- Up to 12 months with 2x12 month extension optionsCanberra based, other states can be considered Hybrid arrangementAustralian Citizens ONLYMust be able to obtain Baseline clearance Randstad Digital (Formerly Finite Recruitment)Randstad Digital was announced on August 30, 2023, under the umbrella of Randstad, the world's largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients. Our 46,000 employees around the world make a positive impact on society by helpiUp to 12 months with 2x12 month extension optionsCanberra based, other states can be considered Hybrid arrangementAustralian Citizens ONLYMust be able to obtain Baseline clearance Randstad Digital (Formerly Finite Recruitment)Randstad Digital was announced on August 30, 2023, under the umbrella of Randstad, the world's largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients. Our 46,000 employees around the world make a positive impact on society by helpi
- Randstad is partnering with a rapidly growing, design focused engineering consultancy, to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer in Hobart.About the companyThis company is driven by a clear mission: to deliver better engineering and better environments by being better together. As they enter an exciting phase of expansion, they need a leader who embodies this collaborative spirit to guide project delivery and mentor the next generation of Tasmanian engineersRandstad is partnering with a rapidly growing, design focused engineering consultancy, to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer in Hobart.About the companyThis company is driven by a clear mission: to deliver better engineering and better environments by being better together. As they enter an exciting phase of expansion, they need a leader who embodies this collaborative spirit to guide project delivery and mentor the next generation of Tasmanian engineers
- Senior Data Engineer | 12-Month ContractLocation: Sydney (Hybrid/On-site)Rate: Excellent Daily RateIndustry: Reputed Banking & Financial ServicesThe OpportunityAs a Data Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of high-performance data pipelines and platform features. This role sits at the heart of our transformational data initiatives, where you will apply advanced problem-solving skills to build practical, well-structured solSenior Data Engineer | 12-Month ContractLocation: Sydney (Hybrid/On-site)Rate: Excellent Daily RateIndustry: Reputed Banking & Financial ServicesThe OpportunityAs a Data Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of high-performance data pipelines and platform features. This role sits at the heart of our transformational data initiatives, where you will apply advanced problem-solving skills to build practical, well-structured sol
- Project Engineer The Opportunity:Randstad are partnering with an established Civil Contractor seeking to appoint a Project Engineer to deliver complex packages withing the Victorian energy infrastructure sector delivering civil utilities, large ground slabs and complex structural footings packages. Key ResponsibilitiesAs the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical and commercial success of ground stabilisation, concrete structures and cProject Engineer The Opportunity:Randstad are partnering with an established Civil Contractor seeking to appoint a Project Engineer to deliver complex packages withing the Victorian energy infrastructure sector delivering civil utilities, large ground slabs and complex structural footings packages. Key ResponsibilitiesAs the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical and commercial success of ground stabilisation, concrete structures and c
- Our client is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a strategically vital Technology team. This role is central to shaping the organisation’s efficiency and growth by designing, building, and securing a highly available hybrid environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the resilience of both On-Prem and Cloud systems, ensuring they meet strict security and performance standards. This position requires a professionalOur client is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a strategically vital Technology team. This role is central to shaping the organisation’s efficiency and growth by designing, building, and securing a highly available hybrid environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the resilience of both On-Prem and Cloud systems, ensuring they meet strict security and performance standards. This position requires a professional
- We are looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to spearhead the health, stability, and evolution of a large scale cloud environment within the Australian Public Sector. This role is focused on high level infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring that production and non-production environments remain secure, patched, and optimised.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceCandidates MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance.We are looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to spearhead the health, stability, and evolution of a large scale cloud environment within the Australian Public Sector. This role is focused on high level infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring that production and non-production environments remain secure, patched, and optimised.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceCandidates MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance.
- Role: Senior Project Engineer (Civil Projects) Tenure: 3 months with potential for extension/ permanency. Hourly rate: $75.00 - $90.00 + superannuation Deliver essential infrastructure for a Council in Victoria. In this role, you will drive the lifecycle of diverse capital works—including road, bridge, and drainage upgrades—from the drawing board to completion.The RoleProject Oversight: Lead the planning and execution of the Capital Works Program, ensuringRole: Senior Project Engineer (Civil Projects) Tenure: 3 months with potential for extension/ permanency. Hourly rate: $75.00 - $90.00 + superannuation Deliver essential infrastructure for a Council in Victoria. In this role, you will drive the lifecycle of diverse capital works—including road, bridge, and drainage upgrades—from the drawing board to completion.The RoleProject Oversight: Lead the planning and execution of the Capital Works Program, ensuring
- Randstad is currently working with a sovereign defence manufacturer of high-tech defence systems that is integrated onto various defence platforms operating in mission critical environments. They are looking for an experienced systems engineer to work on a project to support the Australian Defence force to enhance their surveillance, air battlespace management and air defence systems. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Adelaide. About theRandstad is currently working with a sovereign defence manufacturer of high-tech defence systems that is integrated onto various defence platforms operating in mission critical environments. They are looking for an experienced systems engineer to work on a project to support the Australian Defence force to enhance their surveillance, air battlespace management and air defence systems. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Adelaide. About the
- Senior Project Engineer The Opportunity:Randstad are partnering with an established Civil Contractor seeking to appoint a Senior Project Engineer to deliver complex packages withing the Victorian energy infrastructure sector delivering civil utilities, large ground slabs and complex structural footings within live, high-pressure environments. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical and commercial successSenior Project Engineer The Opportunity:Randstad are partnering with an established Civil Contractor seeking to appoint a Senior Project Engineer to deliver complex packages withing the Victorian energy infrastructure sector delivering civil utilities, large ground slabs and complex structural footings within live, high-pressure environments. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical and commercial success
- Underground Mining EngineerRandstad is seeking a highly capable and motivated Underground Mining Engineer to join our mining client’s Technical Services team. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, The Underground Mining Engineer and is responsible for designing, planning and executing technical mining activities. This role is crucial for ensuring production outcomes meet targets and safety standards.Key Responsibilities:Design of drilling, blasting andUnderground Mining EngineerRandstad is seeking a highly capable and motivated Underground Mining Engineer to join our mining client’s Technical Services team. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, The Underground Mining Engineer and is responsible for designing, planning and executing technical mining activities. This role is crucial for ensuring production outcomes meet targets and safety standards.Key Responsibilities:Design of drilling, blasting and
- Senior or Principal Primary Engineer | Substation Design | Melbourne NorthLocation: Melbourne, AUS OR Eastern StatesIndustry: Power Engineering, HV Substations & UtilitiesWork Type: Full-Time, PermanentThe OpportunityAre you a technical authority in High Voltage substation design? A leading Tier 1 Infrastructure & Utilities provider is seeking a Senior or Principal Primary Engineer to join our growing Power Systems team.You will be a key technical driver fSenior or Principal Primary Engineer | Substation Design | Melbourne NorthLocation: Melbourne, AUS OR Eastern StatesIndustry: Power Engineering, HV Substations & UtilitiesWork Type: Full-Time, PermanentThe OpportunityAre you a technical authority in High Voltage substation design? A leading Tier 1 Infrastructure & Utilities provider is seeking a Senior or Principal Primary Engineer to join our growing Power Systems team.You will be a key technical driver f
- We are seeking a senior AWS Platform Engineer to join a major digital transformation project within the Australian Public Sector. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing secure, high performance cloud infrastructure while driving operational excellence through automation.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceTo be eligible for this role, you MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Applications without an acWe are seeking a senior AWS Platform Engineer to join a major digital transformation project within the Australian Public Sector. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing secure, high performance cloud infrastructure while driving operational excellence through automation.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceTo be eligible for this role, you MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Applications without an ac
- We are looking for a versatile Cloud Platform Engineer with deep expertise in both AWS and Azure to join a high-impact team supporting a major government initiative. This role is focused on the design, automation, and long-term management of secure cloud infrastructure that powers critical public services.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceAn active AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance is REQUIRED. Due to the high-security environment of thWe are looking for a versatile Cloud Platform Engineer with deep expertise in both AWS and Azure to join a high-impact team supporting a major government initiative. This role is focused on the design, automation, and long-term management of secure cloud infrastructure that powers critical public services.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceAn active AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance is REQUIRED. Due to the high-security environment of th
- We are seeking a specialised HashiCorp Vault Engineer to lead the architecture and management of secrets across a high-security multi-cloud environment. This role is critical in ensuring that sensitive data, API keys, and credentials are brandished with the highest level of security and efficiency for a major government project.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceYou MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Due to the focusWe are seeking a specialised HashiCorp Vault Engineer to lead the architecture and management of secrets across a high-security multi-cloud environment. This role is critical in ensuring that sensitive data, API keys, and credentials are brandished with the highest level of security and efficiency for a major government project.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceYou MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Due to the focus
- PO1 Student Engineer (Asset Management)6 Month Contract PO1 $32.11 - $47.35 Gold Coast LocationRandstad is proud to partner with a Queensland Government department who manages the transport systems and infrastructure across the state.In the role of Undergraduate Student Engineer (Civil), you will provide technical advice to ensure efficient and effective asset management of state-controlled road infrastructure within the region. As part of the Asset ManagePO1 Student Engineer (Asset Management)6 Month Contract PO1 $32.11 - $47.35 Gold Coast LocationRandstad is proud to partner with a Queensland Government department who manages the transport systems and infrastructure across the state.In the role of Undergraduate Student Engineer (Civil), you will provide technical advice to ensure efficient and effective asset management of state-controlled road infrastructure within the region. As part of the Asset Manage
- Randstad is proud to partner with a multidisciplinary consultancy to find an experienced Senior Civil Engineer for their Hobart team.With over 60 years of history serving the state’s infrastructure and construction sectors, our client is known for its strong culture and diverse project portfolio. Whether you specialise in water, land development, or roads, this is an opportunity to join a specialist team that values people first, offering true flexibilityRandstad is proud to partner with a multidisciplinary consultancy to find an experienced Senior Civil Engineer for their Hobart team.With over 60 years of history serving the state’s infrastructure and construction sectors, our client is known for its strong culture and diverse project portfolio. Whether you specialise in water, land development, or roads, this is an opportunity to join a specialist team that values people first, offering true flexibility
- Randstad has been a dedicated partner to the Australian energy market for over a decade, consistently providing critical technical engineering resources to both onshore and offshore operations. We are proud to be partnering with Ensign Energy Services, a premier global enterprise that maintains a strong presence in the Australian drilling and well-servicing sector.About the Role Ensign Energy is looking for a driven Performance Engineer to join their drillRandstad has been a dedicated partner to the Australian energy market for over a decade, consistently providing critical technical engineering resources to both onshore and offshore operations. We are proud to be partnering with Ensign Energy Services, a premier global enterprise that maintains a strong presence in the Australian drilling and well-servicing sector.About the Role Ensign Energy is looking for a driven Performance Engineer to join their drill
- Senior Network Engineer12 MonthsBrisbaneAre you a highly skilled Network Engineer looking to make a significant impact on large-scale infrastructure? We are seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to drive the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing network environments while guiding technical transformations and upgrades. This is a long-term 12-month assignment offering the chance to work on complex, enterprise-level projects that keep our city coSenior Network Engineer12 MonthsBrisbaneAre you a highly skilled Network Engineer looking to make a significant impact on large-scale infrastructure? We are seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to drive the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing network environments while guiding technical transformations and upgrades. This is a long-term 12-month assignment offering the chance to work on complex, enterprise-level projects that keep our city co
- Permanent roleCanberra basedAustralian Citizens ONLYNV1 Clearance (Mandatory)Randstad Digital (Formerly Finite Recruitment)Randstad Digital was announced on August 30, 2023, under the umbrella of Randstad, the world's largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients. Our 46,000 employees around the world make a positive impact on society by helping people to realize their true potential throughout their working life. In 2022, in our 39 markets, wePermanent roleCanberra basedAustralian Citizens ONLYNV1 Clearance (Mandatory)Randstad Digital (Formerly Finite Recruitment)Randstad Digital was announced on August 30, 2023, under the umbrella of Randstad, the world's largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients. Our 46,000 employees around the world make a positive impact on society by helping people to realize their true potential throughout their working life. In 2022, in our 39 markets, we
- Site & Project Engineers | Major Road & Bridge Projects | Regional SAAre you a Site or Project Engineer looking for a high-impact contract with a global leader? We are currently partnering with a Tier 1 Contractor to deliver essential infrastructure across Regional South Australia.Our client holds the highest possible industry accreditations (R5/B4), specialising in complex freeway interchanges and major bridge structures. This is an opportunity to work onSite & Project Engineers | Major Road & Bridge Projects | Regional SAAre you a Site or Project Engineer looking for a high-impact contract with a global leader? We are currently partnering with a Tier 1 Contractor to deliver essential infrastructure across Regional South Australia.Our client holds the highest possible industry accreditations (R5/B4), specialising in complex freeway interchanges and major bridge structures. This is an opportunity to work on
- Principal Engineer - Floodplain Management$74.19 per hour + superannuation7th April 2026 - 30th June 2026 (Extensions may apply) Moreton Bay RegionWork from home flexibilityRandstad is proud to partner with one of Australia’s leading local council organisations. The successful candidate will be responsible for specialist planning expertise and lead the delivery of highly complex strategic planning and placemaking projects and services to meet the needs ofPrincipal Engineer - Floodplain Management$74.19 per hour + superannuation7th April 2026 - 30th June 2026 (Extensions may apply) Moreton Bay RegionWork from home flexibilityRandstad is proud to partner with one of Australia’s leading local council organisations. The successful candidate will be responsible for specialist planning expertise and lead the delivery of highly complex strategic planning and placemaking projects and services to meet the needs of
- We are seeking a highly skilled CI/CD Engineer to join a mission critical digital transformation project. In this role, you will be the primary architect of automation, responsible for streamlining the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensuring that code moves from development to production with maximum speed and reliability.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceYou MUST possess a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. ApplicatiWe are seeking a highly skilled CI/CD Engineer to join a mission critical digital transformation project. In this role, you will be the primary architect of automation, responsible for streamlining the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensuring that code moves from development to production with maximum speed and reliability.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceYou MUST possess a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Applicati
- Randstad Defence is currently working with a sovereign defence company that provides advanced technology systems for mission critical environments in defence. The company is in an exciting growth phase and currently have multiple opportunities for Senior Systems Engineers within their Canberra office. About the Role The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for planning, and overseeing the execution of projects that satisfies the engineering and regulatoRandstad Defence is currently working with a sovereign defence company that provides advanced technology systems for mission critical environments in defence. The company is in an exciting growth phase and currently have multiple opportunities for Senior Systems Engineers within their Canberra office. About the Role The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for planning, and overseeing the execution of projects that satisfies the engineering and regulato
- Infrastructure, Cloud & Security Professionals - Various contract opportunities available in Brisbane, QLDJoin a major Infrastructure and Security Modernisation Program dedicated to transforming a large digital environment. We are seeking high-performing specialists for long-term contract engagements based in Brisbane CBD.We are currently recruiting for the following positions:Project Manager – Infrastructure Domain (12 Months)Lead end-to-end delivery ofInfrastructure, Cloud & Security Professionals - Various contract opportunities available in Brisbane, QLDJoin a major Infrastructure and Security Modernisation Program dedicated to transforming a large digital environment. We are seeking high-performing specialists for long-term contract engagements based in Brisbane CBD.We are currently recruiting for the following positions:Project Manager – Infrastructure Domain (12 Months)Lead end-to-end delivery of
- We are seeking a highly specialised Kubernetes Engineer to lead the design, hardening, and orchestration of container platforms across a multi cloud government environment. This role is focused on ensuring high availability, rigorous security, and seamless workload delivery across Amazon EKS and Azure AKS.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceYou MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Due to the critical nature of the contaiWe are seeking a highly specialised Kubernetes Engineer to lead the design, hardening, and orchestration of container platforms across a multi cloud government environment. This role is focused on ensuring high availability, rigorous security, and seamless workload delivery across Amazon EKS and Azure AKS.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceYou MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Due to the critical nature of the contai
- We are seeking a senior Cloud Network Engineer to manage and evolve the core connectivity infrastructure for a major digital transformation project. This role is focused on maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of complex multi cloud networking environments within the Australian Public Sector.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceCandidates MUST hold an active AGSVA Baseline Clearance. Preference will be given to those who currently holdWe are seeking a senior Cloud Network Engineer to manage and evolve the core connectivity infrastructure for a major digital transformation project. This role is focused on maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of complex multi cloud networking environments within the Australian Public Sector.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceCandidates MUST hold an active AGSVA Baseline Clearance. Preference will be given to those who currently hold
- We are seeking a proactive Cloud Security Engineer to protect and enhance the security posture of a mission critical multi cloud environment. This role is focused on the day-to-day optimisation of security operations, policy enforcement, and alignment with strict Australian Government standards across Azure and AWS.MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Security Security Clearance: You MUST hold an active AGSVA Baseline Clearance. Candidates with an NV1 clearance (or eliWe are seeking a proactive Cloud Security Engineer to protect and enhance the security posture of a mission critical multi cloud environment. This role is focused on the day-to-day optimisation of security operations, policy enforcement, and alignment with strict Australian Government standards across Azure and AWS.MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Security Security Clearance: You MUST hold an active AGSVA Baseline Clearance. Candidates with an NV1 clearance (or eli
- We are seeking a senior Cloud Resilience & Disaster Recovery Engineer to fortify and automate the recovery capabilities of a large-scale government cloud environment. This role is dedicated to ensuring business continuity through sophisticated multi-region architectures and automated recovery workflows across AWS and Azure.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceAn active AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance is MANDATORY. Due to the critical natWe are seeking a senior Cloud Resilience & Disaster Recovery Engineer to fortify and automate the recovery capabilities of a large-scale government cloud environment. This role is dedicated to ensuring business continuity through sophisticated multi-region architectures and automated recovery workflows across AWS and Azure.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security ClearanceAn active AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance is MANDATORY. Due to the critical nat
- Test Analyst (Data/MS Fabric Project) - 3 Month Contract (Option to Extend) We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test Analyst for a three-month contract, with an option to extend to ensure the quality and performance of a new Data and MS Fabric Integration project. About the Role: This is a critical testing role focused on validating a new data platform built on MS Fabric. You will be responsible for the full testing lifecycle, ensuring thTest Analyst (Data/MS Fabric Project) - 3 Month Contract (Option to Extend) We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test Analyst for a three-month contract, with an option to extend to ensure the quality and performance of a new Data and MS Fabric Integration project. About the Role: This is a critical testing role focused on validating a new data platform built on MS Fabric. You will be responsible for the full testing lifecycle, ensuring th
- Looking to level up your career in cloud infrastructure? This is an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Engineer to join a forward-thinking, multicultural team. You’ll work in a fast-paced Agile environment, designing and enhancing tools that automate cloud delivery. If you are passionate about Infrastructure as Code and want to play a key role in building secure, scalable, and innovative cloud-native solutions, this newly created role is for you.1) What YouLooking to level up your career in cloud infrastructure? This is an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Engineer to join a forward-thinking, multicultural team. You’ll work in a fast-paced Agile environment, designing and enhancing tools that automate cloud delivery. If you are passionate about Infrastructure as Code and want to play a key role in building secure, scalable, and innovative cloud-native solutions, this newly created role is for you.1) What You
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