🏢 Network Architect – Contract | Sydney (NSW Government)

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a large-scale NSW Government Critical Network Program, delivering a secure, resilient and scalable network environment supporting mission-critical public services.

This long-term program focuses on modernising legacy network infrastructure into a future-ready, enterprise-grade platform, enabling improved operational capability and supporting major digital transformation initiatives across NSW Government.
The scope includes site networking, network security, contact centre connectivity, corporate telephony and audio-visual services.

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⚙️ Key responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise network and security solutions

• Act as design authority and technical subject matter expert across complex environments

• Design and integrate modern network technologies, including SD-WAN, SD-Access and security platforms

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors and delivery teams to translate business and technical requirements into fit-for-purpose designs

• Lead technical workshops and design forums, addressing complex design and integration challenges

• Support the transition from legacy infrastructure to modern platforms, ensuring continuity of critical services

• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks and long-term strategy

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🎯 About you

• Extensive experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Specialist in large, complex enterprise or government environments

• Strong hands-on design experience with Cisco SD-WAN, SD-Access, DNAC, Firepower and ISE

• Proven ability to design secure, scalable and highly available network architectures

• Experience working across multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholder groups

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both technical and senior stakeholder levels

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🎓 Certifications & eligibility

• Cisco CCNP / CCIE (highly desirable)

• Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline National Security Clearance

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client. We are seeking an ADABAS Developer to join our client, an international IT organisation in a permanent opportunity.

• Role Title: Mainframe Developer (ABABAS)
• Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity
• Location + WFH Flexibility: Remote Working
• Salary: $150,000 inclusive of super
• Client Industry: Technology
• Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an ADABAS Natural Developer who is open to training and transitioning into an ADABAS Database Administrator (DBA) role, or an experienced ADABAS DBA looking for a stable, long-term position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mainframe and ADABAS Natural experience who wants to broaden their technical skillset and build deep expertise in database administration within a supported, enterprise environment.

Role Details:

• Maintain, monitor, and optimise ADABAS database systems
• Perform routine database maintenance including backups, restores, and disaster recovery
• Plan and implement upgrades and maintenance of ADABAS, Natural, Software AG and related third-party products
• Apply patches and emergency fixes to maintain stability and security
• Conduct performance tuning and optimisation
• Use database utilities and third-party tools for monitoring and management
• Support and participate in disaster recovery exercises
• Collaborate with Mainframe Systems Programmers on performance and operational issues
• Provide 24/7 on-call support (rotational) and maintain clear technical documentation

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Experience as an ADABAS DBA or ADABAS Natural Developer
• Strong understanding of the ADABAS / Natural environment
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Exposure to performance tuning and database utilities (highly regarded)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator with the ability to work collaboratively in technical teams
• Willingness to train into or continue developing as an ADABAS DBA

Additional Details & Benefits:

• $140,000 – $150,000 package (incl. super)
• Clear career pathway from Developer to DBA
• Enterprise-scale systems and long-term stability
• Ongoing training and skills development
• Supportive, collaborative technical environment

To Apply:

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

• Drive enterprise new business growth
• Stable and respected ICT & managed services provider
• High earnings, large whitespace, strong support

Role Overview

A senior new-business-focused sales role responsible for winning Mid-Market and Enterprise customers across managed services, ICT lifecycle solutions, and endpoint device portfolios. You’ll run full sales cycles using MEDDPICC, influence C-level stakeholders, and leverage a strong partner ecosystem to accelerate pipeline and revenue growth in accounts with substantial whitespace and net new logos.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive net-new customer acquisition across Mid-Market and Enterprise.
• Run end-to-end complex sales cycles using MEDDPICC and Sandler methodologies.
• Position ICT lifecycle, managed services, and endpoint solutions as integrated business outcomes.
• Build and manage relationships with senior decision-makers and economic buyers.
• Collaborate with OEMs, distributors, and service partners to co-sell and expand reach.
• Promote ICT expense optimisation, procurement governance, and lifecycle adoption.
• Deliver measurable ROI, cost savings, and operational efficiency for customers.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce forecasting and pipeline discipline.
• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Key Requirements

• 7+ years in ICT sales, business development, or enterprise account management.
• Proven success winning net-new customers in complex sales environments.
• Experience selling managed services, ICT lifecycle solutions, or endpoint devices.
• Strong consultative and value-based selling capability.
• Hands-on experience with MEDDPICC qualification and forecasting.
• Deep understanding of the ICT partner ecosystem (OEMs, distributors, service providers).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Apply?

• High-growth environment with strong pipeline support from BDR’s, Marketing, Partners and Events.
• Full ownership of accounts from first landed deal for 12 months to maximise expansion before handover to account management.
• Career progression opportunities into leadership or enterprise strategy roles.
• Competitive salary, uncapped commissions, and performance incentives.
• Ability to shape strategy and influence go-to-market execution.
• Strong partner ecosystem and market reputation to leverage for success.
• Hybrid working – 2-3 days in office, supportive culture, and commitment to employee development.
• Monthly wellbeing half days – a company that cares about YOU!
• Ongoing training and development – Sales training + new LMS roll out.

Talent have been engaged by our leading Banking client in their search for an Executive Manager in Financial Crime. This is a 12 Month Daily Rate contract based in the Sydney CBD with 2-3 days in the office.

The Executive Manager will work on a significant Financial Crime program of work and be responsible for consolidating all aspects of Financial Crime into a unified, end to end framework. The objective of this role is to assess the current state of the business, define and build a Target Operating Model which looks across all facets of the customer lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build a Target Operating Model for all aspects of customer lifecycle: CDD, Transaction monitoring, sanctions and customer lifecycle.
• Provide expert input on financial crime processes, ensuring alignment to risk standards and target state objectives.
• Establish a framework to dynamically assess, update, and downgrade customer risk, moving beyond binary risk outcomes.
• Work closely with Senior Stakeholders on financial crime risk, controls, and compliance.

Experience Required:

• Executive Management or equivalent experience in Financial Crime (AML, KYC). Financial Services experience is a must.
• Experienced leading complex programs of work, Target operating model design and delivering transformation outcomes.
• A strong understanding of Dynamic customer risk assessment
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• AI or Machine Learning experience (Nice to have).

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

A leading Australian bank is seeking a Principal Mainframe Networking Specialist to join their team on an initial 12 month contract (with good potential of extension).

Joining a large Mainframe team, you will lead technical strategy and operations for their complex mainframe environment. Responsibilities will include leading the mainframe networking services, managing vendor partnerships, and providing expert technical guidance across the organisation. You’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives, validate technical implementations, and ensure mainframe infrastructure remains fit for purpose in a flexible financial services environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine deep mainframe expertise with strategic thinking to solve complex technical challenges, mentor teams, and shape mainframe infrastructure standards across the enterprise.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications with relevant industry certifications
• Proven experience working in mainframe networking roles supporting SNA and TCP/IP environments
• Expert knowledge of mainframe environments
• Advanced Enterprise Extender, Policy Agent, and Distributed DVIPA skills
• Expert knowledge of TCP, OSPF, IP, and TLS protocols
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment

What’s On Offer:

• Work with enterprise-scale mainframe technologies
• Attractive daily rate
• Hybrid working arrangements (two days per week in the office)

Ready to drive mainframe innovation at one of Australia’s leading banks? Apply now.

• 6-Month Contract
• Macquarie Park location
• Hourly Rate: $50-$60 per hour + Super

We’re looking for an experienced Workforce / Rostering Optimisation Coordinator to join a leading organisation within the health and community services sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytical and solutions-focused rostering specialist to support high-volume operations and drive workforce efficiency across multiple sites.

In this role, you’ll develop and maintain optimised rosters, ensure labour utilisation aligns with targets, and support managers with scheduling best practice. If you excel in data-driven workforce planning and enjoy partnering with stakeholders across a fast-paced environment, this contract offers a meaningful way to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage optimised roster models to meet operational demand, labour targets, and skill mix requirements.
• Use Humanforce, Emplive or similar systems to analyse roster performance and identify variances.
• Highlight roster gaps or issues up to 8 weeks in advance.
• Support and uplift T&A system capability across operational leaders.
• Analyse workforce data including budget vs actual hours, overtime, absenteeism, and casual usage.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Model alternative rostering scenarios and provide recommendations.
• Track and report on key KPIs relating to labour utilisation.
• Monitor zone compliance metrics across timesheets, clocking, and rostering accuracy.
• Recommend actions to address risks and improve compliance.
• Partner closely with leaders, managers, and regional teams to understand staffing requirements.
• Deliver training and guidance on rostering processes and system use.
• Prepare clear, insightful reports on workforce metrics and optimisation initiatives.

About You:

• 3+ years’ experience in rostering, scheduling, or workforce planning in a complex or multi-site environment (healthcare or retail advantageous).
• Strong WFM systems experience-Humanforce, Emplive (WFS), Kronos or similar.
• Solid understanding of Awards / Enterprise Agreements and shift compliance.
• Advanced Excel capability (analysis, reporting, modelling).
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If this role sounds interesting, please APPLY NOW! Or email your CV to Sophia.parrelli@talentinternational.com

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