Our client is looking for an experienced Portfolio Analyst to support the management, governance, and reporting of large and complex programs and projects within their enterprise portfolio. The role will provide critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure effective decision-making, alignment to strategic objectives, and successful delivery of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, monitoring, and reporting of the enterprise portfolio across large and complex programs/projects.

• Provide portfolio analysis on performance, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization to support executive decision-making.

• Maintain portfolio governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and processes.

• Consolidate project/program data to produce high-quality dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders.

• Monitor financials, resource allocation, and capacity planning across multiple initiatives.

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the portfolio and recommend corrective actions.

• Facilitate portfolio-level reviews, steering committees, and governance forums.

• Partner with Program and Project Managers to ensure consistent reporting and alignment to portfolio objectives.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of portfolio management tools, processes, and methodologies.

Must have:

• Proven experience as a Portfolio Analyst or in a PMO role supporting large and complex programs/projects in an enterprise environment. Perfer someone with Consulting background. If not, banking / insurance sector.

• Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management frameworks, methodologies, and governance practices (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile at Scale).

• Proficiency in portfolio and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Clarity PPM, Planview, Jira, Power BI).

• Advanced analytical and reporting skills with the ability to consolidate complex data into clear insights.

• Strong financial and resource management skills, including budget tracking and forecasting.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with senior executives.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Certification in project/portfolio management (e.g., PMP, MSP, MoP, or SAFe) desirable.

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

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong experience supporting and managing DDoS platforms (i.e. Cloudflare, Akamai, FortiDDoS etc) to join their team on a permanent basis.

With a solid network engineering background with proven experience in core networking and network security infrastructure, you will be responsible for the support, configuration, maintenance and deployment of their DDoS platforms. This will also include working with stakeholders and other technical teams to drive optimisation of their DDoS mitigation capabilities as well as contributing towards policy management and incident response.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Proven network engineering experience gained within large, enterprise environments
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the support, configuration and design of DDoS platforms (Akamai, CloudFlare, Arbor etc)
• Solid network automation experience using tools such as Ansible, Terraform and scripting in Python
• Strong knowledge of core networking (BGP, OSPF etc) and network security infrastructure such as firewalls (Juniper SRX, Fortinet, Checkpoint or Palo Alto) and load balancers (F5)
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work independently as required

This is a Sydney-based role where you will be required to be in the office at least two days per week.

An attractive salary package is on offer to the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today!

Senior Bookkeeper
Sydney CBD – Full-time (5 days per week preferred)

We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join one of our clients, a supportive and small-to-mid-sized business based in the Sydney CBD. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping functions with a strong focus on balance sheet accuracy and cash management.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage high-volume transactions
• Create and maintain thorough paper trails to support auditing requirements.
• Use Xero for day-to-day bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Oversee trustee responsibilities, including unit trust management and fiduciary duties around cash flow.
• Support registry functions and liaise with fund managers or financial planning companies when required.
• Communicate professionally with clients via email and provide clear documentation of financial processes.
• Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed efficiently.

About You

• Qualified Bookkeeper or Accountant with proven experience.
• Strong experience in trustee accounting and an understanding of fiduciary responsibilities.
• Solid knowledge of unit trusts, with prior exposure to fund managers or small financial planning firms, is desirable.
• Demonstrated tenure and stability in past roles.
• Excellent skills in balance sheet reconciliation, high-volume payment processing, and Xero software.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proactive, responsible, and able to see tasks through to completion.
• Collaborative, honest, and professional in all communications.

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunities for education and training to continue developing your skills.
• Recognition for your contributions and achievements.
• A positive, collaborative, and respectful team environment.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a 2x Senior Communications and Engagement Officer and 1x Communications and Engagement Officer to work for the NSW Government, based in Sydney/Newcastle. The position is an 8-month contract role with the possibility of extension and pays between $600 to $650 per day + Super and $550 to $600 per day + Super, respectively.

8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

Key accountabilities and deliverables of the role

• Support the development and implementation of communications plans for the client’s project.
• Work with the project teams across the client to ensure development of collateral is strategic, fit for purpose and consistent across the client.
• Support engagement activities with landowners, community stakeholders, Aboriginal stakeholders, local Councils and MPs.
• Coordinate a range of media activities in partnership with the Community Engagement and Media team to provide effective and timely media engagement. This may include marketing, branding and campaigns, website, social media, media relations and issues management to strengthen the profile of the client.
• Ministerial support, including talking points, contentious issues briefs and events. Ensure that ministerial requests are prioritised within the team and that output is in plain English and accurately represents the client’s policy position.

Qualifications required:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience

Essential skills and Experience:

• Communications and Engagement experience on major linear infrastructure projects in NSW and/or Australia, including through the public exhibition phase.
• Establish and sustain constructive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of communication and collaboration, establish partnerships, foster support, effectively represent the Government and optimise outcomes.
• Draft project documents and collateral, including media releases, speaking points, briefings, posters, letters, fact sheets and reports.

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.

A growing, boutique creative agency in Sydney’s Inner West is on the lookout for a Content and Social Media Manager to join their team. In this role you will lead and manage a key client, working on end to end social media campaign management. You will work alongside a talented creative team to guide projects from conception to execution, and join a close knit team that genuinely enjoys going to work every day!

🎨 Role: Content & Social Media Manager / Account Manager – Content and Social Media

📍 Location: Marrickville Location – with working from home flexibility (1 day per week)

💰 Salary: Flexible – depending on expereince

🧠 Industry: Home, lifestyle + fashion content

🚀 Start Date: ASAP

💡 About the role?

You’ll take the reins on content strategy and day-to-day client management for one major client. You’ll be the go-to for planning, scheduling, content approvals, campaign ideas, and making sure everything runs smoothly.

You’ll work closely with a content creator – they’ll produce the content, you’ll guide and approve it. Their team is super collaborative and social, and love coming to work together.

✨ What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and scheduling content across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
• Managing client communications and projects
• Briefing creative teams and keeping timelines on track
• Writing captions, approving content, and occasionally jumping on the tools
• Coordinating content shoots and liaising with suppliers
• Delivering insights to inform smart social strategy
• Helping out on fun lifestyle/fashion shoots when needed

🧩 We’re looking for someone that:

• Love a well-planned calendar and staying across moving pieces – you love the hustle
• Feel confident speaking with clients and leading creative projects
• Know your way around trending content and what works on social
• Have 3+ years experience in content, social or digital marketing
• Are happy working semi-independently, but thrive in a team
• Know how to turn ideas into action and jump in when needed
• Have a driver’s license (bonus, not essential)

🌈 Why you’ll love it:

• A genuinely friendly, supportive team environment
• A creative workspace with the latest gear
• Real ownership over your projects
• Flexibility, variety, and the freedom to bring your ideas to life
• Team full of creative, ambitious, and down-to-earth people

📩 To apply:

If this sounds like your kind of role, hit apply and send through your resume

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Databricks Engineer to join our client’s growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will set the technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive best practices while delivering robust, high-performing data solutions.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, establishing best practices for coding, performance, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to support scalable, high-quality data solutions.

• Remain hands-on in development to optimise performance and maintain data quality across all pipelines.

• Implement robust data validation, cleansing, and governance processes, including security controls such as Data-bricks Unity Catalog.

Experience required:

• 5+ years in Data Engineering Lead position with proven experience managing a team.

• Strong experience with Databricks (Azure).

• Must have hands-on experience with DBT Core

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with in-depth knowledge of the Apache Spark ecosystem.

• Strong track record working with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Exceptional problem-solving ability, with expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex data engineering challenges.

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

Workday Systems Lead

About the Role

Our client is one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, recognised globally for academic excellence, innovation, and a commitment to shaping the future. To support its people and growth agenda, the university is seeking an experienced Workday Systems Lead to oversee the management, optimisation, and enhancement of its enterprise HR applications, with a strong focus on Workday Human Capital Management (HCM).

This is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding a diverse team of specialists, ensuring the successful delivery of business-as-usual services, system enhancements, and strategic projects. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring the university’s HR systems continue to deliver value and innovation for thousands of staff across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 8, delivering high-quality support and solutions across Workday modules and other HR applications.

• Oversee system administration, integration, enhancements, and upgrade cycles, ensuring compliance with formal ICT processes.

• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and direction; manage challenging team dynamics while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Act as the escalation point for BAU incidents, service requests, and major projects, balancing operational and strategic priorities.

• Engage with senior HR leaders, ICT, and executive stakeholders, setting and managing expectations while influencing outcomes.

• Participate in design workshops and provide constructive feedback to ensure systems align with HR and business needs.

• Partner with ICT on integration, data quality, and governance to ensure reliable and compliant operations.

• Support major upcoming projects, including a payroll uplift program, delegation of authority initiatives, rewards frameworks, and large-scale data enhancement work.

About You

You are a proven systems leader with deep knowledge of Workday and related HR applications. You balance technical and functional expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence at every level of a large, complex organisation.

• Strong Workday expertise (technical and functional) across Various modules such as HR, Recruitment, Onboarding, Absence, Learning, Advanced Compensation, and Core Compensation.

• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise systems within complex environments (higher education background highly regarded, but not essential).

• Proven ability to provide strategic direction, oversee design and configuration, and deliver robust, scalable systems.

• Track record of managing and motivating diverse teams, including contractors, with the ability to navigate challenging dynamics.

• Skilled in stakeholder management, with confidence to push back and set clear expectations where required.

• Excellent communication skills, from executive leadership through to frontline staff.

• Experience balancing BAU, strategic projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Workday certification (highly desirable).

Benefits

• Join one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, highly regarded worldwide for research and innovation.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HR systems in a world-class institution.

• Flexible work arrangements are available, however candidates must be based in NSW.

• A rare opportunity to combine leadership, technology, and impact at scale.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Network Security Designer with strong firewall (Fortinet and/or Juniper SRX) and F5 load balance expertise to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, this role will be responsible for the design of a range of project initiatives within their large, complex network. This will include designing new service patterns, strategy and roadmaps in relation to their network security environment, as well as creating pattern designs and blueprints and working with the engineering team in the deployment of the solution.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant vendor certifications
• Demonstrated network engineering design experience gained within large, complex network environments
• Advanced knowledge and experience designing, configuring, deploying and troubleshooting network security devices with superior knowledge and experience of firewalls (Fortinet and/or Juniper SRX) and F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) as well as
• Strong knowledge and experience of routing and switching including BGP, OSPF etc
• Previous experience with IPS tools is highly regarded, along with experience writing Python scripts or using Ansible for automation
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as required

Please note – you will be required to attend the office at least two – three days per week in their Sydney offices.

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

One of our clients is currently seeking multiple OutSystems Developers to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. These roles are fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in Australia.

MUST HAVE: Full working rights in Australia are mandatory

Key Requirements:

• Competent experience in end-to-end OutSystems application development.
• Awareness of OutSystems architecture and enterprise-level applications.
• Competent experience in JavaScript and CSS.
• Competent experience in
• Basic knowledge of data modelling, workflows, and reusable components.
• Competent experience of business logic development.
• Competent experience in UI design.
• Exposure to REST API integrations.

If interested, APPLY NOW or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560 for more details.

Contract Opportunity: Appian Lead Developer – Sydney | $1000/day inc. Super

We’re hiring on behalf of our client, a leading global consultancy, for an experienced Appian Lead Developer to join a high-impact project on a contract basis in Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a world-class consultancy, delivering enterprise-grade Appian solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Appian applications
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure solution quality
• Engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes
• Promote Appian architectural standards, reusable design patterns, and efficient development practices

What We’re Looking For

• Appian Certification is required
• 5+ years of experience in Appian development
• Proven experience in solution design, team support, and delivery leadership
• Strong grasp of design patterns and anti-patterns within Appian
• Solid experience working within Agile methodologies

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of the Appian BPM suite, including SAIL, Process Modeler, and Appian Sites
• Strong understanding of Appian architecture and platform best practices
• Experience integrating with external systems using REST APIs, Web Services, and other protocols
• Proficient in SQL
• Familiarity with Appian RPA and AI features
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

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📍 Location: Sydney (Hybrid/flexible work options may be considered)
💼 Contract Rate: $1000/day inc. Super
🌍 Client: Global Consultancy
🕒 Start Date: ASAP

If you’re a seasoned Appian professional looking to take on a lead role with a globally recognised consultancy, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a high-performing delivery team.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Coordinator, based in Sydney CBD. This position is a contract role for 3 months initially + possible extension or could go perm for the right candidate and pays a daily rate of 368.75/day + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours per week

Working as part of a small, close-knit team, you will coordinate bookings for the Client’s customer floor and event spaces, while also supporting catering services, facilities management, and high-level stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide reception and concierge services with a professional and welcoming approach
• Coordinate meeting room and event bookings, ensuring availability and suitability
• Assist with catering requests, dietary requirements, and coffee/beverage service (barista skills required)
• Liaise with hosts, wait staff, and event managers to ensure seamless service delivery
• Maintain high presentation standards across all meeting rooms and event spaces
• Support executive meetings with appropriate catering and service arrangements
• Manage stock, consumables, invoices, and credit card transactions
• Provide coverage for the Manager – Customer Floor & Catering Services when required
• Respond promptly to facilities issues and coordinate resolutions
• Assist with housekeeping, loading dock operations, and other service-related duties

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in a corporate event and/or catering role
• Previous reception experience, including switchboard and meeting room coordination
• Barista skills & valid RSA and Food Handling Certificate
• Silver service experience and ability to supervise small events
• Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable working hands-on in a small, collaborative team

Desirable

• 2-3 years’ reception experience in a 5-star hotel environment
• First aid certificate
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to serve all levels of management

Why join?
This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-profile organisation, supporting executive-level events and facilities, while being part of a supportive and professional team.

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.