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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Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Policy Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in any of the client’s offices in NSW. The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $60.26 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of strategic policy, programs, and projects.
• Support policy initiatives related to market development and reform activities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality policy papers, briefings, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Design, contribute to, and lead stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support governance, authorisation, and decision-making processes.
• Analyse data, research, and technical information to develop recommendations.
• Contribute to reform projects aligned with corporate objectives and strategic priorities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience developing and implementing strategic policy, programs, or reform initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and data.
• Experience preparing policy documents, briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks and policy development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing competing priorities.

Desirable Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of the disability sector and related policy environments.
• Understanding of Commonwealth procurement frameworks and processes.
• Experience working within Federal Government environments.
• Passion for improving service delivery and market outcomes.

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 an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and executive support within a large federal government organisation.This is a 6-month contract with the possibility for extension.
Supporting a senior executive and broader leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy division. This role requires exceptional organisation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics arrangements
• Monitor correspondence, emails, and enquiries, ensuring timely responses and follow-up actions
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and supporting documentation
• Provide secretariat support to committees, meetings, and working groups
• Track actions, deadlines, and high-volume activities to ensure timely delivery
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and executive support teams
• Provide general administrative support and coordination across the broader team

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar executive support role
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work
• Ability to work proactively, manage confidential information, and exercise sound judgement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite and corporate systems
• Experience supporting senior leaders within government, professional services, or large corporate environments highly regarded

Benefits

• Brisbane CBD location
• Potential for contract extension
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

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.
For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

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

We are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join a major enterprise transformation program for a large governemnt body. This role will focus on business analysis, UAT preparation and support, data readiness, defect management, and reporting solutions across a complex technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and document business, functional and technical requirements

• Support UAT planning, test scenario development and business validation activities

• Review data mappings, file specifications and test data requirements

• Analyse and triage defects, working with business and technical teams to resolve issues

• Act as the key liaison between stakeholders, testers, developers and project teams

• Develop technical specifications and support reporting and analytics solutions, including Databricks

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology optimisation

Skills and experience

• Previous experience as a Technical Business Analyst within large technology projects

• Strong experience with requirements gathering, process analysis and stakeholder management

• Proven background supporting UAT, testing and defect management

• Strong data literacy with CSV, XML, JSON and flat files

• Experience analysing end-to-end business processes and system integrations

• Exposure to Databricks, data platforms or reporting solutions

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across business and technical teams

• Government, health, insurance or disability sector experience highly regarded

• Knowledge of data governance and information management

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transformation program while working alongside experienced delivery, technology and data teams. Apply now to secure an interview or contact carly.llorente@talentinternational.com.au

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.

Our client is seeking a Technical Training Coordinator to support a high-volume, compliance-driven training function within a large utilities environment. This contract will run through to the end of the year and will support a busy team responsible for coordinating technical training across a large operational workforce.

This is a fast-paced, administration-heavy role focused on coordinating training activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance across a complex environment.
The role would suit an experienced compliance, HR, training, or operations administrator who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Utilities or electricity industry experience is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial and refresher technical training across multiple locations
• Manage training schedules, bookings, attendance, and rescheduling
• Maintain and update training records across SAP, LMS platforms, and Excel trackers
• Reconcile training data, licences, and expiry reports to ensure compliance
• Liaise with training providers, schedulers, and internal stakeholders
• Process training invoices and track associated costs
• Ensure training activities meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements

Key Requirements

• Strong administration experience within a complex, high-volume environment
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy in compliance-driven settings
• Experience working across multiple systems, including ERP, LMS, and Excel
• Strong Excel skills, including filtering, reconciling, and working with large datasets
• Ability to follow structured processes and work independently once trained

• Experience in training coordination, compliance administration, HR administration, or operations support
• Experience within utilities highly regarded

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged to recruit a Tech Lead for a fast-growing Australian technology company operating at the intersection of fintech, payments and e-commerce.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team where you’ll have genuine influence over technical direction, product decisions and engineering standards while remaining deeply hands-on.

Role Title: Tech Lead

Salary: $160,000 – $170,000 + Super

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD | Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office)

Role Details:

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping architecture, reviewing code, mentoring engineers and delivering high-quality software across a modern technology stack.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll spend approximately 50% of your time building software and 50% of your time driving engineering excellence through collaboration, design reviews and technical decision-making.

Working closely with founders, product and engineering teams, you’ll have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while helping scale a platform used by leading retail and consumer brands.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver production-grade features across the stack, with a strong focus on backend development

* Lead code reviews and establish best practices across the engineering function

* Contribute to architecture and system design discussions

* Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to deliver customer-focused solutions

* Drive adoption of modern AI-assisted development practices and tooling

* Mentor junior engineers and help elevate technical standards

* Own projects end-to-end from design through deployment and optimisation

Required Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Staff Engineer or Technical Lead

* Strong backend engineering expertise, ideally within Python-based environments

* Excellent Computer Science fundamentals including software design, algorithms and data structures

* Experience designing and building scalable production systems

* Strong code review and technical leadership capability

* Comfortable influencing technical direction and challenging ideas constructively

* Experience working in high-performing engineering environments

* Passion for leveraging AI tools to improve software development productivity and quality

Nice to Have:

* Experience with Python, Flask, FastAPI, React, React Native or TypeScript

* Experience with cloud-native or serverless architectures

* Strong SQL and database optimisation skills

* Exposure to e-commerce, payments or transactional platforms

* Experience working within recognised technology, product or data-driven organisations

Additional Details & Benefits:

* High-impact role within a growing technology business

* Opportunity to influence both technical and product strategy

* Potential equity participation

* Hybrid and flexible working environment

* Work directly with founders and senior stakeholders

* Modern engineering culture with strong adoption of AI development tools

* Collaborative, high-performing team environment

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, contact Talent International.