Desirable Requirements:

• Experience working in CASG projects

Location: Newcastle

Weekly Hours: 40

Copilot Specialist
Permanent Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available with one of our clients for a Copilot Specialist to join their Business Applications team in a newly evolved role centred on Microsoft Copilot Studio and the broader Power Platform ecosystem.

This role has opened up following an internal promotion and the team is looking to move quickly. You will be joining a high performing, collaborative IT function with a strong focus on AI innovation, intelligent automation, and delivering real outcomes into production, not just impressive demos.

Location
Sydney, Surry Hills
Hybrid model

About the role

This is a senior, hands on solution design and engineering position focused on building, deploying, and optimising AI driven automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Power Platform stack.

You will partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to design, recommend, and deliver scalable AI enabled solutions that are deployed into live production environments.

Key responsibilities

* Design and develop AI powered solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform
* Lead end to end delivery, from discovery and solution design through to deployment and ongoing optimisation
* Translate business requirements into scalable, production ready AI solutions
* Provide strategic input on how AI capabilities can enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes
* Collaborate with engineers, application specialists, and cross functional teams
* Support and enhance existing Power Apps and Copilot solutions currently running in production

About you

* Strong background as a Senior Engineer or Solution Designer
* Ideally 2+ years of hands on commercial Copilot experience
* Proven track record of deploying Copilot agents into live production environments
* Applicants who have not successfully sent Copilot agents into production will not be considered
* Deep experience across the full solution lifecycle, from architecture and build through to release and support
* Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform, this is essential
* Solid understanding of the Microsoft AI ecosystem
* Experience delivering solutions in commercial environments, not purely experimental or personal projects
* Comfortable working within a BAU aligned team structure
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non technical audiences

Team environment

* Flat structure, currently a team of four
* Significant investment in AI and Microsoft Copilot capabilities
* Opportunity to expand your AI expertise as the function evolves over the next 12 months
* Collaborative culture with exposure to vendor partnerships and co created solutions

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join a highly technical team supporting critical enterprise and operational network environments.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working on complex network security challenges, contributing to large-scale infrastructure programs, and operating in a high-availability, safety-first environment.
You will play a key role in the design, delivery, and ongoing support of network security infrastructure as part of a major multi-year modernisation program.

The Role
Reporting into the Network Security Services Lead, you will provide technical leadership across network security platforms and services, supporting both project delivery and business-as-usual operations.
Key focus areas include network security architecture, secure gateway technologies, incident response, and ensuring solutions align with governance and regulatory frameworks.
This role includes participation in an on-call roster (approximately one week per month).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical expertise across network security platforms and services
• Design, build and support network security infrastructure and gateway solutions
• Support major modernisation and transformation initiatives
• Investigate and resolve complex incidents, faults and vulnerabilities
• Ensure adherence to security frameworks, governance and change control processes
• Produce and review technical documentation including specifications, test plans and procedures
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to team members as required
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, project teams and external vendors

Skills & Experience
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• 5+ years’ experience supporting complex network security environments
• Strong hands-on expertise with network security gateway technologies including:
  NGFW, BGP, VPN, IPS/IDS, Load Balancing, Remote Access, WAF / Proxy technologies
• Experience detecting and responding to security threats using analytical tools
• Strong understanding of Australian Government security frameworks including ISM and PSPF
• Experience working within structured environments with strong governance and change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in IT / Engineering (recognised in Australia or equivalent)
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory
• Must hold NV1 Security Clearance, or have the ability to obtain NV1
• Advanced certifications (or equivalent experience) across:
  Cisco | Palo Alto | Check Point | F5 | Infoblox

What’s on Offer

• $159,000 base salary + 14% super
• Permanent opportunity with long-term stability
• Work on a high-profile network modernisation program
• Strong technical environment with meaningful national impact

If you’re looking for a role where you can work on complex, enterprise-scale security infrastructure and make a genuine impact apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Senior Network Security Engineer | Aviation-Critical Infrastructure & Network Modernisation

• Location: Brisbane / Canberra / Melbourne (Hybrid)
• Security Clearance: NV1 (Mandatory)
• Engagement: Full-time | On-call roster (1 week per month)

About the position:

This role supports a multi-year network modernisation program transitioning legacy IP and non-IP technologies into a resilient, all-IP architecture servicing national aviation operations.

The environment is safety-first and operationally critical. The network underpins Air Traffic Control, Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, and enterprise systems. Reliability, integrity, and governance are not abstract concepts here they are operational requirements.

You will operate as a senior technical authority within the Network & Telecommunications Platform team, contributing across design assurance, operational support, and lifecycle governance.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build, and maintain complex network security infrastructure within a 24×7 operational environment
• Provide subject matter expertise across secure gateway architectures and telecommunications systems
• Contribute to system assurance, change control, and safety-aligned design integrity processe
• Investigate and resolve defects, vulnerabilities, and operational faults while maintaining service continuity

What we are looking for:

• 7+ years’ experience supporting complex network security infrastructure deployments
• Deep understanding of NGFW, BGP, traffic engineering, load balancing, web proxy, WAF, IPS/IDS, VPN and remote access architectures
• Strong familiarity with Australian Government ISM and PSPF security frameworks
• Confidence operating with limited direction in safety and compliance-driven environments

Seniority fit:

• This role suits engineers who already operate with delegated authority or senior technical influence
• Experience contributing to governance artefacts, certification processes, and change control boards is expected
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers is important

Technology & environment:

• Secure Network Gateways (Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point
• Load balancing and application delivery (F5, Infoblox)
• Hybrid cloud exposure including AWS and Azure environments
• Aviation-critical network infrastructure supporting operational services
• Strict compliance with CASA, ICAO, and internal safety standards

A quick note before you apply:

• This role operates within a 24×7, safety-first aviation environment where system integrity is critical
• If your experience has primarily been limited to enterprise IT environments without exposure to regulated operational systems, this may not align with current requirements
• NV1 clearance is required
• Participation in an on-call roster is part of the operational expectation

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Security Transfer of Technology (ToT) Specialist to join a major national capability‑uplift program. This role plays a critical part in enabling secure, structured, and effective transfer of technical knowledge, processes, and engineering standards across a complex industrial environment.

Working within the Supply Chain Strategy and Oversight team, you will lead the development and execution of ToT strategies, frameworks, and implementation plans that support long‑term industry capability. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership to ensure technology‑transfer activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organisational objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured, high‑assurance environments and enjoys translating strategic intent into practical, operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of technology‑transfer activities, including implementation plans, training, and capability‑building initiatives.
• Develop and maintain ToT frameworks, processes, and documentation to support secure and effective knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical guidance to program teams on engineering standards, specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader program strategy.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and capability‑development functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Cyber Security, or a related field.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology transfer, capability development, or complex program delivery.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, maritime, or large‑scale industrial environments.
• Strong ability to translate high‑level strategies into actionable operational plans.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or implementing ToT programs or technical capability‑uplift initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to develop high‑quality solutions in complex environments.
• Highly organised, with strong time‑management and documentation skills.

What You’ll Bring

• A disciplined, structured approach to managing sensitive technical information.
• Confidence working across multidisciplinary teams and technical domains.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• A commitment to high standards of integrity, professionalism, and secure work practices.

• Senior Payroll Officer – Permanent Role
• Location: Sydney CBD | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)
• Salary: $110,000 package (including super)

Talent International is partnering with a long-standing, high-profile client to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer for a permanent opportunity. This role sits within a well-established payroll function and plays a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery across a large, complex workforce.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be part of a 10-person payroll team, taking ownership of payroll processing, review, and quality assurance. You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting Payroll Officers through training and guidance, while leading the resolution of complex payroll matters.

This role does not have direct reports, but does provide leadership through coaching, review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review end-to-end payroll across fortnightly and monthly cycles
• Review payroll outcomes to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to finalisation
• Lead the resolution of complex payroll queries and escalations
• Provide training, coaching, and support to Payroll Officers
• Complete month-end payroll activities and reporting
• Prepare personnel and payroll documentation in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work, legislation, and internal policies
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and payroll-related projects

Key Skills & Experience (Top Priorities)

• Strong SAP payroll processing experience
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation (2,000+ employees)
• Solid understanding of Fair Work and Australian payroll legislation
• Demonstrated commitment to building a long-term career in payroll
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capability
• Confident communicator with internal stakeholders

Team & Structure

• Payroll team of 10
• No direct reports
• Leadership responsibility through review, coaching, and technical expertise

Why Apply?

• Permanent role within a high-profile entertainment organisation
• Competitive $110k package
• Exposure to large-scale, complex payroll operations
• Supportive, experienced payroll team
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and projects

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable senior role with growth and flexibility, click Apply Now and submit your resume

Armaments & Explosive Ordnance Integration Engineer | Maritime Design Authority & Technical Certification

• Location: Canberra (Onsite)
• Security Clearance: NV1 (Mandatory)
• Engagement: Full-time | 40 hours per week

About the position:

This role provides delegated engineering authority across Armaments and Explosive Ordnance (EO) integration within a Defence maritime shipbuilding program. The focus is on design assurance, certification, and governance not system maintenance or platform operation.

You will act as the subject matter authority for Armaments and EO integration, ensuring engineering outputs align with legislative, doctrinal, classification, and Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) requirements while maintaining program schedule integrity.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct design reviews, design acceptance, and technical certification of Armaments and EO integration engineering outputs
• Exercise Delegated Technical Authority across weapon system integration and associated vessel interfaces
• Identify and formally assess technical, environmental, and safety risks in collaboration with system safety team
• Review engineering deliverables, baselines, V&V documentation, and ILS artefacts within contracted timeframes

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated long-term experience in Defence acquisition or shipbuilding environments
• Proven background in design or design review of Armaments and Explosive Ordnance systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
• Confidence operating within formal engineering governance and certification structures

Seniority fit:

• This role suits engineers already comfortable operating under delegated authority rather than contributing as a subsystem engineer
• Experience interfacing across multidisciplinary engineering domains is expected
• Ability to mentor and guide developing engineers within structured programs is highly regarded

Technology & environment:

• Armaments and Explosive Ordnance integration within maritime platforms
• Weapon system interfaces across electrical, mechanical, and control domains
• Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) governance framework
• Formal design review, certification, and technical risk assessment processes
• Defence acquisition program delivery aligned to integrated master schedules

A Quick Note Before You Apply:

• This role operates within a structured Defence acquisition program where engineering decisions carry operational and safety consequence
• If your experience has been limited to operational sustainment without formal design review or certification exposure, this may not align with current requirements
• An active NV1 security clearance is required
• The role requires disciplined engagement with governance, safety, and compliance documentation

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

Communications Engineer | Maritime Design Authority & Technical Certification

• Location: Canberra (Onsite)
• Security Clearance: NV1 (Mandatory)
• Engagement: Full-time | 40 hours per week

About the position:

This Communications Engineer role operates within a Defence maritime acquisition environment, providing engineering assurance across complex vessel platforms. The focus is not installation or operational support it is design review, technical certification, and delegated engineering authority.

You will act as a subject matter expert across communications and electronic systems, ensuring outputs align with legislation, classification standards, and Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) requirements. The work sits at the intersection of engineering governance, risk management, and shipbuilding program delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct design reviews, design acceptance, and technical certification of communications engineering outputs
• Exercise Delegated Technical Authority within communications, navigation, sensors, command and control, and situational awareness systems
• Identify technical and safety risks and develop formal risk assessments for senior engineering consideration
• Review engineering documentation, V&V artefacts, and classification society approvals within contracted timeframes

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated long-term experience in Defence acquisition or shipbuilding environments
• Strong background in communications, electronic, navigation, or command and control system design or review
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or relevant engineering discipline
• Confidence operating within engineering governance frameworks and technical authority structures

Seniority fit:

• This role suits engineers comfortable operating under delegated authority rather than purely contributing at subsystem level.
• Experience reviewing multidisciplinary engineering outputs (marine, electrical, mechanical interfaces) is expected
• Ability to mentor and uplift internal engineering capability is highly regarded

Technology & environment:

• Defence maritime vessel communications and electronic systems
• Navigation systems, sensors, situational awareness, and command & control systems
• Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) governance structures
• Classification society documentation and engineering certification processes
• Integration across multi-discipline engineering domains

A quick note before you apply:

• This role sits within a structured Defence acquisition program where engineering decisions carry operational consequence
• If your experience has primarily been operational maintenance without exposure to formal design review or technical certification, this may not align with the current need
• An active NV1 clearance is required.
• The role involves working within strict engineering governance and documentation standards

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Data Platform Architect with advanced Databricks experience to join their team in a permanent capacity.

The Data Platform Architect owns the overall design, technical direction, and long-term roadmap for the Databricks environment, driving platform improvements and setting strong architectural and governance standards.

Your experience will include:

• 8-10 years’ hands-on experience designing, deploying, and running Databricks platforms in production
• Led large-scale enterprise Databricks implementations, particularly within financial services environments
• Owned end-to-end platform architecture, covering security, governance, data models, and operational readiness
• Strong expertise in Databricks on AWS, including workspace design, cluster setup, Delta Lake, governance, and cost-efficient, reliable platform architecture
• In-depth knowledge of multi-workspace and account-level controls, supporting secure and well-governed AWS environments

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

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

• Project Systems Administrator (Part-Time)
• Location: Port Kembla
• 3 Days Per Week (flexible on days)
• 6-Month Rolling Contract

We are currently partnering with an ASX500 organisation within heavy industry to recruit a Project Systems Administrator.

This is a part-time opportunity (3 days per week) designed to align with the current workload and provide critical backup support to the incumbent. The role sits within a stable, collaborative team and reports directly to the Capital Governance Manager.

The Opportunity:

This role provides essential administrative, systems and financial support across a portfolio of capital projects. You’ll work closely with finance, procurement, engineering and project teams to ensure projects are correctly set up, approved and managed through internal systems.

This position also provides contingency coverage and additional capacity within the team, ensuring governance processes are maintained efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up capital projects and structures in SAP
• Create projects in internal systems (including eATO and DocuSign)
• Support governance and approval workflows across projects
• Process goods receipts and assist with invoice management
• Provide forecasting and reporting support
• Prepare and maintain monthly capital reporting
• Liaise across finance, procurement and engineering teams to resolve project-related queries
• Ensure compliance with governance and statutory reporting requirements

About You:

We’re seeking someone with:

• Around 5+ years’ experience in an administrative, project controls or finance support role
• Experience working in project controls, PMO or finance environments (preferred)
• SAP experience (highly regarded)
• Strong Excel capability and attention to detail
• Confidence managing data entry, reporting and financial processing
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Heavy industry experience is not required – what’s most important is strong systems capability and the ability to support governance and financial processes.

Working Arrangements

• 3 days per week (flexible on which days)
• Based in Port Kembla
• Initially office-based, with potential to review hybrid flexibility (up to 2 days WFH) after commencement
• 7.6 hours per day
• Standard office hours with flexibility to manage your day

Contract & Remuneration

• 6-month rolling contract
• Hourly rate guide: $60-$70 an hour inclusive of super

If this role sounds interesting, please APPLY NOW!

• Location: Sydney (4 days in office, 1-day WFH)
• Reports to: Technical Operations Director, APAC
• Department: Global Technical Operations
• Salary: $180,000 + super + bonus

The Opportunity:

A leading music organisation is now growing their Global Technical Operations hub in Sydney and looking for a Service Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their team.

This is more than a traditional ops role – it’s an opportunity to bring a software engineering mindset to reliability, automation, and scalability in a global, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll join a collaborative, hands-on team responsible for the stability, performance, and scalability of global platforms. Working closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams, you’ll help build a resilient environment that keeps music flowing – from studio tools to streaming systems.

• Design and maintain high-availability, high-performance systems for global applications.
• Automate everything – from infrastructure provisioning to deployment and scaling – using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• Build robust monitoring and observability frameworks with AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve reliability and deployment speed.
• Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot incidents, and lead post-incident reviews.
• Champion SRE principles – embed SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets into everyday engineering.
• Collaborate across Dev, Infra, and Security teams to create a culture of continuous improvement and reliability.

About You

You’re a technically strong and level-headed engineer who loves automation, thrives in complex environments, and knows how to balance pragmatism with perfection.

• Background in systems administration (Linux/Windows) in a large-scale environment.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or Java).
• Hands-on experience with AWS (GCP or Azure a bonus).
• Deep understanding of networking, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
• Calm, collaborative communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with ServiceNow or ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of chaos engineering, resilience testing, or advanced capacity planning.
• Previous experience managing distributed, global systems in production.

Culture & Perks

• Annual bonus $
• Global collaboration and career growth opportunities

Interested?
Apply now or contact Sophia Parrelli at Talent International for a confidential chat.

The Company

My client, an established and rapidly growing mortgage brokerage has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality lending solutions and exceptional customer service. Consistently ranked among Australia’s leading brokerages, the business continues to experience strong growth driven by market demand, lender partnerships, and a high-performing internal team.

The Opportunity

Due to sustained growth and increased deal flow, an opportunity has opened for a Credit Specialist / Credit Analyst to join a high-performing credit team.

This role offers genuine end-to-end exposure across residential lending transactions, allowing you to take ownership of applications from initial credit assessment through to unconditional approval. You will be supported by a dedicated offshore processing and settlements team, enabling you to focus on higher-value analytical and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage loan applications from submission through to approval
• Conduct serviceability assessments and loan structuring
• Analyse client financials including income statements, tax returns and supporting documents
• Prepare lending proposals and credit recommendations
• Work closely with brokers, lenders and internal stakeholders to progress deals efficiently
• Communicate with clients throughout the application process and manage documentation requirements
• Maintain high attention to detail while managing multiple applications

About the Team

You will join a collaborative and supportive credit team led by an experienced leader focused on mentoring and scaling the function. The team is supported by offshore processing and settlements staff, allowing credit specialists to focus on technical analysis and client outcomes.

About You

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in mortgage lending, credit analysis, loan processing or a similar role
• Strong understanding of serviceability calculations and loan structuring
• Ability to confidently interpret financial statements, tax returns and income documentation
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging clients
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Motivated, team-oriented and eager to develop within a high-growth environment

What’s On Offer For You

• Competitive salary + super + performance incentives
• Clear career development pathway
• Strong pipeline of deals and consistent workflow
• High-performing and supportive team culture
• Eastern Suburbs office location