Talent is recruiting for our leading banking client who is seeking a Batch Operations Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This position is based in the Sydney CBD which also allocates 2-3 days in the office.

This is a unique opportunity to join a technology transformation program focused on modernising legacy systems and enabling seamless integration across mainframe, distributed, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe batch interfaces and jobs using COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
• Develop and support batch schedules, workflows, and dependencies using Control-M across mainframe and distributed systems.
• Integrate legacy applications with API and middleware platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for integration code using tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Maintain monitoring, alerting, and analytics for integration workflows using Control-M Insights, Splunk, or equivalent tools.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for integration designs, schedules, and dependencies.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience with mainframe batch processing (COBOL, JCL, DB2).
• Strong experience with Control-M workload automation.
• Experience integrating legacy systems with APIs.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud integration.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to best practices in version control, monitoring, and process improvement.

If you are interested, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

The Content Specialist will play a role in refining content experiences across social platforms and products. This position requires expertise in system prompting, content strategy, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, operational excellence, and the ability to drive impactful processes across diverse projects. Collaboration, coaching, and relationship-building are key to guiding the team’s success.

• 12 month contract
• 5-day working week
• Working days are Monday to Friday

Job Responsibilities

• Content Strategy & Evaluation: Develop and implement content guidelines and strategies for AI model evaluation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
• System Prompting: Write, iterate, and optimize system prompts to enhance large-language model (LLM) outputs for specific product use cases.
• Project Management: Facilitate day-to-day execution of workstreams, managing project timelines and deliverables at the operational level.
• Process Development: Design lightweight, repeatable workflows and content templates that enable the team to move fast and iterate quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Data Analysis: Analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights and trends. Produce clear, compelling reports that inform partners and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Partner with content and product teams to improve user experience and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

• Critical thinkers with the ability to translate data findings into concise, actionable reports. Strong command of grammar, style, and tone.
• Hands-on experience developing and evaluating system prompts for AI models.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content discovery tools, and content strategy in the context of AI development.
• Proven track record managing teams and complex workflows with operational expertise.
• Creative self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and basic data analysis techniques.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required

Talent International is currently recruiting for an Assistant Director – Workplace Integrity to work for one of our Federal Government clients across various Surry Hills/Parramatta or any other client’s location in NSW. The position is a 9-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the Role
As the Assistant Director – Workplace Integrity, you will play a key role in delivering HR integrity and employee relations services within a public sector environment. You will provide expert advice on complex people matters, undertake investigations, manage risk, and support leadership in maintaining workplace integrity and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

This role operates in a fast-paced and agile environment and requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and independence when handling confidential and sensitive matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on APS HR legislation, policies, and Enterprise Agreement matters
• Manage complex employee relations and workplace integrity issues
• Conduct Code of Conduct investigations under the Public Service Act 1999
• Manage Reviews of Action and external jurisdiction matters in collaboration with Legal Services
• Undertake risk assessments and case management for complex people matters
• Analyse case data and provide insights and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Strong experience in APS HR legislation, policies and employee relations
• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations and managing complex cases
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and report writing abilities
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and navigate difficult conversations
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Cert IV in Government Investigations

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 a APS5 Quality Officer x 2 to work for one of our Federal Government clients across various Newcastle. The position is a 9-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $55.24 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical thinking, quality assurance, and written communication skills, who can assess complex information and ensure compliance with legislation and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess quality, legislative and process compliance using information recorded in business systems
• Conduct file reviews and provide clear, evidence-based written assessments
• Accurately record data and commentary using approved tools while adhering to privacy and data policies
• Identify risks to participants or the scheme and take appropriate action following established procedures
• Contribute to improvement strategies aligned with branch and agency objectives
• Identify best practice approaches through qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Support and mentor team members to improve technical knowledge and quality outcomes

Work Sample Assessment

Candidates who progress to the interview stage will be required to complete a Work Sample Assessment Case Study as part of the selection process.

Essential Criteria

• Experience applying guidance to assess quality, legislative and process compliance
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise reasoning
• Ability to record data accurately and maintain compliance with privacy and data policies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Ability to assess complex issues and draw logical conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability and ability to manage changing priorities
• Uses feedback constructively and takes accountability for outcomes

Desirable

• Qualifications in Data Science, Allied Health, Public Health, Disability, or related fields
• Experience using qualitative data software such as NVivo

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.

Contract: 12 months
Location: Sydney
Security: Australian Citizen required; Baseline or NV1 highly desirable

An opportunity has become available with one of our government clients for an experienced Program Commercial and Procurement Specialist to support a technology uplift for major infrastructure.

This role sits within the Technology Strategy Procurement and Commercial and will play a key role advising on the planning and execution of commercial activities across the program. You will ensure activities align with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and deliver strong outcomes.

You will also manage vendor relationships, assess emerging commercial risks, and support program governance through reporting to relevant boards and forums.

Key responsibilities

* Provide commercial and procurement advice to support the planning and execution of the program
* Manage commercial relationships with program vendors and suppliers
* Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and issues across the program
* Prepare and maintain contract management plans aligned with organisational policy and operational requirements
* Oversee the commercial ecosystem of partner organisations providing assurance services to the program
* Support program governance through reporting and engagement with internal boards and committees
* Manage supplier performance, commercial obligations and contract compliance

Technical and program responsibilities

* Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for engineering and technical matters related to the program
* Coordinate technical engagement between engineering teams, the project, suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Manage engineering review gates, including engagement with third-party participants where required
* Facilitate SME engagement to support design, development, testing, installation and verification activities
* Represent the organisation during testing activities and acceptance of test outcomes
* Oversee installation, system commissioning, testing and verification activities at operational sites
* Manage technology change processes, ensuring configuration management and change control is maintained
* Identify and track program risks and mitigation strategies
* Provide trusted technical guidance across the program, including safety and security considerations
* Support systems engineering and project activities across acquisition and implementation phases

Requirements:

* Experience working within large Defence or Federal Government programs
* Strong understanding of CASG and ASDEFCON frameworks would be beneficial but essential
* Demonstrated experience managing commercial and procurement activities within complex programs
* Experience engaging with large OEM or technology vendors delivering complex technology systems such as communications, radar, or radio
* Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management capability
* Experience working within highly governed environments and program boards

Security requirements

All candidates must;

* Be an Australian Citizen
* Be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline or NV1 preferred)

This opportunity would suit a professional experienced in government or defence procurement, commercial management, and complex technology delivery programs supporting critical infrastructure and government capability.

Sydney CBD | Global Business | Corporate Growth Pathway

• Sydney CBD office + WFH flexibility (3 days in office,

 

• Base salary + uncapped commission + industry-leading perks

 

• Full-time permanent role, or part-time options while completing your degree (minimum 4 days per week)

 

• Ideal start date: mid-January 2026

 

We’re looking for a motivated, people-focused Graduate / Junior Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing Banking and Financial Services team in Sydney. If you’re ambitious, love working with people, and want to launch a corporate career with exceptional growth opportunities, this is the perfect place to start.

About Talent International

Talent International is Australia’s largest and most respected Tech & Digital recruitment agency, with 300+ employees across 9 global offices and over $1B in annual revenue. We’re proud to be recognised as a Deloitte Best Managed Company and one of the Top 40 Global Workplaces.

We’re known for our strong corporate partnerships, high-performance culture, and genuine investment in our people. At Talent, you’ll be supported by industry-leading training, structured development pathways, and flexibility that empowers you to thrive.

About the Team

This role sits within our Banking and Financial Services team, supporting some of Australia’s largest and most recognised banks, insurers and financial institutions. You will have the opportunity to work closely with household names, gaining exposure to large scale digital and technology hiring across one of the country’s most established and influential industries. You’ll be stepping into a highly supportive environment where you’ll learn from some of the best in the recruitment industry.

The Role

In this fast-paced and people-centric role, you will:

• Source, screen, and engage candidates across technology and corporate services roles
• Write clear, engaging job ads and build LinkedIn search projects
• Conduct interviews and prepare candidate shortlists
• Coordinate offers, onboarding, compliance, and contractor care
• Support the team with administration, client requests, and recruitment delivery

This role suits someone who is proactive, organised, social, and driven to build a strong corporate career.

No prior recruitment experience is required – we will train you from day one.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (in progress or completed)
• Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales (preferred)
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with people
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A positive, energetic attitude and willingness to learn
• A team-first mindset and desire to grow your corporate career

Why You’ll Love Working at Talent

• Uncapped commission + high earning potential early in your career
• World-class onboarding & structured training programs
• Talent Time Out – 6 + additional paid days off per year
• Talent Anywhere – work from anywhere in the world for 2 weeks annually
• Annual global TalentFest conference & domestic company trips (Gold Coast, Noosa, K’gari Island, etc.)
• Modern Sydney CBD office, social culture, Friday drinks, and team events
• Ranked in the Top 1% of agencies worldwide for employee engagement

This is an opportunity to build a long-term, corporate career in a global organisation while being mentored by a high-performing and supportive team.

Next Steps

APPLY NOW!

 

Talent International is currently recruiting an Assistant Program Officer x 3 to work for the NSW Government, based in Gladesville. The position is a 1 to 3-month contract role and pays $38.60/hr + Super.

3 vacancies: – 1 for 4 weeks commencing ASAP – 1 till 1 April 2026 – 1 till 15 May 2026

7.6 hours per day/38 hours per week

About the Role
As an Assistant Program Officer – Regulation, you will provide administrative and clerical support to help the agency meet its statutory obligations in regulating health practitioners across NSW.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing complaints received by the Councils
• Assisting with management of practitioners with impaired health
• Monitoring practitioner compliance with registration conditions and orders
• Supporting processes relating to unsatisfactory professional performance

About You

• Strong understanding of confidentiality and privacy, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic understanding of legislative frameworks or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge

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, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, one of the world’s leading privately owned packaging, paper and recycling companies.

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Manager to lead reliability and maintenance strategy across a large-scale industrial manufacturing facility operating in a 24/7 production environment.

The site processes recovered paper from recycling streams and converts it into cardboard packaging products. Operations span Recycling, Box Plant and Plastic Recycling divisions, creating a complex and highly integrated manufacturing environment.

Role Title: Reliability Manager

Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity

Location: Smithfield, Sydney (on-site)

Salary: Up to $230,000 package depending on experience

Client Industry: Manufacturing / Recycling / Packaging

Candidates located anywhere across Australia or New Zealand will be considered, with relocation support available for the successful applicant.

Role Details

* Lead reliability and maintenance across the paper pulping process and paper machines within a complex manufacturing environment

* Strengthen preventative maintenance frameworks, RCA processes and reliability engineering capability

* Plan and deliver monthly shutdowns and a major annual shutdown with large contractor workforces

* Oversee reliability of large rotating equipment and heavy mechanical assets

* Manage a maintenance budget of $20M-$24M while improving plant reliability, safety and availability

Required Skills and Experience

* Heavy mechanical reliability background within large-scale manufacturing environments

* Strong experience with rotating equipment and large industrial machinery

* Proven leadership of multidisciplinary maintenance teams (engineering, planning and trades)

* Experience operating within a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including major shutdowns

* Track record of improving reliability frameworks, asset performance and plant availability

Additional Details & Benefits

* Leadership responsibility across 4 Electrical Engineers, 4 Mechanical Engineers, 2 Planners and ~30 tradespeople

* Opportunity to uplift and develop the maintenance team and implement improved reliability frameworks

* Direct influence on plant performance, reliability strategy and long-term operational improvement

* Relocation package available for candidates across Australia or New Zealand

* Work within a large, well-established global organisation with strong internal career mobility

To Apply

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

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact – Angus Bick at Talent International – angus.bick@talentinternational.com

Collections Strategy Manager / Campaign Manager

📍 Parramatta, NSW

🕐 Full Time | Onsite

Talent International is partnering with a professional services organisation based in Parramatta to recruit an experienced Collections Strategy Manager / Campaign Manager to drive performance across contingent debt and PDL portfolios.

This role sits within collections strategy and portfolio performance rather than traditional marketing. You will design and optimise customer contact and recovery strategies across multiple communication channels to improve engagement, repayment outcomes and portfolio performance.

This opportunity suits someone with experience in collections strategy, campaign management within a contact centre environment, credit operations or portfolio analytics who enjoys using data to drive measurable improvements.

The Role

As the Collections Strategy Manager / Campaign Manager, you will develop and optimise collections and communication strategies across multiple credit portfolios.

Working closely with operations, data and technology teams, you will analyse portfolio behaviour, refine contact strategies and drive improved recovery outcomes while ensuring all activities meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Collections & Contact Strategy

• Develop and implement collections and communication strategies across debt portfolios
• Optimise channel mix and sequencing across SMS, email, outbound and digital channels
• Design compliant messaging and customer communication journeys
• Identify performance gaps and implement strategy improvements

Data & Performance Insights

• Analyse portfolio and campaign performance using Power BI, Excel, SQL, Databricks and Genesys
• Identify trends and translate insights into actionable strategy changes
• Build reporting and dashboards to monitor performance and inform decision making

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Portfolio Managers, Client Services, Data and Technology teams
• Lead campaign planning sessions and support delivery of contact strategies across channels

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all strategies and communications meet regulatory and compliance requirements
• Maintain strong governance and responsible collections practices

About You

You will bring experience in collections strategy, customer contact strategy, credit operations or portfolio performance management within a regulated environment.

Key skills include:

• Experience in financial services, credit, collections, utilities or similar industries
• Strong analytical capability and ability to interpret data
• Experience with Power BI, Excel, SQL or similar reporting tools
• Background designing or managing customer communication or collections campaigns
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Understanding of Debt Collection Guidelines, privacy regulations and compliance frameworks (desirable)

Why Apply

• Strategic role with ownership of collections campaign performance
• Opportunity to work with a well-established professional services organisation
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and capability development
• Competitive salary package and onsite benefits

If you are experienced in collections strategy, portfolio analytics or credit operations and are looking to drive meaningful improvements in portfolio performance, we encourage you to apply.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by a globally recognised leader in the entertainment and music industry. We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant – Operations to join their Sydney finance team.

Role Title: Senior Financial Accountant – Operations

Opportunity: Permanent

Location + WFH Flexibility: Woolloomooloo (City Fringe) – Monday to Thursday in office, Friday work from home (half day)

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Super + 10% Bonus

Role Details:

* Own the relationship with the offshore Shared Services Centre, including service delivery oversight and quality improvement

* Review journals, reconciliations and outputs prepared by offshore and onshore finance teams

* Support month-end close and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records

* Oversee revenue, inventory, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations

* Support implementation of SOX controls and finance governance frameworks

* Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation and efficiency improvements

* Mentor and uplift junior accountants within the team

* Support internal and external audit processes

This role sits within a transforming finance function and will play an important part in strengthening standards, improving processes and supporting finance operations as the business prepares for future growth initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

* Ideally 5-6 years total experience

* Big 4 audit background preferred (minimum ~3-4 years)

* Industry experience as a Senior Accountant strongly preferred

* Strong technical accounting capability

* Experience working within corporate or large enterprise finance environments

* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

* SAP experience preferred

What Success Looks Like:

* Acting as a key escalation point for technical and operational finance questions

* Uplifting standards and coaching junior team members

* Improving efficiency and quality of finance processes

* Building strong working relationships with the Shared Services Centre and global finance stakeholders

Culture & Environment

The finance team operates within a collaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate will be someone who can raise standards while maintaining a positive and constructive team culture.

The business is currently undergoing several transformation initiatives, including improvements to finance processes, automation opportunities and broader operational enhancements.

Benefits

* Short Fridays – finish at 1pm every Friday

* Hybrid flexibility – Friday work from home

* 2 additional well-being days per year

* 5 gifted days leave over Christmas

* Up to 30% off award-winning restaurants and accommodation

* Lifestyle benefits including gym memberships and dry-cleaning services

To Apply:

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

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International

📧 sienna.coatethompson@talentinternational.com

A leading Australian Financial Services provider is seeking a Cloud Architect with strong GCP engineering experience to join their Infrastructure Architecture team on an initial six-month contract (with strong extension potential).

Working across multiple business units and locations, you’ll design target-state cloud architecture and establish new foundational reference architectures, lead technical workshops, and guide engineering teams on GCP best practices. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic architecture thinking and practical cloud engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design high-level GCP architectures aligned to enterprise guardrails and security standards
• Establishing new foundational reference architectures and helping shape GCP cloud architecture, landing zones and implementing best practice
• Contribute to architecture decisions, costing and project estimates
• Facilitate technical workshops with stakeholders across the business
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications combined with GCP certification (AWS will also be considered)
• Proven Cloud Architect experience in large, complex environments (Financial Services highly regarded)
• Strong hands-on GCP engineering background (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud SQL, networking)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence technical decisions at senior levels

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive daily rate
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in office, remainder WFH
• High likelihood of extension

Interested? If so apply now to be considered!