Senior Backend Engineer

AWS Serverless | PostgreSQL | APIs

Join a NSW Government digital transformation program delivering a mission-critical cloud platform in a regulated environment.

This role focuses on building AWS serverless backend services, re-platforming legacy logic onto PostgreSQL, and delivering secure, production-grade APIs for a real MVP.

Key highlights

• Build and own AWS Lambda & API Gateway APIs

• Work on a production MVP with real operational impact

• Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential

Tech stack

AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM), PostgreSQL (RDS), Node.js or Python, SQS/SNS/EventBridge

About you

• Senior backend engineer with AWS serverless experience

• Strong API design and PostgreSQL skills

• Comfortable working in regulated or government environments

Our client is looking for a Senior Risk Manager to join with their team (of 3). The Senior Risk Manager – Transformation & Project Risk is a senior, hands-on role, designed for an experienced risk professional who thrives in complex, fast-moving transformation environments. This is a non-BAU, non-control-based role focused on driving better risk outcomes across large-scale initiatives rather than owning a single risk domain.

The role partners closely with senior leaders and delivery teams and engages regularly with executive-level steering committees. You will take a portfolio-level view of transformation risk, assessing where the organisation is today, where it needs to be, and how to achieve incremental, practical improvements in delivery and risk maturity.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk oversight across a portfolio of large, complex Consumer Banking transformation initiatives

• Partner closely with transformation and delivery teams to assess current-state risk maturity, identify issues, and define pragmatic future-state improvements

• Support and contribute to an enterprise-wide qualitative review focused on:

  • Improving delivery cadence and execution effectiveness

  • Strengthening how risk is identified, managed, and escalated across the transformation portfolio

  • Driving incremental, practical improvements rather than large-scale framework redesign

• Build a deep understanding of delivery environments by engaging directly with teams and understanding real execution challenges

• Influence and manage upwards, confidently engaging senior leaders and executive stakeholders through clear insight and practical recommendations

Requirements

• Proven experience operating in large-scale, complex transformation or project environments – A MUST

• Strong background in transformation risk and/or project risk – A MUST

• Experience in risk advisory or enterprise review-style roles

• Solid understanding of risk and controls, without operating as a day-to-day controls practitioner

• Ability to operate effectively across all levels, from delivery teams to executive and SteerCo forums

• Hands-on, curious, and pragmatic, building trust through engagement rather than process

• Passionate about improving outcomes and delivery capability, not just documenting issues.

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

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner (Capital Works) to work for the Local Government, based in Sydney CBD. The position is a 5-month contract and pays between $55 – $72 per hour + Super.

7.5 hours a day / 38 hours a week

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with various stakeholders (including project managers, delivery managers, unit managers and divisional managers) to monitor financial performance of the client’s capital works (across all capital expenditure categories), including business risks, opportunities and implement improvements aligned with strategy to enable informed decision-making.
• Prepare monthly financial information, with detailed analysis and clear performance commentary.
• Play a key role in the delivery of the client’s capital works Long Term Financial Planning, informing Divisional budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and enhance financial performance and program delivery of capital works using financial modelling and analysis through reporting in Power BI to inform strategic decisions.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and insights to support operational and strategic initiatives across the client.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in financial practices.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• CPA / CA or similar tertiary qualifications.
• Proven extensive experience in supporting large capital expenditure programs in the context of reporting, budgeting and forecasting in a project-based environment, including the provision of insightful trends and performance analytics.
• Demonstrated success in business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
• Digitally fluent, with a track record of using financial systems and data tools (preferably Power BI) to report on financial performance, trends, insights and analytics.
• Must be CPA/CA qualified

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.

Audit Senior, Leading Global Consultancy

Overview
A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their team on an initial 3 month contract. You’ll support end to end audit delivery across a varied client portfolio, bringing strong technical accounting knowledge and hands on Big 4 audit experience to a fast paced engagement environment. The role will suit someone comfortable working across complex group structures, including consolidation and impairment considerations, with exposure to property and real estate clients highly regarded.

Key responsibilities

* Deliver audit fieldwork across planning, execution, and completion phases
* Prepare and review audit workpapers in line with methodology and quality standards
* Analyse financial statements and disclosures under IFRS, including consolidation entries and group reporting
* Perform and review impairment assessments, including supporting assumptions and models
* Support audits of property and real estate entities, including investment property and related accounting considerations
* Identify, assess, and document key risks and controls
* Liaise with client stakeholders to gather evidence and resolve queries efficiently
* Support audit managers with status updates, issue tracking, and reporting

Key requirements

* Big 4 external audit experience
* Strong working knowledge of IFRS, including consolidation and impairment accounting
* Experience with consolidation entries and group audits
* Exposure to property and real estate audits is desirable but not essential
* Candidates considered from any industry background, including Real Estate, Manufacturing, Retail, Tech, Pharma, and others
* CA qualified
* Confident communicator; able to work autonomously and meet tight timeframes

Tools, methodology, and training

* Training provided on the firm’s audit methodology and audit tools

Contract details

* Contract length: 3 months
* Start: ASAP

Our client is seeking an experienced Category Manager to support complex and high-value Defence Maritime programs, delivering critical supply chain and procurement outcomes across a broad and diverse portfolio. This role operates within a secure Defence environment and requires ongoing access to Defence systems, information and stakeholders.

The Category Manager will play a key role in managing, remediating and optimising existing standing offer contracts while leading the development and implementation of new category management procurement activities. An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential for this position and must be held at the time of application.
Key responsibilities

• Manage and remediate a large suite of existing standing offer contracts, ensuring full compliance with Defence program requirements, governance frameworks and procurement policy
• Lead the development of multiple category management procurement activities, including detailed market analysis, supply chain capability assessments and risk evaluations
• Develop and document category strategies that align with Defence procurement connected policy and operational objectives
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including liability risk analysis, in accordance with Defence standards
• Develop and implement new category management approaches to support long-term Defence capability outcomes
• Provide subject matter expertise on category management, contract performance and supply chain optimisation within a Defence context
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and internal teams to drive successful program outcomes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Defence supply chain and procurement activities
  Essential requirements
• Minimum Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting or equivalent qualification
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply professional membership highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain category management and procurement policy, preferably within Defence
• Defence experience preferred and highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Proven experience managing complex contracts and working with ERP systems
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory due to Defence security requirements
• An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential and must be maintained throughout the contract
• Applications without Australian Citizenship and an active Baseline Security Clearance will not be considered
  Defence disclaimer
• This role operates in a secure Defence environment; ongoing eligibility to hold a Baseline Security Clearance is a mandatory condition of employment
  Location
• Sydney
  Weekly hours
  * 40

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Contract Support Manager to provide essential administrative, governance and coordination support across Defence Maritime supply chain contracts. This role plays a critical part in ensuring Defence contracts are managed in line with policy, compliance and audit requirements.

The Contract Support Manager works closely with Contract Managers, suppliers and Defence stakeholders to support contract administration, performance monitoring and governance activities. An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential for this position.

Key responsibilities
* Provide administrative support for Defence contract administration, including document preparation, compliance checks and record management
* Support contract performance monitoring through data collection, metrics review and report compilation
* Coordinate and track Contract Change Proposals, including price adjustments and obsolescence management
* Liaise with suppliers and Defence stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and maintain effective working relationships
* Maintain audit-ready records and documentation in line with Defence procurement and governance frameworks
* Support Defence contract risk management and governance activities through accurate reporting and administration

Essential requirements
* Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting or equivalent qualification
* Demonstrated experience with Defence Procurement Policy and frameworks
* Experience using SAP ERP contract management systems
* Experience in Defence contract administration or procurement support roles
* Understanding of supply chain and logistics processes
* Defence experience preferred
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential and must be maintained
* Candidates without Australian Citizenship and an active Baseline Security Clearance will not be considered

Defence disclaimer
* This role operates in a secure Defence environment and is subject to Defence security requirements and ongoing clearance eligibility

Location
* Sydney

Weekly hours
* 40

Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Category Analyst to support Defence Maritime programs through advanced analytics, reporting and data-driven decision making. This role operates within a secure Defence environment and requires access to Defence logistics and procurement systems.

The Supply Chain Category Analyst will be responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing analytics dashboards that support category management strategies and Defence supply chain optimisation initiatives. An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities
* Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of comprehensive Supply Chain Analytics dashboards for Defence programs
* Establish and manage a Work Breakdown Structure outlining analytics activities, milestones and deliverables
* Provide regular progress reporting to Defence stakeholders against agreed timelines
* Conduct gap analysis on required data sets, including data cleansing and validation activities
* Develop training materials and standard operating procedures for dashboard usage and maintenance
* Coordinate progress reporting and analytics outputs for Defence and internal stakeholders
* Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to ensure accurate data integration and reporting across systems
* Provide expert advice on supply chain optimisation, category management strategies and performance improvement
* Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to identify contract category performance and potential savings
* Analyse internal and external data sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities across Defence supply chains
* Support governance and compliance with Defence procurement and logistics frameworks

Essential requirements
* Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting or equivalent qualification
* Demonstrated expertise in Power BI, data analytics and dashboard development
* Experience working with Defence Logistics Information Systems
* Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply certification highly desirable
* Defence experience preferred
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential and must be held at the time of application
* Applications without Australian Citizenship and an active Baseline Security Clearance will not be considered

Defence disclaimer
* This role requires access to secure Defence information and systems and is subject to Defence security and clearance requirements

Location
* Sydney

Weekly hours
* 40

Supply Chain Data Entry Lead (ERP)

Location: Sydney, NSW
Security Clearance Required: Baseline

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Defence Supply Chain Data Entry Lead (ERP) to support critical supply chain and procurement operations within the Defence Maritime domain. This role is key to ensuring accurate cataloguing, codification, and inventory management within ERP systems, helping maintain operational readiness and compliance.

As the Supply Chain Data Entry Lead, you will coordinate cataloguing and codification activities for goods under contract, engage with suppliers and Commonwealth stakeholders to validate specifications, manage obsolescence, and ensure accurate data entry into ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate supplier and Commonwealth stakeholder engagement regarding stock brought on charge and continued use of goods.

• Engage with suppliers to ensure correct material is supplied/delivered in line with IOQS and specifications.

• Plan and manage data entry (cataloguing) of goods into ERP systems.

• Administer codification and obsolescence processes, including review and analysis.

• Administer cataloguing requests for items of supply and create ERP orders to enable delivery and receipting into inventory.

• Catalog goods listed under contract in ERP.

• Liaise with relevant Defence stakeholders and suppliers to source and validate supporting data.

• Create and maintain NSN & NCAGE codes.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience with Defence logistics systems.

• Proficiency in SAP ERP Warehousing, Inventory, Materiel Data Functions, and Purchasing Officer roles (SAP/S4 HANA).

• Demonstrated experience in Defence supply chain operations.

• Proven ability to manage multiple cataloguing and codification activities simultaneously.

If you’re an Australian citizen, with active baseline clearance, and this role sounds like you, please apply now!

Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to manage critical Defence Maritime supply chain contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, value for money and delivery against Defence objectives. This role requires regular interaction with Defence systems and stakeholders and therefore an active Baseline Security Clearance is essential.

The Contract Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of existing category contracts, supporting operational delivery while ensuring adherence to Defence procurement frameworks and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities
* Manage and oversee existing category contracts within the Defence Maritime environment
* Lead supplier and Commonwealth stakeholder engagement, ensuring communications align with Defence expectations and governance
* Monitor, review and report on contract performance metrics in line with Defence frameworks
* Prepare, assess and process Contract Change Proposals for price adjustments, variations and obsolescence management
* Manage historical initial orders, resolve outstanding contractual issues and support contract remediation activities
* Conduct contract compliance reviews to ensure adherence to Defence contractual, financial and governance obligations
* Provide expert advice on Defence contract governance, risk management and compliance
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across Defence category contract management

Essential requirements
* Advanced supply chain knowledge and demonstrated contract management experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
* Strong understanding of Defence Procurement Policy and Commonwealth contracting principles
* Demonstrated experience developing, managing and maintaining category contracts
* Defence experience preferred
* Experience using SAP ERP Contract Management and Purchasing modules
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential for this role
* Candidates without Australian Citizenship and an active Baseline Security Clearance will not be considered

Defence disclaimer
* This position requires ongoing access to Defence systems and is subject to Defence security requirements and clearance maintenance

Location
* Sydney

Data Entry Officer

Required: Baseline Security Clearance
Location: Sydney
Details: Permanent, full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Defence-experienced Data Entry Officer to support the Supply Chain Data Entry Lead in delivering critical cataloguing and codification activities within the Defence Maritime domain. This role is essential to ensuring accurate data entry, inventory management, and compliance within ERP systems.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on support across cataloguing, codification, and ERP data management activities. Working under the guidance of the Data Entry Lead, you will help maintain data integrity, process cataloguing requests, and support inventory and warehouse operations.

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Key Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and maintain accurate data in ERP systems for goods under contract

• Assist with cataloguing requests and the creation of ERP orders for delivery and receipting into inventory

• Support codification activities, including NSN and NCAGE creation and maintenance

• Validate supplier-provided data and ensure compliance with Defence standards

• Assist with obsolescence reviews and data cleansing activities

• Maintain audit-ready records and follow established SOPs for data entry processes

• Provide administrative support for warehouse and logistics data integration into ERP systems

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Essential Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry

• Demonstrated Defence experience using SAP ERP, including warehousing, inventory, and material data functions

• Proven experience in codification and cataloguing within a Defence environment

• Experience working with Defence logistics systems

If you are an Australian citizen, with active baseline security clearance, and you think this role is right for you, please apply now!

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