Brisbane IT recruitment and ICT labour hire for government, utilities and technology teams.

Contract and permanent IT, digital and transformation professionals, found by people who have done the work themselves.

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Why Talexa

Recruitment informed by real delivery experience

Talexa is led by Dean Firmin, who has spent more than 30 years working across IT and complex delivery environments as a client, contractor and consultant.

That experience helps us understand how roles operate in practice, ask more informed questions and assess people against what they will genuinely be expected to deliver—not simply job titles or keyword matches.

Clearer role definition
We take time to understand the work, operating environment and measures of success.

Capability-led assessment
Candidates are considered against their experience, capabilities and potential to succeed in the role.

Better alignment
Our approach considers technical capability, delivery context and team fit, helping reduce hiring risk.

“We particularly value Dean’s bespoke approach, where he takes the time to understand our real needs instead of simply finding the first person who is marginally qualified for the role.”

Stephen Jackson
Managing Director and Co-Founder, Arvo Agency

Dean FIrmin

Dean Firmin
Founder and IT delivery practitioner

IT SPECIALISATIONS

Technology and transformation capability

We recruit contract and permanent professionals across the capabilities organisations rely on to deliver, transform and operate successfully.

Project Delivery & Transformation

Project managers, program managers, business analysts, change managers, PMO specialists and delivery leaders.

Software Development & Engineering

Software engineers, developers, solution architects, DevOps specialists, testers and engineering leaders.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud architects, platform engineers, infrastructure specialists, systems engineers and technical leads.

Cyber Security & Risk

Security specialists, cyber analysts, security architects, governance professionals and risk leaders.

Data, Analytics & AI

Data engineers, analysts, BI specialists, data architects, AI practitioners and analytics leaders.

IT Operations & Support

Service delivery managers, systems administrators, support specialists and IT operations leaders.

Our services

The right capability for your delivery needs

Whether you’re filling a critical role or planning your next phase of delivery, Talexa provides recruitment and resourcing support informed by practical IT experience.

Contract ICT Labour Hire

Source experienced IT and digital specialists for projects, delivery peaks and operational requirements.

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Permanent IT Recruitment

Recruit technical specialists and delivery leaders who align with your organisation’s long-term capability needs.

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Workforce Planning & Resourcing

Clarify roles, identify capability gaps and develop practical resourcing approaches for projects and programs.

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Supporting government ICT resourcing

Talexa supports public sector organisations seeking experienced IT, digital and transformation professionals.

As a supplier listed under BuyICT Digital Marketplace Panel 2 (DMP2) – ICT Labour Hire and Local Buy LB334, Talexa can discuss suitable procurement pathways for eligible engagements.

For IT professionals

Contract and permanent IT opportunities

We work with IT, digital and transformation professionals seeking contract and permanent opportunities. Because we understand technology and delivery environments, we take the time to understand your experience, career goals and the type of work where you can make a meaningful contribution.

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Flexible contracting

Clear, fair terms for contractors and clients

Our contracts are straightforward and transparent, with no non-compete clauses. When an engagement ends, contractors are free to choose their next step, and clients work with professionals who are engaged by choice.

Contractor wellbeing is overseen by our co-owner, who brings almost 15 years of workers’ compensation and injury management experience, alongside a confidential Employee Assistance Program.

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Insights

From the delivery floor

Practical thinking on IT delivery, contracting and hiring, written from decades of working inside IT projects.

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Need IT or digital capability? Let’s talk.