The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Credit Manager to join a growing financial services organisation, based in the Sydney CBD. Reporting to the Head of Lending, you’ll lead a small team of Credit Analysts while staying hands-on with residential credit assessments. This is an opportunity to mentor, build frameworks, and drive improvements, all while contributing directly to lending decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor Credit Analysts, fostering growth and addressing skill gaps.
• Manage end-to-end residential lending assessments, including PAYG and self-employed loans.
• Provide oversight and decision-making on complex loan structures and property-backed deals.
• Develop and implement credit frameworks, policies, and decisioning processes.

About You

• Proven experience in non-bank residential lending (self-employed lending essential)
• Strong track record in credit assessment and decision-making across varied loan types.
• Previous team leadership experience, with the ability to train, guide, and manage analysts.
• Strong judgement in risk assessment, serviceability, and compliance.

If this sounds like you, apply now or email Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com

Role Title: Payroll Officer

Location + WFH Flexibility: Chipping Norton office (4 days in the office, 1-day WFH after 6 months’ probation)

Salary: Up to $100,000 base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus

Role Details:

• Manage the weekly end-to-end payroll for up to 300 manufacturing staff, including wages, taxes, superannuation, deductions, new starters, changes, terminations and bonuses.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, superannuation rules, and awards.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports (PAYG, BAS, Superannuation).
• Maintain and optimise the MicroPay payroll system, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide payroll reporting, insights, and analysis to support HR, Finance and compliance requirements.
• Act as a key contact for payroll queries, delivering a high standard of service while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, external providers and auditors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Learn side by side with our Senior Payroll Specialist, while reporting directly to the Head of HR

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an end-to-end payroll role, ideally within fast-paced industries such as manufacturing, warehouse, or highly governed blue-collar environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and award interpretation.
• Experience using MicroPay (highly desirable).
• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Proven track record of accuracy, compliance, and process improvement in payroll.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Competitive package: Up to $100K base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus.
• Annual salary review cycle
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment – cultural fit is highly valued.
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund.
• Flare Benefits including discounted gift cards, novated leases, and health/car/home loan discounts.
• Work equipment provided (laptop, phone, etc).
• Free onsite parking.

To Apply:

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

Director, Portfolio & Performance (Federal Gov | EPMO | Sydney)

6-Month Contract + 2 x 6-Month Extensions | Hybrid Work | Clearance or Fed Gov Exp Essential

A major federal agency is seeking an experienced Director, Portfolio & Performance to lead strategic portfolio planning, performance reporting, and investment governance across high-impact digital health initiatives.

This is a senior leadership role focused on enterprise-level oversight and decision support – not a Project Manager or Program Director position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Portfolio & Performance function within the EPMO

• Lead the development and maintenance of portfolio frameworks and project investment models

• Guide portfolio planning and prioritisation aligned to strategic and business goals

• Deliver comprehensive reporting and insights to governance committees and senior executives

• Oversee portfolio performance, risks, benefits realisation, and interdependencies

• Manage a high-performing team of portfolio analysts and managers

• Support implementation of the Agency’s Project Portfolio Management Framework (PPMF)

• Build strong stakeholder relationships across federal departments, Boards, and external agencies

Essential Requirements:

• Either Baseline Security Clearance or Federal Government experience (both highly regarded)

• Demonstrated success in leading at a portfolio level within an EPMO or enterprise governance function

• Proven experience in federal government reporting, frameworks, and decision-making processes

• Strong leadership and team management experience in complex environments

• Expertise in strategic planning, portfolio performance tracking, and reporting

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience in digital health or health-related government portfolios

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project/program/portfolio management or health

• Certifications such as PMBOK, Prince2, MSP, Agile or equivalent methodologies

Details:

• 📍 Location: Sydney (Hybrid work environment)

• 📅 Contract: 6 months, with option to extend 2 x 6-months

• 🛡️ Clearance: Baseline clearance or ability to obtain

• 🇦🇺 Citizenship: Australian Citizenship required

📧 To Apply:
Send your CV to Priya Gabriel at priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com
Please note: Client name will not be disclosed at this stage.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with advanced Python development and Ansible automation skills to join their team on a permanent role.

You will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of automation solutions from the ground up. The key focus of the role will be Python development, Ansible automation, and building integrations with databases and APIs. You will work closely with engineering teams to strengthen automation capabilities and move towards infrastructure-as-code practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Python automation workflows and API integrations
• Build Ansible automations, including custom modules/plugins
• Create database integrations (MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Deliver scalable, reusable automation solutions

Key Experience:

• Advanced Python development – API integration, data manipulation, coding best practice
• Strong Ansible automation skills, with development experience
• Database knowledge (MongoDB preferred; SQL/NoSQL also suitable)
• Proven experience integrating automation across multiple platforms
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Superior communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This is a permanent role where you will be required to be in the office at least two – three days per week. They are offering an attractive salary package which includes discounted banking products (i.e. staff only mortgage rates) along with annual performance bonus.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Actuary Analyst to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the Role

As an APS5 Actuary, you will play a key role in data analysis, actuarial modelling, and performance monitoring to support decision-making and reporting across the Scheme. This position may also involve setting priorities and allocating tasks within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, cleanse, and prepare data from multiple sources, ensuring quality and reasonableness.
• Maintain and develop regular performance monitoring tools and reports.
• Provide data and analysis to support statutory reporting requirements under the NDIS Act 2013.
• Apply statistical and mathematical modelling techniques across a variety of actuarial tasks.
• Undertake cost-benefit analyses, actuarial monitoring, and ad hoc modelling requests.
• Communicate outcomes clearly through reports, presentations, and verbal updates.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one-page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

1. Possess relevant academic qualifications such as tertiary qualifications in Actuarial Studies or Mathematics/Statistics, progressing towards Associate and/or Fellowship qualifications
2. Please detail how your skills and experience will allow you to contribute to the role.
3. Actuarial education Part I and progress with Part II
4. 2-4 years of experience

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.

Inside Sales Team Leader

Location: Seven Hills (Head Office)

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 + commission and incentives

Opportunity: Full-time, permanent role with clear progression to BDM

Talent International is proud to partner with our long-standing client, an industry leader in smart, AI-driven surveillance and monitoring solutions. With operations across Australia and New Zealand, our client supports major industries such as construction, government, mining, and civil infrastructure with advanced site security and compliance solutions.

The Opportunity

This is a unique chance to be the first hire in a brand-new Inside Sales function. You’ll work closely with the Head of Sales and Marketing to build the framework, processes, and best practices for the team – with a clear career pathway into Business Development and leadership.

We’re looking for someone who has already managed and led a sales team in a previous role, so you can hit the ground running and lay the foundation for a high-performing unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the founding member of the Inside Sales team – setting the tone, structure, and strategy
• Use your prior team leadership experience to help shape the future team’s success
• Respond to inbound leads and proactively follow up on quotes
• Reconnect with lapsed customers and identify cross-sell opportunities
• Conduct outbound cold calls to drive new business opportunities
• Thrive in a dynamic sales environment with high visibility and measurable impact

What We’re Looking For:

• 2-3 years’ experience managing or leading a sales team (inside sales, account development, or similar B2B)
• Proven track record in outbound sales and cold calling
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, energetic attitude
• Resilient, resourceful, and thrives on ownership and accountability
• Relevant industry experience is highly desirable – construction, infrastructure, government, or mining
• Experience using CRM and sales tracking tools

Culture & Benefits:

• Build and shape a brand-new Inside Sales function from the ground up
• Clear career pathway into Business Development and future leadership opportunities
• Work for an innovative business at the forefront of AI and cloud-based technology
• Join a high-performing, collaborative, and fun team culture
• Ongoing sales training, mentoring, and professional development

APPLY NOW!

If you’re a driven sales professional with proven team leadership experience and you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV or reach out for a confidential chat.

We are currently supporting our Tier 1 Financial Services client, seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join a centralised delivery team supporting multiple major programs. This is a 6 Month initial Daily rate contract which is based in the Sydney CBD. This position offers flexible working arrangements with up to 2-3 days in the office.

This role will play a key part in delivering enhancements to their Data teams, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment across enterprise-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to enhancements across large-scale enterprise programs.
• Collaborate within a centralised delivery team to ensure seamless coordination across diverse stakeholders and delivery streams.
• Facilitate workshops, elicit requirements, and produce high-quality documentation to support design and delivery.
• Assist testing processes, including both manual and automated environments.
• Work closely with project teams, suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Experience Required

• 6 + year’s experience as a Technical Business Analyst, in the Financial Services or Insurance sector.
• Hands-on experience with Reference Data Models and MDM
• Experience/ Understanding of Java, Python and API’s.
• Exposure to testing environments, including both manual and automated testing practices.
• Practical experience applying Agile and Lean development methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

If this position is of interest, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

ER/IR Manager

Location: Rhodes (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)

Salary: Approx. $170K + super, bonus, staff discounts & benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced ER/IR Manager to join a dynamic, collaborative organisation in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of People, you will lead a switched-on but junior People & Culture team, acting as both mentor and strategic advisor. This is a pivotal role bridging the P&C function and senior leadership, providing expertise across employee relations, HR legislation, modern awards, EBAs, and union matters.

You will manage both BAU and project-based HR/ER initiatives, acting as an effective change agent to influence leaders and support organisational growth. This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a forward-focused, privately-owned company with a warm and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a junior People & Culture team (generalists, coordinators, business partners).
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, HR legislation, modern awards, EBAs, and union negotiations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, coaching leaders and influencing decisions.
• Drive and deliver both operational and project-based HR/ER initiatives.
• Foster a positive culture and support organisational change and growth.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in HR, ER/IR, with both strategic and operational expertise.
• Proven experience leading teams and developing junior staff.
• Strong industrial relations and union experience, ideally within distribution centres, logistics, or retail.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Deep knowledge of ER legislation, modern awards, EBAs, and union negotiations.

Key Stakeholders

• CEO, CFO, COO, Head of People
• Retail leaders, regional and state managers, distribution centre leaders
• P&C, HR, and Safety teams

Why Join?

• Be part of a warm, approachable, and collaborative culture.
• Work closely with engaged senior leadership, including a highly accessible CEO.
• Influence and shape the future People & Culture strategy.
• Enjoy flexible working, free parking, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• This role suits a hands-on, approachable leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.

• Permanent Career Opportunity
• Sydney CBD Location
• WFH (working from home) flexibility 2-3 days per week and flexible hours also.
• Work across a diverse client base with a wide variety of complex and interesting ER matters
• Great opportunity for someone to utilise their employment law experience in a different capacity
• Join a highly qualified team of ER and IR professionals
• Competitive salary on offer ($149,500 + 10% yearly incentive bonus)

Our dedicated client, a leading organisation, is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team permanently. This is a newly created position due to extensive growth in the business. Our client is located in Sydney CBD, with the option to go to the office 2-3 days per week.

In this role:

• The comprehensive management of intricate high-risk cases will be carried out.
• Private workplace inquiries pertaining to team member grievances and disciplinary issues, including those involving harassment and discrimination, will be executed.
• Aid will be provided in negotiations, the bargaining process, and the delivery of Enterprise agreements.
• Assistance will be given to the ER Manager in recognising and implementing strategies for ongoing enhancement of people practices and risk mitigation.
• Specialised advice on policies, procedures, employment risks, and other intricate employment-related issues will be offered to stakeholders.

About you:

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations (ER) within a dynamic and intricate organisational setting.
• Thorough knowledge of workplace legislations, regulations, and Awards.
• Experience in Enterprise Agreements and Enterprise Bargaining
• Proficiency in handling highly confidential information and personal matters with professionalism.
• Substantial experience in case management, conducting investigations, and a deep understanding of stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Be a mentor to Junior Advisors

What’s in it for you?

• Free daily meals with a new buffet menu every day
• Opportunity to join a high performing team, and make a real impact on the compliance strategy of a large, dynamic organisation
• Discounts to award winning hotel and restaurants
• Extremely flexible working arrangement, no mandated days in the office
• The ability to work autonomously and take your work and run with it!

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW!

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Head of Payroll, based in Sydney. This position is a contract role for 6 months initially, with the possibility of extension, and pays a daily rate of $950 to $1150 per day, plus superannuation.

7 hours a day / 35 hours per week

Are you an experienced payroll leader ready to drive transformation and lead a high-performing team within a large and complex organisation?

We are seeking a Head of Payroll to oversee the entire payroll function while spearheading a major Payroll Uplift Project – a transformation program designed to modernise systems, processes, and services.

About the Role

As the Head of Payroll, you will be accountable for ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, compliant, and well-governed. You will lead and mentor a team of payroll leaders, compliance managers, and specialists while building a strong culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement.

A key focus of this role will be driving innovation and transformation – ensuring payroll operations are efficient, future-ready, and aligned with enterprise agreements and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop payroll teams, fostering a strong and positive team culture.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Drive the Payroll Uplift Project, implementing modern systems and processes.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to deliver seamless, integrated payroll services.
• Manage governance, risk, audits, and reporting obligations.
• Champion the employee experience with clear, responsive, and reliable payroll services.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience managing large payroll teams and building high-performing culture.
• Strong expertise in payroll operations, legislation, compliance, and enterprise agreements.
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll transformation or system uplift projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management capability with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

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 seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, real-time integrations, and data streaming (Kafka). You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining their data infrastructure to support their data analytics and business intelligence needs. Your expertise in data lakes, SQL procedures, and CICD pipelines will be critical to ensuring efficient and reliable data processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Azure Data Solutions:

   • Design, implement, and manage data solutions using Azure Blob Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
   • Ensure the scalability and reliability of our Azure-based data infrastructure.

2. Databricks Development:

   • Develop and maintain data pipelines using Databricks, with a focus on PySpark and Python.
   • Optimize data workflows for performance and cost-efficiency within the Databricks environment.

3. Real-time Data Integration:

   • Design and implement real-time data integration solutions using data streaming technologies such as Kafka, Azure Functions, ADF, and Flink.
   • Develop and maintain CICD pipelines to automate deployment and monitoring of data streaming processes.

4. Data Lake Construction:

   • Build and maintain data lakes on Databricks to support scalable and flexible data storage and analytics.
   • Ensure data quality, consistency, and security within the data lake environment.

5. SQL Development:

   • Write, debug, and optimize complex PL/SQL and T-SQL procedures.
   • Collaborate with data analysts and other stakeholders to meet their data querying and reporting needs.

Requirements:

• 6-10 years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Blob Storage, AKS, and ADF – A MUST
• Proficiency in Databricks with a focus on PySpark and Python.
• Hands-on experience with real-time data integration and streaming technologies (Kafka, Azure Functions, ADF, Flink).
• Proven experience building and maintaining data lakes on Databricks – A MUST
• Strong knowledge of PL/SQL and T-SQL, with hands-on experience in writing and debugging SQL procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure and/or Databricks.
• Experience with other data integration and ETL tools.
• Familiarity with additional programming languages and data processing frameworks.

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

Senior Vlocity (OmniStudio) Developer
Location: Remote (HQ Sydney)
Engagement: Full-time, Permanent
Security Clearance: Australian Citizenship mandatory (Baseline/AGSVA clearance highly regarded)

About Us

Our client specialises in AI and cloud solutions with a focus on delivering innovative, secure, and scalable technology solutions, leveraging deep expertise in Salesforce.

Join a high-profile digital transformation initiative. As a Senior Vlocity (OmniStudio) Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building scalable, secure, and citizen-focused platforms, collaborating with a highly skilled Salesforce team to deliver impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver OmniStudio solutions including OmniScripts, FlexCards, DataRaptors, and Integration Procedures.
• Develop and enhance solutions using LWC, Apex, and Salesforce APIs.
• Support integration with enterprise and legacy systems.
• Ensure adherence to government security, privacy, and performance standards.
• Contribute to technical design, peer reviews, and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate closely with solution architects, business analysts, and testers in an agile environment.

Skills & Experience

• Strong Salesforce development background, specialising in OmniStudio/Vlocity.
• Hands-on experience with OmniScripts, FlexCards, Integration Procedures, and DataRaptors.
• Proficiency in Apex, LWC, SOQL/SOSL, and API integrations.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and DevOps tooling.
• Salesforce certifications (OmniStudio Developer/Consultant, Platform Developer II) desirable.
• Experience in government or enterprise-scale transformation programs advantageous.
• Must be an Australian Citizen (security clearance preferred or ability to obtain).

What’s on Offer

• Attractive salary package with superannuation.
• Clear career progression within a high-profile Salesforce program.
• Access to ongoing training, certifications, and professional development.
• Long-term job security on a multi-year transformation project.

How to Apply

Apply now for a chat or send your resume to ryan.atack@talentinternational.com