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.

Our Client

Our client is a federal department which leads Australia’s National Intelligence Community (NIC), which brings together ten agencies to protect and enhance Australia’s security, prosperity and sovereignty. A key component of this role is to ensure the NIC forms an agile, integrated and data-driven intelligence enterprise that can meet the challenges presented by Australia’s evolving strategic and security environment. Our leadership is focused on championing collaboration and collective action

The Role

The Project Manager will plan, organise and oversee projects through various phases ensuring that goals are met on time, within budget and according to the agreed scope

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert project management assistance to ONI executives, managers, staff and project teams.
• Engaging with NIC stakeholders to derive fit for purpose solutions

• Conducting planning, scheduling, budgeting and estimating of work / tasking to meet business requirements.
• Preparing project documentation including assisting with the review and clearances process for project documentation.
• Providing advice on the application of project management methodologies.
• Conducting project risk management workshops and assessments to develop, manage and evaluate risk mitigation strategies and risk management plans.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications or relevant industry/domain work experience (for example ICT, cloud, National Security or Government).
• Recognised project management qualifications.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Planning skills to manage and prioritise activities to meet deadlines.
• Facilitate meetings to drive collaboration and drive decision making.
• Focus on the customer, understanding both business and technical context.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple projects concurrently.

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen with TSPV Security Clearance

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY.’ For further information, please contact Vamshi Krishna on 02 6285 3500 or email Vamshi.Krishna@talentinternational.com.

EL1 SAS Administrator

Surry Hills

12 Months Contract

Talent International is working in partnership with a federal government organisation to assist in sourcing an experienced ‘SAS Administrator’.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the SAS Viya environment, including installation, configuration, and upgrades of SAS software.
• Configure system settings, data sources, and workflows to optimise performance requirements.
• Monitor system health and activity logs, identifying and troubleshooting any potential issues
• Manage Role based access using identity federation (preferably OAuth /OpenID Connect) within SAS Viya platform adhering to security best practices and standards.
• Oversee the integration of various data sources into the SAS environment.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability for analytics and reporting purposes.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to support data analytics initiatives.
• Provide technical support to SAS users, addressing and resolving issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and application problems related to the SAS environment.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to resolve hardware, software, and network issues affecting the SAS platform.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SAS administration, including procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide training and support to users and team members on SAS tools and functionalities.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance the SAS skills of the team and users.

Key Criteria:

• 3+ years of experience with implementing, administering SAS environments, especially Viya platform, products, architecture and supporting technologies.
• Fundamental understanding of SAS Visual Investigator, architecture and implementation best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, scripting languages, REST APIs and cloud computing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management, Data Security and Backup/Recovery procedures for SAS Viya.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes including deployments and services.
• MUST have Australian Citizenship to apply.

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

Our Client

Our client is a key government agency in a large-scale portfolio designed to bring together Australia’s law enforcement, national and transport security, and multicultural affairs. They provide the central coordination, strategy, and policy in relation to cyber security and infrastructure resilience, immigration and border security, counterterrorism, protection of sovereignty and citizenship.

The Role

Our client is seeking the engagement of an experienced Business Analyst to undertake strategic business and policy analysis in order to drive forward a key capability platform. The successful candidate will be essential to the delivery of new and enhanced systems and technology that supports our client’s core business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic business and policy analysis and mapping to inform future business planning and design
• Gap analysis to determine if existing capabilities meet future visualisation capability
• Development of innovative solutions to business challenges
• Definition and documentation of new business practices and processes
• Organisation and facilitation of workshops to extract business requirements
• Modelling and mapping of business processes

Skills and Experience

• Proven working experience as a Business Analyst
• Ability to produce business requirements documentation
• Experience in Agile delivery methodologies

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 contact Vamshi Krishna on 02 6285 3500 or email Vamshi.Krishna@talentinternational.com.

Our Client

Our client is a federal department which is instrumental in the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure Australia’s farming, fisheries, food, and forestry industries remain sustainable, profitable, and competitive, and supports the sustainable and productive use of water resources. They employ approximately 5000 staff across offices, airports, mail centres, shipping ports, laboratories and abattoirs in capital cities, regional centres, and rural communities nationwide.

The Role

An experienced Business Analyst is sought to support a data maturity project within our client’s data and analytics centre. Working in close collaboration with the Program Manager as part of the transformation taskforce, the Business Analyst will develop the maturity project to ensure delivery of advanced analytics products and high-quality data that can be transformed into information to improve risk identification, management, and decision-making capabilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake business analysis to identify and plan deliverables and outcomes
• Stakeholder engagement, with a focus on managing relationships to ensure delivery of project objectives
• Engagement with business stakeholders to understand business needs and document business and information architecture
• Contribute to process improvements to transform data maturity towards an enterprise capability
• Provide direction to stakeholders regarding the transformation of data capabilities
• Align project to whole of government strategies and initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Experience in business analysis and enterprise transformation/data projects within government settings
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, requirements elicitation and management of work packages
• Ability to develop project documentation and reporting
• Experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships
• Ability to meet deadlines in an Agile environment
• Relevant qualifications in Business Analysts and/or comparable industry experience in data and analytics environments

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

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY.’ For further information, please contact Vamshi Krishna on 02 6285 3500 or email Vamshi.Krishna@talentinternational.com.

Our Client

Our client is a unique government agency which works closely with a range of national and international partners to create connections and gather information to protect Australia from serious threats. They deliver information-sharing solutions at the state, territory, and federal levels to ensure that essential information is available to all law enforcement agencies across Australia.

Location: ACT (Onsite only)

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must hold a current NV1 security clearance or higher.

About The Role

The Delivery Manager reporting directly to the Program Manager and Program Director regarding solutions and delivery of large-scale ICT application development projects.

The Delivery Manager will:

• Liaising between the Program’s senior management and delivery teams to ensure releases are in line with the Program’s schedule and deliverables

• Providing input into the Program Management Plan and the development of program increments and associated schedules

• Providing leadership and direction to a release train and ensuring employees maintain a high-level of specialist, professional and/or technical expertise through coaching and training, and implementing and promoting a climate of change and continuous improvement

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated success and experience managing large complex ICT application development projects following agile principles and ‘scrum’ methods (over 5 years’ experience).

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and manage project risks, and troubleshoot project issues

• Knowledge and experience applying agile delivery principles and practices.

• Relevant ICT qualifications and/or industry certifications

Applications

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

Our Client

Our client is a unique government agency which works closely with a range of national and international partners to create connections and gather information to protect Australia from serious threats. They deliver information-sharing solutions at the state, territory, and federal levels to ensure that essential information is available to all law enforcement agencies across Australia.

Location: ACT (Onsite only)

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must hold a current NV1 security clearance or higher.

About The Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to deliver essential cloud capabilities, with a focus on M365, Azure, and Fabric, in alignment with the ACSC Essential 8. The successful candidate will be a cloud subject matter expert with a proven track record in the delivery of cloud capability and sufficient Commonwealth Security experience to assist with accreditation and incident response.

The Senior Cloud Engineer will:

• Provide technical expertise to ensure continued operation of a range of cloud platforms
• Ensure current and future business requirements are met
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure currency and sustainability of cloud platforms
• Deliver cloud and platform outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to participate in the Cloud Operations on-call roster.

Skills and Experience:

• Broad knowledge and technical skills in contemporary Cloud domains
• Strong skills in enterprise Cloud environments, with emphasis on Azure, M365 and Fabric
• Experience integrating Cloud capabilities in a multi-vendor environment
• Ability to undertake administration of secure cloud environments in compliance with the Essential 8 and ISM
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical capabilities
• Tertiary ICT qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience

Applications

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

The opportunity
Our client is a large federal government agency. They have multiple great opportunities for APS6 Data Analysts to join a large data analytics and business intelligence team on a long term program of work.

• 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 APS6 Data Analyst, you will join a team that develops, governs, and maintains an enterprise data warehouse, as well as the reporting platforms and production content. They design and build Business Intelligence (BI) interventions and prototype analytic solutions and reports, identifying trends and drivers of performance. Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Understand the strategy and the changing needs of the organisation. Capture business requirements and underlying data and reporting needs
• Translate subject-matter expert and stakeholder discussion into data and reporting products and insights
• Translate key data insights into value adding products for stakeholders
• Articulate complex information into simple messages that can be consumed by key stakeholders with varied levels of data literacy
• Design and build reports, dashboards and data products that support business processes and deliver business insight
• Drive best practice across the Analytics Chapter to ensure consistent analytics methodology and approach
• Mentoring and leading of junior analysts

About you

To be considered for these roles you will need:

• Strong experience as a Data Analyst
• Strong ability to design and build reports, dashboards and data products that support business processes and deliver business insights
• Demonstrated ability to translate key data insights into value adding products
• Experience working in an industrialised cloud Data Lake and/or EDW environment
• Strong programming experience (SAS, SQL, Python, R, etc)
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to engage with stakeholders, and the ability to simplify complex concepts for stakeholders with varied levels of data literacy
• Process Mapping skills, with the ability to translate discussion into data flows and process documentation

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.

• 12 months + 6 months
• Canberra Location
• Must be an Australian Citizen

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

The Role

Our client is seeking the engagement of a skilled Data Analyst to join their analytics team responsible for the development and maintenance of an enterprise data warehouse as well as the design and build of Business Intelligence interventions. The Data Analyst will provide essential subject matter expertise, supporting the development of analytics solutions and reports that will identify trends and drivers of performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Capturing of business requirements and underlying data and reporting needs
• Translation of SME and stakeholder discussions into data and reporting products
• Translation of key data insights into value adding products for stakeholders
• Articulating complex information into simple messages for stakeholders at all levels of data literacy
• Design and build of reports, dashboard, and data products to deliver key business insights
• Drive analytics best practice

Skills and Experience

• Ability to translate data insights into products
• High level analytical and evaluation skills
• Strong programming experience – SAS, SQL etc.
• Experience working in an industrialised cloud Data Lake and/or EDW environment
• Ability to translate discussion into data flows and process documentation

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

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