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

Senior QA Analyst

Join a leading financial services organisation undergoing significant technology and digital transformation.

This role goes beyond traditional quality assurance. You will help improve quality across the full software development lifecycle, embedding testing, controls and quality standards earlier in the delivery process.

A key focus will be understanding how AI-assisted development and AI-generated code affect quality assurance. You will establish practical standards for testing and governing AI-generated code while identifying safe and valuable ways to use AI across test-case generation, defect analysis, automation and regression testing.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and improve testing and quality practices across the end-to-end SDLC.
• Establish practical test strategies, quality standards and release-readiness criteria.
• Define how AI-assisted development and AI-generated code should be tested, reviewed and governed.
• Identify safe opportunities to use AI for test-case generation, defect analysis, automation and regression testing.
• Improve test automation and embed quality controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, security, product and delivery teams to promote ownership of quality.

What you will bring

• Strong senior-level QA or quality engineering experience within a complex technology environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the end-to-end SDLC, shift-left testing and quality engineering practices.
• Practical experience using AI tools within software development, testing or quality assurance.
• Experience across automated, API, integration, regression and non-functional testing, along with CI/CD quality controls.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to influence and challenge established practices.

Experience in financial services or another similar environment would be an advantage.

You will bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset, balancing enthusiasm for emerging technology with practical risk judgement and the ability to turn new ideas into meaningful quality improvements.

Apply NOW or send your CV to Amber.shaw@talentinternational.com.

Please note – you must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid visa allowing you to work in New Zealand

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Development Engineer / Customer Development Manager to manage the technical and commercial development of major electricity connection projects from initial enquiry through to connection approval.
This is not a design or construction delivery role. Instead, you will act as the technical lead and customer interface, coordinating engineering, commercial, regulatory, and stakeholder inputs to develop safe, compliant, and commercially sound connection solutions. Projects range from $1M to $150M and include data centres, renewable energy developments, industrial precincts, commercial developments, and major network augmentations. Major projects are nationally significant and require compliance with the National Electricity Rules (NER) and engagement with regulators such as AEMO and the AER.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex customer connection projects from enquiry through to connection offer and approval
• Assess technical, commercial, regulatory, and network requirements to develop fit-for-purpose connection solutions
• Coordinate internal engineering, legal, finance, and network stakeholders throughout the connection process
• Develop project scopes, technical documentation, commercial proposals, and customer connection offers
• Manage customer relationships and act as the primary technical interface throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with the National Electricity Rules (NER), internal governance, and network standards
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
• Drive continuous improvement across customer connection processes and practices

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience within electricity distribution, utilities, or major infrastructure
• Background as a Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, Customer Connections Engineer, or Utilities Project Manager
• Experience managing technically complex engineering projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks and customer connection processes
• Ability to balance engineering, commercial, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working within the National Electricity Rules (NER) or regulated utility environments is highly regarded

Benefits

• Permanent opportunity with long-term career development
• Work on major infrastructure projects supporting Victoria’s energy transition
• Exposure to nationally significant customer connection projects
• Collaborative team with a strong technical and engineering focus

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

• People & Culture Services Manager
• Full Time Permanent Role
• Adelaide Based Position with Hybrid working arrangement

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Services Manager to lead the establishment and ongoing management of a high-performing People Services function. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences, driving operational excellence, and implementing best-practice HR processes. Previous experience with Dayforce implementation is crucial.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of the People & Culture Shared Services function.
• Establish and oversee core People Services including onboarding, payroll coordination, HR administration, reporting, and employee support.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of the Dayforce HCM platform.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Produce meaningful workforce reporting and analytics to support business decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing People Services team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, policies, and organisational standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver successful People & Culture initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading a People & Culture, HR Operations, or HR Shared Services function.
• Proven experience establishing or transforming People Services or Shared Services teams.
• Essential: Hands-on experience implementing and supporting the Dayforce HCM platform.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, payroll processes, onboarding, reporting, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience leading organisational change and system implementation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience using workforce data and reporting to support business decisions.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practices.

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