Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Assistant Director – Policy Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills / Parramatta. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director Policy Officer plays a key leadership role in shaping and delivering strategic policy initiatives that support the agency’s objectives. This role involves leading complex policy projects, providing high-level advice to senior executives, and engaging with stakeholders across government and industry. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with a sound understanding of government processes and ministerial engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic policy initiatives aligned with government and agency priorities.
• Provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Prepare high-quality policy documents, including Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, discussion papers, and correspondence.
• Navigate government processes, including parliamentary inquiries, intergovernmental forums, and ministerial workflows.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development, including environmental scanning and stakeholder consultation.
• Manage complex policy projects, including planning, coordination, and delivery of outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, industry, and community groups.
• Represent the agency in interdepartmental committees, working groups, and external forums.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of policy processes, frameworks, and capability within the team.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex public policy initiatives, preferably in a First Nations context, with the ability to influence strategic direction and outcomes.
• Highly developed analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise diverse sources of evidence and data to provide authoritative, well-reasoned policy advice to senior executives and government.
• Proven ability to identify emerging issues, assess risks, and develop innovative, practical solutions to complex policy challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Capacity to ensure policy work is strategically aligned with broader government priorities, departmental objectives, and cross-agency reform agendas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships across government, with First Nations stakeholders, and with external partners to influence outcomes.
• Experience preparing and presenting high-quality written materials, including ministerial briefs, Cabinet submissions, and strategic reports, and representing the department in high-level forums.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage policy projects or programs, including planning, coordination, risk management, and delivery within tight timeframes and competing priorities.
• Sound understanding of government decision-making processes, including Cabinet, Budget, and parliamentary procedures, and the ability to navigate these effectively.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to interpret and apply data, research, and evaluation findings to shape policy and program decisions, including health workforce or Closing the Gap data.
• Experience contributing to corporate initiatives, intergovernmental working groups, or cross-agency reform efforts, including strategic policy forums or capability reviews.

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.

Artificial Intelligence DevSecOps Engineer Role

• Location: Adelaide (100% On-Site)
• Engagement: Contract
• Clearance: Australian Citizen with minimum NV2 security clearance

Avec Global, one of Australia’s fastest-growing consultancies, is building the “A-Team” in partnership with Defence research and science division. This elite group of consultants will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Defence science researchers to deliver mission-critical innovation, science and technology projects.

About the Roles

We are currently recruiting for our leading Defence clients for an Artificial Intelligence DevSecOps Engineer for key contract role based in Adelaide.

Requirements

• Australian Citizenship (mandatory)
• Current NV2 Security Clearance (minimum requirement)
• 100% On-site in Adelaide
• Demonstrated systems integration across multi-platform, secure environments with measurable end-to-end outcomes.
• Competence with APIs, deploying and/or supporting CI/CD toolsets using centralised artefact repositories.
• Integration testing methods and tools; defect management and traceability from requirements to integrated outcomes.
• DevSecOps/Kubernetes proficiency to support integration build/test/run automation.
• Python/Linux for scripting, tooling.

If interested, APPLY NOW, or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560

Our client is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and deliver health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across a large and diverse university environment.

This is a 3 month contract perfect for a candidate who is immediately available.

Working as part of the People & Culture team, this position will oversee compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement activities to ensure a safe and supportive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the university’s Safety Management System and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards
• Identify and manage key health and safety risks, implementing effective improvement strategies
• Lead and support the delivery of workplace health, safety, and wellbeing services, including emergency management and injury management
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide practical, high-quality safety advice and guidance
• Manage and mentor a small team, promoting professional development and a proactive safety culture
• Contribute to safety projects, audits, and performance reporting

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Proven leadership experience within a large, complex organisation (education, government, or corporate)
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management, and audit frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement safety management systems and improvement programs
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

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

DevOps Engineer (OpenShift Experience Required)
Adelaide-based position
Initial 6-month contract (with potential extension)

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

🔧 About the Role

As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and manage the full lifecycle of application deployments to Kubernetes clusters (OpenShift preferred) across SIT, UAT, and PROD. You’ll drive best practices, enhance automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and ensure the platform remains scalable, secure, and efficient.

✅ What You’ll Bring

• Strong Kubernetes (OpenShift) experience in production environments
• Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or similar tools
• Solid CI/CD and troubleshooting skills
• Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevSecOps knowledge is a plus

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters at enterprise scale
• Manage application deployments across SIT, UAT, and PROD environments
• Automate and standardise infrastructure via Terraform, Ansible, Helm, etc.
• Implement best practices for Kubernetes security, scalability, and performance
• Develop monitoring and incident response plans using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and Splunk
• Train internal teams and champion a DevOps culture across the organisation

Ready to take on your next DevOps challenge? Apply today!

For more details, reach out to Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501.

Location: Sydney CBD (4 days onsite)

Hourly Rate: $70 per hour + super

Start Date: ASAP – Immediate availability preferred

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment agency, is partnering once again with a long-standing client – a high-profile ASX listed organisation – to source an experienced Senior Payroll Officer for an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the chance to contribute to a friendly, stable team within an iconic organisation, with the potential for extension.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll be joining a team of 10 payroll professionals, supporting end-to-end payroll functions while playing a key role in a project. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll focus on the accurate and timely preparation of redundancy calculations, data reviews, and communication with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end payroll processing (fortnightly and monthly cycles)
• Prepare and review redundancy calculations in line with company policy and legislation
• Process redundancies within the SAP
• Communicate with the project team and key stakeholders regarding redundancy entitlements
• Support onboarding and offboarding payroll tasks
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy
• Respond to employee queries regarding tax, superannuation, and payslips
• Ensure compliance with payroll procedures, taxation, superannuation, and redundancy regulations
• Support the Payroll team with ad hoc tasks during a period of team restructuring

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in a payroll processing role (experience in redundancy projects highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of redundancy calculation rules – including Severance, ETP taxation, Lump Sum D, etc.
• Experience using SAP Payroll essential
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation, and tax requirements
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes
• Strong stakeholder communication and customer service skills
• Must be Sydney-based and available to work onsite 4 days per week initially

Why Apply?

• Immediate start with potential for extension
• Flexible working hours + hybrid model after ramp-up
• Join a supportive, experienced payroll team in an iconic organisations

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next role or you’d like to learn more, please hit ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume today.

Commercial Contracts Manager – Defence Programs

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to provide high-level strategic and commercial management services within major Australian Defence programs.

⚠️ Please note: Only Australian citizens with an active NV1 clearance and proven Australian Defence contract (AusDefCon) experience will be considered.

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About the Role

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll deliver strategic business advice, contract management, and procurement support across high-profile Defence programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing expert commercial advice and strategic business planning
• Leading stakeholder engagement with internal and external parties
• Developing and managing key commercial documentation, strategies, and reports
• Establishing and optimising contract management plans, systems, and tools
• Driving commercial governance, assurance, and performance management
• Managing commercial relationships, identifying risks, and resolving disputes
• Reviewing supplier deliverables, performance reports, and cost controls
• Coordinating Deed/Contract Change Proposals
• Supporting phase-in and phase-out activities

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What You’ll Bring

• NV1 Security Clearance (essential)
• Australian citizenship (mandatory for clearance)
• Proven above-the-line Defence contracting experience (AusDefCon background essential)
• Deep understanding of Defence approval processes and governance frameworks
• Strong commercial acumen with experience across contract performance, procurement, and dispute resolution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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Why Join

You’ll be part of a team that combines technical excellence with mission-critical delivery, directly supporting Australia’s defence and infrastructure priorities. This role offers exposure to some of the nation’s most significant maritime and Defence initiatives while contributing to projects that strengthen Australia’s position in the global domain.

Technical Lead – Site Awareness

Location: Western Sydney, NSW – Parramatta/Blacktown region

Salary: $180,000 – $200,000 + super

Type: Permanent, full-time | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1-day WFH)

Talent International is excited to be partnering with our long-standing client – an industry leader in smart, AI-driven surveillance and monitoring solutions. With operations across Australia and New Zealand, they support major industries including construction, government, mining, and civil infrastructure with advanced site security and compliance platforms.

With ambitious growth plans underway, the business is expanding its engineering leadership team and is now seeking a Technical Lead – Site Awareness to take ownership of a pivotal squad and help drive their journey forward.

The Role

As the Technical Lead, you will:

• Lead and mentor a small, high-performing engineering team (including two senior developers).
• Take ownership of the end-to-end tech stack underpinning the business’s core product.
• Balance hands-on coding (50-75%) with leadership responsibilities – planning, direction, task breakdown, and work allocation.
• Collaborate closely with the CTPO, product leaders, and customers to translate business goals into scalable technical outcomes.
• Drive best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and observability.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll bring a mix of strong technical craft and proven leadership, including:

• Expertise in TypeScript, with solid Python and AWS/DevOps experience (CI/CD, infra-as-code, monitoring/observability).
• Track record in leading teams – balancing delivery with mentoring and people leadership.
• Strong product and customer focus – connecting technical decisions to business outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Experience in scaling, product-focused businesses is highly regarded.

Why Join?

• Impact from day one – shape a core product that delivers measurable value to customers across multiple industries.
• Career growth – join a scaling business with clear progression opportunities.
• Collaborative culture – high-performing team that blends start-up agility with structured growth.
• Flexibility – hybrid setup: 4 days onsite, 1-day WFH.

This is your chance to take ownership of a core squad, work with cutting-edge technology, and lead delivery for products with real-world impact.

APPLY NOW to be part of this growth journey.

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to work for the Local Government, based in Sydney. The position is a 6-month contract and pays between $55 – $72 per hour + Super.

7.5 hours a day / 38 hours a week

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&R) Unit, the Finance Business Partner will provide insightful analysis, financial advice, and business support across multiple divisions. This role will partner closely with managers and executive directors to improve financial performance, strengthen decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

You will also play a key role in the cost of service program, providing financial insights and modelling to support strategic and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit managers and executive directors to monitor financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including variance analysis and detailed performance commentary.
• Coordinate the delivery of divisional budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and enhance business cases through financial modelling and cash-flow analysis.
• Deliver ad hoc financial insights to support strategic initiatives and service improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

About You

• CPA or CA qualified (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience as a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in local government or the public sector 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.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join our client’s team based in Sydney. This position is a contract role for a 2-month contract with the view to be extended or could go permanent and pays an hourly rate of $57 – $60/hr + Super.

7.6 hours a day / 38 hours a week

Position Summary:

An Executive Assistant plays a key role in providing high-level executive support to the Chief Data Officer with reference to and interpretation of the client’s policies and procedures.

The role entails responding to complex enquiries using judgement and initiative while using considerable technical skills and discretion when making decisions.

The role reports to the Chief Data Officer.

Accountabilities:

• Proactively provide executive support and assistance, whilst exercising discretion, initiative and confidentiality at all times.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective channels of communication, interpreting requests and correspondence to prioritise.
• Undertake diary, email and document management, including the monitoring and prioritising of emails and assisting with the preparation of responses.
• Use superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain executive stakeholder relationships.
• Facilitate and plan meetings, including compiling agendas and other documents, preparing minutes and following up on allocated or outstanding meeting tasks.
• Provide advice on the interpretation of the client’s Policies and Procedures and apply to all activities as appropriate.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects aligned with the Enterprise Data Office.
• Provide senior administrative support for meetings as required.
• Participate in relevant projects and business improvement activities to streamline processes and facilitate administrative efficiency.
• Manage and support the delivery of clients’ projects, initiatives and other ad hoc programs as required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Advanced level of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including the Microsoft Office suit of applications.
• Superior time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
• An understanding of and commitment to client’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

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 for a EL2 Economist – Economics and Pricing Branch to work for the NSW Government, based in Surry Hills/Parramatta. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $650 – $850 per day + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of pricing policy initiatives and frameworks,
• Manage projects or workstreams within broader reform programs, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Interpret and apply economic and analytical modelling to inform pricing policy advice
• Prepare high-quality written material including briefings, reports, and presentations for senior executives and government.
• Support risk identification, issue management, and policy evaluation.
• Engage with external stakeholders to ensure policy is informed, practical and transparent.
• Contribute to a positive and high-performing team culture, supporting collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key skills required for role:

• Strong program and project management skills with demonstrated delivery of policy or regulatory initiatives.
• Ability to analyse and translate complex information, including economic, and financial data into practical advice.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing clear and persuasive documents for senior audiences.
• Sound judgement, problem solving, and conceptual skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute to team outcomes.
• Tertiary qualification in public policy, economics, management, or a related field is desirable.
• Equivalent senior-level experience in policy, pricing, or program management in government or a regulatory context will also be considered.

Desirable skills to have for the role:

• Experience in pricing or funding reform in Health, Aged Care, or Disability.

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 looking for an experienced and trade-qualified Service Technician to join a high-performing service team within a leading HVAC and applied solutions company. This hands-on role is responsible for the service, repair, commissioning, and maintenance of chillers across commercial and industrial sites.

You will work independently and as part of a collaborative team, providing technical expertise to ensure systems operate efficiently, safely, and in line with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine service, testing, commissioning, and repairs of chillers and applied HVAC systems
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and site surveys as required
• Diagnose and resolve system faults, providing technical support and advice to customers
• Prepare for on-site work, including reviewing drawings, coordinating site access, and assessing risks
• Maintain accurate service records, reports, and documentation in line with company standards
• Liaise with the Service Coordinator to manage daily schedules and respond to urgent service requests
• Provide supervision and mentoring to apprentices where required
• Adhere to all company, quality, and safety policies and procedures

Key Requirements

• Trade qualification in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
• Proven experience in servicing and maintaining chillers and applied HVAC systems
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial air-conditioning systems and controls
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Valid driver’s licence and strong commitment to safety and quality
• Strong communication and customer service skills

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

Integration & Controls Team Lead – Aviation Sector

Location: Sydney
Salary: $170k – $210k (inclusive of 12% superannuation)
Sector: Aviation / Infrastructure Transformation
Reports to: Portfolio, Program & Project Controls Manager
Team: 4 Direct Reports

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The Opportunity

Our client, a major player in Australia’s aviation infrastructure, is seeking an Integration & Controls Team Lead to drive governance, consistency, and maturity across enterprise scheduling and control practices.

You’ll lead a team of highly skilled Master Schedulers and work across multiple transformational programs – ensuring that scheduling, baseline management, and integration frameworks are robust, standardised, and strategically aligned.

This role plays a crucial part in shaping how the organisation plans, executes, and reports across its complex portfolio of aviation initiatives.

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The Role

In this position, you’ll act as a governance and controls authority across all scheduling functions. Working closely with program leads, PMOs, and external vendors, you’ll set the standards for how scheduling and integration are managed at an enterprise level.

Your key accountabilities will include:
* Establishing and maintaining baseline and change control across all projects
* Driving integration management across multiple portfolios and schedules
* Embedding scope management and governance frameworks
* Leading the uplift of existing scheduling frameworks and best practices
* Championing standardisation and consistency across project schedules
* Providing oversight, quality assurance, and executive reporting on controls maturity

This is not a cost-control role – instead, you’ll focus on governance, process alignment, and strategic scheduling leadership.

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About You

You’ll come from a Master Scheduling or Project Controls background, with deep experience in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and an appetite for leadership. You understand how to influence, guide, and mentor senior schedulers who are embedded within complex, fast-moving programs.

Your superpowers include:
* Broad, enterprise-level thinking – not just program-level detail
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* A proactive approach to embedding best practices and structure in “chaotic” environments
* A balance of technical scheduling expertise and leadership finesse

Experience in aviation, defence, or large-scale infrastructure is highly regarded; however, we’re open to candidates from other fast-paced, politically complex sectors who thrive on bringing structure and discipline to dynamic program environments.

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Why Apply?

This is a rare leadership role at the intersection of strategy, governance, and delivery. You’ll have the autonomy to shape enterprise frameworks, lead experienced professionals, and influence how some of Australia’s most critical aviation programs are delivered.