Technical Lead
Full time Permanent Role
Adelaide Based Role

One of our clients is looking for a hands-on Java Technical Lead with strong leadership experience for permanent role based in Adelaide

Please note: Candidates must have valid Australian working rights and be based in Adelaide to be considered

Must have:

• Proven experience in Java backend development (Spring Stack, Hibernate, JOOQ).
• Exposure to modern front-end technologies such as Angular, React, and Node.js.
• Experience managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams – developers, QA, Scrum Masters, and Product roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• AWS cloud experience (minimum 2 years).
• Ability to dissect complex problems, deal with ambiguity, and drive practical outcomes.
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams.
• Comfortable with both leadership and hands-on coding – a balance of strategic and technical focus.

Nice to have:

• Experience with .NET Core or full-stack development across both Java and .NET environments.
• Interest in growing a team into a well-rounded, full-stack engineering unit.

If interested APPLY NOW or call Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501.

Business Manager
Adelaide Based Position
Initial 4-month contract | Possible extension

Talent International is partnering with a key public health service to recruit an experienced Business Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert advice on financial planning, budgeting, and resource management – driving efficiency and supporting service delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial and resource management advice to Business Unit Managers.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Conduct business analysis to identify performance drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to enhance financial management and operational efficiency.
• Oversee HR coordination, workforce reporting, and staff supervision.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and legislative frameworks.
• Represent the Directorate in key committees and forums.

Essential skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in financial, human resource, and business management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, reporting, and budget development.
• Proficiency with financial systems and MS Office (particularly Excel).
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your financial and business expertise to a vital healthcare service that supports our community’s wellbeing. You’ll join a supportive team, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and further develop your career within a respected organisation. “APPLY Now”!

Head of Bids & Estimation
Full time Permanent Role
Adelaide based Position

Australian Citizenship required (Defence Industry)

A major Defence industry organization is seeking a proven strategic leader to head its Bid & Estimating function – responsible for defining and governing the commercial frameworks that shape major bids, estimating governance and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs) across large-scale, high-value Defence programs of national importance.

About the Role

You will lead the development and execution of an integrated bid and estimating strategy, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness and commercial rigor in all major pursuits and scope changes.
This includes leading and expanding a specialist team – currently comprising 1 Bid resource and 3 Estimators, with scope to grow and mature this capability further as the organisation scales.

Key Accountabilities

• Own and execute the strategic direction for estimating governance, bid development and CCP management
• Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team – starting with 1 bid and 3 estimating specialists, with mandate to shape future structure
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and best-practice methodology across all bid and estimating frameworks
• Ensure estimating accuracy, risk visibility and commercial competitiveness on all major bids and contract changes
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Program, Finance, Engineering and Executive functions
• Proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies
• Optimise budget and resource allocation to deliver maximum commercial and strategic value

Essential Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Project Management or similar
• Australian Citizenship and ability to meet additional ITAR restrictions (origin of birth)

Desired Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in end-to-end bid management, business development, estimating or commercial leadership – preferably within Defence or similarly regulated sectors
• Proven ability to set a clear vision and uplift organisational maturity in bid, estimating and contract change management
• Strong commercial acumen – deep understanding of contractual, financial, pricing and risk management principles
• Expertise in WBS development, estimating, resource planning, scheduling, risk control, and EVMS methodologies
• Hands-on capability with ERP systems, pricing models, EVMS tools (e.g. Deltek Cobra) and scheduling platforms (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project)
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and other core business tools
• Exceptional ability to engage, influence and collaborate across senior internal and external stakeholders, including internationally
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing specialist teams while shaping future structure and growing capability

Shape the future of Defence programs through world-class commercial leadership. Apply now to make a lasting impact. For confidential chat you can reach Alex Martinson on 0455 531 116