Our client:

Talent International has partnered with a large, nationally recognised organisation operating in a highly regulated environment.

The business is strengthening its corporate risk and controls capability and is seeking two experienced risk professionals to support a significant program of controls testing while providing practical advice across its corporate functions.

The role:

These are two 12-month fixed-term Line 1 roles sitting within the Corporate Risk Advisory and Controls function.

The immediate priority is the delivery of a substantial controls testing program.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is prepared to get into the detail, perform testing and produce high-quality work papers.

You will also guide the analysts supporting your portfolio, work closely with control owners and provide practical advice on how controls should be designed, evidenced and improved. As the testing program progresses, the role will broaden into corporate risk advisory, issue management, risk assessments and risk-in-change activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead controls testing across your allocated corporate portfolio.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of key business controls and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen controls, manage risk and support remediation activities.
• Provide practical risk advice across business initiatives, projects and organisational change.
• Guide and support analysts while maintaining high-quality work paper standards.
• Prepare clear reporting and present insights to management and governance forums.

Skills and experience:

This role will suit an experienced Line 1 risk, controls, assurance or consulting professional who understands what a well-designed control looks like and is comfortable working directly with the business.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in Line 1 Risk, Controls, Assurance or Consulting.
• Strong controls testing and risk assessment experience.
• The ability to provide practical advice and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with control design, remediation or issue management.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.

Industry background is flexible. Candidates from consulting, financial services, gaming or other complex corporate environments are encouraged to apply. Financial Crime or Technology Risk experience is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits and additional information:

• Two 12-month fixed-term opportunities.
• Genuine potential for strong performers to transition into permanent roles.
• Opportunity to take full ownership of a defined controls portfolio.
• Broad exposure across corporate functions rather than one narrow risk domain.
• Progression from intensive controls testing into broader advisory, risk assessment and change activity.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to influence how controls are designed and embedded across the business.
• Regular engagement with senior corporate stakeholders and risk leaders.

Apply now or contact Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Technology Risk & Assurance Manager

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading entertainment organisation. We are seeking an experienced Technology Risk & Assurance Manager to join its Group Risk function.

Role Title: Technology Risk & Assurance Manager

Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD (3 days in the office)

Role Details:

• Lead Line 2 assurance across technology risk, cyber security and key technology controls.
• Review technology architecture, systems and controls to determine whether risks are being managed effectively.
• Work with senior Technology and Risk stakeholders, presenting findings and representing the Assurance function.
• Provide practical advice and challenge, while keeping reviews focused on the agreed scope and regulatory priorities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience across Technology Risk, IT Audit, Cyber Risk or Technology Assurance.
• Strong technical understanding, ideally including exposure to code, systems architecture and technology controls.
• Ability to question technical environments beyond policies and high-level control descriptions.
• Strong stakeholder management, report writing and presentation skills.
• Broader advisory experience beyond completing assurance reviews would be highly regarded.
• Experience with gaming systems or within a regulated organisation would be advantageous.

Additional Details & Benefits:

• High level of ownership and exposure to senior leaders including C suite
• Opportunity to shape and promote the Technology Risk Assurance function.
• Broad work across assurance, advisory and business transformation.
• Supportive team with flexibility available for the right candidate.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please ‘apply now’ and submit your resume!

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading entertainment organisation. We are seeking a Senior Financial Crime Quality Assurance Analyst to join its Line 2 Risk Assurance function.

Role Title: Senior Financial Crime Quality Assurance Analyst

Opportunity: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD, 3 days in the office

Salary: $145,000 including super

Interview Process: Two rounds of interviews

Role Details:

• Deliver structured Financial Crime Quality Assurance reviews, including agreeing review scopes, testing samples and documenting outcomes.
• Assess AML/CTF processes and controls across areas such as customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring.
• Draft clear reports, findings and recommendations while engaging with Line 1 stakeholders to explain and justify assessments.
• Work independently on smaller reviews and collaboratively across larger assurance activities.
• Support controls testing across both Line 1 and Line 2 functions.
• Help improve and automate recurring QA reviews to reduce manual processes and strengthen assurance outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Around five years of experience within Financial Crime, Quality Assurance, controls testing, risk or compliance.
• Currently working within a Financial Crime team, ideally within banking or another highly regulated environment.
• Experience completing sample testing, quality reviews and well-evidenced assurance reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify gaps or inconsistencies within Financial Crime processes.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, including the ability to challenge Line 1 decisions and have difficult conversations.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing reviews and maintain quality under increasing case volumes.
• Consulting backgrounds may also be considered where there is strong Financial Crime and assurance experience.

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Join a supportive and collaborative team during a significant risk transformation program.
• Gain broad exposure across Financial Crime Operations, Line 1 and Line 2 Risk.
• Help shape the future use of automation and data-led testing within the QA function.
• Take genuine ownership of reviews, findings and process improvements.
• Work within a changing environment where strong ideas and constructive challenge are valued.
• Gain one of a kind unique benefits!

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please ‘apply now’ and submit your resume!

Our client:

Talent International has partnered with a major Australian organisation operating in a complex and highly regulated environment.

The business is continuing to strengthen its Financial Crime capability and is seeking an experienced assurance professional who can provide trusted, independent judgement on regulatory compliance, control effectiveness and emerging risks.

The role:

This is a permanent Line 2 Risk Assurance position responsible for providing independent assurance over the organisation’s Financial Crime framework and control environment.

You will become a key Financial Crime subject matter expert, leading assurance reviews across the customer lifecycle and giving senior stakeholders confidence that regulatory obligations are being met. Where controls or processes are not operating effectively, you will be expected to clearly explain the issue, assess its significance and recommend practical action.

The role goes beyond completing scheduled reviews. You will analyse incidents, breaches and assurance outcomes to identify wider trends, determine where future reviews should be focused and help the business understand what good looks like.

You will also contribute to the evolution of the Financial Crime program as the organisation introduces technologies such as advanced screening, case workflow automation and AI-assisted review processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, scope and lead Line 2 assurance reviews across Financial Crime and AML/CTF.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of Financial Crime controls.
• Review customer lifecycle processes, including onboarding, ongoing monitoring and enhanced customer due diligence.
• Identify potential regulatory breaches and escalate material concerns promptly.
• Assess remediation activity and validate that identified issues have been appropriately resolved.
• Analyse incidents, review findings and control failures to identify systemic risks and emerging trends.
• Provide independent review and challenge to senior Financial Crime and business stakeholders.
• Prepare clear assurance reports and present findings at senior leadership and governance forums.
• Recommend where future assurance activity should be targeted based on risk, incidents and customer trends.
• Support Financial Crime change initiatives, including new systems, screening tools and program adjustments.
• Provide oversight and guidance to analysts contributing to assurance reviews.
• Improve assurance methodologies through data analytics, technology and more efficient testing approaches.

Skills and experience:

You will be an experienced Financial Crime, risk, compliance or assurance professional who is comfortable making informed judgements and standing behind your recommendations.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Strong knowledge of Financial Crime regulation, including AML, counter-terrorism financing, sanctions and related customer controls.
• Experience working within a Line 1 Financial Crime function, Line 2 assurance team or another relevant risk and compliance environment.
• An end-to-end understanding of AML/CTF frameworks and the Financial Crime customer lifecycle.
• Experience assessing controls, conducting assurance reviews or supporting regulatory remediation programs.
• The ability to interpret policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and quickly become the SME for a defined area.
• Confidence presenting findings and challenging senior stakeholders, including General Manager and executive-level audiences.
• Strong judgement, with the ability to distinguish between genuine regulatory exposure and unnecessary process complexity.
• Experience within gaming, banking, financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong written reporting, analytical and stakeholder management capability.

Relevant qualifications or certifications such as ACAMS or ICA would be beneficial but are not essential.

Benefits and additional information:

• Permanent opportunity within a critical and increasingly important area of the organisation.
• Broad exposure across the full Financial Crime and customer risk lifecycle.
• Direct engagement with senior Risk, Financial Crime and business leaders.
• Genuine influence over assurance priorities, control design and program improvement.
• Opportunity to work across emerging Financial Crime technologies and data-led assurance.
• A role where your professional judgement will be valued, rather than relying solely on rigid checklists.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with autonomy to take ownership of your work.
• Competitive salary package, with flexibility for candidates who bring strong Financial Crime expertise.

The position is responsible for testing controls against applicable AML/CTF obligations, internal programs and risk frameworks, while also providing assurance over Financial Crime change and system initiatives.

Apply now or contact Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Our client:

Our client is one of Australia’s leading mortgage broking and lending advisory businesses, recognised as a Top 10 brokerage nationally with an outstanding reputation for customer service. Experiencing continued growth, they have more qualified enquiries than their current team can service, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Residential Mortgage Broker to step into a high-performing environment.

The role:

This is an ideal opportunity for a Mortgage Broker who enjoys helping clients but is tired of constantly having to generate their own business. You’ll be provided with a consistent flow of warm, qualified leads and backed by a dedicated credit analyst, administration and settlements team, allowing you to focus on what you do best – providing expert lending advice and writing quality residential loans.

Whether you’re an established broker looking for stronger lead flow or an experienced Associate Broker ready to take the next step, this role offers genuine earning potential, career progression and the infrastructure to help you succeed.

Key responsibilities:

• Guide clients through the home loan process from enquiry through to settlement.
• Structure and recommend residential lending solutions across a diverse lender panel.
• Manage your loan pipeline to ensure timely approvals and settlements.
• Negotiate with lenders to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Build long-term client relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
• Ensure all lending advice meets NCCP and Best Interests Duty obligations.
• Stay up to date with lender policies, products and market changes.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout every interaction.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential mortgage broking.
• Experience writing and structuring residential home loans.
• Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking (Diploma highly regarded).
• Current MFAA or FBAA membership preferred.
• Strong understanding of lender policy, serviceability and loan structuring.
• Client-focused with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, driven and able to manage a busy pipeline.
• Associate Brokers ready to transition into a Broker position are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and additional information:

• Warm, qualified leads provided.
• Higher commission split available for self-generated business.
• Dedicated Credit Analyst, Administration and Settlements team supporting every deal.
• Genuine career progression within a rapidly growing business.
• Modern technology and streamlined processes to maximise productivity.
• Monday-Friday office-based role (8:30am-5:30pm, with pre agreed flexible start/finish times available where required).
• Collaborative team environment consisting of experienced Brokers, Analysts and Operations professionals.

We’re seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant to lead the design and implementation of a practical, fit-for-purpose Data Management Framework within a growing financial services company.

This is a hands-on contract role where you’ll play a key part in establishing the structure, policies, and processes required to manage data effectively and meet regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of an enterprise Data Governance / Data Management Framework
• Conduct a current-state assessment to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Define governance structures including roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
• Develop core policies across data governance, data quality, lineage, privacy, retention, classification, and security
• Create clear, practical procedures and standards to support day-to-day operations
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (APRA, ASIC, Privacy)
• Provide a roadmap and guidance on embedding governance practices across the organisation

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering data governance frameworks end-to-end
• Must have experience in CPG 235
• Strong knowledge of APRA standards including CPG 235, CPS 234, CPS 230
• Solid understanding of data quality, metadata, lineage, and data lifecycle management
• Experience within financial services or insurance environments highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams
• Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, practical documentation

If you’re a hands-on Data Governance professional with strong regulatory knowledge and a track record of delivering practical frameworks, we’d love to hear from you.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Senior Business Analyst (Identity, Authentication, Authorisation) to work for one of our Federal Government clients one of its multiple office locations across NSW. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $900 to $1000 per day + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week

Must have a Baseline Security Clearance / Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities within a multidisciplinary team.
• Analyse, map and redesign complex business processes.
• Elicit, document and manage functional and non-functional requirements.
• Translate business problems and capability needs into practical technology solutions.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with relevant legislation, regulations and government policies.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, demonstrations and showcases for business and technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with service designers, architects, developers, engineers, testers, policy teams and change practitioners.
• Develop clear visual communication products, including process maps, diagrams, personas and customer journey maps.
• Build and actively manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage competing and urgent priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
• Contribute to modern delivery practices, including environments where development teams use AI-enabled productivity tools.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of four years’ experience as an ICT Business Analyst.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across both business and technical audiences.
• Experience producing process diagrams, process maps, personas, journey maps or similar visual artefacts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple projects and business areas.
• Experience working in government or delivering services to a government agency.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple business stakeholders.
• Current Baseline Security Clearance and the ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

Highly Desirable

Experience or familiarity in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Identity policy
• Identity lifecycle management
• Digital identity
• Identity proofing
• Authentication
• Authorisation

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.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Identity Engineer to work for one of our Federal Government clients one of its multiple office locations across NSW. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $800 to $850 per day + Super (negotiable based on experience).

7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week

Must hold a NV1 clearance.

About the role

The APS5 Identity Engineer will play an important role within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) function. The position is primarily responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining cloud-based IAM solutions for the organisation’s internal workforce.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure IAM solutions meet business requirements, security standards, compliance obligations and industry best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain IAM solutions for the internal workforce, focusing on authentication, authorisation and user provisioning/deprovisioning.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective IAM solutions.
• Configure and manage IAM capabilities in line with regulatory standards and security best practices.
• Optimise IAM solutions for scalability, performance and user experience.
• Leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies to improve IAM capabilities.
• Develop and implement automation to streamline IAM processes and administrative tasks.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and maintaining IAM solutions.
• Experience with cloud-based IAM platforms such as Okta, Saviynt or Ping Identity.
• Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO), Conditional Access Policies and App Registration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently manage competing priorities.
• Must hold a current NV1 security clearance.

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.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an Administration Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Seven Hills. This position is a contract role for 3 months with a view to be extended, and the role pays $39.13 per hour + Super.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule recruitment interviews.
• Process employee appointments, resignations and recruitment-related documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the Kids’ Early Learning management team.
• Manage the diary of the Kids’ Early Learning Manager.
• Organise meetings and prepare agendas, documentation and minutes.
• Create and distribute surveys.
• Coordinate staff professional development and training bookings.
• Assist with departmental events, conferences and training, including ticketing requirements.
• Monitor event and training budgets.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for departmental projects.
• Establish and maintain programs for childcare service trainees.
• Respond to telephone and general enquiries and accurately record messages.
• Prepare, format and edit correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Maintain accurate staff records, files and records-management systems.
• Undertake research and compile information as requested.
• Maintain effective communication with Council departments, Early Learning staff, key stakeholders and the community.
• Coordinate volunteers where required.
• Perform other administrative duties consistent with Council operations.

Essential Requirements

• Current valid Working with Children Check.
• Previous experience within the childcare or early childhood education sector.
• Minimum Certificate III in Business Administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated records-management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Highly developed organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

• At least four years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of Local Government procedures relating to early childhood education and care.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

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.

AI Enablement Engineer

Location: Sydney
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to $115,000 + Super

Join a leading professional services organisation investing heavily in AI. This newly created role offers the opportunity to help shape enterprise AI capability while working hands-on with the latest Microsoft AI technologies.

The Role

• Build AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI and Claude.

• Develop AI agents, chatbots and workflow automations.

• Partner with stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and drive adoption.

• Deliver workshops and promote responsible AI across the business.

About You

• 3+ years’ hands-on engineering experience delivering AI solutions.

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform and Azure AI.

• Knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs and prompt engineering.

• Experience building AI agents, bots or intelligent automations.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Newly created, high-impact role.

• Enterprise investment in AI with strong executive support.

• Hybrid working in Sydney CBD.

• Opportunity to shape the future of AI across the organisation.

Please note: Only Sydney-based Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this opportunity.

Business Project Manager // AI Adoption // Contract

• Contract until May 2027, with potential for further extension
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Major AI adoption and capability uplift program

Talent International have partnered with one of the most prominent organizations in Australia to find their next Business Project Manager to lead a significant program focused on responsible AI adoption, digital capability uplift and organisational readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery from discovery and pilot through to implementation
• Develop an evidence-based business case for responsible AI adoption
• Coordinate capability, learning, readiness and change workstreams
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies
• Prepare executive reports, briefings and decision papers
• Engage with business, technology and senior stakeholders

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 year’s project management experience
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stream and multidisciplinary projects
• Strong knowledge of change management, organisational readiness and adoption
• Experience working with AI, emerging technology, digital capability uplift or learning frameworks
• The ability to translate ambiguity into practical delivery options and well-developed business cases
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, including experience partnering with senior leadership teams.

If you are looking for a great opportunity where you can lead a major AI adoption and Digital capability program then apply today!

Network Architect

Location: Parramatta & Sydney Olympic Park – Hybrid

Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2027

Pay Rate: $1,057.27 p/day incl. super

Position Overview:

The Network Architect will develop architectural artefacts, establish standards, and provide technical guidance for network solutions. The focus areas include Secure Internet Gateway, Cross Domain Gateway, Data Centre Networking, Software Defined Networking, Internet Connectivity, and Network Security. The role ensures alignment of network architecture with enterprise standards and major projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable network solutions in accordance with enterprise standards
• Optimize network devices and infrastructure
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement
• Support incident resolution and problem management within the network
• Contribute to policy and strategy development for network performance
• Promote adherence to industry standards and best practices
• Support capability uplift initiatives as directed

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in network architecture and design
• Proven experience in designing large, complex, and secure IT networks
• Strong knowledge of network technologies and protocols (SDWAN, TCP/IP, BGP, VPN, IPSec, Routing, Switching)
• Hands-on experience with network security tools (firewalls, IPS, VPN, proxies)
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure)
• Solid understanding of architectural concepts and principles
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office suite

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure Associate level)
• ITIL v3 / TOGAF 9 (highly desirable)
• Agile Foundations (highly desirable)

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience in Word format only, then click to “APPLY NOW” button below or email to anna.au@talentinternational.com