We are looking for a Tech Lead to lead the delivery of a large mobile capability upgrade. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll play a key part in modernising apps with a large and growing user base, ensuring they are high-performing, scalable, and deliver an outstanding user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of two large-scale mobile app upgrades, ensuring high-quality, on-time outcomes.
• Design and implement scalable architecture using Kotlin and React Native to support growth and future enhancements.
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide hands-on coding, code reviews, and technical mentorship to elevate team capability and performance.
• Champion agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and quality standards to drive efficient, reliable delivery.
• Oversee release management and post-launch improvements, including app store submissions and performance monitoring.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong commercial experience with Kotlin (Android) and building enterprise-grade apps
• Proven experience with React Native, delivering production-ready mobile applications
• A track record of leading development teams or acting as a solution architect for complex mobile projects
• Strong understanding of mobile design patterns, app performance tuning, and scalability
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of mobile analytics, A/B testing, and user experience optimisation tools
• Experience with backend APIs and cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure)

Benefits of the Role

• 12-month contract with strong potential to extend
• Competitive daily rate – $1,000-$1,100 incl. super (negotiable)
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, customer-facing mobile apps
• Hybrid working model with a balance of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility

If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity Apply Now!

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with advanced Python development and Ansible automation skills to join their team on a permanent role.

You will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of automation solutions from the ground up. The key focus of the role will be Python development, Ansible automation, and building integrations with databases and APIs. You will work closely with engineering teams to strengthen automation capabilities and move towards infrastructure-as-code practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Python automation workflows and API integrations
• Build Ansible automations, including custom modules/plugins
• Create database integrations (MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Deliver scalable, reusable automation solutions

Key Experience:

• Advanced Python development – API integration, data manipulation, coding best practice
• Strong Ansible automation skills, with development experience
• Database knowledge (MongoDB preferred; SQL/NoSQL also suitable)
• Proven experience integrating automation across multiple platforms
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Superior communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This is a permanent role where you will be required to be in the office at least two – three days per week. They are offering an attractive salary package which includes discounted banking products (i.e. staff only mortgage rates) along with annual performance bonus.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Actuary Analyst to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the Role

As an APS5 Actuary, you will play a key role in data analysis, actuarial modelling, and performance monitoring to support decision-making and reporting across the Scheme. This position may also involve setting priorities and allocating tasks within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, cleanse, and prepare data from multiple sources, ensuring quality and reasonableness.
• Maintain and develop regular performance monitoring tools and reports.
• Provide data and analysis to support statutory reporting requirements under the NDIS Act 2013.
• Apply statistical and mathematical modelling techniques across a variety of actuarial tasks.
• Undertake cost-benefit analyses, actuarial monitoring, and ad hoc modelling requests.
• Communicate outcomes clearly through reports, presentations, and verbal updates.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one-page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

1. Possess relevant academic qualifications such as tertiary qualifications in Actuarial Studies or Mathematics/Statistics, progressing towards Associate and/or Fellowship qualifications
2. Please detail how your skills and experience will allow you to contribute to the role.
3. Actuarial education Part I and progress with Part II
4. 2-4 years of experience

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Program Scheduler | PMO | Portfolio Delivery | Top-Secret | TSPV Cleared

• Location: Canberra, ACT (Onsite)
• Clearance: TSPV Security Clearance (Mandatory)
• Contract Length: 12 months with 2 x 12-months extensions (Based on the Department’s discretion)

About the position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Scheduler to join a large-scale Program Management Office and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic initiatives. This position will see you develop, manage, and optimise integrated program schedules that enable transparent reporting, support informed decision-making, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones. You’ll work closely with project managers, technical leads, subcontractors, and senior executives, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and consistency across complex program portfolios.

Key responsibilities of the position:

• Develop and manage detailed, integrated program schedules and dependencies.

• Establish activity sequences, durations, dependencies, and critical paths with delivery teams.

• Monitor, track, and report on program schedule progress, risks, and variances.

• Conduct schedule risk analysis and propose mitigation strategies.

• Perform schedule health checks and quality audits across portfolios.

• Interface with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and external partners.

• Prepare and maintain schedule updates and dashboards for executive reporting.

• Assist in recovery planning to realign projects with delivery milestones.

• Ensure compliance with DoF Gateway review processes.

• Provide portfolio, program, and project management support activities.

• Support resource loading, forecasting, and allocation.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Project Management, or related discipline.

• 10+ years’ experience in program/project scheduling or planning in large, complex environments.

• Proven expertise in multi-disciplinary, large-scale program delivery.

• Advanced proficiency in tools such as ServiceNow, MS Project, Primavera P6 (or equivalents).

• Strong grounding in P3M, MSP, AGILE, PRINCE2, or equivalent frameworks.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced delivery environments.

Desirable skills & experience:

• Professional certifications (e.g., P3M, MSP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

• Experience delivering within Agile or hybrid project environments.

Why join our client?

• Be part of a high-performing PMO team driving strategic transformation.

• Access to complex, multi-disciplinary programs offering professional growth.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

DESIGN ARCHITECT // MULTINATIONAL ORGANISATION // 6 MONTH CONTRACT

We are working with a MAJOR organisation sitting within the FMGC industry.

Assisting with a 6-month contract we are seeking a Design Architect, Architect to support the design and transition of core IT infrastructure from the existing data centres in Queensland to two new Equinix data centres in Melbourne.

This role involves working on a large-scale data centre relocation project and will involve close collaboration with technical international partners, local vendors and the global headquarters.

As the Design Architect you will oversee:

Low-Level Design (LLD) Development

The selected architect will be responsible for delivering detailed design documentation across:

• Compute Layer – Based on Dell PowerEdge and PowerStore platforms (e.g., R660, R760, PowerStore 500T/3200T)
• Storage Layer – Including PowerProtect DD9410, DS600 Disk Shelves, and associated backup/DR design.
• Network Layer – Cisco Nexus 9300, Catalyst 9200L, and ACI APIC clusters, as well as Palo Alto PA-3440 firewalls and Fortinet FortiGate appliances.

Transitional Plan

• Migration Strategy for moving workloads and data securely from iSeek to Equinix facilities.
• Sequencing & Dependencies across production and management clusters.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Ensuring minimal disruption to critical business systems.
• Cutover Planning – Detailed runbooks for workload and storage replication/migration.

Integration with Global Standards

• Align with Lactalis France architecture frameworks.
• Validate compatibility with existing B2B and ERP connectivity platforms.
• Document compliance with Lactalis group policies and security requirements.

Technical Inputs Available

Lactalis has already prepared several technical artefacts to support this engagement:

• Rack Elevations & Power Data – Dell-built cabinet designs showing thermal load, weight, and power consumption for compute/storage.
• Vendor Quotation – NTT quotation outlining Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Opengear hardware/software solutions over a 5-year term.
• Current State Asset Export – PowerData export of existing infrastructure (ISEEK).
• High Level Design – Supplied by Lactalis France.

Deliverables

The appointed architect will provide:

• Low-Level Design Documents – Compute, Storage, and Network layers.
• Transition & Migration Plan – Sequenced approach for migration from iSeek to Equinix.
• Operational Runbooks – Supporting cutover and rollback procedures.
• Compliance & Alignment Report – Ensuring architecture meets Lactalis global standards.

Key Requirements & Desired Skills

You should be able to talk to your relevant experience in low-level design for enterprise data centre migrations.
– Evidence of Cisco ACI, Dell EMC, Palo Alto, and Fortinet expertise.
– Prior experience working with global enterprise architecture teams.

About Talent

• Access our Digital Portal – Electronic paperwork / online timesheets & expenses
• Earn loyalty points redeemable for gifts / rewards / benefits
• FREE access to 25000+ online skills and development courses
• Networking and social events regularly hosted by our awesome Talent team

If you wish to join us and begin your Talent International experience click APPLY NOW

Gary Murray 0437769041

gary.murray@talentinternational.com

Inside Sales Team Leader

Location: Seven Hills (Head Office)

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 + commission and incentives

Opportunity: Full-time, permanent role with clear progression to BDM

Talent International is proud to partner with our long-standing client, an industry leader in smart, AI-driven surveillance and monitoring solutions. With operations across Australia and New Zealand, our client supports major industries such as construction, government, mining, and civil infrastructure with advanced site security and compliance solutions.

The Opportunity

This is a unique chance to be the first hire in a brand-new Inside Sales function. You’ll work closely with the Head of Sales and Marketing to build the framework, processes, and best practices for the team – with a clear career pathway into Business Development and leadership.

We’re looking for someone who has already managed and led a sales team in a previous role, so you can hit the ground running and lay the foundation for a high-performing unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the founding member of the Inside Sales team – setting the tone, structure, and strategy
• Use your prior team leadership experience to help shape the future team’s success
• Respond to inbound leads and proactively follow up on quotes
• Reconnect with lapsed customers and identify cross-sell opportunities
• Conduct outbound cold calls to drive new business opportunities
• Thrive in a dynamic sales environment with high visibility and measurable impact

What We’re Looking For:

• 2-3 years’ experience managing or leading a sales team (inside sales, account development, or similar B2B)
• Proven track record in outbound sales and cold calling
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, energetic attitude
• Resilient, resourceful, and thrives on ownership and accountability
• Relevant industry experience is highly desirable – construction, infrastructure, government, or mining
• Experience using CRM and sales tracking tools

Culture & Benefits:

• Build and shape a brand-new Inside Sales function from the ground up
• Clear career pathway into Business Development and future leadership opportunities
• Work for an innovative business at the forefront of AI and cloud-based technology
• Join a high-performing, collaborative, and fun team culture
• Ongoing sales training, mentoring, and professional development

APPLY NOW!

If you’re a driven sales professional with proven team leadership experience and you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV or reach out for a confidential chat.

We are currently supporting our Tier 1 Financial Services client, seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join a centralised delivery team supporting multiple major programs. This is a 6 Month initial Daily rate contract which is based in the Sydney CBD. This position offers flexible working arrangements with up to 2-3 days in the office.

This role will play a key part in delivering enhancements to their Data teams, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment across enterprise-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to enhancements across large-scale enterprise programs.
• Collaborate within a centralised delivery team to ensure seamless coordination across diverse stakeholders and delivery streams.
• Facilitate workshops, elicit requirements, and produce high-quality documentation to support design and delivery.
• Assist testing processes, including both manual and automated environments.
• Work closely with project teams, suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Experience Required

• 6 + year’s experience as a Technical Business Analyst, in the Financial Services or Insurance sector.
• Hands-on experience with Reference Data Models and MDM
• Experience/ Understanding of Java, Python and API’s.
• Exposure to testing environments, including both manual and automated testing practices.
• Practical experience applying Agile and Lean development methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

If this position is of interest, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

• 12 month Contract
• Paying between $54-$68/hr + super

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer. This role is responsible for maintaining and optimising the organisation’s network infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security across all sites. You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations while contributing to longer-term improvements and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and manage network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points
• Implement and maintain network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) to ensure reliable connectivity and performance
• Design and manage VLANs, subnetting, and IP address allocation
• Monitor network health, performance metrics, and availability using appropriate tools
• Perform routine network maintenance, firmware updates, and system patches
• Analyse and respond to system logs, alerts, and anomalies
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues and network faults
• Respond to and manage network outages and service disruptions in a timely manner
• Provide support and guidance to end-users and collaborate with other IT staff on cross-functional projects

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in configuring and managing enterprise network environments
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, including BGP, OSPF, and TCP/IP
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, switching, and wireless access point configuration
• Proficiency in VLAN management, subnetting, and IP planning
• Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during incidents

Desirable:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Juniper, etc.)
• Experience with cloud networking and/or SD-WAN environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices as applied to networking
• Experience supporting multi-site networks

If you’re interested in this position, we encourage you to apply below. Alternatively, you can email your CV to ziomi.warchalowski@talentinternational.com

ER/IR Manager

Location: Rhodes (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)

Salary: Approx. $170K + super, bonus, staff discounts & benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced ER/IR Manager to join a dynamic, collaborative organisation in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of People, you will lead a switched-on but junior People & Culture team, acting as both mentor and strategic advisor. This is a pivotal role bridging the P&C function and senior leadership, providing expertise across employee relations, HR legislation, modern awards, EBAs, and union matters.

You will manage both BAU and project-based HR/ER initiatives, acting as an effective change agent to influence leaders and support organisational growth. This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a forward-focused, privately-owned company with a warm and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a junior People & Culture team (generalists, coordinators, business partners).
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, HR legislation, modern awards, EBAs, and union negotiations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, coaching leaders and influencing decisions.
• Drive and deliver both operational and project-based HR/ER initiatives.
• Foster a positive culture and support organisational change and growth.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in HR, ER/IR, with both strategic and operational expertise.
• Proven experience leading teams and developing junior staff.
• Strong industrial relations and union experience, ideally within distribution centres, logistics, or retail.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Deep knowledge of ER legislation, modern awards, EBAs, and union negotiations.

Key Stakeholders

• CEO, CFO, COO, Head of People
• Retail leaders, regional and state managers, distribution centre leaders
• P&C, HR, and Safety teams

Why Join?

• Be part of a warm, approachable, and collaborative culture.
• Work closely with engaged senior leadership, including a highly accessible CEO.
• Influence and shape the future People & Culture strategy.
• Enjoy flexible working, free parking, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• This role suits a hands-on, approachable leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.

• Permanent Career Opportunity
• Sydney CBD Location
• WFH (working from home) flexibility 2-3 days per week and flexible hours also.
• Work across a diverse client base with a wide variety of complex and interesting ER matters
• Great opportunity for someone to utilise their employment law experience in a different capacity
• Join a highly qualified team of ER and IR professionals
• Competitive salary on offer ($149,500 + 10% yearly incentive bonus)

Our dedicated client, a leading organisation, is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team permanently. This is a newly created position due to extensive growth in the business. Our client is located in Sydney CBD, with the option to go to the office 2-3 days per week.

In this role:

• The comprehensive management of intricate high-risk cases will be carried out.
• Private workplace inquiries pertaining to team member grievances and disciplinary issues, including those involving harassment and discrimination, will be executed.
• Aid will be provided in negotiations, the bargaining process, and the delivery of Enterprise agreements.
• Assistance will be given to the ER Manager in recognising and implementing strategies for ongoing enhancement of people practices and risk mitigation.
• Specialised advice on policies, procedures, employment risks, and other intricate employment-related issues will be offered to stakeholders.

About you:

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations (ER) within a dynamic and intricate organisational setting.
• Thorough knowledge of workplace legislations, regulations, and Awards.
• Experience in Enterprise Agreements and Enterprise Bargaining
• Proficiency in handling highly confidential information and personal matters with professionalism.
• Substantial experience in case management, conducting investigations, and a deep understanding of stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Be a mentor to Junior Advisors

What’s in it for you?

• Free daily meals with a new buffet menu every day
• Opportunity to join a high performing team, and make a real impact on the compliance strategy of a large, dynamic organisation
• Discounts to award winning hotel and restaurants
• Extremely flexible working arrangement, no mandated days in the office
• The ability to work autonomously and take your work and run with it!

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW!

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Head of Payroll, based in Sydney. This position is a contract role for 6 months initially, with the possibility of extension, and pays a daily rate of $950 to $1150 per day, plus superannuation.

7 hours a day / 35 hours per week

Are you an experienced payroll leader ready to drive transformation and lead a high-performing team within a large and complex organisation?

We are seeking a Head of Payroll to oversee the entire payroll function while spearheading a major Payroll Uplift Project – a transformation program designed to modernise systems, processes, and services.

About the Role

As the Head of Payroll, you will be accountable for ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, compliant, and well-governed. You will lead and mentor a team of payroll leaders, compliance managers, and specialists while building a strong culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement.

A key focus of this role will be driving innovation and transformation – ensuring payroll operations are efficient, future-ready, and aligned with enterprise agreements and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop payroll teams, fostering a strong and positive team culture.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Drive the Payroll Uplift Project, implementing modern systems and processes.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to deliver seamless, integrated payroll services.
• Manage governance, risk, audits, and reporting obligations.
• Champion the employee experience with clear, responsive, and reliable payroll services.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience managing large payroll teams and building high-performing culture.
• Strong expertise in payroll operations, legislation, compliance, and enterprise agreements.
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll transformation or system uplift projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management capability with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, real-time integrations, and data streaming (Kafka). You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining their data infrastructure to support their data analytics and business intelligence needs. Your expertise in data lakes, SQL procedures, and CICD pipelines will be critical to ensuring efficient and reliable data processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Azure Data Solutions:

   • Design, implement, and manage data solutions using Azure Blob Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
   • Ensure the scalability and reliability of our Azure-based data infrastructure.

2. Databricks Development:

   • Develop and maintain data pipelines using Databricks, with a focus on PySpark and Python.
   • Optimize data workflows for performance and cost-efficiency within the Databricks environment.

3. Real-time Data Integration:

   • Design and implement real-time data integration solutions using data streaming technologies such as Kafka, Azure Functions, ADF, and Flink.
   • Develop and maintain CICD pipelines to automate deployment and monitoring of data streaming processes.

4. Data Lake Construction:

   • Build and maintain data lakes on Databricks to support scalable and flexible data storage and analytics.
   • Ensure data quality, consistency, and security within the data lake environment.

5. SQL Development:

   • Write, debug, and optimize complex PL/SQL and T-SQL procedures.
   • Collaborate with data analysts and other stakeholders to meet their data querying and reporting needs.

Requirements:

• 6-10 years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Blob Storage, AKS, and ADF – A MUST
• Proficiency in Databricks with a focus on PySpark and Python.
• Hands-on experience with real-time data integration and streaming technologies (Kafka, Azure Functions, ADF, Flink).
• Proven experience building and maintaining data lakes on Databricks – A MUST
• Strong knowledge of PL/SQL and T-SQL, with hands-on experience in writing and debugging SQL procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure and/or Databricks.
• Experience with other data integration and ETL tools.
• Familiarity with additional programming languages and data processing frameworks.

If you think you have above skills and experiences, click ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com