Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Assistant Director – Policy Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills / Parramatta. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director Policy Officer plays a key leadership role in shaping and delivering strategic policy initiatives that support the agency’s objectives. This role involves leading complex policy projects, providing high-level advice to senior executives, and engaging with stakeholders across government and industry. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with a sound understanding of government processes and ministerial engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic policy initiatives aligned with government and agency priorities.
• Provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Prepare high-quality policy documents, including Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, discussion papers, and correspondence.
• Navigate government processes, including parliamentary inquiries, intergovernmental forums, and ministerial workflows.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development, including environmental scanning and stakeholder consultation.
• Manage complex policy projects, including planning, coordination, and delivery of outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, industry, and community groups.
• Represent the agency in interdepartmental committees, working groups, and external forums.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of policy processes, frameworks, and capability within the team.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex public policy initiatives, preferably in a First Nations context, with the ability to influence strategic direction and outcomes.
• Highly developed analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise diverse sources of evidence and data to provide authoritative, well-reasoned policy advice to senior executives and government.
• Proven ability to identify emerging issues, assess risks, and develop innovative, practical solutions to complex policy challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Capacity to ensure policy work is strategically aligned with broader government priorities, departmental objectives, and cross-agency reform agendas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships across government, with First Nations stakeholders, and with external partners to influence outcomes.
• Experience preparing and presenting high-quality written materials, including ministerial briefs, Cabinet submissions, and strategic reports, and representing the department in high-level forums.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage policy projects or programs, including planning, coordination, risk management, and delivery within tight timeframes and competing priorities.
• Sound understanding of government decision-making processes, including Cabinet, Budget, and parliamentary procedures, and the ability to navigate these effectively.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to interpret and apply data, research, and evaluation findings to shape policy and program decisions, including health workforce or Closing the Gap data.
• Experience contributing to corporate initiatives, intergovernmental working groups, or cross-agency reform efforts, including strategic policy forums or capability reviews.

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.

Location: Sydney CBD (4 days onsite)

Hourly Rate: $70 per hour + super

Start Date: ASAP – Immediate availability preferred

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment agency, is partnering once again with a long-standing client – a high-profile ASX listed organisation – to source an experienced Senior Payroll Officer for an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the chance to contribute to a friendly, stable team within an iconic organisation, with the potential for extension.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll be joining a team of 10 payroll professionals, supporting end-to-end payroll functions while playing a key role in a project. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll focus on the accurate and timely preparation of redundancy calculations, data reviews, and communication with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end payroll processing (fortnightly and monthly cycles)
• Prepare and review redundancy calculations in line with company policy and legislation
• Process redundancies within the SAP
• Communicate with the project team and key stakeholders regarding redundancy entitlements
• Support onboarding and offboarding payroll tasks
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy
• Respond to employee queries regarding tax, superannuation, and payslips
• Ensure compliance with payroll procedures, taxation, superannuation, and redundancy regulations
• Support the Payroll team with ad hoc tasks during a period of team restructuring

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in a payroll processing role (experience in redundancy projects highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of redundancy calculation rules – including Severance, ETP taxation, Lump Sum D, etc.
• Experience using SAP Payroll essential
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation, and tax requirements
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes
• Strong stakeholder communication and customer service skills
• Must be Sydney-based and available to work onsite 4 days per week initially

Why Apply?

• Immediate start with potential for extension
• Flexible working hours + hybrid model after ramp-up
• Join a supportive, experienced payroll team in an iconic organisations

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next role or you’d like to learn more, please hit ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume today.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Functional Consultant with deep expertise in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and proven experience in the higher education sector. This role will play a lead part in driving process improvements, delivering innovative solutions, and supporting critical student systems that underpin the student lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet complex business needs
• Lead initiatives to identify process improvements and innovative uses of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and related student systems
• Manage and deliver small to medium-sized IT projects, ensuring scope, risk, testing, and stakeholder engagement are well coordinated
• Provide expert-level functional support for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (including student information management, enrolments, results, applications, and progression), resolving complex issues and ensuring system performance
• Investigate and resolve production problems, specify solutions, and oversee system testing, including user acceptance testing and sign-off
• Ensure systems are configured to meet user needs, align with delivered functionality, and leverage new technology enhancements
• Maintain the performance and integrity of student systems to provide accurate and efficient outputs to stakeholders
• Engage proactively with business users to gather requirements, assess processes, and design fit-for-purpose solutions
• Build strong collaborative relationships with technical teams, business analysts, developers, and student services teams
• Contribute to the development of team standards, practices, and knowledge sharing
• Mentor junior staff, supporting the growth of technical and functional capability within the team
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in higher education and assess their application in student system transformation projects
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security requirements, and organisational policies

Skills & Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience in IT and student systems
• Minimum of 5 years’ functional experience
• Essential PeopleSoft Campus Solutions in a business analyst, functional consultant, or systems support capacity within higher education
• Proven knowledge of application development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Rapid Development)
• Strong business analysis capability (e.g. Use Case Analysis, UML)
• Advanced skills using MS Office, Visio, and project management tools such as MS Project
• Excellent consultation, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with initiative and flexibility in developing robust solutions
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to foster effective relationships across IT and business teams
• Experience mentoring or coaching more junior staff is highly desirable
• Awareness of health, safety, and governance responsibilities within a large, complex organisation

Additional Information

• Salary range: $145,000 – $155,000 + 17% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements available; may be considered relocation within Australia or NZ for candidates with the right higher education and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience
• Role involves a balance of business-as-usual (system maintenance, patching) and project work (system modernisation, process improvements, student lifecycle transformation)
• Upcoming initiatives include modernisation projects, scholarship management improvements, identity and access management, and academic calendar review

Join a leading consultancy supporting Australia’s Defence capability through process optimisation and sustainment excellence. We’re seeking an experienced Business Analyst to develop and maintain the suite of processes that enable effective delivery within the Defence Sustainment Model.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise processes supporting the Sustainment Model.
• Integrate Logistics Information Systems (LIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools into process design.
• Create standardised processes, procedures, and work instructions aligned to ISO9001 and ISO55001.
• Produce training and support materials to enable consistent user adoption.
• Implement methods to monitor, update, and improve baselined processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured review and consultation.

Essential Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst or Process Improvement Specialist in complex or asset-intensive environments.
• Active NV1 Security Clearance or higher
• Demonstrated experience in process modelling, documentation, and governance.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO55001.
• Proven ability to conduct process reviews, gap analyses, and deliver measurable improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us

• Contribute directly to national Defence capability.
• Work within a respected consulting team on high-impact projects.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible engagement options.

Ready to Apply?
If you’re a skilled Business Analyst ready to make a real impact in Defence, we’d love to hear from you.

Commercial Contracts Manager – Defence Programs

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to provide high-level strategic and commercial management services within major Australian Defence programs.

⚠️ Please note: Only Australian citizens with an active NV1 clearance and proven Australian Defence contract (AusDefCon) experience will be considered.

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About the Role

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll deliver strategic business advice, contract management, and procurement support across high-profile Defence programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing expert commercial advice and strategic business planning
• Leading stakeholder engagement with internal and external parties
• Developing and managing key commercial documentation, strategies, and reports
• Establishing and optimising contract management plans, systems, and tools
• Driving commercial governance, assurance, and performance management
• Managing commercial relationships, identifying risks, and resolving disputes
• Reviewing supplier deliverables, performance reports, and cost controls
• Coordinating Deed/Contract Change Proposals
• Supporting phase-in and phase-out activities

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What You’ll Bring

• NV1 Security Clearance (essential)
• Australian citizenship (mandatory for clearance)
• Proven above-the-line Defence contracting experience (AusDefCon background essential)
• Deep understanding of Defence approval processes and governance frameworks
• Strong commercial acumen with experience across contract performance, procurement, and dispute resolution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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Why Join

You’ll be part of a team that combines technical excellence with mission-critical delivery, directly supporting Australia’s defence and infrastructure priorities. This role offers exposure to some of the nation’s most significant maritime and Defence initiatives while contributing to projects that strengthen Australia’s position in the global domain.

Cyber Management & Security Support

Williamtown, NSW | Defence Consultancy | NV2 Clearance Required

A leading defence consultancy is seeking a seasoned Cyber Management & Security professional to support a mission-critical program within the Australian Defence environment. This role sits at the intersection of cyber governance, information assurance, and classified program security – offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that underpin national capability.

Only Australian citizens with full work rights, active NV2 clearance, and the ability to work on-site at RAAF Base Williamtown will be considered.

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The Opportunity

You’ll work under limited direction within an integrated workforce, providing expert cyber and information security oversight for systems operating under the Special Access Program (SAP) environment. This includes ensuring that all ICT systems comply with the stringent security, accreditation, and risk management frameworks required for highly classified Defence capabilities.

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Key Responsibilities

* Provide system security services that integrate technical, governance, and policy aspects to support the Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO)
* Deliver expert guidance on cyber, information security, and accreditation requirements for systems operating under SAP controls
* Manage and execute security certification and accreditation for ICT systems up to and including SAP level, in line with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
* Develop and maintain security documentation, artefacts, and assurance activities related to SAP environments
* Lead the identification, analysis, and management of security requirements for complex ICT systems
* Support technical design, verification and validation (V&V) activities to ensure ongoing compliance with Defence security standards
* Provide subject matter expertise on ICT system security, policy, and governance as they relate to SAP and national security programs
* Assist in the research, development, and implementation of ICT security policy, plans, and procedures tailored for AWSPO operations

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About You

* Minimum 8 years’ experience in cyber security, information assurance, or related Defence/ICT domains
* Proven experience supporting Defence or intelligence community programs, ideally within a Special Access Program (SAP) or similar classified framework
* Strong understanding of Defence security policies, ISM/PSPF, and JSIG RMF principles
* Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and policy requirements across varying levels of seniority
* High attention to detail, stakeholder management excellence, and ability to thrive in a high-trust environment
* NV2 clearance mandatory (current and active only)

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Details

* Location: RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW
* Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Role Overview
We’re seeking an ambitious Business Development Representative to join a fast-growing global fintech. In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for eCommerce brands, introducing funding solutions that help scale their businesses. You’ll engage prospects through calls, personalised emails, and LinkedIn/social selling, booking qualified meetings for Account Executives and building long-term relationships with founders. This position offers structured training via a Revenue Academy, with the opportunity to step into an Account Executive or Customer Success role within 12-18 months.
Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a target-driven role
• Confident using outreach methods (phone, email, LinkedIn)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (startup experience is a plus, not essential)
• Ownership mentality and proactive attitude
• Ambitious, career-driven, fluent in English
• Degree qualified with 8-12 months of work experience ideally
• Benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and critical illness cover
• Pension plan for long-term financial security
• Generous parental and adoptive leave (up to 6 months paid)
• Employee equity scheme – share in company success
• Flexibility to work abroad for up to 60 days per year
• Wellbeing programs and employee-led groups
  Why Join?
  This is a chance to accelerate your career in sales, gain international exposure, and work alongside ambitious colleagues in one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the market.

Technical Lead – Site Awareness

Location: Western Sydney, NSW – Parramatta/Blacktown region

Salary: $180,000 – $200,000 + super

Type: Permanent, full-time | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1-day WFH)

Talent International is excited to be partnering with our long-standing client – an industry leader in smart, AI-driven surveillance and monitoring solutions. With operations across Australia and New Zealand, they support major industries including construction, government, mining, and civil infrastructure with advanced site security and compliance platforms.

With ambitious growth plans underway, the business is expanding its engineering leadership team and is now seeking a Technical Lead – Site Awareness to take ownership of a pivotal squad and help drive their journey forward.

The Role

As the Technical Lead, you will:

• Lead and mentor a small, high-performing engineering team (including two senior developers).
• Take ownership of the end-to-end tech stack underpinning the business’s core product.
• Balance hands-on coding (50-75%) with leadership responsibilities – planning, direction, task breakdown, and work allocation.
• Collaborate closely with the CTPO, product leaders, and customers to translate business goals into scalable technical outcomes.
• Drive best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and observability.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll bring a mix of strong technical craft and proven leadership, including:

• Expertise in TypeScript, with solid Python and AWS/DevOps experience (CI/CD, infra-as-code, monitoring/observability).
• Track record in leading teams – balancing delivery with mentoring and people leadership.
• Strong product and customer focus – connecting technical decisions to business outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Experience in scaling, product-focused businesses is highly regarded.

Why Join?

• Impact from day one – shape a core product that delivers measurable value to customers across multiple industries.
• Career growth – join a scaling business with clear progression opportunities.
• Collaborative culture – high-performing team that blends start-up agility with structured growth.
• Flexibility – hybrid setup: 4 days onsite, 1-day WFH.

This is your chance to take ownership of a core squad, work with cutting-edge technology, and lead delivery for products with real-world impact.

APPLY NOW to be part of this growth journey.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to work for the Local Government, based in Sydney. The position is a 6-month contract and pays between $55 – $72 per hour + Super.

7.5 hours a day / 38 hours a week

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&R) Unit, the Finance Business Partner will provide insightful analysis, financial advice, and business support across multiple divisions. This role will partner closely with managers and executive directors to improve financial performance, strengthen decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

You will also play a key role in the cost of service program, providing financial insights and modelling to support strategic and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit managers and executive directors to monitor financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including variance analysis and detailed performance commentary.
• Coordinate the delivery of divisional budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and enhance business cases through financial modelling and cash-flow analysis.
• Deliver ad hoc financial insights to support strategic initiatives and service improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

About You

• CPA or CA qualified (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience as a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in local government or the public sector will be 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.

Our client is a fast-scaling fintech on a mission to aid business growth and expansion. They too are expanding into new verticals and are looking for a new Senior Credit Analyst to help shape the future of their lending strategy.

This is a rare opportunity that you don’t want to miss out on!

What you’ll do

• Analyse and assess SME/SMB lending opportunities across multiple industries
• Lead client conversations to understand financial performance & growth plans
• Design new credit processes & frameworks for emerging verticals
• Work cross-functionally with sales, ops, product & data teams
• Gain global exposure

What they’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience in credit, lending, or investment (bank/fintech/fund)
• Strong understanding of SME/SMB lending in Australia
• Confident communicator with strong financial analysis skills
• CPA/ACCA/CFA preferred (not essential)

Why join?

• Play a pivotal role in a scaling, specialist team
• Shape the future of new verticals lending
• Clear progression opportunities in a high-growth global fintech
• Be part of a culture that values collaboration, ambition & optimism
• 25 days annual leave, in-office beer taps and ping pong table

Ready to make your mark? Apply now for immediate consideration.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join our client’s team based in Sydney. This position is a contract role for a 2-month contract with the view to be extended or could go permanent and pays an hourly rate of $57 – $60/hr + Super.

7.6 hours a day / 38 hours a week

Position Summary:

An Executive Assistant plays a key role in providing high-level executive support to the Chief Data Officer with reference to and interpretation of the client’s policies and procedures.

The role entails responding to complex enquiries using judgement and initiative while using considerable technical skills and discretion when making decisions.

The role reports to the Chief Data Officer.

Accountabilities:

• Proactively provide executive support and assistance, whilst exercising discretion, initiative and confidentiality at all times.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective channels of communication, interpreting requests and correspondence to prioritise.
• Undertake diary, email and document management, including the monitoring and prioritising of emails and assisting with the preparation of responses.
• Use superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain executive stakeholder relationships.
• Facilitate and plan meetings, including compiling agendas and other documents, preparing minutes and following up on allocated or outstanding meeting tasks.
• Provide advice on the interpretation of the client’s Policies and Procedures and apply to all activities as appropriate.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects aligned with the Enterprise Data Office.
• Provide senior administrative support for meetings as required.
• Participate in relevant projects and business improvement activities to streamline processes and facilitate administrative efficiency.
• Manage and support the delivery of clients’ projects, initiatives and other ad hoc programs as required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Advanced level of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including the Microsoft Office suit of applications.
• Superior time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
• An understanding of and commitment to client’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

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.

You’ll work closely with finance and IT teams to translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions, ensure system integrity, and support both daily operations and strategic projects. This role offers exposure to enterprise systems, high-visibility projects, and opportunities to enhance financial processes.

Key Requirements

• Strong functional expertise in SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting) and CO (Cost Centre, Internal Orders, Profit Centres)
• Deep understanding of financial processes and Australian accounting standards
• Experience in SAP configuration, troubleshooting, and system integration
• Proven experience in full-cycle SAP FICO implementation projects
• Strong documentation, process mapping, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills; able to liaise effectively with finance and IT stakeholders
• Familiarity with integration points with other modules (MM, SD, PP)
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP Fiori
• Knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations
• Exposure to SAP BPC, Group Reporting, or other planning tools
• Experience with data migration tools (LSMW, BAPIs)
• SAP certification in Financial or Management Accounting

Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to enterprise systems and strategic, business-critical projects
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Involvement in high-visibility transformation initiatives
• Work on projects that directly optimise finance operations