations, support and customer facing teams to co-ordinate, diagnose and remediate threats, but also proactively identify security improvements.

• Strong communication skills to articulate security concepts to non-security personnel.

Talent International is seeking a skilled Project Scheduler to join our client, a leading consultancy engaged with a major Queensland state government department. This role is based in Brisbane CBD and offers an initial 5-month contract with a 12-month extension attached.

// Until contract until February 2025 + 12 month extension
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD Location

The role:

Our client, a leading consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled ICT Project Scheduler to join their dynamic team. This role involves working within a major Queensland Government department on the state’s largest Business Intelligence project. As an ICT Project Scheduler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring all project activities are precisely scheduled, tracked, and delivered within the agreed timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Project Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using MS Project, ensuring tasks are appropriately allocated and timelines are consistently met.
• Resource Allocation: Collaborate closely with project managers and stakeholders to efficiently assign resources, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
• Progress Tracking: Regularly update and monitor project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and recommend solutions to mitigate any issues.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed status reports and dashboards for project managers, stakeholders, and government officials, highlighting key metrics and deviations from the plan.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with various teams, including technical staff, business analysts, and government representatives, to ensure synchronization across all project components.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks related to the project schedule, making timely recommendations for adjustments as necessary.

Requirements:

• ICT Project Experience: Demonstrated experience working on ICT projects, ideally within a government setting.
• MS Project Expertise: Advanced proficiency in MS Project, including creating complex schedules and managing multiple interdependent tasks.
• Business Intelligence Knowledge: Strong understanding of Business Intelligence systems, with experience in large-scale BI projects highly desirable.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to planning and monitoring all aspects of the project schedule.

Desirable Requirements:

• Certifications: Relevant certifications in project management or scheduling, such as PMP, PMI-SP, or PRINCE2, are highly regarded.
• Government Experience: Prior experience working within a government department or on government-funded projects.

How to Apply:

To learn more about this opportunity, click “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik at 07 3031 4522, james.grierson@talentinternational.com, or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com.

For a complete list of open positions, please visit our website at www.talentinternational.com.

Our Perth based client located south of the river is looking for an EPMO Professional on a permanent basis to join a busy PMO team. This exciting new role will offer flexibility, a friendly and collaborative working environment and the chance to work across interesting business and technology projects/ programs.

Please note this role is only open to local Perth based candidates.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in a similar PMO role
• Delivery focused with end-to-end PM experience
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives
• Strong leadership and influential skills
• Documentation, business case development and analysis skills
• Business process improvement skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Solid governance and compliance skills
• Relevant Project Management qualifications
• PM methodology and frameworks knowledge
• Ability to drive change activities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills

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 on 0448 001 382 or kate.reynolds@talentinternational.com

Our client is a Tier 1 Client in Financial Services sector. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager with strong experience in Change Management to lead and oversee change & communication professionals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale projects and driving organizational change. This role requires excellent leadership, Agile delivery, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure the successful execution of projects while effectively managing change initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex projects from initiation through closure, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Monitor project performance and progress, implementing corrective actions as necessary to meet project goals.
• Lead change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training, to minimize resistance and maximize engagement.
• Measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and make adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related activities, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements:

• 8 – 10 years of experience in project management, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Proven experience in change management, with a strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Agile Delivery & Transformation experience (A MUST).
• Experience in Financial Services sector.

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