Senior Data Manager

Location: Sydney, NSW

Security: Baseline clearance minimum (NV1 preferred)

We are seeking a Senior Data Manager to lead data governance, integrity, and analytics for a major Defence transformation program focused on maritime sustainment and operational excellence. This pivotal role ensures secure, accurate, and accessible data to support decision-making across engineering, logistics, and sustainment operations. You will work closely with program leaders, technical teams, and senior stakeholders to establish robust data management frameworks and champion best practices in data integrity and configuration control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, analyse, and report on data requirements across multiple business domains
• Lead data remediation and preparation across program tranches to meet ERP and business requirements
• Develop and implement data governance policies, quality metrics, and monitoring procedures
• Build team capability in data management, including forecasting risks and planning remediation activities
• Align data work packages with organisational objectives and program priorities
• Manage data preparation reports and quality improvement plans to ensure migration and conversion readiness

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience with major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of targeted data applications and the ability to provide expert advice
• SQL certification and hands-on experience
• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Must Have: Defence experience & Baseline security clearance (NV1 preferred)
Please note: If you do not have the above, you will not be contacted

Data and Configuration Management Lead

Location: Sydney (hybrid)

Security: Baseline clearance minimum (NV1 preferred)

We are seeking an experienced Defence Naval Data & Configuration Management Lead to support a major enterprise ERP transformation. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality, governance, and configuration control of enterprise data spanning finance, logistics, supply chain, asset management, maintenance, workforce, and commercial domains.

You will play a critical role in modernising and standardising how data is managed across maritime engineering, logistics, and technical assurance functions, enabling consistent processes, improved decision-making, and compliant operations across the Defence environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document ERP data requirements across finance, logistics, engineering, and asset domains

• Produce data mapping rules, transformation logic, and validation criteria
• Lead data remediation, cleansing, enrichment, and standardisation activities
• Prepare data across program tranches to meet ERP configuration and migration readiness
• Establish and embed data governance frameworks, standards, and procedures
• Define and monitor data quality metrics, controls, and reporting dashboards
• Report on data readiness, risks, and remediation strategies

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience leading data remediation, migration, and governance within large, complex ERP programs
• Strong understanding of configuration control, data management, baselining, and change control in engineering or logistics environments
• Demonstrated Defence Maritime data and configuration management experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and business audiences
• Experience working with Navy’s Endless Toolsets
• Hands-on experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA

Must Have: Defence experience & Baseline security clearance (NV1 preferred)
Please note: If you do not have the above, you will not be contacted

Job Title

Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer

Location

Sydney, NSW (Sydney-based applicants only)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer to support a complex and evolving Defence maritime program. This role focuses on strengthening contract performance, governance, and commercial assurance within a Defence environment, delivering disciplined and compliant contract management aligned to ASDEFCON and Defence requirements.

The successful candidate will provide proactive, forward-leaning commercial support while ensuring all contract records, performance documentation, and commercial processes are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration of assigned Defence contracts, including correspondence, registers, claims, deliverables, and financial tracking

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of contract management frameworks, performance metrics, and contract management plans

• Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, service levels, WHS, environmental, and Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations

• Validate supplier self-assessments and contribute to formal performance, compliance, and assurance reviews

• Prepare briefs, status reports, performance summaries, and commercial inputs for governance forums and senior stakeholders

• Assist with drafting and coordinating contract variations and change proposals

• Support risk assessments, issue management, and commercial governance activities

• Liaise with suppliers, engineering, logistics, finance, and project teams to ensure contractual obligations and timelines are met

• Ensure all activities align with Defence policies, ASDEFCON, Australian Standards, and industry best practice

Essential Experience & Requirements

• Demonstrated Defence commercial or contracting experience, supporting acquisition and/or sustainment programs

• Proven practitioner-level experience working with ASDEFCON-based contracts

• Strong understanding of Defence commercial governance, contract performance management, and assurance

• Working knowledge of Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations and reporting

• Ability to operate effectively within complex Defence stakeholder environments

Security & Eligibility

• Must be Sydney-based

• Must hold an AGSVA Baseline clearance (NV1 or higher will also be considered)

• Applicants must be able to provide a CSID number upon successful placement

Our client, a leading financial services organisation based in the Sydney CBD, is seeking an experienced Technical Risk Manager to join their Technology Risk function.

This role will focus on the design, assessment and assurance of technology risk frameworks across a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, uplift and maintain technology risk frameworks, standards and policies
• Conduct technical risk assessments, including scenario-based risk analysis across technology and vendor environments
• Perform control assurance and testing to assess design and operating effectiveness of technology controls
• Provide risk oversight relating to technology licensing renewals, cost increases and commercial risk exposure
• Assess risks associated with system changes, platform upgrades and vendor arrangements

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in Technology Risk / IT Risk (Financial Services expereince is a must)
• Strong experience writing and embedding risk frameworks, policies and control standards

• CISA, Risk OR CISM Certified

• Hands-on experience with control assurance testing and technical risk assessments
• Ability to translate technical and commercial risk into clear, actionable insights
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills

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

EL1 Technical Security Risk Advisor – Sydney | 12-Month Contract

Australian Citizenship Required | $602.55/day + Super | Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Technical Security Risk Advisor to join a high-performing team in Sydney. This 12-month contract role will see you lead security risk assessments, audits, and assurance programs across key sites, ensuring compliance with Government security frameworks and industry best practices.

About the Role

As a Technical Security Risk Advisor, you will:

Security Risk, Assurance & Governance

• Lead planning, scheduling, and delivery of Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), site audits, and physical security assessments across metropolitan and regional sites.

• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and control gaps, providing expert recommendations aligned with ISO 31000, PSPF, and organisational policies.

• Develop, maintain, and implement Site Security Plans balancing safety, inclusion, accessibility, and security considerations.

• Maintain a national site risk register, tracking treatment owners, due dates, and residual risk status with timely escalation of high-risk issues.

Technical Security Expertise

• Provide authoritative advice on electronic security systems including access control, alarms, CCTV, electronic key management, duress/intercom systems, and related network or infrastructure dependencies.

• Create and implement a national testing and assurance regime to validate physical security controls.

• Prepare written reports providing assurance that security installations and upgrades comply with PSPF, ASIO-T4 guidance, SCEC certification pathways, and internal specifications.

Operational Capability, Documentation & Policy

• Develop, maintain, and promote security guides, procedures, templates, and operational artefacts to support consistent risk-informed mitigation practices.

• Review and uplift existing security policy and documentation to reflect emerging threats, new technologies, and service delivery needs.

• Contribute expert advice to security incident reviews to strengthen organisational learning and system improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams including Property, ICT, People Services, Personnel Security, Incident Management, and Regional Operations.

• Coordinate with external providers, consultants, integrators, and contractors to ensure compliance with government security requirements and value for money.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in physical, technical, or protective security within government, corporate, infrastructure, or regulated industries.

• Proven ability to conduct Security Risk Assessments, audits, and physical security reviews aligned with contemporary and Government security frameworks.

• Experience developing security plans, risk documentation, technical specifications, or operational procedures.

• Strong knowledge of electronic security technology systems and integration considerations.

• Ability to lead complex work programs, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing assurance and certification reports.

• Demonstrated ability to confirm security installations comply with Australian Government Security Frameworks, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Contract Details

• Location: Sydney, NSW

• Duration: 12-month contract (with possible extension)

• Rate: $602.55/day + Super

• Work Hours: Full-Time, 8:30am – 5:00pm

• Australian Citizenship: Mandatory

How to Apply

📩 Send your resume to priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com
⏰ Applications close Wednesday, 4th February 2026

Senior RPA Developer – Blue Prism

6-Month Contract | Sydney NSW | Hybrid
Australian Citizenship Required

About the Team

Join a high-performing development team within the Smarter Data Program. You’ll apply your technical expertise to challenging automation projects, helping deliver critical RPA processes that meet the highest standards for security, ethics, and performance. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with other RPA developers, contributing to impactful enterprise automation initiatives.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior RPA Developer to design, develop, and deploy robust Blue Prism automation solutions. In this role, you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-level Blue Prism RPA processes.

• Prepare and contribute to Process Definition Documents (PDDs) and Solution Design Documents (SDDs) following the globally recognised Robotic Operating Model (ROM).

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver efficient, high-quality automation solutions.

• Apply critical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems.

• Implement secure coding practices and ensure all processes comply with government policies and mandated standards.

• Actively share knowledge and mentor junior team members.

• Introduce best practices and influence adoption of modern automation methodologies.

About You

You are a proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented developer who thrives in collaborative and regulated environments.

Key Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to translate feedback into actionable work items.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration focus.

• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.

• Focus on best-practice adoption and knowledge sharing.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Proven Blue Prism RPA development experience.

• Expertise in process optimisation and delivering automated solutions.

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.

Desirable

• Blue Prism Developer Certification (or equivalent).

• Qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.

• Experience with Blue Prism Interact and Control Room.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6-month contract

• Location: Sydney NSW

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

How to Apply

📩 Send your resume to priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com
⏰ Applications close Friday, 30th January 2026

The Lead Architect plays a critical strategic and technical leadership role, responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solution architectures that align with the University’s strategic objectives. Acting as the bridge between Enterprise and Solution Architecture, the role ensures technology initiatives support Learning & Teaching, Research, and Administration while maintaining a cohesive and future-ready technology ecosystem.

The position provides both strategic direction and operational oversight of solution architecture activities, delivering designs directly or guiding external architects through structured work packages. A strong focus of the role is evolving integration and cloud architecture, embedding governance, and driving modern, secure, and fit-for-purpose solutions.

The Lead Architect is instrumental in enabling digital transformation, fostering innovation, and ensuring all architectural outcomes align with institutional priorities, standards, and long-term vision.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish, enhance, and embed architecture governance frameworks, standards, and design principles to ensure consistent and compliant solution delivery across the University.

• Act as the principal architectural advisor, influencing technology strategy, major IT investments, and long-term roadmaps in alignment with institutional goals.

• Ensure solution architectures are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise, data, and application ecosystems.

• Oversee architecture artefact development, whether delivered directly or by external solution architects, ensuring quality, completeness, and compliance.

• Drive innovation and digital transformation by identifying and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and modern architecture practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience in senior architecture roles.

• Significant experience in Solution Architecture across enterprise systems, integration, data, technology platforms, and security domains.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing architecture designs across conceptual, logical, and physical layers, along with roadmaps and modern workplace technologies.

• Proven experience delivering scalable integration solutions and working within complex, multi-system enterprise environments.

• Strong background in cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including security architecture, digital ecosystems, and vendor engagement.

• Experience in the higher education sector, in a similar position is highly desired.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong business delivery focus to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. This role is responsible for driving outcomes across multiple business units, ensuring delivery aligns with strategic objectives, and managing change across diverse stakeholder groups.

You will work at the intersection of business and technology, owning end-to-end delivery while partnering closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and delivery functions.

Note: This a Senior Business Project Manager – not Technical or Infrastructure PM role.

Responsibilities

• Lead true enterprise-wide programs and projects, spanning multiple business units, functions, and geographies where applicable

• Own end-to-end business delivery, from initiation through to implementation and benefits realisation

• Drive delivery of complex, cross-functional implementations, managing dependencies, risks, and competing priorities

• Partner with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into executable delivery plans

• Provide strong governance, planning, financial management, and reporting across large-scale initiatives

• Manage change impacts, stakeholder engagement, and adoption to ensure sustainable outcomes

• Coordinate delivery across business, technology, operations, risk, and external vendors as required

• Proactively identify issues and resolve delivery blockers, escalating when appropriate

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives in complex organisational environments. Financial Services or Banking experience is A MUST

• Strong business-led project management capability, with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to run complex, cross-functional implementations involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior executive level

• Strong planning, financial management, risk and dependency management skills

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving alignment across diverse teams

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

Please Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this role.

Payroll Team Leader – Leading Health & Community Organisation | Macquarie Park

Permanent | $137,000 + super | Hybrid: 4 days in-office, 1 day WFH

We’re partnering with a leading organisation in the health and community sector who are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their supportive team in Macquarie Park.

This is a “unicorn” role – ideal for a strong payroll professional with hands-on NZ payroll expertise, prior system change experience, and proven people leadership skills. You will lead a payroll team of approximately 700 employees and play a critical hands-on role ensuring compliant, accurate, and timely payroll across the group.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a close-knit payroll team, leading and mentoring staff while maintaining payroll compliance across multiple entities. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, overseeing payroll processes, resolving complex issues, and supporting system upgrades and integrations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and support the payroll team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australian and New Zealand employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation (Fair Work Act, Superannuation Guarantee, Holidays Act, IRD, etc.).
• Validate payroll masterfile data, onboarding and termination records, wages, bonuses, leave, tax, and superannuation/KiwiSaver payments.
• Approve payment files to Finance within SOD (wages, PAYG/PAYE, payroll tax, superannuation).
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies efficiently and maintain data integrity across multiple systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, department managers) and external vendors.
• Manage team SLAs and inbound payroll queries using tools like Jira.
• Support audits, reporting, and ongoing compliance initiatives.

About You

• 7+ years’ payroll experience, including NZ payroll expertise.
• 2+ years’ experience in people leadership within payroll teams.
• Hands-on experience with payroll system changes and integrations.
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Tertiary payroll certification desirable (or equivalent work experience).
• Approachable, collaborative, and able to lead by example.

The Details

• Location: Macquarie Park (hybrid: 4 days office, 1 day WFH)
• Position Type: Permanent
• Salary: $137,000 + super
• Team Size: Payroll team supporting ~700 employees

Why You’ll Love It

• Lead a highly regarded payroll team within a supportive, down-to-earth culture.
• Take ownership of payroll operations and system enhancements.
• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on payroll delivery and compliance across the group.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance in-office and WFH days

Please APPLY NOW!

Lead Solutions Architect

Location: Sydney, NSW
Reporting to: Head of Solutions

Position Summary

A large organisation in the higher education sector is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to lead a team of architects delivering end-to-end solution designs across key business domains. This role ensures technology solutions align with enterprise architecture standards while meeting current and future business needs.

You will provide technical leadership, architectural governance, and strategic guidance to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture across a portfolio of business applications and technologies

• Translate business needs into enterprise system designs and technology roadmaps

• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards and target state

• Mentor and lead a team of Solution Architects to build a strong architecture capability

• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define standards, principles, and future direction

• Support technology selection, solution design decisions, and architecture governance

• Work with delivery, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed

• Contribute to business cases, strategic planning, and technical steering forums

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification with strong experience in software development and at least 3 years leading a team in a similar capacity

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions using recognised architecture frameworks

• Strong knowledge of cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, iPaaS)

• Experience working in Agile and DevOps delivery environments

• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to balance strategic direction with practical delivery outcomes

Highly desirable: Experience working within a large university or complex education environment.

Why Join?

• Play a strategic leadership role in shaping enterprise technology direction

• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven environment

• Influence large-scale digital transformation initiatives

Talent International is currently recruiting for a People Consultant x 2 to join our client’s team based in Ultimo. The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $550 per day + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the Role

The People Consultant provides Tier 2 operational HR partnering and case management support to leaders and staff across assigned client groups. You will ensure the consistent, timely, and compliant application of policies, procedures, and enterprise agreements while delivering trusted advice across the employee lifecycle.

Working closely with Client Services, Strategic Business Partners, and specialist Centres of Excellence (Workplace Relations, Reward, Talent Acquisition, Learning & OD, and Health, Safety & Wellbeing), you will play a key role in managing people matters, supporting workforce initiatives, and building leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee case management across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide practical HR and workplace relations advice on performance, conduct, and employee concerns.
• Interpret and apply enterprise agreements, employment legislation, and organisational policies.
• Act as a trusted operational partner to client groups and key stakeholders.
• Support managers with low-to-moderate workplace investigations, escalating complex matters where required.
• Coach leaders in effective performance management and difficult conversations.
• Support recruitment activities, role evaluations, and remuneration advice in line with job architecture frameworks.
• Provide advisory support during organisational change, including consultation and redeployment.
• Maintain accurate case records and manage complaints through HR systems, ensuring confidentiality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and documentation.

About You

You will be a confident and experienced HR professional who thrives in an operational, advisory environment and enjoys partnering closely with leaders.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in operational HR business partnering, advisory, and case management.
• Strong capability in interpreting and applying industrial instruments and employment legislation.
• Proven experience partnering with managers and senior stakeholders to resolve people issues.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, timely advice in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience using HR systems such as Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, or similar platforms.
• Experience collaborating with specialist HR functions to deliver integrated People services.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Accreditation or formal training in a recognised job evaluation methodology (e.g. Hay Group / Korn Ferry, Mercer CED, or equivalent) – desirable.

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.

• Senior Payroll Officer – Permanent Role
• Location: Sydney CBD | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)
• Salary: $110,000 package (including super)

Talent International is partnering with a long-standing, high-profile client to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer for a permanent opportunity. This role sits within a well-established payroll function and plays a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery across a large, complex workforce.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be part of a 10-person payroll team, taking ownership of payroll processing, review, and quality assurance. You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting Payroll Officers through training and guidance, while leading the resolution of complex payroll matters.

This role does not have direct reports, but does provide leadership through coaching, review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review end-to-end payroll across fortnightly and monthly cycles
• Review payroll outcomes to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to finalisation
• Lead the resolution of complex payroll queries and escalations
• Provide training, coaching, and support to Payroll Officers
• Complete month-end payroll activities and reporting
• Prepare personnel and payroll documentation in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work, legislation, and internal policies
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and payroll-related projects

Key Skills & Experience (Top Priorities)

• Strong SAP payroll processing experience
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation (2,000+ employees)
• Solid understanding of Fair Work and Australian payroll legislation
• Demonstrated commitment to building a long-term career in payroll
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capability
• Confident communicator with internal stakeholders

Team & Structure

• Payroll team of 10
• No direct reports
• Leadership responsibility through review, coaching, and technical expertise

Why Apply?

• Permanent role within a high-profile entertainment organisation
• Competitive $110k package
• Exposure to large-scale, complex payroll operations
• Supportive, experienced payroll team
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and projects

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable senior role with growth and flexibility, click Apply Now and submit your resume