Workforce Planning Specialist (APS6/EL1 level)

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • AU$65 - AU$110 per hour + + Super

Our client is a Federal Government regulator focused on safeguarding quality and safety outcomes, and is seeking 2x Workforce Planning Specialists (APS6 / EL1 level) to support development and initial implementation of a contemporary Workforce Plan.

This role suits someone strong in workforce analytics/modelling who can translate data into practical planning advice and deliver strategic workforce products in a complex environment.

ROLE DETAILS:
Contract: Initial 6 month term (extension likely)
Working arrangements: Hybrid 2/3 WFH split
Security: Baseline clearance required

Rate: $65-$110 + super (depending on experience)

ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will undertake strategic workforce planning including demand/supply analysis, capability analysis and modelling, identify workforce risks and critical capabilities, and lead or contribute to a refreshed Workforce Plan aligned to organisational strategy and future operating context.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Undertake workforce demand and supply analysis, capability analysis and workforce modelling
  • Identify workforce risks, critical capabilities and dependencies and provide evidence-based insights
  • Lead/contribute to a refreshed Workforce Plan aligned to strategy, funding parameters and future operating context
  • Provide workforce planning input into organisational design and future-state operating model activities (translate workforce impacts into models/scenarios)
  • Develop practical workforce planning tools, templates and documentation to support implementation and ongoing use
  • Support implementation, monitoring and governance arrangements for workforce planning
  • Provide clear written and verbal advice to senior leaders and engage stakeholders across the organisation

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Experience in workforce planning, workforce analytics or workforce modelling within complex organisations
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into practical workforce planning advice
  • Experience developing workforce plans, models or similar strategic workforce products
  • Strong written/verbal communication with experience advising senior stakeholders
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities

Desirable: APS/public sector experience; service design, organisational change or operating model redesign exposure

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Master Planner/Scheduler

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 8 Month Contract
  • $1115 Per Day
  • Brisbane Based

About the Role

As the Master Scheduler, you will provide expert planning and scheduling services to ensure effective resource management, dependency tracking, and program delivery. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the program to maintain accurate schedules, identify risks, and ensure timelines are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve program schedules and planning standards
  • Provide expert advice on scheduling to support complex program delivery
  • Facilitate planning workshops to identify timelines, dependencies, and risks
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate and aligned scheduling across all workstreams
  • Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks, issues, and corrective actions
  • Manage interdependencies across multiple concurrent implementations
  • Provide reporting on progress, resource demand, and schedule impacts
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning and scheduling practices
  • Mentor and support team members in scheduling best practices

About You

You are a highly experienced scheduler with a strong background in large-scale transformation programs. You bring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

You will demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience using scheduling tools (ideally MS Project / Project Online)
  • Proven ability to manage complex schedules across multiple workstreams
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights on progress, risks, and issues
  • Experience facilitating planning workshops and aligning cross-functional teams
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
  • High attention to detail and ability to identify gaps in scheduling design
  • Experience in government or large enterprise transformation programs (highly regarded)

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IT Infrastructure Specialist

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • INC Super

We’re looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist to deliver critical Microsoft and network infrastructure services. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in hybrid environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across cloud and on-prem systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

Microsoft & Cloud Infrastructure

  • Administer and support Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
  • Manage Exchange configurations, mail flow, and security
  • Maintain Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including identity lifecycle and Conditional Access
  • Design and support Azure infrastructure (VMs, storage, VNets, NSGs)
  • Implement backup and recovery solutions across cloud and on-prem environments
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of services

Network Infrastructure

  • Support LAN/WAN, switching, routing, and wireless environments
  • Manage core services including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and IP addressing
  • Configure and support VPN solutions (site-to-site & remote access)
  • Monitor performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues
  • Support Azure-to-on-prem network integrations
  • Maintain documentation and work with vendors on escalations

Security, Operations & Governance

  • Apply infrastructure and network security best practices
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on controls and improvements
  • Contribute to incident, change, and problem management processes
  • Maintain clear technical documentation and operational standards
  • Drive continuous improvement across infrastructure environments

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong experience across Microsoft 365, Exchange, SharePoint, and Azure
  • Solid understanding of Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID
  • Proven experience in hybrid cloud + on-prem environments
  • Hands-on networking experience (LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN)
  • Strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls
  • Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Microsoft certifications (Azure, M365, Infrastructure)
  • Networking certifications (CCNA-level or equivalent)
  • Experience working alongside cybersecurity and service delivery teams

Why Apply?

  • Long-term contract with strong extension potential
  • Work across modern cloud and enterprise infrastructure
  • Collaborative, technically strong environment
  • Opportunity to make a real impact on critical systems

If you’re ready to step into a role where your infrastructure expertise will be valued and challenged apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

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Organisational Development Consultant

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • 17% Super

We are seeking an experienced Organisational Development Project Manager to lead the delivery of key OD programs across a large and complex organisation.

This role is heavily project delivery focused, taking ownership of multiple organisation-wide initiatives spanning leadership development, capability uplift, performance frameworks, and cultural transformation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to drive outcomes in an evolving and not yet fully mature environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of OD projects and programs aligned to strategic priorities
  • Manage multiple initiatives including:
  • Leadership development
  • Talent and performance frameworks
  • Employee engagement and cultural change
  • Design and deliver learning and capability programs across the organisation
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and organisational needs
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and risks
  • Manage internal and external program providers and vendors
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement and ROI

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience as an OD Project Manager / OD Consultant within large, complex organisations
  • Strong track record delivering OD, HR or transformation programs end-to-end
  • Experience across: Leadership development, Talent and performance frameworks, and Cultural or organisational change initiatives
  • Strong project management capability, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
  • Experience within Higher Education is highly regarded

Ideal Background

  • Experience delivering OD programs in large, complex or evolving environments
  • Background working across People & Culture / HR transformation initiatives
  • Comfortable working in complex environments, with the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders

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Employee Success Advisor

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Opportunity knocks:

Join a dynamic team at a prominent SaaS organization, where they redefine Employee Success in a rapidly evolving landscape! They are seeking an engaging and experienced Employee Success Advisor. As a vital link to their 200-strong workforce, you’ll partner directly with senior leadership, such as the CEO and Programme Lead, to drive impactful people initiatives and ensure organizational alignment. This is your chance to make an immediate difference in a vibrant, fast-paced environment while enjoying the perfect blend of workplace flexibility-3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

Required Skills:

  • 3-4+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner/Advisor role.
  • Proven track record of working effectively with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to operate with autonomy, show initiative, and navigate a fast-paced work environment.
  • Approachable and personable, with a talent for building trust quickly.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience in a SaaS or mid-sized organization (100-200 employees).
  • Familiarity with organizational change, integrations, or similar organizational transitions.
  • Creativity in developing employee engagement and value proposition initiatives.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in an integration or organizational change role is highly desirable.

Other Requirements:

  • Capability to adapt to a hybrid working model, with a commitment to three days in the office in Auckland CBD.
  • The contract duration is 3 months, with the potential to extend or go permanent based on business needs.
  • Available Immediately

If you’re excited about driving employee success and ready to take on a challenge in a welcoming and fast-evolving culture, then we would love to hear from you! APPLY now to be part of their journey!

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Remuneration & Benefits Lead

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

We are seeking an experienced Remuneration & Benefits Lead to take ownership of the end-to-end reward function within a large, complex organisation.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for designing and managing remuneration frameworks, leading annual review cycles, and providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring remuneration practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned to business objectives.

The position offers a high level of autonomy, working closely with leadership while taking ownership of critical processes and outcomes.
It also supports a key annual remuneration cycle aligned to the calendar year, requiring full availability between October and February, which is the peak delivery period.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and management of remuneration frameworks, salary structures, and incentive programs
  • Deliver the annual remuneration review cycle, including Board and executive reporting
  • Conduct salary benchmarking, market analysis, and pay equity reviews
  • Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on remuneration strategy and decisions
  • Manage and optimise employee benefits programs and external provider relationships
  • Support enterprise agreement and industrial relations activities through data and insights
  • Oversee systems and reporting across SAP / SuccessFactors
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, governance, and reporting requirements

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in remuneration and benefits, ideally in a complex or unionised environment
  • Strong experience managing end-to-end remuneration review cycles
  • Advanced analytical capability with strong Excel and data interpretation skills
  • Experience working with HRIS systems (SAP / SuccessFactors preferred)
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with executive leadership
  • Experience with job evaluation methodologies (e.g. Korn Ferry Hay)
  • Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and remuneration frameworks

Benefits

  • High-impact role within a critical infrastructure organisation
  • Strong autonomy and ownership across the reward function
  • Opportunity to influence strategic remuneration decisions at a senior level
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

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HR Generalist

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • Work for a leading multinational enterprise information technology company.
  • Located in the CBD, 2 minutes from public transport.
  • 6 month engagement

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support across multiple businesses, functions, and regions. In this role, you will deliver globally designed HR programs adapted to local and regional requirements while ensuring compliance with country-specific laws and alignment with business priorities. You will act as a trusted consultant to leaders on organisational design, transformation, change management, talent management, total rewards, workforce planning, and employee relations.

The role requires close collaboration across the HR organisation to deliver an integrated, high-quality employee experience, applying global HR policies while tailoring solutions to unique business needs and market conditions. You will support talent acquisition efforts, including staffing, recruiting, and the integration of employees through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and outsourcing (MADO)and provide guidance to managers and stakeholders on employee relations matters. Additionally, you will interact with employees, leaders, government agencies, and external partners as needed to support effective consultation and negotiations.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides intermediate level of customer support to employees and managers for complex Contact HR cases; escalates as necessary.
  • Develops program delivery and presentation materials to support program delivery and implementation.
  • Analyses employee data to provide research for human resources programs and reports findings to support HR program development and delivery.
  • Develops a broad understanding human resources programs and a working knowledge of the business.
  • Identifies implementation obstacles within businesses.
  • Represents HR to internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with our Enterprise Agreement.
  • Provide support on WGEA reporting.
  • Onsite support for internal events.
  • Regular internal review on policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand employment and payroll law.
  • Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Agreement interpretation and negotiations.
  • Experience with Workday, desirable.
  • Exposure to WGEA reporting and interpreting results.
  • Developed knowledge of human resources.
  • Developing business acumen.
  • Strong communications skills.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
  • Ability to respond independently to moderately complex inquiries.

Education and Experience Required:

  • University degree or equivalent experience.
  • Typically 2-4 years related experience in human resources functional area or HR Generalist role.
  • Exposure to Australian and New Zealand payroll, highly regarded.

Apply today and Bini James will reach out to disclose further information.

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