Mō mātou | About LGNZ

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) provides influence, connection and support to local government. They represent the national interests of councils.

They advocate for local government on critical issues, decode policy and make submissions. They connect members through networks, sector events and a must-attend annual conference. And they lead best practice in local government as well as building council capability through learning, development and consulting.

Te āhua o te tūrunga | The nature of the role

Working closely with the Director Commercial and Operations, you will drive LGNZ’s commercial strategy, creating value for member councils while supporting the organisation’s strategic priorities and growth objectives.

You will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of two nationally significant programmes, Road Efficiency Group (REG) and Te Korowai (LGNZ’s local government excellence programme), while identifying new partnership and commercial opportunities that strengthen LGNZ’s impact across the local government sector.

This is a highly visible role requiring a blend of commercial acumen, programme leadership and relationship management. Working closely with council leaders, industry partners and key stakeholders, you will help shape initiatives that build capability, drive performance and support the future success of local government throughout Aotearoa.

Ngā tino pūkenga me wheako | Essential knowledge, skills and experience

The right person for this role will be an expert when it comes to relationship management, with significant experience delivering projects, programmes or commercial initiatives that have achieved measurable outcomes.

What we will look for includes:

• An exceptional communicator, who utilises their listening skills to draw out needs and translate them into deliverable opportunities.
• Demonstrated success identifying, developing and growing commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects or programmes, balancing strategic objectives with operational execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders across diverse environments.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills, comfortable navigating ambiguity and developing practical solutions.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience working in, or with local government, and a strong understanding of local government operations and delivery would be preferred.

Tā mātou e tuku | What’s on offer

LGNZ takes the opinions and needs of their people seriously. LGNZ people say that they appreciate working in an environment that is supportive, flexible, creative, positive and fun. They’ve identified that the success of the team depends on feeling connected, appreciated, inspired, curious, optimistic and supported. These are real sentiments identified by the people who work for LGNZ.

Other benefits you will enjoy:

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• An additional 3 LGNZ days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• A genuinely flexible working environment
• Modern offices in the Cuba Quarter
• Subsidised health insurance

Applications for this role will be reviewed as they are received and close at 9.00am Monday 6 July 2026.

Please do not delay – click APPLY NOW and submit your CV and cover letter.

For a copy of the Position Description or a confidential discussion, please contact John Keith on 021 205 3252 or john.keith@talentinternational.com.

All applications will be acknowledged electronically.

Talent International is currently recruiting a multiple Associate Procurement Managers to work for the NSW Government, based in Macquarie Park(Hybrid). This is a contract until the 30th of June, with the possibility of extension, paying between $750 and $950/day plus Super.

8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week

Primary Purpose of the Role:

The Associate Procurement Manager will support the development of category plans and lead strategic sourcing activities to deliver best-practice procurement and value-for-money outcomes aligned with NSW Government procurement objectives. The role will work across varying client portfolios and category groups based on evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver category management and sourcing activities
• Lead and support strategic sourcing events in line with legislative and policy requirements
• Provide procurement advice, governance, and guidance across the agency
• Prepare, negotiate, and review supplier agreements and commercial arrangements
• Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks
• Monitor procurement activities and provide reporting and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Maintain procurement records and compliance documentation
• Support compliant and effective procurement activities aligned with Procurement Managers

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of the NSW Government Procurement Framework, policies, procedures, and legislation, including probity requirements
• Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Experience working within complex, politically and commercially sensitive environments
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver procurement outcomes effectively

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Contract Management, or related discipline and/or equivalent demonstrated experience.

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.

Talent International is currently recruiting multiple Customer Service Agent to work for the NSW Government , based in Parramatta. This position is a 6-month contract with a view to be extended, and the role pays $35.80 per hour + Super.

7.5 hours a day / 37.5 hours a week

Location (will they be WFH or office): 4PSQ Parramatta – Onsite Monday to Friday. Flexible/Hybrid working options available 

About the Role

You will be working within the Social Impact Programs Branch, supporting either the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) or Energy Rebates teams. The program delivers crisis payments and energy support worth millions of dollars annually.

In this role, you will:

• Assess customer eligibility for government assistance programs
• Communicate with customers via phone and email
• Liaise with energy retailers to coordinate support for customers
• Provide clear, accurate and empathetic customer service
• Work within established frameworks to make eligibility decisions
• Meet KPIs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in high-volume contact centre or customer service environments
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to quickly learn and apply complex information
• A proactive, adaptable and can-do attitude
• High attention to detail and integrity in decision-making
• Confidence working with vulnerable or distressed customers

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.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a globally recognised technology organisation specialising in enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation solutions. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their growing Education Services function.

Role Title: Business Development Manager – Education Services

Contract Length: Initial contract through to April 2027 (highly likely to extend)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Project: Driving growth across IT training and education services, supporting enterprise customers and partner channels

Role Details:

• Drive revenue growth by selling a broad portfolio of IT training solutions (including cloud, security, infrastructure, and emerging technologies)
• Partner closely with enterprise account teams to position training as part of end-to-end technology solutions
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts across ANZ, focusing on upselling and cross-selling opportunities
• Build and develop relationships with external training partners and resellers to expand indirect revenue channels
• Contribute to go-to-market initiatives and demand generation activities for new and existing training offerings
• Support larger consulting and solution deals by embedding training into client proposals

  Required Skills and Experiences:

• Proven background in business development or sales within a services-led environment (IT services, consulting, or similar)
• Experience working with enterprise customers and navigating complex sales cycles
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across sales, delivery, and partner teams
• Commercial mindset with experience managing pipelines, forecasting, and driving revenue outcomes
• Exposure to training, education, or enablement solutions is beneficial but not essential

  Additional Details & Benefits:

• Join a high-performing, niche business unit with strong demand and growth across APAC
• Opportunity to own and grow a defined set of strategic accounts across Australia and New Zealand
• Blend of direct and partner-led sales, offering variety and long-term revenue potential
• Work within a globally recognised organisation with strong internal mobility and extension potential

  To Apply:

  If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please ‘apply now’ and submit your resume!

We’re partnering with a leading professional education organisation seeking an experienced Assessment Lead to drive the implementation of a new assessment strategy across professional education programs.

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accounting professional with strong assessment expertise and experience leveraging AI within learning and assessment environments.

Key activities

• Lead assessment strategy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and oversee robust, authentic, and defensible assessment frameworks.
• Drive the adoption and governance of AI-enabled assessment tools, including AI-assisted marking and assessment analytics.
• Ensure assessment quality, moderation, academic integrity, and compliance with professional standards.
• Manage assessment operations, technologies, and stakeholder engagement across learning programs.
• Provide insights and recommendations through data and performance analytics.

Skills and experience

• Professionally qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience in assessment design, moderation, quality assurance, and assessment operations.
• Experience within higher education, professional education, membership bodies, or credentialing organisations.
• Strong understanding of assessment governance, compliance, and academic integrity.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Exposure to AI-enabled assessment tools and technologies -highly regarded

Apply now to secure an interview or contact josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com

HSE & Risk Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential

Location: Port Kembla / Illawarra Region (predominantly site-based)

Hourly Pay: Up to $100 per hour inclusive of super, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking experienced HSE professionals to support a major capital project within a complex industrial environment.

This is a highly visible, site-focused role where you’ll partner with project teams and contractors to drive positive safety outcomes across a large-scale brownfield construction environment. We’re looking for proactive safety professionals who are comfortable spending time in the field, engaging with people, identifying risks early, and influencing safer ways of working.

Working alongside the Project HSE Manager and wider project leadership team, you’ll play a key role in embedding best-practice health, safety and risk management throughout all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project HSE Manager and project teams to embed best-practice HSE and risk management across a major capital project
• Maintain a strong on-site presence, engaging directly with project teams, contractors and frontline personnel
• Identify hazards, unsafe behaviours and emerging risks before incidents occur
• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and contractor engagement activities
• Lead and support site inductions, toolbox talks, investigations and corrective actions
• Coach and influence contractors and project personnel to achieve positive safety outcomes
• Assist with incident investigations, injury management and return-to-work processes
• Maintain project HSE systems, standards, emergency management documentation and risk registers
• Support project reporting, governance and compliance requirements
• Contribute to the development of a strong, proactive safety culture across multiple project teams

About You

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a dedicated HSE, Safety Advisor, Safety Partner or similar role
• Experience working within construction, heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining or major capital project environments
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and construction/project safety requirements
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build credibility with contractors and operational teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to safety leadership
• Relevant qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline

Highly Regarded Experience

• Brownfield project experience
• Heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
• Major shutdown, maintenance or capital project experience
• Contractor management and high-risk work environments
• Large-scale construction or infrastructure projects

Hours & Flexibility

• Standard Monday to Friday working week
• Typically 40-58 hours per week depending on project requirements
• Occasional weekend work may be required during critical project phases
• Flexibility around working hours is essential, with some periods requiring early starts, later finishes, or extended days to support project delivery

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a significant major capital project in the Illawarra region
• Long-term project pipeline with strong extension potential
• Hands-on role with genuine influence over site safety outcomes
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Exposure to complex construction and industrial project activities
• Potential opportunities to transition into future projects for strong performers

Apply Now

Apply now with your current resume or contact us for a confide

Talent International is currently recruiting multiple Customer Service Representatives to work for the NSW Government, based in Lismore. This is a 6-month contract with a view to be extended. The role pays $37.39/hour + Super.

Hours of Work: 7 hours p/d, 35 hours p/w (Full time)

Hours of Work: 4 hours p/d, 20 hours p/w (Part time)

Start Date: 13/07/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service across various communication channels
• Respond to customer enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Process customer requests and maintain accurate records
• Manage correspondence via email and internal systems
• Provide administrative support as required
• Navigate multiple systems and applications to assist customers effectively
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve service outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• 2-3 years’ experience in customer service, call centre, administration, retail, or a similar customer-facing role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience working in an office environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Professional email communication and customer engagement skills
• Intermediate computer skills and confidence using technology
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Teams
• Strong keyboard and data entry skills

Previous Government experience is desirable but not essential.

Training Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to attend a structured training program delivered across two separate five-day training blocks.

Training will be conducted at specialist training facilities located in either:

• Coffs Harbour, NSW; or
• Penrith, NSW

Candidates must be willing and able to travel to attend the mandatory training sessions.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Technical Administrator to provide platform administration, support, integrations, automation and scripting (EPM Automate, Groovy), and application lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience administering or supporting Oracle Cloud EPM, Oracle Hyperion, or similar Enterprise Performance Management platforms.
• Monitor system performance, integrations, scheduled jobs and automation processes to ensure operational continuity.
• Coordinate and support integrations between Oracle EPM, ERP systems and other enterprise applications.
• Manage user access, security configurations and system governance requirements.
• Support application lifecycle management activities, including environment management, testing, deployments, upgrades and patching activities.
• Act as the primary liaison with vendors, logging and managing support tickets through to resolution.
• Provide support during critical financial periods including month-end, year-end and budgeting cycles.

Additional information

• National Police Clearance required.
• On-call and after-hours support may be required.

If you have a passion for enterprise finance systems and Oracle EPM technologies, we would love to hear from you.

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please forward your updated CV to Jane Saxby by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquires please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202

• 6 Month Contract – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Develop high-quality digital content

The Role
Our Government client is looking for a Digital Content Writer to support a major digital transformation program within a large public sector organisation. This role will be responsible for creating, managing and publishing high-quality digital content that supports service delivery, stakeholder engagement and organisational change initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Create, update and publish website content using a Content Management System (CMS), ensuring accuracy, accessibility and consistency.
• Manage digital content across multiple websites, including text, multimedia assets and online functionality.
• Develop and maintain interactive digital forms and user-facing content that supports service delivery.
• Coordinate the production and publication of multimedia content, including video and animation, working with internal teams and external vendors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex information into clear, plain-language content that meets accessibility and compliance standards.
• Support digital transformation and change initiatives through content design, communications activities, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• Proven experience working as a Digital Content Writer
• Strong experience working with Content Management Systems such as Drupal or similar enterprise CMS platforms.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create clear, concise and audience-focused content.
• Demonstrated understanding of accessibility standards, plain language principles and digital content best practices.
• Experience managing website content, digital forms and multimedia assets across multiple channels.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders

What’s in it for you

• 6 Month Contract
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

To find out more about this exciting new role please contact Sarah Jordan at donal.mccann@talentinternational.com or apply now to secure an interview.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Recruitment Officer to work for a NSW Government based in Sydney Olympic Park. This is a 3-month contract role with the possibility of extension, paying $42.86/hr plus Super.

Work arrangement: Flexible working arrangements available for negotiation with 2 days from home and 3 days in the office post-training

About the Role

As a Recruitment Officer, you will provide specialist recruitment support by delivering high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused recruitment services. You will work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to coordinate recruitment activities, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and timely hiring outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and hiring processes across multiple recruitment streams
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and provide recruitment solutions
• Achieve recruitment KPIs, including time-to-hire targets and service delivery standards
• Provide expert advice on recruitment policies, procedures, and best-practice methodologies
• Prepare and manage recruitment documentation, including advertisements, interview packs, shortlists, and outcome correspondence
• Respond to recruitment-related enquiries and provide administrative support
• Maintain recruitment records, HR systems, and databases
• Generate reports and analyse recruitment data using StaffLink and other systems
• Monitor data integrity, conduct audits, and provide reporting on recruitment metrics and performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR administration
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience using HRIS, recruitment systems, or databases
• Advanced administration and reporting capabilities
• Experience within the Government or Health sectors will be highly regarded

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.

• Multiple Infrastructure & Data Engineer Opportunities (Must hold current TSPV security clearance)
• 12 months contract with option to 2 x 12 months extensions
• Adelaide Based Positions

Seeking TSPV-cleared professionals for multiple Infrastructure & Data Engineering contract roles, including Lead Data Engineers, Gateway Engineers, RHEL Infrastructure Engineers, and Network Engineers. You’ll design, implement, secure, and optimise critical systems within highly secure environments. Initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options.

• 3 x Lead Data Engineers – Proven experience in data engineering, including the development of secure and scalable data solutions that support operational outcomes, data accessibility, optimization, and advanced analytics within complex and secure environments.
• 1 x Gateway Engineer – Demonstrated experience in implementing, managing, securing, and decommissioning infrastructure solutions across physical, virtual, network, and cloud environments. Proven ability to maintain resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure that supports critical digital services, operational requirements, and organizational objectives.
• 2 x RHEL Infrastructure Engineers (LINUX) – Demonstrated experience in implementing, managing, securing, and decommissioning Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) infrastructure within complex enterprise environments. Proven ability to administer and optimise physical, virtual, cloud, and network-integrated Linux platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, security compliance, and support for critical digital and operational services.
• 3 x Network Admin & Network Engineers – Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, administering, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud-connected environments. Proven ability to ensure network availability, performance, resilience, and security while supporting critical digital services and operational outcomes within complex and highly secure environments

If you’d like to be considered for any of these roles, please submit a formal application online, and we’ll be in touch to outline the next steps.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, one of the world’s leading music companies – home to some of the most iconic artists, labels and creative teams on the planet. We are seeking a Vulnerability Engineer

Role Title: Vulnerability Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $152,320 package + 10% annual bonus

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD | 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH

Role Details:

• Drive reduction of enterprise vulnerabilities within SLA, including backlog reduction and improved remediation velocity
• Own the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle (detect → prioritise → remediate → validate)
• Review, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities across servers and endpoints
• Execute patching, configuration changes and mitigation actions
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud and application teams to coordinate remediation
• Communicate risk posture clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Drive accountability across teams and escalate where required

  Required Skills and Experiences:

• 3+ years’ experience in vulnerability management, remediation or related cybersecurity roles
• Experience with tools such as Nessus, Qualys, Tenable or OpenVAS
• Strong understanding of patching and remediation processes
• OS administration across Windows, Linux and/or macOS
• Scripting/automation experience (Python or PowerShell preferred)
• Exposure to AWS environments (Azure nice to have)
• Experience working in 24×7 production environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence outcomes

  Additional Details & Benefits:

• Join a globally recognised leader in the music industry
• High-impact, execution-focused operational security role (not architecture)
• Work closely with global stakeholders, including US-based leadership
• Opportunity to drive real improvements in enterprise security posture

  To Apply:

  If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please ‘apply now’ and submit your resume.