An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in driving financial sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence. It is a permanent opportunity, based at Emerald.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial accounting activities, including month-end and year-end processes
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Financial Accounting functions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Prepare financial reports for Executive Leadership, Board and Committee meetings
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Develop and enhance financial policies, procedures and internal controls

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CPA, CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a senior finance leadership position
• Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting and compliance requirements
• Experience managing audits and preparing statutory financial statements
• Experience within government, not-for-profit or community-focused organisations – must have

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Anita Fonseka at anita.fonseka@talentinternational.com

Transition / Projects Engineering Manager

Confidential Defence Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Transition / Projects Engineering Manager (PEM) to support capability acquisition, transition and Introduction Into Service (IIS) activities within a complex Defence environment.

This is a senior engineering role requiring someone who can bridge the gap between acquisition and sustainment, ensuring new and modified capabilities are transitioned into service with the appropriate engineering assurance, safety, certification, supportability and governance arrangements in place.

Security Clearance

A current NV1 security clearance is mandatory for this position. Candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered.

The Role

This is not a traditional project engineering or technical design position. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted senior engineering representative, working across project delivery, engineering, logistics, sustainment and stakeholder communities.

You will be responsible for identifying and managing technical risks, influencing project outcomes and supporting informed capability decisions throughout acquisition, transition and sustainment.

The role requires someone who can confidently engage with Defence stakeholders, interpret engineering and sustainment impacts, develop transition and assurance documentation, and support the safe and effective introduction of capabilities into service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Defence capability acquisition, transition and Introduction Into Service activities
• Provide engineering management, governance and technical assurance across capability delivery
• Prepare and review engineering and project artefacts, including Engineering Management Plans, Risk Assessments, Safety Case Reports, Technical Certification Plans and Transition Plans
• Support engineering change management, certification and acceptance activities
• Conduct technical investigations, analyse outcomes and provide recommendations to Defence stakeholders
• Support engineering inspections, testing, evaluation and acceptance activities
• Manage technical risks and ensure appropriate engineering assurance throughout capability delivery
• Assess sustainment requirements and in-service support impacts associated with capability transition
• Engage with Defence representatives, project teams, military units, industry partners and engineering stakeholders
• Support capability decision making from acquisition through transition and into sustainment

About You

You will be a senior engineering professional with demonstrated Defence experience, ideally across capability acquisition, transition, sustainment or Introduction Into Service.

You will bring:

• Strong Defence engineering management and leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience with engineering governance and technical assurance within a Defence environment
• Experience supporting capability acquisition, transition and/or Introduction Into Service
• Strong understanding of engineering change, certification, acceptance and technical risk management
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering governance, assurance and transition documentation
• An understanding of sustainment and in-service support requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across Defence, military, engineering and industry environments
• The ability to operate autonomously as a senior engineering representative and trusted adviser

Highly Desirable

• Maritime systems experience
• Degree qualification in Engineering
• CPEng and/or RPEQ accreditation
• Previous experience within a Systems Program Office, CASG or similar Defence capability environment
• Experience operating within Defence engineering governance and technical authority frameworks

Important

Our client is specifically seeking candidates with established Defence engineering experience, particularly across engineering leadership, governance, capability transition and stakeholder engagement.

Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily focused on technical design, PMO support or project coordination without the required Defence engineering experience are unlikely to be suitable.

A current NV1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.

Senior Business Analyst – Federal Government

Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a major technology initiative within a Federal Government agency.

This role will suit a confident and self-sufficient Business Analyst who can work across business and technology teams, bring clarity to complex requirements and support delivery from discovery through to implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops, interviews and stakeholder discussions to identify business needs, requirements and intended outcomes.
• Elicit, analyse and document business, functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop business requirements documents, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Produce current-state and future-state process maps using BPMN.
• Work collaboratively with business SMEs, executives, designers, developers and testers.
• Apply user-centred design principles and Australian Government accessibility and usability standards.
• Support testing, requirements traceability and defect clarification.
• Assist with UAT preparation, system implementation and the creation of user guidance and training materials.
• Manage competing priorities and work independently with limited supervision.
• Guide and support junior Business Analysts when required.
• Contribute positively to a professional, accountable and collaborative team culture.

About you

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in information technology or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of systems development lifecycles and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience eliciting, documenting and managing complex requirements.
• Strong process-modelling, data-analysis and data-modelling capability.
• Practical experience with BPMN and requirements-management tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience applying user-centred design practices to improve services and user experiences.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and delivery skills.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with technical, business and executive stakeholders.
• Previous experience within Federal Government or a similarly complex and regulated environment will be highly regarded.

Application requirement

Candidates must submit a one-page pitch of no more than 5,000 characters addressing all essential criteria. The pitch should provide clear examples demonstrating relevant experience, responsibilities and outcomes.

Applicants must also meet citizenship, security-clearance and suitability requirements associated with the engagement.

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Manufacturing Programs & Growth to lead a significant portfolio of complex engineering and advanced manufacturing programs within a sophisticated defence environment.

This is a senior leadership role combining manufacturing operations, program delivery, and commercial growth. You will lead 3 Operations Managers and have broader responsibility for approximately 300 indirect reports across Engineering, Machining, Electrical, Electronics and specialist trades.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading manufacturing performance across safety, quality, cost, and schedule
• Providing strategic oversight across a portfolio of complex, interdependent programs
• Leading and developing 3 Operations Managers, with oversight of a multidisciplinary workforce of approximately 300 people
• Managing priorities, resources, risks, and program-level trade-offs to optimise delivery
• Driving strong governance, assurance, and cross-functional performance reviews
• Embedding APQP, quality excellence and continuous improvement
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, and internal leadership teams
• Identifying and shaping opportunities to expand manufacturing capability and support future business growth
• Bringing a strong commercial and growth mindset to operational and strategic decision-making

About You

We are looking for a senior leader who brings a strong blend of manufacturing leadership, complex program management, and commercial capability.

You will ideally bring:

• Significant leadership experience within complex manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments
• Proven delivery of large-scale programs or portfolios
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary technical teams through senior operational leaders
• Strong commercial acumen with experience identifying growth, capability expansion, or new business opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex risks, interdependencies, budgets, and resources
• Strong senior stakeholder engagement, influencing, and decision-making capability
• Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Electronic Systems, Electronic Warfare, Sensing, or similarly complex technology environments will be highly regarded

This role will suit a commercially minded manufacturing leader who can operate at both the strategic and operational level driving current program performance while helping shape future capability and growth.

Australian Citizenship is essential, along with eligibility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Defence Security Clearance and meet applicable export control requirements.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Consultant – Procurement to join a highly regarded management consulting environment, working across complex procurement, commercial advisory and transformation engagements.

We’re looking for someone who has already built experience within a consulting environment and brings several years of hands-on procurement experience. Ideally, you’ll have worked across government or public sector procurement, giving you a strong understanding of structured procurement processes, governance and stakeholder environments.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes and complex tenders
• Providing strategic procurement and commercial advice to senior stakeholders
• Designing and implementing procurement policies, frameworks and governance models
• Supporting procurement transformation initiatives and capability uplift programs
• Managing supplier engagement, market approaches and negotiation processes
• Turning complex analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience working within management consulting or a professional services consulting environment
• Several years of procurement, commercial or strategic sourcing experience
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement projects and complex tenders
• Government or public sector procurement experience highly regarded
• Familiarity with public sector procurement frameworks, including Commonwealth Procurement Rules, desirable
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working with senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to navigate complex client environments

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Anita Fonseka at anita.fonseka@talentinternational.com

• 6-month initial contract with extensions
• Oversee the testing for several COTS application implementations
• Must have some experience with Python (2+ years)

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a highly technical team working on a large-scale, mission-critical systems program. You’ll play a key role in managing the automation testing for multiple commercial off the shelf application implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Developing automated test scripts for end-to-end testing
• Creating and executing system-level test plans and procedures
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Working across Systems Engineering, QA and Configuration Management teams
• Supporting and improving test environments and processes

Requirements:

• Python (2+ years) / PyTest
• Automation- CI/CD, DevOps, scripting
• Software and COTS integration
• Software testing – Get into the weeds of the software
• Strong Devops background – Not in software development, all in COTS

Benefits:

• Secure, 6 month rolling contract – Option to convert to permanent
• Competitive rate on offer
• Interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!
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Reporting to a senior technology leader, you will take ownership of the delivery and coordination of a large-scale ERP implementation and associated business transformation activities.

It is a 3 year fixed term contract role offering $160,000 package.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership across a complex, cross-functional ERP transformation program
• Managing the ERP implementation using recognised project management methodologies and best practice
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, governance, risk, change control and reporting frameworks
• Facilitating business process re-engineering and ensuring new processes are documented, tested and embedded
• Leading technical and business subject matter experts within a matrix environment
• Overseeing software implementation, integrations, quality assurance and testing activities

To be successful, you will bring:

• Extensive project management experience within a large, complex corporate or government environment
• Demonstrated experience leading a large-scale software replacement or ERP implementation
• Strong experience evaluating and implementing complex Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions
• Proven vendor and contract management capability, including the ability to hold delivery partners accountable
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of technical and business professionals
• Strong business process improvement and transformation capability
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Anita Fonseka at anita.fonseka@talentinternational.com

About the client

Our client supports complex Australian Defence maritime capability acquisition, transition and sustainment programs.
About the opportunities

We are recruiting multiple senior Engineering Managers to support Defence maritime programs across two key workstreams:

• Capability acquisition, transition and Introduction Into Service
• Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat support-system remediation and sustainment

These are senior engineering leadership roles focused on governance, technical assurance, capability transition, certification, configuration management and long-term supportability.
The successful candidates will operate as trusted engineering advisers, working across Defence, Navy, SPO, military, logistics, sustainment and industry stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering leadership and technical advice
• Exercise or support delegated Engineering Authority arrangements
• Establish engineering requirements for transition and remediation activities
• Provide engineering governance and technical assurance
• Identify, assess and manage technical risks
• Support capability acquisition, transition and Introduction Into Service
• Prepare and review Engineering Management Plans and transition documentation
• Support safety cases, technical certification plans and acceptance activities
• Conduct technical investigations and provide recommendations
• Oversee engineering inspections, testing and evaluation
• Manage engineering change and configuration-control activities
• Establish and maintain controlled design baselines
• Lead or support Maintenance Task Analysis programs
• Oversee configuration audits and baseline verification
• Support technical data remediation, including drawings, maintenance documentation and Illustrated Parts Catalogues
• Ensure engineering outcomes are safe, compliant and supportable
• Advise stakeholders on sustainment and in-service support impacts
• Work closely with Defence, Navy, SPO and industry partners

What’s in it for you?

• Multiple opportunities across critical Defence maritime programs
• Senior engineering leadership and delegated-authority responsibilities
• Exposure to capability acquisition, transition and sustainment
• Opportunities based in Cairns or Brisbane
• Some remote flexibility may be considered for suitable transition specialists
• Package of up to $180,000 available for applicable opportunities

Requirements

• Degree qualification in engineering or a related discipline
• Senior engineering-management experience within Defence or another highly regulated environment
• Strong engineering governance and technical-assurance capability
• Experience managing technical risk, certification and acceptance
• Knowledge of Defence capability acquisition and sustainment
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering and project artefacts
• Strong configuration-management and change-control experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to operate autonomously as a trusted engineering adviser
• Australian citizenship and ability to meet Defence security requirements

Highly regarded experience

• Defence maritime systems and sustainment
• Capability transition and Introduction Into Service
• Previous experience within an SPO, CASG or Defence capability environment
• Delegated Engineering Authority arrangements
• Maintenance Task Analysis
• Design-baseline development and configuration audits
• CPEng and RPEQ qualifications
• Current NV1 security clearance

Important ECCPB requirement
Candidates being considered for the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat workstream must have:

• Recent and direct ECCPB platform or support-system experience
• Current NV1 clearance
• Defence maritime sustainment experience
• Engineering Authority, configuration-management and technical-assurance experience

Candidates without ECCPB experience may still be considered for the broader capability transition and Introduction Into Service workstream.

To apply

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted.

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join a growing technology consulting team, supporting enterprise and government clients across complex security environments.
This role will suit someone with strong security engineering experience, solid stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to provide technical advice across a range of cyber security technologies.

Location: Canberra,
Work model: Hybrid
Clearance: Baseline clearance with ability to obtain NV1.

About the role
You will work across multiple client environments, providing security advice, solution design, implementation support, and ongoing service improvement across cyber engineering services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical security advice to internal teams, service delivery teams, and customers
• Lead customer meetings and technical workshops
• Support security design, gap analysis, and implementation planning
• Assist with incident, problem, and change management activities
• Review and improve customer security environments
• Support upgrades, policy tuning, new implementations, and service improvements
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Maintain awareness of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies

Skills and experience

• 5+ years’ experience in security engineering, consulting, or support
• Strong understanding of IP networking and security principles
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• SSE / ZTNA technologies such as Zscaler or Netskope
• Next-generation firewalls such as Fortinet or Palo Alto
• Web application filtering such as F5 or Imperva
• Vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable or Rapid7
• Microsoft security tools, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, or similar
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing security designs, standards, and implementation plans
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or ASD Essential Eight
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Benefits

• Salary package from $120k-$150k including super, depending on experience
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Opportunity to work across varied enterprise and government projects

This is a great opportunity for a security professional looking to step into a consulting role with exposure to multiple clients, modern security technologies, and complex project environments.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

About the client

Our client operates within the energy sector and is preparing to deliver a range of complex business transformation and strategic delivery initiatives.

About the opportunities

We are seeking expressions of interest from professionals at multiple levels for potential long-term engagements based in Townsville.

Opportunities may include:

• Program Manager
• Project Manager
• Portfolio Manager – part-time
• Program Support Officer or Coordinator

These roles will support the planning, governance and delivery of projects and programs across a complex energy environment. Depending on the position, responsibilities may range from senior program leadership and portfolio oversight through to project coordination, reporting and delivery support.

Responsibilities may include

• Lead or support complex programs and transformation projects
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and dependencies
• Establish and maintain effective governance and reporting
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers
• Build strong relationships with senior and operational stakeholders
• Support portfolio planning, prioritisation and performance monitoring
• Prepare project documentation, reports, presentations and meeting materials
• Maintain registers, schedules, actions and delivery documentation
• Identify risks, resolve delivery issues and support informed decision-making
• Assist with organisational and operational change activities

What’s in it for you?

• Multiple opportunities across different levels of seniority
• Potential long-term contract engagements
• Full-time and part-time options available
• Work across meaningful energy and transformation initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to complex, high-profile programs
• Townsville-based roles offering strong stakeholder exposure

Requirements

Requirements will vary depending on the opportunity, but may include:

• Experience across program, project, portfolio or delivery support functions
• Previous exposure to energy, energy transition, utilities, infrastructure or complex transformation environments is highly desirable
• Strong governance, reporting and stakeholder-management capability
• Experience managing or supporting project risks, schedules and dependencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Availability to work primarily onsite in Townsville
• Full Australian working rights

To apply

If you are based in Townsville or open to relocating and have experience across program, project, portfolio or program-support delivery, please submit your CV

These are opportunities, with appointments subject to project confirmation and individual role requirements.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted.

Senior IT Change Officer – Communications & Engagement

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Change Officer to lead communications, engagement and capability-building activities across a large and complex technology environment.

This role will focus on helping users understand, adopt and confidently use IT tools, services, policies and processes. You’ll develop engaging communications, targeted engagement approaches, training support and feedback mechanisms that make technology and process changes easier for people to understand and adopt.

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong change communications and stakeholder engagement skills with experience supporting technology or digital transformation initiatives.

Previous Local Government experience will be highly regarded.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver targeted communications and engagement plans that support the successful adoption of IT tools, services, policies and processes.

• Analyse stakeholder groups, user needs, adoption barriers and communication risks to determine the right engagement approach.

• Translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling and user-friendly communications for diverse audiences.

• Plan and coordinate training, information sessions, demonstrations, events and consultations to build user confidence and capability.

• Drive participation in training and engagement activities by clearly communicating their value, relevance and benefits.

• Develop user-focused collateral including guides, FAQs, intranet content, presentations, talking points, newsletters and campaign materials.

• Work closely with IT leaders, technical teams and business stakeholders to source meaningful content and communicate project, strategy and service updates.

• Establish effective feedback loops to understand user sentiment, identify adoption barriers and continually improve communications and engagement.

• Measure the effectiveness of communications, engagement and training activities using attendance, feedback, satisfaction and adoption indicators.

• Provide strategic advice to IT and program leaders around stakeholder engagement, change impacts and communication risks.

About You

You’ll be an experienced communications, engagement or change professional who understands that successful technology change is about more than sending communications – it’s about helping people understand what is changing, why it matters and how to work differently.

You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering communications, engagement or change approaches supporting technology, digital tools, business systems or organisational processes.

• Strong experience driving user adoption and behavioural change within complex organisations.

• Experience planning and coordinating training, capability-building, events, consultations or information sessions for diverse user groups.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to turn technical and process-heavy information into clear, engaging content.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to work with senior leaders, technical teams and business users.

• Experience developing communications across multiple channels and formats.

• An ability to understand stakeholder needs, identify adoption barriers and tailor engagement accordingly.

• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills, with the ability to operate autonomously in a complex environment.

• Local Government experience will be highly regarded.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of communications and engagement activities that have a genuine impact on how people experience and adopt technology. You’ll work across a broad range of IT initiatives, helping bridge the gap between technical teams and end users while building confidence and capability across the organisation.