• 6 Week Contract – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Ensure Operational Readiness for digital solution go-live

We are looking for an experienced Operational Readiness Lead with a strong Business Analysis (BA) focus to drive readiness for a major digital solution go-live.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational readiness planning and coordination for solution go-live
• Take ownership of preparing key operational artefacts cutover documentation and plans
• Drive go-live testing and readiness validation activities
• Prepare detailed documentation for cutover and production deployment
• Facilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders to define processes and readiness requirements

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in Service Operations, Cut Over or Business Analysis
• Strong experience working on digital platforms or customer-facing systems
• Proven ability to prepare detailed artefacts, process documentation, and operational playbooks
• Experience running workshops and engaging stakeholders across business and technology

What’s in it for you:

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

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Donal McCann on donal.mccann@talentinternational.com for more information.

Talent International is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant (Hybrid) to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. The position is a 5-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $550/day + Super.

Hours of Work: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex calendars, appointments, and daily schedules for the Executive Director
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and conferences, including preparing agendas and documentation
• Track actions and follow-ups to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives
• Identify and prioritise urgent and sensitive matters requiring executive attention
• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support in a dynamic environment

Key Challenges:

• Managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exercising sound judgement and attention to detail under pressure
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders across all levels
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in an Executive Assistant or similar role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply government protocols, policies, and procedures
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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.

Our client is seeking a Technical Training Coordinator to support a high-volume, compliance-driven training function within a large utility organisation. This is a contract role through to the end of the year, supporting a busy team managing technical training across a large operational workforce.

This is a fast-paced, administration-heavy role focused on coordinating training activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance across a complex environment.

This role suits an experienced compliance, HR, or operations administrator who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment. Utilities or electricity industry experience is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial and refresher technical training across multiple locations
• Manage training schedules, bookings, attendance, and rescheduling
• Maintain and update training records across SAP, LMS platforms, and Excel trackers
• Reconcile training data, licences, and expiry reports to ensure compliance
• Liaise with training providers, schedulers, and internal stakeholders
• Process training invoices and track associated costs
• Ensure all training activities meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in administration within a complex, high-volume environment
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage data accuracy in compliance-driven settings
• Experience working across multiple systems (ERP, LMS, Excel)
• Strong Excel skills (filtering, reconciling, working with large datasets)
• Ability to follow structured processes and work independently once trained

Highly Regarded

• Experience in training coordination, compliance administration, or HR administration
• Exposure to SAP or similar enterprise systems
• Experience in utilities, infrastructure, or operational environments

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home once fully trained
• Attractive hourly rate aligned with experience
• Opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team within a leading utilities organisation
• Exposure to a large-scale, compliance-driven operational environment

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

The Site Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective performance. This role focuses on delivering production targets, maintaining compliance, and building a strong, high-performing team.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead site safety (OHS&E) for employees, contractors and visitors, promoting a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental and mining lease requirements
• Deliver production targets in line with KPIs and budget
• Monitor performance, throughput and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement to optimise plant performance
• Manage budgets, costs and identify cost reduction opportunities
• Lead, coach and develop site teams while managing performance and employee relations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, customers and suppliers

Success in this role looks like:

• Strong safety performance and compliance
• Achievement of production and cost targets
• High team engagement and performance
• Minimal customer complaints and strong service delivery

Skills & experience:

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage performance, priorities and time effectively
• Must hold a Diploma in Surface Operations Management (preferred) or Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
• Experience with SAP, Kronos or Microsoft Office (desirable)
• Financial or budgeting experience (desirable)

You are a hands-on leader who is results-driven, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment, with a strong focus on safety, performance and team development.

Reach out to Jesse Alland with any questions: 0480 802 731 or jesse.alland@talentinernational.com

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading organisation within the healthcare sector. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to support and strengthen their payroll function.

Role Title: Payroll Team Leader
Location + WFH Flexibility: Macquarie Park | Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days WFH (4-5 days during payroll week)
Salary: $137,000 + super
Project: Supporting payroll operations and assisting with an upcoming payroll system transition
Client Industry: Healthcare
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Process: 2 rounds of interviews

Role Details:

• Lead and mentor the payroll team while supporting the Head of Payroll with day-to-day operational management.
• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing across Australian and New Zealand employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide strong technical payroll guidance and assist with complex payroll calculations including terminations, tax, superannuation and leave entitlements.
• Support the payroll team through an upcoming system transition across the organisation’s clinics.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation including Fair Work, Superannuation Guarantee and NZ Holidays Act requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and process improvement.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Approximately 7+ years payroll experience with strong exposure to AU and NZ payroll.
• Experience in a leadership, mentoring or senior payroll capacity within a payroll team.
• Strong technical payroll capability including manual calculation of long service leave, termination payments, superannuation and NZ Holidays Act calculations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to resolve complex payroll queries.
• Strong stakeholder communication and team collaboration skills.

It would be beneficial if you have experience working with the following systems:

• Micropay
• Humanforce
• HR3

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• During payroll week, team members typically work 4-5 days in the office to support payroll processing.
• Flexible start and finish times outside of payroll week (team coverage required).
• On-site parking available via internal booking app.
• Pet-friendly office environment.

To Apply:

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

• Permanent Position – Government Department
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• $162,077 + super – Manage a team of 14

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager, End User Computing to lead a team delivering essential end user technology services across the organisation.

This leadership role oversees two key functions – the Windows Administration team and the End User Applications team – ensuring that systems, devices, and applications operate efficiently and securely to support a large, complex user base.

The role will also manage procurement and vendor contracts, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with the organisation’s strategic technology direction within the Microsoft domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of approximately 14 technical staff
• Oversee the delivery and maintenance of Windows Administration and End User Application services across the organisation.
• Ensure the stability, reliability, and security of the Microsoft domain environment, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and device management tools.
• Manage procurement activities, including vendor management, contract negotiation, and renewals in accordance with government policies and processes.
• Work collaboratively with other technology and business teams to support projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong experience as a Manager, End User Computing/Infrastructure Lead
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams (10+ staff) in a complex IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and end user computing tools.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, vendor management, and contract administration – ideally within a government context.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

What’s in it for you:
Supportive, inclusive company culture that values collaboration and respect

• Strong focus on career development with clear progression pathways
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to meaningful, challenging work that makes an impact

For more information feel free to contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Join one of the world’s leading music companies – home to some of the most iconic artists, labels and creative teams on the planet – as they continue to expand their Tech Security & Identity function and build out their global technology hub in Sydney CBD.

Our client is a globally recognised organisation operating a large-scale, complex technology environment. They are currently investing heavily in identity and access management, with multiple initiatives underway to modernise authentication, security and platform capability.

The role:

This is a hands-on IAM engineering role focused on delivering and supporting access management capabilities across enterprise systems. The role offers strong ownership, working across SAML/OIDC integrations, troubleshooting and platform improvements. Working 4 days onsite in the Sydney CBD office, with Fridays a half-day working remotely from home.

Key responsibilities:

* Configure and onboard SAML / OIDC applications across Entra ID and PingOne
* Troubleshoot authentication and access issues across environments
* Manage integrations end-to-end without supervision
* Support incident management, problem solving and root cause analysis
* Create and maintain documentation and integration standards
* Work with Product Managers and Business Analysts across the business

Must-Have Skills:

* Strong expertise in OAuth 2.0, OIDC and authentication protocols
* Experience implementing or operating IAM / Access Management platforms (e.g. Ping, Entra ID, Okta)
* Strong understanding of authentication, authorization and federation concepts

Nice to Have:

* API gateways and integrations experience
* Scripting (Python or NodeJS)
* AWS services (S3, CloudFront)
* CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)

Why Join:

* Work on a major PingOne migration and identity modernisation program
* High-impact role with strong ownership across IAM delivery
* Exposure to global stakeholders and complex enterprise systems
* Opportunity to shape and improve identity and access processes
* Collaborative environment with strong technical leadership and support
* Clear pathway to grow within security and identity engineering

Benefits

* Short Fridays – finish at 1pm every Friday
* Hybrid flexibility – Friday work from home
* 2 additional wellbeing days per year
* 5 gifted days leave over Christmas
* Employee Assistance Program
* Retail discounts and employee perks
* Fresh fruit and snacks in office
* Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options
* Up to 30% off award-winning restaurants and accommodation
* Lifestyle benefits including gym memberships and dry-cleaning services

How to apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Sienna Coate Thompson
Talent International
📧 sienna.coatethompson@talentinternational.com

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.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, an Australian-founded leader in data science and advanced analytics, to hire a Security Engineer – AI & ML Security.

This organisation is investing heavily in AI and building a best-in-class AI security capability to support secure, large-scale adoption.

Role Title: Security Engineer – AI & ML Security

Contract Length: Initial 6-12 month contract (highly likely to extend or convert to permanent)

Location: Redfern, Sydney (3 days in office – Tue-Thurs)

Salary: $163,300 – $197,300 package (base + super)

The Opportunity

A hands-on AI security role where you’ll work directly with engineering and data teams to secure real-world AI systems.

You will:

• Design and implement AI/ML security controls (prompt injection, data poisoning, model risks)
• Build security guardrails for LLMs, agents, and AI platforms
• Conduct threat modelling across AI tools and capabilities
• Embed security into the ML lifecycle and engineering workflows
• Define safe adoption patterns for emerging AI technologies
• Evaluate new AI threats and tooling and guide the business
• Support incident response and AI-related security reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Application Security + threat modelling experience (e.g. STRIDE)
• Experience working in cloud environments (GCP / Azure, AWS nice to have)
• Understanding of CI/CD security and secure deployment practices
• Exposure to AI / LLM systems (or strong interest in the space)
• Hands-on, builder mindset – not purely advisory
• Comfortable in fast-moving, evolving environments
• Strong stakeholder skills – able to work across engineering + data teams

Why This Role

• Build AI security capability from the ground up
• Work closely with senior AI leadership (incl. Chief AI Officer)
• Access to cutting-edge AI tech (OpenAI, Anthropic, emerging tools)
• Be part of a major AI rollout across the business
• Strong work-life balance (no expectation beyond ~5pm)
• High likelihood of long-term / permanent opportunity

To Apply

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP HR Payroll Control Centre (PCC) Functional Analyst to support a major government program focused on the implementation, optimisation, and enhancement of SAP HR/Payroll systems. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the likelihood of extension and requires Australian Citizenship as it is a federal government program.

This role will play a key part in delivering payroll transformation initiatives, working across system configuration, process optimisation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and optimise SAP Payroll Control Centre (PCC) including validation rules, policies, KPIs, and dashboards
• Support SAP HR/Payroll modules (PA, OM, Time, Payroll) within an ECC 6.0 environment
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for PCC enhancements and integrations
• Optimise pre- and post-payroll validation processes using PCC automation
• Support integration between SAP Payroll and external systems (e.g. rostering, finance, identity systems)
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve payroll-related issues
• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and UAT activities
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagement, and end-user training
• Provide expert advice to HR and payroll teams on PCC capabilities and best practices

Key Requirements

• 8+ years SAP HR/Payroll experience, including ECC 6.0 configuration
• Hands-on experience implementing or supporting SAP Payroll Control Centre (PCC)
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation, and compliance requirements
• Experience configuring PCC validation rules, policies, and monitoring processes
• Ability to develop functional specifications and work closely with technical teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working across complex, enterprise-level SAP environments

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to SAP SuccessFactors or hybrid HR environments
• Experience with SAP Fiori, CPI, PI/PO, or integration tools
• Knowledge of reporting tools such as Spinifex Easy Reporter

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

The opportunity

Our client is a community focused Federal Government Agency. They are currently seeking an APS6 Organisational Design Officer to provide expert advice and support on organisational design functions, including workforce planning, change management, and role evaluations.

This contract will commence as soon as possible and run until Dec 31^st 2026, with the possibility of extension. You can be based out of either Richmond or Geelong with 2-3 days working from home, offering $60.26 + Super hourly.

Locations: Richmond VIC / Geelong VIC.
Contract: Until 31 December 2026 with extension potential.
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-5:00pm.
Rate: $60.26 per hour (excluding super).
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship required (Federal Government).
Applications Close: Wednesday 8 April 2026.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the development and maintenance of core role statements within the framework of the Agency job families, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and requirements.
• Supporting workforce planning by analysing current and future workforce needs and recommending appropriate organisational structures.
• Contributing to specialist advice and support on a range of Organisational Design functions.
• Providing specialist advice and support on Professional and Legal Officer requests, broadbanding requests and role evaluations.
• Conducting organisational assessments to identify areas for improvement and recommend structural changes.
• Completing role evaluation assessments for APS roles.
• Managing and delivering identified Organisational Design projects.

*Please note that Australian Citizenship is a requirement to be eligible to work for this Federal Government Agency*

About you

• Ability to assess organisational structures, identify areas for improvement, and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, gather requirements, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information, present findings, and engage with stakeholders.
• Experience in managing and delivering organisational design projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Expertise in developing and implementing strategies to support organisational change and ensure smooth transitions.

APPLY

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Talent International is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant x 2 (Hybrid) to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. The position is a 3-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $550/day + Super.

• Role 1: 3-month contract (view to extend)
• Role 2: 5-month contract (view to extend)

Hours of Work: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, appointments, and daily schedules for the Executive Director
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and conferences, including preparing agendas and documentation
• Track actions and follow-ups to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives
• Identify and prioritise urgent and sensitive matters requiring executive attention
• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support in a dynamic environment

Key Challenges

• Managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exercising sound judgement and attention to detail under pressure
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders across all levels
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in an Executive Assistant or similar role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply government protocols, policies, and procedures
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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.