Our client:

Our client is a fast-growing, boutique financial intelligence firm working with complex, high-value clients. They build proprietary software that transforms fragmented financial data into clear, decision-driving insights.

With a strong commercial foundation and profitable growth, they offer a rare opportunity to join early and help shape the technical direction of the business.

The role:

This is a hands-on Frontend Engineering role focused on building the interface layer of a highly technical, data-driven product. You’ll work directly with the founders and backend engineers to design and deliver scalable, high-performance applications.

It’s a true product role – owning what you build end-to-end, with exposure to complex financial workflows and real client problems.

This environment will suit intellectually curious engineers who enjoy understanding how systems work beneath the surface, solving difficult problems from first principles, and building products with long-term scalability in mind.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and develop the design system end-to-end
• Build data-heavy UI features (dashboards, tables, workflows)
• Develop high-performance charting and visualisation layers
• Work closely with backend engineers on API and data integration
• Translate complex financial data into clean, functional UI
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle

Skills and experience:

• Strong academic background required
• Strong frontend engineering experience with React + TypeScript
• Proven experience building and owning design systems
• Experience working with complex data (tables, charts, dashboards)
• Strong understanding of frontend ↔ backend integration
• Ability to think beyond UI – performance, scalability, data flow
• Background in product or engineering-led environments (Big Tech or similar highly regarded
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capability

Our client is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate exceptional intellectual capability through academic achievement or other strong indicators, such as:

• High Distinction or First Class Honours results
• Advanced degrees
• Mathematics, programming or science olympiads and competitions
• Academic scholarships or merit-based awards
• Teaching, tutoring or research experience
• CFA or other rigorous quantitative qualifications
• Significant technical side projects, entrepreneurial ventures or open-source contributions

Above all, they value engineers who demonstrate deep technical understanding, first-principles thinking and the ability to reason through complex systems and problems independently

Benefits and additional information:

• High ownership role with direct impact on product and business direction
• Exposure to complex, enterprise-level financial problems
• Lean, high-performing team with strong technical leadership
• Competitive salary + extreamly meaningful bonus structure

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, apply now or reach out to Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation currently seeking a Communication Manager to join on a part time basis, 3 days per week.

Your new role will see you delivering the communications for a national time and attendance project. You will be responsible for delivering digital and paper based communications to inform staff about changes in their pay. Working closely with the Change Manager and the SME teams you will play a key role in providing valuable information to 9000 plus employees nation wide.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience delivering communications and communications strategy
• Prior experience working on a payroll or time and attendance project
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable in creating or supporting the creation of basic graphics
• Experience delivering across both print and digital platforms

Our client is offering a 3 day a week part time role on an initial 6 month contract. Offices are based near the Melbourne CBD with a requirement to be on site 1-2 days per week.

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com

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Senior Business Analyst – Investment Technology

The Senior Business Analyst will work closely with Investment Teams, Investment Technology, Data, Architecture, and Delivery stakeholders to drive platform-focused transformation initiatives across the investment management ecosystem. This role will act as the key interface between business and technology, ensuring investment requirements are translated into scalable and effective technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Investment stakeholders to understand, analyse, and document business requirements across investment management processes, systems, and data domains.
• Leverage strong knowledge of investment management functions including portfolio monitoring, risk analytics, performance measurement, returns calculations, and investment data management.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to elicit, validate, and prioritise business and technical requirements.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, process maps, and solution documentation.
• Work closely with Technology, Data, Architecture, and Vendor teams to assess impacts, define solutions, and support delivery outcomes.
• Develop a deep understanding of investment platforms, including configuration, data flows, integrations, and dependencies across the investment technology landscape.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements from discovery through to implementation, testing, and business adoption.
• Support business readiness activities including UAT planning, test case development, defect triage, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance relating to investment processes, platform capabilities, and data flows across transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of business analysis practices, governance, and delivery frameworks.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience as a Senior Business Analyst within investment management, wealth management, asset management, or financial services environments.
• Strong understanding of investment management concepts, processes, and data structures including portfolio management, risk, performance, benchmarks, and returns calculations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technology and platform transformation initiatives within investment organisations.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, facilitating workshops, process mapping, impact assessments, and stakeholder management across complex environments.
• Strong understanding of investment platforms such as FactSet and/or Aladdin is essential. Experience with similar investment management platforms will also be considered.
• Exposure to modern data platforms and cloud technologies highly desirable, including ETL processes, APIs, data integration technologies, SQL, AWS, and Databricks.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments and utilising Atlassian tools including JIRA and Confluence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across business and technology teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Financial Services | Investments | Technology Transformation
• FactSet & Aladdin Environment
• Opportunity to work on strategic investment platform and data transformation initiatives

Apply now or feel free to contact Ronald Tran on 0413 638 111 for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Development Assessment Engineering Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Blacktown. This is a 4-month contract role with a view to be extended. The role pays $65 per hour + Super.

7 hours per day and 35 hours per week

About the Role

Working within the Drainage Development Assessment team, you will provide technical and administrative support for development application assessments, ensuring compliance with council requirements and service delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess development application referrals relating to drainage and flooding matters
• Provide administrative support to the Drainage Development Assessment team
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, developers, consultants and community members regarding development applications
• Monitor, record and track incoming development application referrals
• Complete TechnologyOne and CM9 tasks accurately and within required timeframes
• Manage enquiries, correspondence and documentation in line with service standards
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with Council record management procedures
• Contribute to engineering specifications, policies and development assessment processes
• Deliver high-quality outcomes while working independently and managing competing priorities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering
• Previous experience assessing development applications within a local government/council environment
• Strong knowledge of drainage and flooding assessment principles
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with high workloads
• Advanced experience using TechnologyOne, CM9 and GIS systems
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable Skills

• Experience using the NSW Government Planning Portal
• Knowledge of Development Control Plans (DCPs) and Local Government legislation
• Understanding of local government development assessment processes

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.

Systems Engineer NSW

Talent International have partnered with one of the fastest-growing Managed Service Providers in Australia to find their next Systems Engineer to join their growing team. The position involves providing IT support to some of the biggest Hotel Brands in Sydney.

This position is a great full-time opportunity for someone who has experience working in an IT position within the Hotel Industry. The role is located near Chandos Street in St Leonards, NSW.

You will have the opportunity to work independently and manage your day the way you would like; we are looking for someone who is well-organised and professional in their approach.

Application Timeline: 03.06.26-1.07.26

Benefits Include:

• Excellent Career progression opportunities,
• Salary ranging from $80k-$90k + Super.
• Project & BAU Work,
• Work from home and on client sites,

Role Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role delivering IT projects and Support across multiple sites,
• Experience working in the Hospitality industry is a must.
• Experience working across servers, domains, networks, and ability to talk tech with non-technical stakeholders,
• Experience in interconnected LAN/WAN/WLAN.
• Experience in enterprise IT, i.e., 5000 + Users.
• Experience providing Level 2-3 Support to customers,
• Bachelor’s in information technology and systems or equivalent qualifications,
• Hospitality technology experience is a must,
• PMS, POS, Wintel Servers / Desktop Support experience preferred,

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can learn, grow, then this is the right opportunity for you.

Our client is a large, values focussed Federal Government agency responsible for delivering impactful national programs. They are seeking an EL1 Independent Advisor (First Nations) to support the Independent Advisory Council (IAC) by developing high-quality advice and strengthening First Nations perspectives within the Council’s work.

This is a Special Measures role. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disability are also encouraged to apply.

ROLE DETAILS
Location: Geelong, VIC or Nationwide
Contract: Initial term up to 6 months (possible extensions)

Hours: Part time position, 0.6 FTE – 3 days a week

Eligibility: Must be Australian Citizen – This is a Special Measures role. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Rate: $602.55 per day + Super

Closes: Friday 12^th June
Working style: Predominantly work from home, with some meetings/travel as required

ABOUT THE ROLE
This role supports the IAC in providing independent expert advice to the agency’s Board, with a primary focus on supporting First Nations reference group activities and advice development. You’ll draft advice, lead research and planning, facilitate discussions, and support member capability building, always in plain English and aligned to accessibility expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write formal advice, discussion papers, reports and briefings in plain English for endorsement and submission through the IAC
• Undertake research, critical analysis and planning to strengthen advice and recommendations
• Facilitate advice steering groups and present in meetings to progress priorities
• Support First Nations reference group meetings and related out-of-session meetings (including pre/post briefings and member reports where required)
• Build culturally safe spaces and contribute to member capability building (mentoring, induction support, capacity sessions)
• Maintain strong relationships across members, secretariat and stakeholders to progress advice development and outcomes

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (mandatory – Special Measures)
• Strong experience writing advice for government audiences in clear, accessible/plain English
• Strong understanding of First Nations perspectives and the experiences of First Nations people with disability, and how systems impact communities
• Confident facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and ability to influence in complex environments
• Comfort working in changing environments, managing competing priorities, and navigating challenging conversations with empathy (trauma-informed approach)

APPLY
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking multiple APS6 Policy Officers to contribute to policy reform and deliver high-quality policy analysis, advice and implementation support.

ROLE DETAILS
Location: Richmond VIC / Geelong VIC
Contract: Initial term until 31^st December (possible extensions)

Eligibility: Must be Australian Citizen (mandatory)

Rate: $60.26/hr + Super

Closes: Monday 15^th June

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will work within a team to develop contemporary policy, strategies and reform projects, using data and technical inputs to form recommendations and produce high-quality policy and corporate documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop policy, strategies and projects, contributing to reform initiatives
• Draft and review policy, project and corporate documents to a high standard
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and lead engagement activities
• Work within governance and authorising arrangements and apply sound judgement to complex issues
• Use data and technical inputs to develop evidence-based recommendations

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing skills for a government audience and strong communication/interpersonal capability
• Experience developing/interpreting policy and preparing briefs, reports, presentations and correspondence
• Good judgement, decision-making and governance skills; ability to work with limited direction
• Strategic policy/reform experience, legislation exposure, strategic commissioning, disability sector knowledge, Commonwealth procurement rules
• Desirable: relevant bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
• Desirable: Experience within disability, care or health industries

APPLY
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux or Liam Lasslett – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com / liam.lasslett@talentinternational.com

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Seeking a Business Analyst for a large-scale Governance Uplift Program. Must have experience delivering Information Management strategies and enterprise-wide rollouts, with strong knowledge of data governance, classification, retention, and Australian privacy regulations. Expertise in requirements gathering, workshop facilitation, process improvement, M365 platforms, and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Experience:

• Ideally with experience with: Core BA skills, such as data analysis in Excel, facilitating workshops, requirements gathering, benefits identification and realisation.
• Soft skills, such as those required to effectively communicate complex or technical concepts in layperson terms, and to appropriately manage stakeholder expectations.
• “As is “process capture and “to be” process design.
• Lean process improvement to identify areas of waste or areas of a process that can be improved.
• Working in an agile environment, whilst not necessarily implementing an Agile methodology.
• Project establishment and closure activities, such as problem identification/definition, development of business cases, identification of project budgets, and operational handover support (including development of associated documentation).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Experience in information management practices, including data governance, classification, and retention.
• Familiarity with Australian regulatory requirements for information management and data privacy
• Facilitate workshops as needed.
• Certifications in Microsoft 365.

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

Talent is recruiting for a Business Analyst with experience working on AI related projects to join our client on an initial 12-month fixed term contract.

• Large-scale generative AI adoption program
• July Start – Initial 12-month fixed term engagement
• Brisbane CBD location // Flexible hybrid working available

About the Role
We are supporting a large-scale generative AI adoption program, this initiative involves the deployment of advanced AI tools, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and a tailored AI assistant.

The Business Analyst (BA) will play a key role in analysis and delivery support across the program. You’ll partner with business leaders, ICT, and vendors to define needs, shape safe AI solutions, and ensure measurable benefits are realised across the system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead discovery for AI-enabled use cases, including current-state mapping and problem statements.
• Elicit and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements (security, privacy, accessibility, performance).
• Define acceptance criteria and success measures (e.g., hours saved, adoption, usage).
• Facilitate options analysis and recommendations aligned to program strategy and ethical commitments.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers to refine user stories and backlogs.
• Coordinate data readiness and AI content/prompt governance.
• Identify and manage AI-specific risks (bias, safeguarding, academic integrity, privacy).
• Support change, training, and communications, as well as pilots and phased rollouts.
• Plan and execute UAT; coordinate feedback loops with stakeholders.
• Track and report on benefits realisation to leadership.

About You
Essential skills & experience:

• Proven track record as a Business Analyst on digital, AI, data, or enterprise platform projects.
• Strong requirements engineering, process modelling, and facilitation skills.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Copilot, Power Platform, Teams/SharePoint).
• Experience with UAT planning/execution and benefits measurement.
• Understanding of data privacy, information security, and responsible/ethical AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• BA certification (IIBA ECBA/CCBA/CBAP or equivalent).
• Experience with service design, design thinking, or agile delivery.
• Familiarity with AI prompt/content governance.
• Experience in large, multi-site organisations and/or education sector.

Why Join?

• Be part of a pioneering generative AI program with global significance.
• Work in a collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Hybrid working arrangements with some on-site collaboration.
• Competitive fixed-term contract with the potential for career growth in AI transformation.

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact Jackson Bruce via email at jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com.
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Mainframe Developer

Location: Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home
Engagement: Federal Government Project
Requirement: Australian Citizenship mandatory for security clearance eligibility

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support a major Federal Government project. This role will suit a hands-on developer with strong application development experience, solid analytical capability, and a background working with mainframe technologies and batch processing environments.

As a Mainframe Developer, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining business-critical applications, supporting software development activities, and contributing to reliable batch processing outcomes across the project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance mainframe applications.
• Support application and software development activities across the project lifecycle.
• Work with batch processing systems to ensure efficient and reliable outcomes.
• Analyse technical requirements and contribute to solution design.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes and implement effective resolutions.
• Collaborate with project teams, business stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Contribute to documentation, testing and deployment activities as required.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong experience in mainframe development.
• Solid application development and software development skills.
• Experience with batch processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with technologies such as COBOL, DB2, C# or C++.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project-based environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Mandatory Requirements

Due to the nature of this Federal Government project, candidates must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Work Location

This role can be based in Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane, with a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Mainframe Developer looking to contribute to a significant Federal Government project, we would welcome your application or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Actuary to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in any office locations in NSW. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $800 to $900 per day + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the Role

As an EL1 Actuary, you will play a key leadership role within the Actuarial Insights and Monitoring function. You will be responsible for delivering complex actuarial and statistical analysis, providing evidence-based advice, and supporting key business and policy outcomes.

You will exercise a high degree of independence, lead analytical projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of the Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert statistical and actuarial advice to support business and policy outcomes.
• Lead reporting, analysis, and data management activities, including performance monitoring.
• Design and develop actuarial, statistical, and mathematical models to address complex business challenges.
• Conduct actuarial monitoring, scheme analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and forecasting activities.
• Produce and present analytical reports and insights for a range of stakeholders.
• Undertake ad hoc modelling and analytical requests as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience in:

• Designing actuarial, statistical, and mathematical models to support business decision-making.
• Delivering actuarial monitoring, analysis, data tabulations, scheme projects, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Presenting complex analytical findings through both written reports and verbal presentations.
• Identifying business problems and opportunities through the analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.

Desirable Experience

• Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing team members through structured development plans and performance improvement initiatives.

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.