Join a global technology operations team supporting a large-scale, enterprise database environment, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining performance, stability and availability across critical systems in a 24/7, follow-the-sun model.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a leading entertainment organisation. We are seeking a SQL & Oracle DBA.

Role Title: SQL & Oracle DBA

Employment Type: Permanent

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD | Hybrid

Salary: $134k + super

Role Details:

• Support and administer SQL Server and Oracle database environments across global systems
• Perform BAU activities including patching, maintenance, upgrades and performance tuning
• Monitor database health, performance and availability across production environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across dev, test and production systems
• Manage backup, recovery and high availability configurations
• Work closely with CloudOps, DevOps and SRE teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Operate within a global follow-the-sun support model across AU, UK and US
• Participate in an on-call rotation every 3rd week, including weekend coverage

Required Skills and Experiences:

• 5-10 years’ experience as a DBA in enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on experience across SQL Server and Oracle (Oracle highly valued)
• Proven experience with database maintenance, patching and performance tuning
• Strong troubleshooting capability in live, production environments
• Experience supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Comfortable working across development, test and production environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global team

Technical Environment:

• SQL Server (core platform)
• Oracle (critical capability)
• AWS (RDS-heavy environment)
• Backup, recovery and HA/DR (e.g. Always On, RMAN, Data Guard)
• Exposure to open-source / NoSQL databases (nice to have)
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python or similar – nice to have)

Additional Details and Benefits:

• Work in a global, enterprise-scale environment across US, UK and AUS
• Strong collaboration with CloudOps, DevOps and SRE teams
• High-impact role focused on stability, performance and reliability
• 4.5 day working week
• Exposure to modern cloud-based database environments (AWS RDS)
• Opportunity to operate at a deep technical level across complex systems

To Apply:

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

About the role:

We’re partnering with a leading Australian organisation to recruit an experienced IT Vendor & Commercial Lead to join their Technology Strategy, Planning & Architecture team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping technology sourcing decisions, managing strategic vendor relationships, and delivering commercial outcomes across a diverse enterprise technology portfolio. You’ll work closely with technology leaders, project managers, procurement, and external suppliers to negotiate commercial agreements, optimise vendor performance, and ensure the organisation achieves maximum value from its technology investments.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead commercial engagements for technology sourcing initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes, including RFPs, RFIs and RFQs.
• Negotiate technology contracts, pricing, renewals and commercial terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic technology vendors.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams, platform owners and senior stakeholders.
• Conduct market bench marking, cost analysis and vendor assessments.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve commercial outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Partner with procurement and technology teams to ensure sourcing activities align with governance and business objectives.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in IT vendor management, technology procurement or commercial management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing RFx activities (RFP, RFI, RFQ).
• Knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, infrastructure and managed services.
• Experience using ERP, procurement or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse spend, identify savings and deliver value.
• The confidence to engage with senior technology leaders, project managers and external suppliers.

Desirable Experience:

• Vendor performance management and SLA governance.
• Technology sourcing and strategic procurement.
• Market bench marking and cost optimisation.
• Cybersecurity, privacy and compliance considerations within technology contracts.
• Experience working across complex multi-vendor enterprise environments.

Please apply for a confidential chat.

• Contract until End of June 2027 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Oracle Financials Implementation – Oracle Fusion Experience

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Financials Specialist to join an Oracle Fusion ERP implementation program. Working as part of a large transformation team, you will provide Finance subject matter expertise to support the design, testing, deployment, and adoption of Oracle Fusion Financials.

Key responsibilities

• Providing Finance SME expertise across key business processes including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash.
• Supporting requirements gathering, process analysis and future-state design activities.
• Validating Oracle Fusion solution design and configuration against business needs.
• Supporting data migration activities including data cleansing, validation, mapping and reconciliation.
• Developing and executing test scenarios for System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Supporting business readiness, training, process documentation and post go-live activities.

Key Skills

• Previous experience working on Oracle Fusion ERP implementations in a functional business-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of Finance processes including General Ledger, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Fixed Assets and Financial Reporting.
• Experience gathering and validating business requirements and translating them into practical system solutions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting testing activities including test planning, execution and defect resolution.
• Experience supporting data migration, validation and reconciliation activities.

What’s in it for you

• Contract until End of June 2027
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

To find out more about this exciting new role please contact Sarah Jordan at sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com or apply now to secure an interview.

My client, a fast-growing AI infrastructure company is looking for an Enterprise Sales Engineer to support enterprise growth across Australia and the wider APAC region.

The business is building next-generation AI model inference and agent infrastructure that enables organisations to securely deploy and scale AI models within private environments. With strong momentum globally and a rapidly growing customer base, they are now investing heavily in their go-to-market capability across the region.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys sitting between technology and business – helping customers understand how AI can practically be implemented within their environment, without needing to be deeply hands-on in engineering delivery.

The Role

This is a predominantly pre-sales focused role (approximately 80-90%), partnering closely with Sales to guide enterprise customers through discovery, solution design, technical demonstrations, and proof-of-value engagements.

You’ll operate as a trusted technical advisor, helping organisations understand where AI infrastructure and agent technologies can deliver commercial and operational value.

While you’ll need a solid technical foundation, this role is more consultative than deeply engineering-heavy. Offshore technical teams will support much of the hands-on implementation and setup work, while you remain customer-facing and solution-oriented locally.

Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping shape the company’s enterprise growth strategy across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales teams throughout enterprise sales cycles
• Lead technical discovery workshops and customer conversations
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Support proof-of-value and evaluation engagements with customers
• Translate customer challenges into AI infrastructure and deployment solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Work closely with offshore technical teams responsible for implementation and setup
• Provide customer and market feedback to internal product and leadership teams
• Maintain clear CRM documentation across opportunities and customer engagements

About You

• Experience in a Sales Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Technical Consultant, DevOps, or customer-facing technical role
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to simplify technical concepts and articulate business value clearly
• Exposure to AI, cloud, infrastructure, developer tooling, DevOps, data platforms, or modern SaaS environments
• Technical understanding of scripting/programming concepts (Python exposure highly regarded)
• Consultative mindset with the ability to engage enterprise customers strategically
• Comfortable working in fast-moving startup or scale-up environments
• Previous experience supporting technical pre-sales engagements is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling AI infrastructure business at a pivotal growth stage
• Strong exposure to enterprise AI transformation projects across APAC
• Highly consultative and customer-facing role with genuine ownership
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Collaborative global team with strong technical leadership
• Competitive salary aligned to broader SaaS pre-sales market expectations

Additional Details

• Hybrid working model (initially remote, transitioning to 3 days in office)
• Sydney-based
• Reporting line into Sales leadership
• Strong opportunity for growth as the business expands regionally

• 12 month ongoing contract to work on several Utility projects
• Must have Energy Sector experience – Market Systems highly regarded
• Central CBD location – 2 days WFH

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager with a wealth of experience in the Energy Sector to delivery several utility specific projects.

Requirements:

• 5+ years as a Senior Project Manager
• Must have experience in the Energy / Electricity sector
• Experience with Market Systems, SCADA Systems is highly regarded
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong understanding of managing technical teams and vendors
• End to end project management from initiation to delivery to change management

Benefits:

• 12 month contract which is fully funded until 2026
• Interview and start ASAP
• Competitive renumeration on offer

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

Talent is recruiting for our leading financial services client, seeking a Platform Manager – Superannuation/ Investments to own the strategy, stability and performance of their entire investment platform estate.

This is a technical platform leadership role. You will own the roadmap, manage the balance between BAU and change, and drive the strategy for modernising and simplifying the platform ecosystem while keeping costs down. You’ll work closely with the business counterpart, ensuring change is made with a clear view of its impact on the business.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Take ownership of the organisation’s investment platform ecosystem, managing the estate end-to-end, identifying efficiencies and driving improvements
• Identify opportunities for modernisation, simplification, and cost optimisation
• Define and own the platform strategy and roadmap for investment systems, aligned to the broader Superannuation & Investments and group technology roadmap
• Manage platform budgets (run and change), ensuring forecast accuracy and value-driven investment decisions
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across investment platforms, supporting critical processes such as unit pricing, investment transactions and reporting
• Build strong partnerships across investments business stakeholders, technology delivery, risk, finance and architecture

To be successful in this role:

• Experience in Superannuation/ Investments platforms transformation
• A technical background in investment platform technology, ideally with hands-on exposure to Charles River, BlackRock, Aladdin, Eagle Pace, Calypso or similar systems
• Proven ability to lead and own Superannuation/ Investment platform environments
• Comfort operating across both BAU platform ownership and transformation delivery
• A strong grasp of the commercial and operational impact of platform change
• People leadership experience, with the ability to build a high-performing platform team

If this role is of interest, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@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

permanent Role

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

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)
• Enterprise AI experience

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.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with strong Fortinet / FortiGate firewalls and F5 experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, you will be working across a range of project initiatives within a large-scale, complex enterprise network environment. You will be responsible for the build, configuration and deployment of network security devices which include F5 load balancers, Fortinet / FortiGate and Juniper SRX firewalls.

This is a hands-on, project-focused engineering role where you will be expected to leverage your strong technical skills hit the ground running.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant vendor certifications
• Demonstrated network engineering project experience gained within large, complex network environments
• Proven knowledge and experience configuring, deploying and troubleshooting network security devices with advanced knowledge and experience with Fortinet / FortiGate and Juniper SRX firewalls along with and F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM)
• Strong knowledge and experience of routing and switching including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN and VTP
• Previous experience with IPS tools is highly regarded, as is any experience writing Python scripts or using Ansible
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as required

This is a Sydney-based role which will require you to be in the office at least two days per week.

An attractive salary package is on offer. To be excited for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today.

• 12 month ongoing contract to start ASAP
• Work on a complex, utility specific integration program
• Competitive rate on offer

We are seeking an experienced Integration Project Manager with proven expertise in UIQ and Itron smart metering solutions to lead the delivery of complex utility and metering integration projects. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless integration between metering systems, enterprise applications, and operational platforms.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in utility technology, system integration, stakeholder management, and project governance, with the ability to drive outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager delivering integration or technology transformation projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with UIQ platforms and integration frameworks.
• Strong experience delivering projects involving Itron smart metering technologies, AMI, or utility solutions.
• Proven track record managing complex system integrations across multiple vendors and stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Utility industry experience within electricity, gas, or water sectors.
• Knowledge of Meter Data Management (MDM), CIS, Billing, CRM, and AMI ecosystems.
• Experience with middleware, APIs, web services, and enterprise integration platforms.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working within regulatory environments.

Benefits:

• 12 month ongoing contract with ongoing extensions – 3+ year program of work
• 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!

• Systems Engineer
• Full Time Permanent Role
• Adelaide Based Position

Join a growing technology team as a Senior Systems Engineer, delivering Level 3 technical support and leading infrastructure projects across Microsoft, cloud, networking and cyber security environments. You’ll troubleshoot complex issues, mentor junior engineers, and build trusted client relationships while delivering high-quality IT solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Level 3 technical support across server, cloud, networking and end-user environments.
• Design, implement and support IT infrastructure solutions and technical projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, systems and network issues.
• Monitor, maintain and optimise client environments to ensure performance, availability and security.
• Act as the technical escalation point for high-priority incidents and complex service requests.
• Configure, administer and support Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, identity services and backup solutions.
• Assist with the design and implementation of secure network and infrastructure architectures.
• Deliver projects on time while ensuring quality, documentation and compliance with best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders by providing exceptional technical support and advice.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, system configurations and operational procedures.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, security and service delivery.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in using assembling, troubleshooting and maintaining Personal Computing Hardwares, such as desktops and laptops;
• Extensive experience using Microsoft systems including:
• Microsoft Personal Computer Operating Systems, including installation, configuration and administrative tasks;
• Microsoft Server Operating Systems, including deploying and managing Window’s Server Environments, and effective management of Active Directory;
• Microsoft 365 Microsoft Suite, such as Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Entra ID & Teams.
• Understanding of core Microsoft SaaS based applications such as Entra ID, Azure, Purview, Defender;
• Extensive experience using WatchGuard product stack;
• Extensive experience using Veeam data protection applications;
• Knowledgeable in Network Server Hardwares;
• Proficient in utilising Performance Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools;
• Extensive knowledge in implementing and managing Firewall & Network Security Systems;
• Extensive understanding of zero-trust networks and concepts;
• Familiarity with PC Business Application Software tools;
• Possesses a fundamental understanding of Transport Protocol Concepts;
• Familiarity with Local Area Networks (LAN) at the Infrastructure Level;
• Experience in configuring and maintaining LAN Communication Hardware, i.e., routers, switches and access points;
• Experience using internal/external communication systems, including telephone, conferencing, live chats and inbound or outbound enquiry management platforms;
• Knowledge of infrastructure back-up best practices;
• Familiarity with Wide Area Network (WAN) Concepts at the Infrastructure Level;
• Familiarity with Internet Software Tools & Protocols;
• Possesses fundamental knowledge in IT Security principles, such as risk assessment, threat mitigation and compliance;
• Has experience in integrating various IT systems and applications;
• Current and valid drivers licence.

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus 0480 806 152 for a chat.

• Permanent Full-Time – up to $175k package
• Canberra-based role
• Must hold minimum NV1 security clearance

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Export Controls Specialist to play a key role within a complex project environment. You will provide specialist advice on export control compliance, support governance activities, and help ensure critical projects remain compliant with relevant export control requirements.

Your duties will include:

• Manage and maintain Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and Third Party Retransfer (TPR) registers.
• Coordinate reviews and proactively manage amendments with Asset Managers and subject matter experts.
• Maintain Non-Disclosure Deed registers and ensure deed templates remain current
• Review data sharing proposals to ensure compliance with Export Control and ITAR requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on Export Controls to project stakeholders.
• Conduct internal assurance activities, prepare monthly reporting, and implement controls to manage compliance risks.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with ITAR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) export control arrangements.
• Experience within complex acquisition or sustainment environments.
• Strong understanding of export control governance, compliance and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

• Government brief writing, ministerial correspondence, media releases, and strategic communications
• Permanent Full-Time – up to $175k package
• Canberra-based role
• Must hold minimum NV1 security clearance

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

Join a high-performing team where your communication expertise will directly support senior decision-makers and contribute to the delivery of clear, timely, and strategic messaging. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys producing high-quality written content across a range of audiences.

Your duties will include:

• Prepare high-quality briefs, ministerial submissions and representations for senior stakeholders.
• Draft media releases, talking points, responses to media enquiries and other communication materials.
• Develop and deliver communication products for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure messaging is accurate, consistent and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality communications within tight timeframes.
• Provide strategic communications advice, identifying key messages and reputational considerations.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience preparing government briefs, media releases and talking points.
• Strong experience writing ministerial submissions and ministerial correspondence.
• Exceptional written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com