A leading Australian Financial Services provider is seeking a Principal Database Engineer with advanced automation and SQL / PostgreSQL skills to join their team on a permanent basis.

Join a team of highly-skilled database professionals and lead the vision for database automation and infrastructure using modern DevOps tools including Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, and Ansible.

This is a senior strategic role combining deep technical expertise with architectural thinking. You’ll mentor senior engineers, collaborate across business and technology teams, and deliver enterprise-grade automation solutions that transform how database infrastructure is managed at scale.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications combined with relevant industry certifications
• Advanced knowledge and experience supporting SQL or PostgreSQL databases
• Proven DevOps / Infrastructure Automation experience within large, complex organisations
• Demonstrated experience automating infrastructure using Ansible, writing IaC in Terraform and using containers such as OpenShift or Kubernetes
• Strong experience working in cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python
• Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and consultative skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Why apply:

• Join a high-performing technology team within a top-tier Financial Services institution
• Work across modern tools and platforms with a strong emphasis on automation and cloud transformation
• Competitive salary of up to $180 – 190k base plus superannuation and annual performance bonus, flexible hybrid working, and career growth opportunities

This is a Sydney-based role which will require you to be in their Sydney office at least two days per week.

If you’re ready to shape the future of database automation at enterprise scale, apply now

Talent International is currently recruiting a Client Service Officer x 2 (On-site) to work for the NSW Government, based in Newcastle. This is a 5-week contract with a view to be extended. The role is paying $41.59/hr + Super.

Hours – 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week

About the Role

You will be part of the Private Management Support Team, which provides oversight and support to privately appointed Financial Managers (Private Managers). The team ensures Private Managers understand their legal authority, obligations, and responsibilities when managing finances on behalf of others.

In this role, you will provide information and guidance to Private Managers, review proposed financial decisions, and ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the person being supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound enquiries via the general phone line
• Manage and respond to enquiries through the shared team inbox
• Provide clear and accurate information and advice to Private Managers
• Review proposed financial decisions and supporting documentation
• Ensure appropriate record keeping, reporting, and compliance
• Complete a range of administrative tasks to support day-to-day operations
• Deliver timely, consistent, and professional customer service

About You

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience handling phone and email enquiries in a professional environment
• High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet timeframes
• Previous government or public sector experience is highly regarded

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.

Senior Payroll Officer – Permanent Role

Location: Sydney CBD | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)

Salary: $110,000 package (including super)

Talent International is partnering with a long-standing, high-profile client to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer for a permanent opportunity. This role sits within a well-established payroll function and plays a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery across a large, complex workforce.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be part of a 10-person payroll team, taking ownership of payroll processing, review, and quality assurance. You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting Payroll Officers through training and guidance, while leading the resolution of complex payroll matters.

This role does not have direct reports, but does provide leadership through coaching, review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review end-to-end payroll across fortnightly and monthly cycles
• Review payroll outcomes to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to finalisation
• Lead the resolution of complex payroll queries and escalations
• Provide training, coaching, and support to Payroll Officers
• Complete month-end payroll activities and reporting
• Prepare personnel and payroll documentation in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work, legislation, and internal policies
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and payroll-related projects

Key Skills & Experience (Top Priorities)

• Strong SAP payroll processing experience
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation (2,000+ employees)
• Solid understanding of Fair Work and Australian payroll legislation
• Demonstrated commitment to building a long-term career in payroll
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capability
• Confident communicator with internal stakeholders

Team & Structure

• Payroll team of 10
• No direct reports
• Leadership responsibility through review, coaching, and technical expertise

Why Apply?

• Permanent role within a high-profile entertainment organisation
• Competitive $110k package
• Exposure to large-scale, complex payroll operations
• Supportive, experienced payroll team
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and projects

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable senior role with growth and flexibility, click Apply Now and submit your resume.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS4 Project Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills. The position is an 8-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $43.82 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

The APS4 Project Officer will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex enquiries.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
• Providing advice, procedural guidance and administrative support to staff and stakeholders.
• Assisting with research and analysis on relevant project activities.
• Assisting and supporting regular project reporting, including status updates and exception reports.
• Assisting in drafting project documentation for review by senior staff.
• Assisting with monitoring project budgets, reporting on expenditure and reconciling payments.
• Building rapport and maintaining stakeholder relationships to support the delivery of projects.

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse problems and develop effective solutions.
• Competency in setting priorities, overseeing workflows, meeting deadlines, and delivering outcomes.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with stakeholders and team members.
• Capability to liaise with external stakeholders, internal staff, and management.
• Ability to build customer loyalty to meet and exceed expectations while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.
• Competence in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and other relevant tools for scheduling, document preparation, and communication.
• Capability to exercise initiative and sound judgement in interpreting legislation and policy.
• Adeptness in planning and organising action plans to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources

Desirable criteria

• Qualifications in business administration, office management, or a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of formal qualifications
• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within a government or large organisational setting.

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.

Project Manager – Digitalisation & Automation
Location: Sydney
Hybrid working
Initial 6-month contract with extensions likely

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Digitalisation and Automation) to play a critical role in driving digital transformation and operational excellence within a large-scale telecommunications environment.

This role will lead the delivery of innovative digital and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, accelerate service delivery, and improve overall customer experience. You will work at the forefront of modernising systems, processes, and ways of working, contributing directly to strategic business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and closure of digitalisation and automation projects
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets
• Drive the implementation of automation tools, digital platforms, and process improvements
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control effectively
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technology, operations, and external partners
• Monitor project performance and provide clear reporting on progress, milestones, and benefits realisation
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience managing digital transformation and automation projects in complex environments
• Strong understanding of digitalization and automation technologies (Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI/ML in operations, process orchestration)
• PMP certification mandatory.
• Strong project management capability across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
• Experience in telecom network environment (mobile / RAN / transmission / network ops) strongly preferred
• Experience working within telecommunications, technology, or large-scale infrastructure organisations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a busy environment

• Familiarity with:

• AI applications and adaptions
• Agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban) and hybrid project governance
• Change management and business adoption planning
• Data-driven reporting / dashboards (Power BI)

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-impact digital and automation initiatives
• Work on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of telecommunications
• cooperative, high-performing team environment
• Career growth and exposure to enterprise-scale transformation programs

IT Support Technician

Location: Sydney CBD – 5 days on-site
Eligibility: Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen required
Contract length: 12 months
Contract rate: Up to $45/hour, including super

About the Role

Talent International has partnered with a highly reputable global Consulting & Services organisation, recognised worldwide for its strong culture, innovation, and consistent inclusion on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For lists. You will be part of a high-performing IT support team providing hands-on, on-site workstation support to minimise business disruption. This role offers exposure to enterprise environments, leading-edge technologies, and both local and global projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site end-user and workstation support

• Support and troubleshoot Windows and macOS environments

• Image, build, and deploy laptops and desktops

• Diagnose and repair hardware and peripheral issues

• Support meeting room and AV technologies

Skills & Experience Required

• 3+ years’ experience in IT or workstation support

• Strong Windows support experience with macOS exposure

• Hands-on experience imaging and building devices

• Hardware break/fix and troubleshooting experience

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Benefits & Development

• Exposure to leading-edge enterprise technologies

• Work with high-profile, global clients

• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career growth

• Collaborative team environment

• Opportunities to develop AV and user training skills

This is a great opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation where you can build your technical skills, gain exposure to enterprise environments, and grow your career alongside experienced professionals. If this sounds like you, please apply now!

Payroll Team Leader – Leading Health & Community Organisation | Macquarie Park

Permanent | $137,000 + super | Hybrid: 4 days in-office, 1 day WFH

We’re partnering with a leading organisation in the health and community sector who are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their supportive team in Macquarie Park.

This is a “unicorn” role – ideal for a strong payroll professional with hands-on NZ payroll expertise, prior system change experience, and proven people leadership skills. You will lead a payroll team of approximately 700 employees and play a critical hands-on role ensuring compliant, accurate, and timely payroll across the group.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a close-knit payroll team, leading and mentoring staff while maintaining payroll compliance across multiple entities. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, overseeing payroll processes, resolving complex issues, and supporting system upgrades and integrations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and support the payroll team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australian and New Zealand employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation (Fair Work Act, Superannuation Guarantee, Holidays Act, IRD, etc.).
• Validate payroll masterfile data, onboarding and termination records, wages, bonuses, leave, tax, and superannuation/KiwiSaver payments.
• Approve payment files to Finance within SOD (wages, PAYG/PAYE, payroll tax, superannuation).
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies efficiently and maintain data integrity across multiple systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, department managers) and external vendors.
• Manage team SLAs and inbound payroll queries using tools like Jira.
• Support audits, reporting, and ongoing compliance initiatives.

About You

• 7+ years’ payroll experience, including NZ payroll expertise.
• 2+ years’ experience in people leadership within payroll teams.
• Hands-on experience with payroll system changes and integrations.
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Tertiary payroll certification desirable (or equivalent work experience).
• Approachable, collaborative, and able to lead by example.

The Details

• Location: Macquarie Park (hybrid: 4 days office, 1 day WFH)
• Position Type: Permanent
• Salary: $137,000 + super
• Team Size: Payroll team supporting ~700 employees

Why You’ll Love It

• Lead a highly regarded payroll team within a supportive, down-to-earth culture.
• Take ownership of payroll operations and system enhancements.
• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on payroll delivery and compliance across the group.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance in-office and WFH days

Please APPLY NOW!

Oracle eBusiness Suite Applications DBA, Contract

A project with one of our clients is currently seeking an Oracle eBusiness Suite Applications DBA to support and maintain enterprise Oracle EBS environments. Unfortunately, we can only consider Australian Citizens for this opportunity.

Contract details

• location: Sydney, preferred

• contract length: 6 months, with potential extension

• eligibility: Australian Citizenship required

Role overview

You’ll be responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of Oracle EBS 12.2.X environments, ensuring availability, security, and performance. The role involves working closely with both onshore and offshore teams in a fast moving, collaborative setup.

Key responsibilities

• manage large on premise Oracle eBusiness Suite implementations

• perform patching and cloning across multiple Oracle EBS 12.2.X environments

• administer concurrent managers, workflow services, and support database tuning activities

• implement and maintain Oracle Server Security Standards, including Unix account locking and password policies

• ensure compliance with client security and maintenance policies

• proactively monitor application health, database performance, and infrastructure

• implement Single Sign On and Multi Factor Authentication

• build and support multi node Oracle EBS environments

• troubleshoot across application, database, and Unix layers

• maintain configuration workbooks and system administration documentation

• collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teams across time zones

Required skills and experience

• strong experience administering Oracle eBusiness Suite 12.2.X

• proven capability with patching, cloning, and core EBS system administration

• solid Unix, Linux administration skills

• experience with security hardening and compliance in Oracle environments

• comfortable working with distributed teams and multiple time zones

Nice to have

• SSO and MFA implementation for on premise Oracle EBS

• multi node Oracle EBS environment experience

• Oracle Enterprise Manager exposure for Oracle EBS

• functional awareness of EBS modules such as AP, AR, GL, Procurement

• exposure to integration architecture and interface design for Oracle EBS

Preferred qualifications

• Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle eBusiness Applications DBA

Role Title: Engineering Specialist
Contract Length: 24 months
Location: Sydney
Positions Available: 2

Overview
Our client in aviation is delivering a major national Aviation System Technology Replacement Program. This program will replace an existing aviation system with a new, modern platform that processes and displays real time operational information to support safe and efficient operations.

The Engineering Specialist is a key role within the program and will provide technical and systems engineering expertise to ensure the new system meets the operational, safety, and performance standards required in a highly regulated aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Perform systems engineering and project tasks across acquisition and implementation phases
* Support the technical readiness of the new aviation system
* Participate in engineering review gates and governance activities
* Create, update, and review engineering artefacts and documentation
* Support system design, development, integration, testing, installation, and verification activities
* Support site installation, set to work, testing, and verification activities
* Assist with technology change processes, including configuration management and change control
* Identify, assess, and communicate technical and delivery risks
* Contribute to broader program delivery activities as required

Required Experience
* Proven experience in systems engineering or technical delivery roles on complex infrastructure programs
* Experience working on mission critical systems within regulated environments
* Background in aviation, telecommunications, defence, or similarly high assurance industries preferred
* Experience supporting design, testing, installation, and commissioning activities
* Strong documentation, stakeholder engagement, and risk management capability

Mandatory Requirements
* Australian Citizenship
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance

Role Title: Project Technical Lead
Contract Length: 9 months
Location: Sydney

Overview
Our client in aviation is delivering a critical infrastructure upgrade program as part of a major Air Traffic Management transformation. They are seeking a highly capable Project Technical Lead to take ownership of the technical readiness and delivery of a mission critical aviation system.

This role is best suited to a senior Project Technical Lead with strong telco or complex infrastructure delivery experience. The focus is on hands on technical leadership across design, build, test, installation, and commissioning activities in a regulated aviation environment.

This is an urgent requirement and will suit someone comfortable operating as the technical authority on a complex site based upgrade program.

Role Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact for all technical and engineering matters related to the program
* Provide technical leadership across engineering review gates and governance forums
* Lead technical input into system design, development, integration, testing, installation, and verification activities
* Provide technical leadership during system testing and formal acceptance of test outcomes
* Oversee site installation, set to work, testing, and verification activities
* Manage technology change processes, ensuring robust configuration management and change control
* Identify, assess, and communicate technical and delivery risks associated with the program
* Develop, review, and approve engineering artefacts as delegated
* Act as a trusted technical advisor to the program, providing guidance across systems, safety, and security considerations
* Perform systems engineering and project related tasks across acquisition and implementation phases
* Ensure delivery aligns with aviation safety, security, and system management frameworks, policies, and procedures
* Support broader program delivery activities as required

Required Experience
* Proven experience as a Project Technical Lead or senior engineering lead on complex infrastructure programs
* Strong background in telecommunications, infrastructure upgrades, or mission critical systems delivery
* Experience delivering projects within regulated environments, ideally aviation or similarly high assurance industries
* Demonstrated capability leading technical delivery across design, build, test, and commissioning phases
* Ability to operate as the technical authority within a multi stakeholder program environment

Mandatory Requirements
* Australian Citizenship
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance

Role Title: Service Transition Lead
Positions Available: 3
Contract Length: 1 year and 3 months approximately
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Sydney

Overview
Our client in aviation is seeking experienced Service Transition Leads to support a major, highly regulated operational transformation program. The focus of this engagement is the transition of a complex, mission critical system into live operational service.

This role requires senior level experience delivering end to end service transitions across complex infrastructure, systems, and people within regulated environments. Aviation or defence experience is essential. Applicants without experience in either aviation or defence will not be considered.

Candidates must have led full scale service transitions. Experience limited to small service desk, MSP, or start up transitions will not be suitable.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a comprehensive Service Transition Plan aligned to program milestones and regulatory obligations
* Define readiness criteria, success measures, and entry and exit gates for operational transition
* Lead operational readiness planning across people, process, systems, and facilities
* Engage with operational staff, technical teams, regulators, and senior stakeholders to capture requirements and validate readiness
* Coordinate across engineering, training, safety, security, and operations functions
* Oversee the development and delivery of operational and technical training programs
* Ensure workforce readiness, certification, and competency prior to system cutover
* Ensure procedures, manuals, and workflows are updated to reflect new system capabilities
* Confirm integration with wider aviation systems, regulatory frameworks, and operational concepts
* Plan and support operational trials, shadow operations, and cutover rehearsals
* Validate readiness through scenario testing, simulations, and user acceptance activities
* Identify, assess, and manage operational risks associated with transition
* Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory frameworks
* Lead day one readiness activities and support operational handover and early life support post go live

Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience delivering large scale service transitions in regulated environments
* Mandatory experience in aviation or defence; applications without this experience will not be considered
* Demonstrated capability transitioning complex infrastructure, systems, and operational workforces
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance

A major Australian financial institution is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer with advanced Python scripting and Ansible skills to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining an established Network Security Operations team, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated Python scripts and Ansible playbooks that automate complex network modifications. You’ll build CI/CD pipelines, conduct data analysis, and create reusable automation frameworks used across the organization.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Demonstrated network automation experience in large enterprise environments
• Strong core networking knowledge (BGP, OSPF)
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Juniper SRX, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Palo Alto) and F5 load balancers
• Advanced Python scripting skills
• Proven hands-on experience using Ansible (Tower, AWX, Red Hat AAP) including the ability to build and maintain custom Ansible modules and plugins
• CI/CD pipeline development using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Proficiency with Git version control
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work independently as required

In return my client is offering:

• Competitive salary package ($140K-$165K base + super)
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in office
• Enterprise-scale automation projects
• Career development opportunities

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today!