Associate Director – Finance (Higher Education)

📍 Sydney | $200K-$240K + Super (flexible for the right candidate)

A leading higher education client is seeking an Associate Director – Finance to oversee a major operational portfolio and provide strategic financial leadership across a large, complex organisation. This newly created senior leadership role reflects growth in demand and offers a clear pathway to step into an Acting Finance Director position.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will lead a $200-300M operational portfolio as part of a wider corporate function managing $1-$1.5B portfolio.

You’ll partner with executives, program leaders, and project managers to shape financial strategy and governance, while guiding a team of 8 (dotted line) and building out direct reports over time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic financial advice across operations and program portfolios

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing finance team

• Partnering with project managers to oversee multi-stream programs of work

• Managing expectation-setting and value delivery for senior stakeholders

• Overseeing financial planning, governance, and reporting at portfolio scale

• Engaging with senior executives, including Vice Chancellor, Chancellors, and Principals

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What You’ll Bring

• CA or CPA (essential); MBA highly regarded

• 10+ years’ finance leadership in large, complex organisations

• Prior higher education or government sector experience is beneficial

• Strong technical foundations with proven success in portfolio management ($150M+)

• Exceptional leadership and ability to inspire and mentor teams

• High EQ, political awareness without political behaviour, and credibility built on integrity

• Excellent communication skills; articulate, clear, and influential at senior levels

• Demonstrated tenure and loyalty (minimum two years per role in career history)

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Why Join

• Lead a $300M+ operational portfolio with significant institutional impact

• Opportunity to step into the Acting Finance Director within 12 months

• High visibility with senior leadership and governance bodies

• Fast-paced, complex environment where quality matters more than quantity

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Interview Process

1. Pre-screen with a recruiter

2. Panel interview with 3 senior stakeholders (onsite)

3. Final discussion with Finance Director and CFO (if required)

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Platform Systems Engineer

A leading Defence consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (or Platform Systems Engineer) to deliver engineering solutions across major Defence capability projects. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in Defence engineering, lifecycle management, and systems integration.

⚠️ Please note: Australian citizenship and the ability to hold or maintain an NV1 clearance are essential.

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About the Role

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for day-to-day systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of Defence capability projects. The role ensures solutions meet operational requirements, safety standards, and sustainment objectives in accordance with the Engineering Management System (EMS).

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking requirements engineering to ensure needs are captured, traceable, and validated

• Leading or contributing to preliminary and detailed design phases of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)

• Performing technical investigations and drafting Statements of Work for acquisition activities

• Producing technical reports, lifecycle documentation, and supporting ECPs

• Implementing safety programs including hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safety cases

• Planning and executing Verification & Validation (V&V) activities

• Developing service requirements for sustainment and maintenance planning

• Coordinating logistics support analysis, codification, and sparing analysis

• Providing SQEP reviews and technical advice

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Essential Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline

• 8-10 years’ engineering experience, preferably within Defence (maritime domain advantageous)

• Australian citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain NV1 clearance

• Strong knowledge of design, technical investigation, and V&V processes

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills

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Desirable

• Prior exposure to ADF Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group or Marine Engineering Industry

• Experience with tools such as Configuration Management Tool – Unified (CMT-U), AMPS, NAVALLOW, SAP S4/HANA, DOORS, or NLIS

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What’s on Offer

• Exposure to high-profile Defence capability projects

• Opportunity to influence sustainment, readiness, and innovation in Australia’s Defence sector

Role Overview
We’re hiring a Credit Analyst to join a high-growth FinTech redefining how eCommerce brands access capital. You’ll assess financial and business data to evaluate risk, support funding decisions, and work cross-functionally to shape better lending outcomes. You’ll get hands-on with deal analysis, customer insights, risk strategy, and portfolio performance. This is a career-defining opportunity to learn from global teams, influence core business outcomes, and grow with a scale-up backed by tier-one investors.
Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and non-financial data of eCommerce brands

• Identify credit risk and evaluate lending opportunities

• Support regular client calls to understand funding needs

• Help shape new risk models, tools and product initiatives

• Partner with Sales and Ops to understand customer dynamics

• Track portfolio health and contribute to risk mitigation strategy

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2 years experience in credit, finance, investment or accounting

• Strong academics and degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering or similar

• Skilled in financial analysis and comfortable working with data

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Commercial mindset with a balance of growth and risk thinking

• Self-starter, detail-focused, curious and analytical

• Experience in Excel; SQL is a bonus

• Interest in FinTech, eCommerce or lending a strong plus

Why You’ll Love It

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

• Private health, life, and critical illness cover

• Pension scheme to secure your future

• Generous paid parental and adoption leave

• Work from anywhere globally for up to 60 days per year

• Equity scheme – share in the company’s success

• Hybrid working across global offices (Sydney, Dublin, London, US)

• Join a collaborative and ambitious team backed by leading banks and VCs

Be part of a global company changing how the world’s best online brands fund their growth. Apply now and help shape smarter financial solutions.

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.

• Initial 6 month Opportunity with the view to extend
• 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 daily rate on offer – up to $900 per day

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

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW!

Oracle DBA SME – Federal Government Project

Location: Sydney (Hybrid – 2 days office now, moving to 3 days from October, with some flexibility)
Contract: 10 months (through to 30 June 2026) + option to extend or go permanent
Rate: $70 p/h + super ($78.40 total)
Clearance: To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen holding a current Baseline Security Clearance.Client: Leading Global Consultancy – Federal Government Program

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Why this role?

This is your chance to join a high-performing Oracle DBA team within a major federal government program that directly impacts millions of Australians. You’ll work with a leading global consultancy, collaborating across both onshore and offshore DBA teams, and play a key role in keeping critical national systems running smoothly.

The role offers both security and progression:

• Long contract through mid-2026 with further extension or permanent opportunities.

• A mix of cutting-edge Oracle technologies (19C, Data Guard, clusters) plus exposure to cloud, GoldenGate, and OEM.

• A supportive hybrid setup – you’ll have flexibility while still collaborating in-person with your Sydney team.

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What you’ll do

You’ll be part of the core DBA function ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability across production and non-production databases. Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting and maintaining Oracle 19C production databases.

• Performing proactive health checks, monitoring, and issue resolution.

• Managing backup/recovery, configuration, patching, refresh/restore, expdp/impdp, and Data Guard (physical) activities.

• Handling user tickets and supporting code deployments.

• Installing and configuring DBMS environments.

• Providing documentation, input for process improvements, and collaborating with onshore/offshore DBA teams.

• Contributing to a mission-critical, 24/7 environment, while your main hours will be 8:30am-5:30pm.

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What you bring

We’re looking for someone with strong Oracle DBA fundamentals and the drive to work on enterprise-scale systems.

Essential:

• 4+ years’ experience as an Oracle DBA.

• Production environment expertise with Oracle 19C.

• Strong skills in Data Guard, database clustering, replication.

• PLSQL & shell scripting proficiency.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or holding a current Baseline Security Clearance.

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Cloud exposure (Azure).

• Oracle GoldenGate.

• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).

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The team & culture

• Environment: Collaborative, supportive, and highly professional, with a mix of BAU and project work.

• Why now? Expansion of the DBA function due to increased project workload

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The process

• Timeline: Quick turnaround – ideal start within 2 weeks (4 weeks notice is too long).

• Future: Potential to extend or convert to permanent with a leading global consultancy.

We have partnered with a fast-growing fin-tech scale-up looking to hire a Senior Credit Specialist to join their Sydney team for a 3-month contract.

• Hybrid working flexibility
• Award-winning organisation
• Attractive benefits

Join a fast-growing non-bank lender in the fin-tech space! Fast-paced environment with 25+ staff based in the Sydney CBD. A fun and supportive environment.

Our client is looking for a Senior Credit Specialist to assist in scaling and expanding their credit capabilities. This is ideal for a senior lending professional with a strong background in residential lending, ideally within a non-bank lending environment. You will be assisting the Head of Lending by taking on escalations and the workload of high level of delegation and complex deals.

What are we looking for?

• Senior Credit Analyst or Lending Manager/Credit Manager level experience.
• Highly experienced in residential lending.
• Both conforming and non-conforming residential lending experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience assessing all types of income.

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Does this sound like you? If so, APPLY NOW!

• Initial 6 month Contract
• Sydney CBD Location with WFH Flexibility
• Part time hours – 3-4 days per week
• $600- $650 per day incl super

Our client, a international Technology organisation and market leader, is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Project Coordinator to join their team on a part-time basis.

In this role you will support Project Manager by preparing financial reports, maintaining leave trackers, and updating project plans to reflect accurate forecasts. This is a part time role which would suit a junior or mid-level candidate who wants to develop their career in project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management – project reporting, expense, assignment maintenance, leave tracker, forecasting, financial modelling
• Resource Management – onboarding/offboarding, timecard maintenance
• Program Coordination – customer projects, status reports, assist on key projects on management and execution, managing risks tracking & revolution

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions
• Aptitude for tracking and reporting on project financials, including margin and cost analysis
• Capability to work independently while adhering to management directives
• Basic understanding of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies
• Familiarity with Professional Services Administration tools

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is preferred
• Entry-level experience in project coordination or management
• Prior experience with Salesforce or similar Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Understanding of financial modelling and forecasting techniques
• Experience in an operational or technical services role
• Availability to work part-time hours with a preference for flexible scheduling.
• Ability to work on-site and coordinate with remote teams as necessary
• Willingness to assist in the management of multiple customer projects simultaneously

Please APPLY NOW! Or email your CV to angus.bick@talentinternational.com

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Data Entry Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Alexandria. The position is a 6-month contract and pays between $32.73 – $35.79 per hour + Super.

8 hours a day / 40 hours a week

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Data Entry Officer to join our Service Optimisation team in Alexandria for a temporary 6-month position. This role is responsible for entering, verifying, and reconciling waste service data to ensure accuracy and support efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately input and maintain waste service data in internal systems.
• Identify and reconcile discrepancies in service records or charges through customer service follow-up (phone and email).
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to clarify service details and resolve data issues.
• Follow established procedures and process flows
• Perform accurate data management
• Maintain regular communication and consultation with key stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient task delivery.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organisational skills and adaptability.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive customer information professionally
• Conduct on-foot audits of bin/s in designated areas, using critical thinking to identify ownership and assess compliance with waste service requirements, on an as needs basis to validate data discrepancies.

Skills and Experience:

• Current NSW Driver Licence required.
• Proven attention to detail and high data accuracy.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience with data systems and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Previous experience in waste services or local government is desirable.

f 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.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with advanced BGP and Data Centre / VXLAN expertise to join their team on a permanent basis.

You will be joining a critical, fast-paced multi-year program which aims to build a new, best of breed trading network. You will be responsible for the build, deployment and support of this new network, working across multiple streams to ensure the project is delivered within tight deadlines.

This position will be engage extensively with business stakeholders, technology teams and vendors and will require you to be collaborative, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in this fluid project environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant vendor certifications (CCIE etc.)
• Demonstrated core network engineering delivery experience gained within large, complex environments
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the build and deployment of network solutions in large datacentre (VXLAN, Spine Leaf) environments
• Superior knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF
• Previous experience working with Multicast would be highly regarded
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as required

This is a Sydney based role and requires candidates to attend the office three days per week.

An attractive salary package is on offer. To be excited for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today.

Head of Marketing

Location: Seven Hills, NSW | Reports to: Head of Sales & Marketing ANZ | Up to $170,000 + super

A rapidly growing technology organisation is seeking a senior Head of Marketing to lead their marketing strategy and drive brand growth across B2B markets. The company provides innovative security solutions, including equipment rental, surveillance, 24/7 monitoring, and safety solutions for enterprise, government, and industrial clients.

The Role

This is a hands-on, senior marketing role responsible for:

• Leading and shaping the overall marketing strategy to position the organisation as a market leader.
• Driving integrated B2B marketing campaigns across digital, events, trade shows, and partner channels.
• Managing marketing content, website, SEO/SEM, social channels, and communications.
• Supporting reseller networks and account-based marketing initiatives.
• Overseeing marketing projects, budgets, and cross-team collaboration to ensure smooth execution.

The Candidate

• 8-10 years’ B2B marketing experience, ideally in technology, industrial, or security sectors.
• Proven experience in brand management, go-to-market campaigns, and demand generation.
• Hands-on, high-energy, and commercially focused with strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experienced with HubSpot CRM, marketing automation, and digital marketing tools.

Why This Role?

• Lead marketing for a rapidly growing technology organisation.
• Influence business growth across multiple sectors.
• Competitive salary with incentives and long-term career progression.
• Dynamic, innovative, and results-driven environment.
• Perks include car allowance, credit card, fuel card, e-tag, and occasional trade show support.

Reporting & Location

• Reports to Head of Sales & Marketing ANZ
• 5 days onsite, Seven Hills (local candidates preferred)

Our Client is seeking a Senior Java Developer on a initial 6 Month contract which Must convert to a permanent position.

This role is ideal for a talented Java engineer who wants to deepen their exposure across customer data platforms and enterprise-scale systems, with longer-term opportunities to expand into data engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java applications within the customer data ecosystem
• Develop and integrate APIs to support business and data functions
• Work across frameworks and services including Spring Boot and Jenkins, with CI/CD pipelines
• Support the team’s transition to GitHub Actions, recently implemented
• Collaborate with peers to maintain and enhance core customer data applications
• Champion clean, scalable code and strong engineering practices
• Complete a technical test as part of the recruitment process

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 + years as a Senior Java Developer
• Proven experience with API development and integration
• Expertise with Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins experience essential)
• Exposure to GitHub Actions (preferred)
• Familiarity with Kotlin (nice to have, not essential)