Work alongside a professional team providing independent, meaningful, and insightful assurance services to NZDF

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The role of the Internal Audit | Arotake ā-roto team is to provide independent, meaningful, and insightful assurance services to the organisation. As a partner across the organisation the Internal Audit team adds real value, going beyond compliance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work proactively to help manage risk.

In the Principal Audit team, your work will touch on many aspects of what the NZDF is about – from camps and bases, overseas posts and governance systems, through to finance, travel and HR systems.

Reporting to the Principal Audit Manager you will work collaboratively with two other senior auditors and our co-source audit partners to help delivery a strategically relevant internal audit work plan, and provide assurance advisory and risk insight services that are highly valued by senior stakeholders.

In this role as an effective senior internal auditor, you will assist the Principal Audit Manager to:

• Develop and deliver the in-years Internal Audit plan
• Build and develop a high performing, cohesive team of Internal Auditors and lead them to success
• Drive and implement change in a fast paced and contemporary internal audit environment
• Provide expertise and support to fraud investigations when required
• Help solve interesting and unique problems that lead to tangible improvements
• Build enduring relationships that work with the military and civilian personnel and teams that make up the NZDF.

The salary for this role ranges from $114,912 to $127,032, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

The right person for this role will offer:

• Hold a tertiary qualification at Bachelor level in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Finance or Law; and Ideally you are a senior level of internal audit experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading the delivery of audit engagements and other assurance services.
• Sound project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and an ability to draw conclusions from complex information.
• Highly developed communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organisation and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Sound understanding and proven practical approaches to applying Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Sound understanding of contemporary risk management approaches and frameworks

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

AI Enablement Engineer

Location: Sydney
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to $115,000 + Super

Join a leading professional services organisation investing heavily in AI. This newly created role offers the opportunity to help shape enterprise AI capability while working hands-on with the latest Microsoft AI technologies.

The Role

• Build AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI and Claude.

• Develop AI agents, chatbots and workflow automations.

• Partner with stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and drive adoption.

• Deliver workshops and promote responsible AI across the business.

About You

• 3+ years’ hands-on engineering experience delivering AI solutions.

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform and Azure AI.

• Knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs and prompt engineering.

• Experience building AI agents, bots or intelligent automations.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Newly created, high-impact role.

• Enterprise investment in AI with strong executive support.

• Hybrid working in Sydney CBD.

• Opportunity to shape the future of AI across the organisation.

Please note: Only Sydney-based Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this opportunity.

Join a major enterprise network transformation.

Talent International is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Network Engineer for a large-scale infrastructure transformation project.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a complex program that will modernise ICT services across more than 95 sites throughout metropolitan and regional Western Australia. Working alongside experienced architects, project specialists and technology vendors, you’ll play a key role in designing, validating and implementing enterprise networking solutions that support a modern, secure and resilient technology environment.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working with enterprise infrastructure, and contributing to high-impact projects, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Network Engineer, you’ll provide technical expertise across the design, implementation and optimisation of enterprise network infrastructure in a large multi-site environment.

You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle-from reviewing network architecture and producing detailed technical designs through to building proof-of-concept environments, supporting deployments and providing ongoing technical guidance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Validate and develop enterprise network designs (HLDs and LLDs)
• Design and support routing, switching, LAN/WAN and MPLS environments
• Configure and support enterprise security technologies including Zscaler, Fortinet and Juniper
• Build and test Proof of Concept (PoC) environments
• Develop IP addressing strategies, network segmentation and security standards
• Support Microsoft 365 Calling, wireless infrastructure and core network services
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and optimise network performance
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and implementation procedures
• Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, project teams and technology vendors to deliver successful outcomes

About You

You’ll be an experienced Network Engineer with a strong background delivering enterprise infrastructure projects across complex environments.

You’ll bring experience with:

• Enterprise routing and switching
• LAN/WAN and MPLS technologies
• Zscaler, Fortinet and Juniper platforms
• Network design and architecture (HLD/LLD)
• IP addressing, subnetting and network segmentation
• DNS, DHCP and enterprise network services
• Cloud networking, SASE and Zero Trust principles
• Cybersecurity best practices, including the Essential Eight
• CCNP certification (or equivalent experience)

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Work on a large-scale enterprise transformation spanning 95+ locations
• Collaborate with experienced architects and technical specialists
• Gain exposure to leading networking and security technologies
• Play a key role in delivering a business-critical infrastructure program
• Join a collaborative, project-focused team
• Perth-based contract opportunity

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Network Engineer looking for your next enterprise infrastructure project, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact Huma on 0418 594 901 for a confidential discussion.

AVEC is seeking an experienced Service Delivery Manager to own the end-to-end delivery management of Project Services under an outcome-based service model. The role is accountable for service performance, governance cadence, demand coordination, delivery planning, risk visibility, commercial discipline and continuity of capability across multidisciplinary teams

Location: Edinburgh Parks, Adelaide (with some flexible WFH option)

Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Security Clearance: Minimum active NV1 clearance is essential

Roles and responsibilities:

• Managing a team of approximately 25 – 30 consultants delivering technical services – architects, engineers, security specialists, project managers, and other project staff.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the client, managing stakeholder relationships and governance of the service.
• Driving service delivery, continuous improvement and standardisation across multiple workstreams.
• Overseeing consultant onboarding, resource planning, performance management and capability development.
• Reviewing, coordinating and approving timesheets, coordinating invoicing, and ensuring accurate contract administration.
• Managing client escalations, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and successful service outcomes.
• Monitoring commercial performance, including utilisation, SLAs, KPIs and overall engagement delivery.

If you’re an experienced Service Delivery Manager with an active NV1 clearance and are looking for your next permanent opportunity in the Defence sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Aparna on 08 8228 1560 for a confidential discussion.

The City of Port Phillip is one of Melbourne’s most progressive and vibrant inner-city councils, delivering more than 100 services to a diverse and growing community. With over 1,000 employees, the organisation is committed to innovation, customer-focused service delivery and creating better outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors.
An exceptional opportunity exists for an accomplished technology executive to join the Leadership Team as Chief Information and Innovation Officer.

Reporting to the Director, People and Experience, you will lead the City’s digital, technology and innovation agenda, driving enterprise-wide transformation across digital services, artificial intelligence, cyber security, enterprise technology, data and innovation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a modern, secure and future-ready organisation that leverages technology to improve community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the City’s enterprise-wide Digital, ICT, AI and Innovation Strategy.
• Lead major digital transformation, automation and business improvement initiatives that enhance organisational performance and customer experience.
• Provide strategic leadership across enterprise architecture, cyber security, ICT governance, digital risk and responsible AI frameworks.
• Oversee enterprise applications, data governance, analytics, ICT infrastructure and technology asset management.
• Build and lead a high-performing Digital and Technology Services function while fostering strong partnerships across the Executive Leadership Team, Council, community stakeholders and strategic vendors.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and emerging technologies to strengthen organisational capability and future readiness.

About You

You are an experienced executive leader with a proven ability to lead complex technology environments and deliver enterprise-wide transformation.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation or a related discipline.
• Significant executive leadership experience within local government, the public sector or another large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise digital, ICT and innovation strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
• Expertise in responsible AI, digital governance, cyber security, enterprise architecture and technology risk management.
• A strong track record delivering digital transformation, service optimisation, automation and technology-enabled organisational improvement.
• Experience leading data governance, enterprise applications, ICT infrastructure, technology investment and asset lifecycle management.
• Outstanding leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial management skills, including experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing significant budgets and vendor partnerships.

To Apply
Applications should include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Shelley Harrison shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Pre-employment screening will apply to the successful applicant.

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Case Management System implementation

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead the build and delivery of a major enterprise Case Management System implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the build and delivery of an enterprise Case Management System implementation.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope, budget, resources, schedule, risks and dependencies.
• Establish effective Agile delivery practices, governance, reporting and team operating rhythms.
• Lead cross-functional business, technology and vendor teams to achieve key milestones.
• Manage SaaS vendors and delivery partners, including performance, contracts, variations and commercial negotiations.

Key Skills and Experience

• Senior experience working as a Senior Project Manager
• Previous experience implementing enterprise case management systems or comparable business platforms.
• Strong Agile delivery experience, with the ability to apply hybrid or waterfall approaches where appropriate.
• Demonstrated vendor management experience involving SaaS providers, system integrators or external delivery partners.
• Experience working within government, the public sector or a highly regulated environment.

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now or for more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

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

Location: Brisbane, QLD (2 days WFH per week)

Engagement: Permanent opportunity

Rate: upto $145,000 to $155,000 + super package ($173.600 inc super p.a)

Talent is currently seeking a Data Engineer to join a leading mining technology organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer who enjoys building scalable data solutions, working with modern cloud technologies and turning complex datasets into meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new data models, metrics and analytics solutions
• Develop, optimise and maintain scalable data pipelines
• Support the design of cloud-based data warehouses and analytics platforms
• Gather and prepare data from multiple sources, ensuring quality, consistency and reliability
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns and anomalies
• Develop predictive models to support equipment maintenance and operational efficiency
• Create dashboards, visualisations and reports for technical and business stakeholders
• Work with engineers, mining specialists and technology partners to improve equipment performance
• Contribute to DevOps processes, deployment practices and environment setup
• Support the development of automated decision-support tools

About You

You will ideally have:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a Data Engineering position
• Advanced SQL skills
• Experience designing and building high-performance data pipelines
• Strong knowledge of modern data warehousing platforms such as Snowflake
• Experience working in a cloud environment, ideally AWS
• Hands-on experience with data modelling, ETL or ELT processes
• Programming experience with Python, Java, Scala, R or similar technologies
• Strong data cleansing, preparation and analysis capabilities
• The ability to communicate technical findings clearly to business stakeholders

Experience with any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Snowflake
• Apache Airflow
• AWS services including S3 and EC2
• DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Machine learning and statistical modelling
• Power BI, Tableau or Looker
• Predictive analytics
• Mining, engineering, heavy equipment or industrial technology environments

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply now or contact Anika Starkey anika.starkey@talentinternational.com or Mats Rorvik- mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

Join a Leading Financial Services Firm as a Senior Software Engineer Building AI-Driven Solutions

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading Australian financial services organisation investing heavily in technology, automation and AI to transform the way its business operates. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-performing engineering team where you’ll have real ownership, work directly with business stakeholders, and see your solutions make an immediate impact.

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering modern applications, integrations and AI-powered automation tools that improve adviser productivity and streamline business processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll design, build, test and support software solutions across internal applications, APIs, integrations and workflow automation using C#/.NET, Angular and Azure. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you’ll rapidly prototype ideas, develop AI-enabled solutions, and take them through to scalable production implementations.

You’ll also contribute to technical design, coding standards, code reviews and mentoring, while helping shape best practices within an Agile development environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-8 years’ hands-on software development experience.
• Strong experience with C#/.NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular (TypeScript), SQL Server, Web APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience delivering production software that solves real business problems.
• Exposure to AI and automation technologies such as Azure AI Services, LLM APIs, GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Automate, Hybrid RAG or MCP is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience mentoring developers or contributing to technical design and development standards is advantageous.
• Financial services or other regulated industry experience is desirable.

Why Join?

• Build innovative AI and automation solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Work in a collaborative, high-impact engineering team with genuine ownership of your work.
• Influence technical direction while working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Work with modern technologies including .NET, Angular, Azure and Generative AI.
• Be part of an organisation embracing innovation while delivering technology that makes a real difference.
• Enjoy excellent career growth, autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of software development within the business.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by a high-performing commercial property agency based in Sydney CBD. We are seeking ambitious Sales Associates who want to build a successful long-term career in commercial real estate.

Previous property experience is not essential. Our client is open to candidates from recruitment, automotive sales, real estate or other sales-focused environments who have strong fundamentals, confidence and the drive to succeed.

Role Title: Sales Associate

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Sydney CBD, five days per week in the office

Salary: Competitive base salary plus commission

Client Industry: Commercial Real Estate

Role Details:

• Support an experienced Associate Director across commercial property sales and leasing
• Learn the commercial real estate market, internal processes and complete sales lifecycle
• Prospect for new business through outbound calls, networking and face-to-face meetings
• Build relationships with property owners, investors and prospective clients
• Attend client meetings, networking events and property inspections
• Assist with commercial property transactions ranging from approximately $5 million to $300 million
• Complete the required real estate licensing with support from the business
• Progress toward managing your own clients, listings and transactions as your experience develops

Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous sales experience in recruitment, automotive sales, real estate or another sales-driven environment
• Strong sales fundamentals, including prospecting and relationship building, with the confidence to make outbound calls and meet prospective clients
• A genuine interest in building a career in commercial real estate, supported by a strong work ethic, resilience and willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, dependable and comfortable working autonomously within a commission-focused environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial property experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Additional Details and Benefits:

• Join a successful and close-knit team of approximately 10 people
• Fun, energetic and entrepreneurial office culture with minimal hierarchy
• Direct access to experienced commercial property professionals
• Support to complete the required real estate licence
• Clear career pathway into commercial property sales and leasing
• Significant long-term earning potential through commission
• Exposure to commercial property transactions valued between approximately $5 million and $300 million
• Ideal for someone who prefers a smaller, ambitious team over a highly corporate environment
• High performers can potentially earn between $200,000 and $400,000 after establishing themselves in the industry

To Apply:

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

• 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Case Management System implementation

We are seeking an experienced Change and Communications Manager to deliver practical change, communication and engagement activities for a major Case Management System implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver change management, communication and training activities across the transformation program.
• Conduct change impact assessments and evaluate business readiness for upcoming changes.
• Develop targeted communication and stakeholder engagement plans for different business areas.
• Partner with leaders to manage change impacts, address concerns and support their teams through transition.
• Identify resistance and change-related risks, developing practical mitigation strategies.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience working as a Change/Communications Manager
• Recent experience supporting a large system implementation with multiple project dependencies.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, frameworks and tools, including ADKAR.
• Experience developing internal communications, key messages and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now or for more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

• 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Case Management System implementation

We are seeking an experienced Program Change Lead to lead the change function for a major Case Management System implementation and broader business transformation program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the change strategy and delivery for a large-scale Case Management System implementation.
• Develop an integrated change roadmap across multiple projects, releases and business areas.
• Lead and support a small team of change practitioners focused on adoption and business readiness.
• Identify and address resistance, stakeholder concerns and barriers to successful implementation.
• Partner with senior leaders and sponsors to build alignment and visible support for the transformation.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience working as a Change Lead/Manager
• Demonstrated experience with Case Management System implementations or similar enterprise platforms.
• Strong understanding of organisational readiness, change adoption and resistance management.
• Experience managing change practitioners within a program or project environment.
• Proven ability to influence executives, sponsors, operational leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now or for more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com