Opportunity/role

Our client is a government organisation based in the eastern suburbs. They have an exciting opportunity available for a Payroll Team Leader with strong Frontier Software/Chris21/iChris experience to take on leadership duties and manage payroll processing and administration, time and attendance, and provide input to process and system improvements.

Responsiblities

Your role will include:

• Supervise and assist in the preparation, processing, maintenance and distribution of payroll data, ensuring at all times the integrity of the process and function
• Supervise, train, encourage and enhance the skills of the Payroll Officers
• Prepare and monitor the organisation’s Salary & Associated Costs Budget (including FBT)
• Ensure that all payroll transactions are accurately costed to the correct business units
• Ensure all General Ledger Reconciliations are completed within the accounting timetable
• Ensure that historical data regarding payroll records is maintained, stored and recoverable as and when required, in accordance with organisational requirements
• Ensure adequate WorkCover records are kept and liaise with the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator regarding WorkCover matters when necessary
• Reconcile and pay Superannuation fund contributions on a regular basis
• Respond to queries in an effective, efficient and timely manner
• Keep up to date with developments, legislation and regulations relevant to the requirements of the position

About you

• Proven experience in a similar role gained either in Local Government or an equivalent sized organisation (approximately 1000 employees)
• Payroll management or supervision experience, ability to lead, coordinate, and upskill team members
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, awards interpretation, time & attendance, etc.
• Strong system knowledge and experience with Chris21/iChris
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work closely with processing and systems teams, and engage with stakeholders
• Available to start at relatively short notice

If successful, you will be required to undergo a police check, and maintain or obtain a Working with Childrens Check (WWCC)

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Submit your resume ASAP. For further information please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com

APS6 Management Accountant | Canberra ACT | Non-Ongoing or S26 Transfer

About the Client
Our client is a central government agency that plays a central role in shaping Australia’s economic policy and supporting the Government’s fiscal strategy.

An opportunity is available within Treasury’s Internal Budget Team for an experienced Management Accountant to provide financial management advice, support internal budget processes and partner with business areas to deliver high-quality financial outcomes.

About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced APS6 Management Accountant to deliver management accounting and finance business partnering services in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Working closely with business areas and senior executives, you’ll contribute to the internal budget process, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis while providing trusted financial advice that supports informed decision-making across the department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys stakeholder engagement, data analysis and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the agency’s internal budget process, including stakeholder meetings, executive briefings and financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain accurate budgets and forecasts for business areas.
• Deliver end-of-month management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Provide financial management advice to executives and business stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across the department to support budgeting and workforce planning activities.
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting using Excel and TechnologyOne.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial management processes and reporting.

Skills & Experience
We’re looking for candidates with:

• Experience in government financial management and public sector financial frameworks.
• Strong management accounting or finance business partnering experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including budgeting, costing, reporting and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Highly regarded:

• Experience using TechnologyOne.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification (or progress towards certification).

Security & Eligibility

• Baseline Security Clearance (minimum requirement).
• Australian citizenship is required on application.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Australia’s central policy agencies and contribute to financial decision-making that supports the agency’s strategic priorities.

You’ll work with experienced finance professionals, partner with senior stakeholders and build valuable APS management accounting experience in a highly regarded government environment.

How to Apply
Please submit:

• Your current resume.
• A brief summary outlining your relevant management accounting experience.
• Details of your security clearance (if held).

Applications that do not include all requested information may not be considered.

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Talent International has been engaged by our long-standing client, a globally recognised entertainment organisation, to appoint a Financial Controller to its Sydney leadership team.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant finance function, lead local and offshore teams, and help prepare the Australian business for increased global listing requirements.

Role Title: Financial Controller

Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD, four days in the office half day Friday

Salary: $180,000 base + super + 20% performance bonus

The Opportunity:

• Lead financial control for the Australian business, including reporting, tax, audit and statutory compliance.
• Manage and develop a local finance team while improving the performance of an offshore finance function.
• Strengthen controls and reporting as the Australian business prepares for increased global listing requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders and international finance teams across a complex global organisation.
• Bring financial discipline to a creative, relationship-driven business where judgement and commercial understanding are highly valued.

What You’ll Bring:

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience within a listed organisation.
• Strong technical accounting, Australian tax, audit and statutory reporting expertise.
• Proven experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• The ability to operate autonomously, solve problems and communicate the story behind financial results.
• Big Four or Top Six audit experience will be highly regarded.
• SAP or similar ERP experience.

Why Join?

• Join a globally recognised organisation operating at the heart of the entertainment industry.
• Play an influential role in strengthening Australia’s finance function and global listing readiness.
• Lead a sizeable blended onshore and offshore team.
• Work with experienced senior leaders in a creative, fast-moving and people-focused environment.
• Receive an attractive package of $180,000 base + super + 20% performance bonus.

To Apply:

If you are looking for a senior finance leadership role that combines technical complexity, global exposure and a genuinely unique industry, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume.

About the client

Our client is delivering a nationally significant Defence capability program focused on next-generation autonomous aerospace technology. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team supporting critical Defence capability outcomes within a complex project environment.

About the role

As the Cost & Finance Analyst, you’ll provide specialist expertise in financial forecasting, cost estimation, cost modelling and commercial analysis to support a major Defence program. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll help shape financial decision-making, improve reporting capability and ensure strong financial governance across the program.

Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain project forecasts, cost estimates and financial models.

* Analyse cost drivers, trends and variances, providing meaningful financial insights.

* Support financial management across a complex Defence program.

* Provide financial and commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders.

* Support procurement activities through financial analysis of tenders and proposals.

* Ensure compliance with Defence financial frameworks, policies and governance.

* Improve financial reporting, modelling tools and processes.

* Build strong relationships with Defence and industry stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

* Long-term contract through to June 2027 with possibility of extension.

* Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant Defence capability.

* Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior Defence stakeholders.

Requirements

* Australian Citizenship with a current NV1 Security Clearance (essential).

* 5+ years’ experience in cost estimation, financial modelling or financial forecasting.

* Experience within Defence, Government or another complex project environment.

* Strong understanding of Defence financial management, costing frameworks and procurement processes.

* Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling and forecasting.

* Power BI or business intelligence reporting experience is highly regarded.

* Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Location: Amberley, QLD (On-site)

Contract: Initial contract through to 30 June 2027

Rate: Competitive market rates – submit your best rate.

Please note due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please contact Nicky Hargreaves on nicky.hargreaves@talentinternational.com or 0466173695 if of interest

Our client:

Our client is one of Australia’s leading mortgage broking and lending advisory businesses, recognised as a Top 10 brokerage nationally with an outstanding reputation for customer service. Experiencing continued growth, they have more qualified enquiries than their current team can service, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Residential Mortgage Broker to step into a high-performing environment.

The role:

This is an ideal opportunity for a Mortgage Broker who enjoys helping clients but is tired of constantly having to generate their own business. You’ll be provided with a consistent flow of warm, qualified leads and backed by a dedicated credit analyst, administration and settlements team, allowing you to focus on what you do best – providing expert lending advice and writing quality residential loans.

Whether you’re an established broker looking for stronger lead flow or an experienced Associate Broker ready to take the next step, this role offers genuine earning potential, career progression and the infrastructure to help you succeed.

Key responsibilities:

• Guide clients through the home loan process from enquiry through to settlement.
• Structure and recommend residential lending solutions across a diverse lender panel.
• Manage your loan pipeline to ensure timely approvals and settlements.
• Negotiate with lenders to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Build long-term client relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
• Ensure all lending advice meets NCCP and Best Interests Duty obligations.
• Stay up to date with lender policies, products and market changes.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout every interaction.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential mortgage broking.
• Experience writing and structuring residential home loans.
• Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking (Diploma highly regarded).
• Current MFAA or FBAA membership preferred.
• Strong understanding of lender policy, serviceability and loan structuring.
• Client-focused with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, driven and able to manage a busy pipeline.
• Associate Brokers ready to transition into a Broker position are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and additional information:

• Warm, qualified leads provided.
• Higher commission split available for self-generated business.
• Dedicated Credit Analyst, Administration and Settlements team supporting every deal.
• Genuine career progression within a rapidly growing business.
• Modern technology and streamlined processes to maximise productivity.
• Monday-Friday office-based role (8:30am-5:30pm, with pre agreed flexible start/finish times available where required).
• Collaborative team environment consisting of experienced Brokers, Analysts and Operations professionals.

Senior Business Analyst | Finance Transformation (Contract)

Contract: Initial term until March 2027
Location: Auckland CBD

Our client within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a major enterprise transformation programme within the finance domain.

This is an excellent opportunity for a business-focused BA who thrives in large, fast-paced transformation environments and enjoys working at the intersection of finance, business processes and organisational change.

About the Role

Working within the CFO function, you’ll play a key role in understanding how large-scale business transformation impacts finance operations and processes. You’ll collaborate with Finance SMEs, technology teams and external delivery partners to analyse current and future-state processes, define business requirements and support the successful delivery of complex change.

Your focus will include areas such as:

• Finance systems and business processes

• General Ledger processes

• Financial controls and reconciliations

• Financial reporting

• Business process analysis and impact assessment

• Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement

This is a highly collaborative role requiring someone who can confidently work across multiple business areas, navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a complex programme environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with Senior Business Analysts who have:

• Strong experience as a business-focused Business Analyst (rather than a technical BA)

• Previous experience within banking or financial services

• Finance domain knowledge, ideally including General Ledger, financial controls, reconciliations or reporting

• Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent business process analysis and requirements elicitation skills

• The ability to engage confidently with senior business stakeholders, SMEs and delivery teams

• A proactive approach, strong ownership mindset and the ability to deliver outcomes in fast-moving environments

A background in accounting or finance would be highly regarded but is not essential.

If you’re an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong banking and finance background looking for your next long-term contract, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY now or send your CV to Amber at amber.shaw@talentinternational.com

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will only be considered if they are already in the country with Valid New Zealand working rights.

• Auckland CBD | Hybrid working
• Senior business-partnering role
• Financial services / insurance / regulated environment
• Strong compliance background highly valued

We are partnering with a well-established financial services organisation to appoint a Senior Compliance and Risk Lead/Partner into a business-facing first-line risk and compliance role.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced compliance and risk professional who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships, and helping the business make practical, risk-informed decisions.
This is not a “risk police” role. You’ll be working as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate risk and compliance obligations in a pragmatic and commercially sensible way.
About the role
As Senior Risk & Compliance Lead, you’ll partner with key business units to support the effective management of risk, compliance, controls and governance. You’ll help embed risk and compliance practices into day-to-day business operations, provide guidance on risk matters, and support a stronger risk/compliance culture across the organisation.
This role sits within a first-line risk and compliance team and will work closely with senior leaders across the business.
Key responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:

• Partnering with business leaders to provide practical risk and compliance advice
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing use of risk management frameworks
• Helping business units understand their compliance obligations and accountabilities
• Supporting risk and control assessments, including RCSAs
• Advising on governance, policy, regulatory and operational risk matters
• Monitoring key risk indicators, controls and emerging risks
• Supporting delivery risk assessments for business initiatives and projects
• Building strong relationships and raising the profile of risk and assurance across the business
• Helping strengthen risk culture through coaching, engagement and trusted partnering

About you
You’ll bring strong compliance experience, ideally with exposure to risk management, governance or regulatory environments. You may come from insurance, banking, broader financial services, consulting, or another highly regulated environment.
You’ll be someone who can balance technical capability with strong stakeholder engagement. The ability to influence, challenge constructively and build credibility with senior leaders will be key.
You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in compliance, risk management, governance, regulatory advisory or operational risk
• Strong compliance expertise, with exposure to first-line risk highly regarded
• Experience working in financial services, insurance, banking or another regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Good judgement and the ability to prioritise what matters most
• Experience with risk frameworks, controls, RCSAs, KRIs or regulatory obligations
• Confidence working with senior leaders and business units
• Exposure to Australian and/or New Zealand regulatory environments would be advantageous

What’s on offer

• Senior, visible role partnering with business leaders
• Opportunity to shape risk and compliance culture
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working model
• Auckland CBD location
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to join a values-led organisation with strong career pathways

Apply now
If you’re an experienced risk and compliance professional who enjoys partnering with the business and taking a practical, relationship-led approach, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation, please apply or get in touch with Jenny Nguyen to learn more.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa to be considered for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Due to a busy period, our client is seeking 2 x Payroll Officers to join their team in Melbourne for an initial 4-month period ideally to start ASAP.

The role:
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-award, complex workforce
• Run full pay cycles independently, including off-cycle and ad hoc payments
• Administer long service leave, annual leave, and termination calculations in accordance with relevant legislation
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
• Operate and navigate SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll confidently without guidance
• Interpret and apply payroll-related legislation and Award conditions accurately
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and line managers to resolve pay queries
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities including STP reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records and audit trails
• Assist with payroll reporting and analytics as required

About you:
Essential

• Demonstrated experience calculating and processing long service leave, terminations, redundancies, etc.
• Solid end-to-end payroll processing experience in a complex environment
• Hands-on, practitioner-level experience with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central Payroll) – must have system knowledge and experience
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work, NES, Awards, and EAs
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload without close supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong team collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar specialist or analyst-level payroll role
• Exposure to payroll within organisations operating across multiple Awards or Enterprise Agreements
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Payroll Administration or Accounting

Apply:

Submit your resume ASAP, or for further information please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com

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My client, a global digital media company is looking to add a Director of Revenue Operations to work out of their NYC based office.

In this role you will set the revenue operations strategy, managing the revenue operations budget, maximizing user and asset value, initiating and growing alternative revenue streams, and delivering on revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term revenue operations strategies
• Set, track, and report on revenue-related KPIs
• Research and implement diverse revenue streams across company assets
• Oversee ad stack and programmatic results across all formats (display, video, native)
• Drive optimal results with revenue partners via fostering of relationships
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams, as well as general managers on testing and implementing revenue products
• Provide actionable insights from revenue data to stakeholders
• Ensure ad quality and compliance with industry standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Stay updated on industry news, regulatory updates, and key technological changes

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience leading revenue operations teams in a publishing/media company
• Knowledge of programmatic ecosystems and platforms (Google, Rubicon, Index Exchange, etc.)
• Proven experience in building and scaling direct-to-consumer revenue channels
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute revenue growth plans
• Experience in building and optimizing data infrastructure for monetization
• Strong leadership skills and strong ability to cross collaborate between teams
• Data-driven problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experienced collaborating with product and engineering teams