• 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.
• Drive a customer-focused culture, ensuring responsive and effective IT service delivery.

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.

Desirable:

• Prior experience working within the Victorian Public Service or other government agencies.
• Knowledge of ITIL principles and service management practices.
• Experience managing device lifecycle or cloud migration projects within Microsoft ecosystems.

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

Business Manager
Adelaide Based Position
Initial 4-month contract | Possible extension

Talent International is partnering with a key public health service to recruit an experienced Business Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert advice on financial planning, budgeting, and resource management – driving efficiency and supporting service delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial and resource management advice to Business Unit Managers.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Conduct business analysis to identify performance drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to enhance financial management and operational efficiency.
• Oversee HR coordination, workforce reporting, and staff supervision.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and legislative frameworks.
• Represent the Directorate in key committees and forums.

Essential skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in financial, human resource, and business management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, reporting, and budget development.
• Proficiency with financial systems and MS Office (particularly Excel).
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your financial and business expertise to a vital healthcare service that supports our community’s wellbeing. You’ll join a supportive team, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and further develop your career within a respected organisation. “APPLY Now”!

Head of Bids & Estimation
Full time Permanent Role
Adelaide based Position

Australian Citizenship required (Defence Industry)

A major Defence industry organization is seeking a proven strategic leader to head its Bid & Estimating function – responsible for defining and governing the commercial frameworks that shape major bids, estimating governance and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs) across large-scale, high-value Defence programs of national importance.

About the Role

You will lead the development and execution of an integrated bid and estimating strategy, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness and commercial rigor in all major pursuits and scope changes.
This includes leading and expanding a specialist team – currently comprising 1 Bid resource and 3 Estimators, with scope to grow and mature this capability further as the organisation scales.

Key Accountabilities

• Own and execute the strategic direction for estimating governance, bid development and CCP management
• Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team – starting with 1 bid and 3 estimating specialists, with mandate to shape future structure
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and best-practice methodology across all bid and estimating frameworks
• Ensure estimating accuracy, risk visibility and commercial competitiveness on all major bids and contract changes
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Program, Finance, Engineering and Executive functions
• Proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies
• Optimise budget and resource allocation to deliver maximum commercial and strategic value

Essential Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Project Management or similar
• Australian Citizenship and ability to meet additional ITAR restrictions (origin of birth)

Desired Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in end-to-end bid management, business development, estimating or commercial leadership – preferably within Defence or similarly regulated sectors
• Proven ability to set a clear vision and uplift organisational maturity in bid, estimating and contract change management
• Strong commercial acumen – deep understanding of contractual, financial, pricing and risk management principles
• Expertise in WBS development, estimating, resource planning, scheduling, risk control, and EVMS methodologies
• Hands-on capability with ERP systems, pricing models, EVMS tools (e.g. Deltek Cobra) and scheduling platforms (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project)
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and other core business tools
• Exceptional ability to engage, influence and collaborate across senior internal and external stakeholders, including internationally
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing specialist teams while shaping future structure and growing capability

Shape the future of Defence programs through world-class commercial leadership. Apply now to make a lasting impact. For confidential chat you can reach Alex Martinson on 0455 531 116

Talent International is currently recruiting for a 2x Customer Care Support Officer to join our client’s team based across Rookwood. The position is a 2-month contract with a view to be extended and paying $35 per hour + Super.

Hours: On-site, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are currently seeking two experienced Administration Support Officers to join the client’s team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional, well-organised administrator who thrives in a varied and fast-paced environment.

You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors and provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors with professionalism and empathy
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, take messages, and manage enquiries
• Update and maintain internal databases and records
• Support with general invoicing and basic finance tasks
• Order and manage office supplies and stationery
• Keep the office clean, organised, and presentable
• Scan, file, and manage incoming/outgoing mail
• Provide general administrative and ad hoc support to the team as required

About You

We’re looking for a reliable, proactive, and approachable administrator with a strong attention to detail. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities and supporting a team environment.

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Government or corporate administration
• Medical reception or office coordination
• Hospitality or service industry, where adaptability and customer service are key

What’s on Offer

• Immediate start – 2-month contract with potential extension
• Competitive hourly rate of $35 + Super
• Supportive and respectful workplace
• Opportunity to work within a well-known community organisation

If you’re an organised, people-focused professional looking to contribute to a meaningful workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

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, a leading Defence consulting firm, provides engineering, technical assurance, and logistics governance to ensure platform integrity and sustainment excellence across major Defence programs.

We’re seeking a skilled Business Process Mapping Consultant / Author to develop, maintain, and continuously improve processes that drive operational performance, safety, and compliance within a complex sustainment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a suite of supporting processes to optimise performance across the sustainment enterprise.
• Create standardised processes, procedures, and work instructions across key functions: Maintenance, Supply Support, Engineering, Asset Management, and Commercial.
• Ensure all processes comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 55001 standards.
• Collaborate with policy authorities to align enterprise processes with current policy.
• Engage stakeholders to analyse needs, validate findings, and secure buy-in.
• Implement a methodology for ongoing process review, update, and improvement.
• Maintain configuration integrity and ensure process documentation remains current and relevant.

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in process mapping, improvement, and documentation.
• Proven ability to analyse current-state and design future-state processes.
• Experience with process modelling, governance, and ISO compliance (9001 / 55001).
• Active Defence Security Clearance (Baseline minimum).
• Qualification in Business Process Management, Quality, Engineering, Operations, or related field.

Why Join This Team

• Work with a respected Defence consultancy shaping critical sustainment outcomes.
• Apply your process expertise to enhance engineering, logistics, and asset management systems.
• Contribute to a high-performing, mission-focused team in an environment that values excellence and improvement.

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about process excellence in the Defence sector, we’d love to hear from you.

• Internal Review Officer
• 12 months initial contract
• Adelaide Based Position with Hybrid working arrangement

The Internal Review Officer undertakes reviews of plan funding and access decisions, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes. The role involves managing a caseload of review requests, preparing evidence-based recommendations, and supporting participants through the review process. The officer ensures decisions align with legislation, policies, and standards while contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Working with applicants to gather information regarding the nature and context of review requests.
• Informing applicants and their representatives about decisions, reviews and the appeals process.
• Preparing evidence-based decision making as prescribed in the Operational Guidelines and policies.
• Monitoring and managing caseloads, ensuring internal reviews are completed within set timeframes.
• Contributing to quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery practice, processes and systems.

Qualifications:

• Experience working within the disability sector, social services, or a related field is highly valued. Previous roles that involved case management, advocacy, or legal decision-making.
• Roles that involved analysing information, making decisions, and writing reports are relevant.
• Experience in roles that required strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.
• Precision in reviewing cases and making decisions.
• A compassionate approach to supporting applicants.
• Effective time management and the ability to handle multiple cases and competing priorities.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat! You can reach Ivan Aureus via email ivan.aureus@talentinternational.com

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking an Observability Engineer with strong Elastic (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana etc) experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a newly created team, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining their observability platforms which are used across their entire application and infrastructure environments. This includes proactive monitoring, anomaly detection and triaging and root cause analysis using the Elastic Stack.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Developing / maintaining Kibana dashboards
• Integrating logs, metrics, traces and synthetics into the observability pipeline
• Implementing machine learning models for anomaly detection and predictive insights
• Maintaining the health of the observability system
• Supporting incident response with actionable insights for post-mortem analysis

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Demonstrated experience working within observability and/or monitoring within large, complex environments
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats, APM)
• Solid scripting skills with the ability to build CI/CD pipelines
• Exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office
• Attractive salary package
• Fantastic team environment

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

Our client is looking for an experienced and community-minded Community Grants Officer. This role will deliver and enhance a diverse range of community grant programs while playing a key part in supporting community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and local initiatives that contribute to social, cultural, and environmental outcomes across the region.

You will manage the day-to-day operations of the Community Grants Program, build relationships with stakeholders, and provide advice and training to applicants to help strengthen their grant-writing and governance capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of community grant programs and ensure efficient administration and reporting
• Provide guidance and support to community organisations through all stages of the application process
• Coordinate the development and delivery of community training sessions to build organisational capacity
• Maintain the online grants system, including promotion, documentation, and payment processing
• Prepare reports, contribute to policy improvements, and support internal teams in the assessment process
• Build strong relationships with community stakeholders, networks, and internal departments

Key Requirements

• Formal qualification in Community Development or a related field
• Proven experience developing and administering community grants programs or similar funding initiatives
• Strong understanding of community engagement, governance, and local government processes
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and stakeholder relationship skills
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience with grants management software (e.g. SmartyGrants) and strong administrative capability

For more information, please contact Brandon Wong at Brandon.Wong@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Internal Review Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Parramatta/Newcastle. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $55.24/hr + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Working with participants/applicants to gather information regarding the nature and context of review requests.
• Informing participants/applicants and their representatives about decisions, reviews and the appeals process.
• Preparing evidence-based decision-making as prescribed in the NDIS Act, NDIS rules, Operational Guidelines and the client’s policies.
• Monitoring and managing caseloads, ensuring internal reviews are completed within set timeframes.
• Contributing to quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery practice, processes and systems.

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the NDIS: Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, including its policies, procedures, and guidelines, is essential. This includes understanding the rights and responsibilities of participants and applicants and the services available to them.
• Disability Awareness: An understanding of various disabilities and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyse information, assess evidence, and make sound decisions based on the available data is key. This includes reviewing documents, reports, and other relevant materials.

Desirable criteria

• Educational Background: A degree in a relevant field such as law, social work, psychology, disability studies, or a related discipline is often preferred.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications related to disability services, case management, or legal studies can be beneficial.
• Relevant Work Experience: Experience working within the disability sector, social services, or a related field is highly valued. Previous roles that involved case management, advocacy, or legal decision-making.
• NDIS Experience: Direct experience with the NDIS, either through previous employment or volunteer work. This includes understanding NDIS processes, policies, and participant/applicant’s needs.
• Analytical and Decision-Making Experience: Roles that involved analysing information, making decisions, and writing reports are relevant.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Experience in roles that required strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Nations: An understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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 recruiting an Executive Officer to provide high-level executive and operational support within an ICT portfolio. This position is a 12-month contract – grade 9/10 level with the view to extend and is paying $800 per day plus superannuation.

The role will be supporting the Director of Operations, Director of Service Management, and Director of Digital Operations within the ICT Portfolio.

The role is strategic and high-profile, supporting executive priorities within a complex university/ICT operational environment.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, personable, proactive, and highly organised, with the ability to pivot quickly in times of change. They must be comfortable working hands-on in a PMO setting, managing mini-projects, reporting, and deadlines, while ensuring executive priorities are delivered.

Key requirements include outstanding writing and communication skills, proven ability to manage executive functions, and the capability to represent the Executive Director through clear, professional communications. While there are no direct reports, the role carries delegated authority at times, requiring someone confident in driving outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide executive assistance to senior leaders, including diary, correspondence, and priority management.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and track outcomes from executive meetings.
• Coordinate operational management activities across the ICT portfolio.
• Draft, review, and finalise reports, briefing notes, and risk assessments.
• Support ICT-related projects, liaising with cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external parties.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks and project work as directed.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in executive or senior support roles within ICT or large organisations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Proven organisational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT project management tools.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV in Word format via the Apply button. For further information, contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com.

Title: Network Engineer – WiFi

Location: Sydney (4 days in office, Fridays WFH – finish at 1pm)

Team: Global IT Infrastructure – 14 engineers worldwide

Salary: $130K – $155K + super

The Opportunity

Join one of the world’s leading music companies – home to the most iconic artists, labels, and creative teams on the planet – as a Network Engineer – WiFi, helping design and evolve the next generation of enterprise connectivity that powers creativity globally.

You’ll play a key role within the Global Infrastructure team, taking ownership of WiFi design, delivery, and optimisation across UMG’s global offices and creative spaces. This is a rare opportunity to bridge the gap between operations and high-end network design – shaping reliable, high-performing wireless experiences for the teams that make the music happen.

Based in Sydney, you’ll work closely with senior engineers across the US, UK, and APAC to uplift capability, standardise designs, and drive the adoption of next-generation wireless technologies like WiFi 6/6E/7 and Juniper Mist AI.

What You’ll Do

As the Network Engineer – WiFi, you’ll design and deliver enterprise wireless solutions that ensure secure, high-performing connectivity across offices and studios worldwide.

• Design and implement WiFi solutions across new and existing office locations (brownfield and greenfield).
• Assess and optimise existing Cisco deployments while leading Juniper Mist rollouts.
• Create and maintain global wireless design standards, documentation, and configuration templates.
• Conduct predictive and physical site surveys, producing heatmaps and performance reports.
• Act as a Tier-4 escalation point for complex wireless issues and mentor global ops engineers.
• Collaborate across facilities, infrastructure, and IT teams to ensure coverage, reliability, and performance.
• Support long-term evolution to WiFi 7 and SD-WAN integration.
• Contribute to automation initiatives using tools like Python.

Initially hands-on, this role offers the opportunity to grow into the global subject matter expert for WiFi and SD-WAN strategy – influencing architecture, standards, and future direction.

About You

You’re a technically strong, enterprise-minded WiFi engineer who understands end-to-end network design – practical, collaborative, and excited to take ownership of wireless architecture across a global creative business.

• Enterprise-level WiFi generalist – deep knowledge of design, deployment, and tuning.
• Strong networking fundamentals – routing, switching, SD-WAN, and network security.
• Experience designing WiFi for enterprise offices or multi-site corporate environments.
• Hands-on experience conducting surveys, creating heatmaps, and running PoCs.
• Familiar with Juniper Mist (preferred) or Cisco wireless technologies.
• Proficient in WiFi 6/6E and working knowledge of WiFi 7.
• Experience with automation/scripting (Python) highly regarded.
• Clear communicator who can mentor others and collaborate across global teams.
• Background in large tech or enterprise environments (top 200-300 companies ideal).

You’re proactive, practical, and love finding elegant solutions to technical challenges – balancing global standards with flexibility for local needs.

Culture & Perks

They value authenticity, creativity, and collaboration. Their Sydney office is a vibrant space where you’ll join a friendly, inclusive team that encourages you to bring your full self to work.

Perks include:

• Early Friday finish (1pm)
• Optional 1% additional super
• Annual Bonus $
• Global collaboration and travel opportunities

If this sounds like you or you’d like to find out more – Apply now!

• 3 Month Contract – with strong potential for 12 month extension
• CBD Location – Working from Home Arrangement
• Government Department – Payroll Transformation Program

The Role

As the Oracle Technical Lead, you will provide expert guidance and leadership across the department’s Oracle environment, partnering with business units, procurement, and an incumbent Managed Service Provider (MSP). You’ll drive strategic planning, readiness, and transition activities ahead of a major market engagement and implementation phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical input and requirements gathering for the upcoming RFQ to procure Oracle managed services across Payroll, Corporate HR, Finance.
• Oversee the current MSP in preparing a strategic roadmap to reduce customisation, manage costs, and address technical debt.
• Provide technical assurance and leadership for service transition planning, ensuring service continuity, risk mitigation, and readiness for the future operating model.
• Drive the implementation transition plan to support a seamless provider handover before the current contract expiry in September 2026.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on system stability, integration, and alignment with departmental objectives.

Key Skills

• Extensive experience leading within Oracle environments (PeopleSoft, Cloud ERP, HCM, or Financials).
• Proven success in transition, transformation, or service management programs in complex organisations.
• Ability to balance technical detail with strategic direction and guide cross-functional teams through change.
• Strong understanding of managed services, procurement processes, and vendor governance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, particularly in multi-stakeholder government settings.

What’s in it for you:

• 3 Month Contract – with strong potential for 12-18 month extension
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Working from Home Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or for more information contact Chris Mackay on chris.mackay@talentinternational.com