Talent International is currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join our client’s team based in Ultimo. This position is a contract role for 6 months initially, with the view to be extended and the role pays $75 hour + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours a week

The Opportunity

As a Payroll Specialist – Projects, you will play a key role in delivering a complex wage remediation workstream, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across payroll and employee entitlements.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external consultants to validate payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and support audit and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the payroll remediation workstream, ensuring alignment with legislation and industrial instruments
• Validate complex payroll data, timesheets, and remediation calculations
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal teams, and external consultants
• Support audit processes, including engagement with auditors and regulatory bodies
• Provide expert advice on payroll compliance and business practices
• Identify discrepancies and drive resolution across payroll models and templates
• Manage sensitive employee queries related to remediation outcomes
• Analyse root causes of payroll issues and contribute to process improvements
• Assist in preparing documentation for compliance reviews and audits

About You

You are a payroll subject matter expert with strong analytical capability and experience working in complex environments.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in payroll legislation, compliance, and employee entitlements
• Strong skills in data analysis, financial modelling, and remediation calculations
• Ability to interpret and apply complex industrial instruments and regulations
• Proven experience working in high-volume or complex payroll environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
• Strong problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in payroll remediation projects (highly desirable)
• Experience supporting audit and compliance processes
• Degree qualification in a relevant field OR equivalent extensive experience
• Understanding of EEO principles, ideally within a large or complex organisation

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.

📍 Sydney, NSW
🔐 NV1 Clearance (or Baseline with ability to obtain NV1) required

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Windows Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting a complex enterprise environment within a government agency. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, security, and continuous improvement of Windows infrastructure, while playing a key role in incident management and operational excellence.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and administration for the agency’s Windows environment across servers, desktops, and endpoints
• Lead and contribute to incident and problem management activities
• Maintain and enhance security across server, laptop, desktop, and data centre environments
• Deploy, patch, and manage Windows 11 environments using Microsoft Intune
• Implement and enforce corporate security policies and procedures
• Automate and optimise system administration tasks using PowerShell
• Support and maintain Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid identity environments
• Troubleshoot DNS, networking, and email routing issues
• Contribute to infrastructure design, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

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Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience with Microsoft technologies including Intune, Defender, Sentinel, and Microsoft E5 suite
• Proven experience deploying and managing Windows 11 environments via Intune
• Experience in incident and problem management within Windows Server environments
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and administration
• Solid experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Entra Connect
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure/Entra and/or AWS)
• Strong understanding of DNS (internal & external) and troubleshooting email routing issues
• Experience implementing security policies and controls across enterprise environments

Desirable

• Experience with OpenText Document Management systems
• Knowledge of Hybrid Exchange / Exchange Online
• Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
• Certifications such as MCSE, ITIL
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
• Knowledge of Windows device drivers

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Security Clearance

• Must hold NV1 clearance, or
• Hold Baseline clearance with the ability to obtain NV1 prior to commencement

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Why Apply?

• Work on large-scale, enterprise infrastructure
• Engage with modern Microsoft security and cloud technologies
• Be part of a collaborative and high-impact team
• Opportunity to contribute to critical government systems and services

• 6-month contract based in Wellington
• Requires a current NZ Security Clearance
• Full-time role working on meaningful projects within the Defence sector

We’re looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer with a current NZ security clearance to work on exciting new projects in the Defence sector.

This is an initial 6-month hourly rate contract, supporting the establishment of new security projects. You’ll bring strong technical capability and the ability to add value quickly.

Key experience and skills:

• Experience working within SAFe Agile delivery environments
• Strong understanding of security fundamentals
• Experience with cloud platforms (ideally Azure) and containerised environments
• Solid DevOps knowledge, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation workflows
• Programming capability to support automation and collaboration with development teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to design solutions alongside project teams
• Adaptable mindset, with the ability to work across evolving teams and ways of working

This is a full-time hourly rate contract (37.5 hours per week), with some flexibility available if required.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply
Click the link to submit your application along with your CV, or for a confidential discussion, contact Harleen Verma on harleen.verma@talentinternational.com

We’ll be reviewing candidates as they apply, so don’t delay.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and hold a current NZ Security Clearance.

Job Summary / Overview
This role supports the delivery of a new Laboratory Information Management System within a Federal Government project. You will work closely with developers subject matter experts and external consultants to build configure and enhance the system. The position involves hands-on development testing stakeholder engagement and documentation.

You will contribute to the new LIMS build by coding new functionality (including macros/scripting), configuring software with the vendor, supporting requirements workshops, running testing/UAT activities, fixing defects, and producing technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements gathering and solution design workshops
• Configure the LIMS platform with internal teams and vendors
• Develop new functionality including macros and scripting
• Support testing and UAT activities including scenario development and execution
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve defects
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and standards
• Support end-user training demonstrations and ongoing system enhancements

Required Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Science or Computer Science
• Demonstrated experience with computer-based data management systems
• Australian Citizenship
• Ability to obtain Baseline security clearance

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with LIMS or laboratory environments highly regarded
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
• Technical documentation skills

NOTE FOR SUBMISSION

• A mandatory one-page pitch (up to 5000 characters) is required per candidate.
• You must be an Australian Citizen and ability to obtain Baseline clearance if selected.

APPLY
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Regan Dalwood – Talent International
Regan.dalwood@talentinternational.com

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Talent is searching for an experienced Change Analyst to join the Transformation Office within our State Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a contract until 30^th Oct + ext.

// 2 x Change Analyst roles available!
// Contract till Oct 2026 + likely extensions
// Transformation Office, service multiple projects

The role:
In this role you will report to the Manager, Change Management and will be responsible for providing the overarching governance for individual change, actively engaging with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and input into the future direction of the organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining change impact assessments and stakeholder analysis
• Supporting the development of change and communication plans aligned to program delivery
• Coordinating engagement activities and preparing communication materials
• Supporting business readiness activities, including training coordination and implementation support
• Maintaining change artefacts and reporting inputs, including divisional progress reporting
• Providing surge capacity to support peak delivery periods and upcoming implementation milestones

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering change management, communication and engagement strategies within a large-scale project/program environment.
• High level knowledge of contemporary and best practice change management frameworks and methodologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the elements of project management including contemporary change management and business integration processes and strategies, ideally within a human services environment.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and analysing operating processes and systems in a complex, multi-site organisation, and in an industrially sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the delivery of transformation initiatives across a large and complex public sector organisation.

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact Jackson Bruce via email at jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com.
For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

Talent International is currently recruiting a People Partner (Hybrid) to work for the NSW Government, based in Sydney CBD. The position is a 3-month contract role with the possibility of extension, paying between $62 to $68/hr plus Super.

7 hours per day/ 35 hours per week

Working Arrangements: Hybrid, no set office days, flexible & open to discussion

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Generalist looking to take the next step in their career within a high-profile government environment.

As a People Partner, you will work closely with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical HR solutions and support key business outcomes. You will play a vital role across the full employee lifecycle, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative People & Culture team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide HR advice and support
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes
• Manage and respond to the HR shared inbox
• Maintain and update organisational structures and position data
• Provide policy interpretation and advice, ensuring compliance
• Contribute to improving HR processes and service delivery

About You

• Experience in an HR generalist or People Partner role
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Confident working with HR systems and data
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to interpret policies and balance risk & compliance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

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.

UI Designer – Contract (May to January – Likely Extension)

We’re partnering with one of our clients to find a UI Designer for an initial contract running from May through to January. This role sits within a collaborative digital team focused on delivering intuitive, user-centred experiences across a range of products and services.

Daily rate: $500 to $660 per day

Please note: baseline AGSVA security clearance is essential for this roleand applicants without AGSVA clearance will not be considered.

Key responsibilities

• design intuitive, user-centred interfaces across digital platforms
• turn user needs and business requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• support user research, usability testing, and validation activities
• work closely with product managers, business analysts, developers, and service designers
• contribute to and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable components
• ensure designs meet accessibility, usability, and responsive design standards
• provide clear design specifications and support to development teams
• iterate and refine designs based on feedback, insights, and data
• contribute to improving UX/UI practices across the team

Required skills and experience

• strong portfolio showcasing user-centred design and problem solving
• proficiency with tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• hands-on experience with usability testing and research methods
• solid understanding of accessibility and responsive design principles
• experience working in Agile or cross-functional delivery teams
• strong communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly articulate design decisions
• ability to simplify complex requirements into intuitive design solutions
• must hold a current baseline AGSVA security clearance – Please highlight on your resume is you hold any level of AGSVA security clearance

Opportunity knocks…

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a market leading, technology driven organisation? Our client builds digital platforms for practice management and are seeking talented Senior Engineers to join their expanding team. As they expand their customer base and enhance their platform, your expertise and innovative thinking will be pivotal in solving complex challenges and driving their growth.

Why you’re special…

• Senior level experience in Java and React
• Demonstrated ability in architectural design, system thinking, and logic-driven problem-solving.
• Proven ability to use AI tools for coding assistance.
• Holistic understanding of both front-end and back-end development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally you will have experience in a software company, particularly in a growth-oriented environment.
• Previous involvement in cloud-based software solutions is required.

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work 2-3 days a week in-office on the North Shore.
• Availability to start between 6 AM and 8 AM would be ideal to ensure alignment with overseas teams.

What’s in it for you…

• 6 month contract with potential to extend
• We payroll fortnightly
• Access to Talent hosted networking events and market insights
• Join an organisation with a culture of trust, autonomy and technical excellence

• 6 Month Initial Contract + Potential for extensions
• Bendigo Location – Hybrid working from Home
• Oracle Financials Implementation

We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to lead and deliver change initiatives for a major Oracle Financials ERP implementation. This role will play a critical part in ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working across the organisation.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute a change management strategy aligned to the Oracle Financials implementation roadmap
• Conduct impact assessments to understand how changes affect business processes, roles, and systems
• Lead stakeholder engagement and build strong relationships across Finance, IT, and leadership teams
• Design and deliver communication plans to support awareness, understanding, and adoption
• Partner with training teams to develop and implement end-user training strategies and materials

You will have:

• 8+ years’ experience as Change Manager
• Strong understanding of change frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, or similar)
• Experience working within Finance transformation programs would be advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation
• Experience delivering training and communications in complex environments

Wants in it for you:

• 6 Month Initial Contract + Potential for extensions
• Bendigo Location with hybrid working from Home
• Attractive Daily Rate

Please apply today to secure an interview or for more information contact Sarah Jordan at sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com

Our client is a federal government body who is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer – Automation to support a major transformation program. This role will focus on the design, support, and enhancement of SCADA and control systems within a complex, safety-critical environment.

You will work closely with engineering teams, field staff, and stakeholders to ensure the reliability, performance, and ongoing improvement of operational technology systems.
This is a 2-year fixed-term contract offering a competitive salary and annual bonus. To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain Baseline security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, support and enhance SCADA, PLC, RTU and telemetry systems
• Investigate, manage and implement system upgrades, enhancements and fixes
• Ensure system performance, reliability and availability requirements are met
• Develop and execute testing and deployment plans for system changes
• Support field teams in resolving technical issues and deploying updates
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation, standards and procedures
• Lead technical activities across projects and operational support work
• Provide mentoring, coaching and technical oversight to engineers and specialists
• Support system security controls and compliance with safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation of systems

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or related engineering discipline
• Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible for Government Security Clearance

• Proven experience in automation, control systems or instrumentation engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with SCADA, PLCs, RTUs and telemetry systems
• Experience with industrial protocols such as Modbus, BACnet and SNMP
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs and control system architecture
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems in operational environments
• Programming capability in Python, C++ or PLC languages (e.g. Ladder Logic)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work across multiple teams and manage technical stakeholders
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Senior Systems Engineer – Automation

2-year fixed-term contract
Melbourne based role with hybrid working available
Work on critical national aviation infrastructure

Our client is a federal government body who is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer – Automation to support a major transformation program. This role will focus on the design, support, and enhancement of SCADA and control systems within a complex, safety-critical environment.
You will work closely with engineering teams, field staff, and stakeholders to ensure the reliability, performance, and ongoing improvement of operational technology systems.
This is a 2-year fixed-term contract offering a competitive salary and annual bonus. To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain Baseline security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, support and enhance SCADA, PLC, RTU and telemetry systems
• Investigate, manage and implement system upgrades, enhancements and fixes
• Ensure system performance, reliability and availability requirements are met
• Develop and execute testing and deployment plans for system changes
• Support field teams in resolving technical issues and deploying updates
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation, standards and procedures
• Lead technical activities across projects and operational support work
• Provide mentoring, coaching and technical oversight to engineers and specialists
• Support system security controls and compliance with safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation of systems

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or related engineering discipline
• Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible for Government Security Clearance

• Proven experience in automation, control systems or instrumentation engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with SCADA, PLCs, RTUs and telemetry systems
• Experience with industrial protocols such as Modbus, BACnet and SNMP
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs and control system architecture
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems in operational environments
• Programming capability in Python, C++ or PLC languages (e.g. Ladder Logic)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work across multiple teams and manage technical stakeholders
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

If you would like to know more, please contact Brandon Wong at 0480 804 886/Brandon.Wong@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

Our client is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to support a major enterprise transformation program within a large education environment. This role will play a key part in migrating data from multiple legacy systems into modern cloud-based platforms, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security throughout the process.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to deliver high-quality data migration outcomes across a complex, multi-site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes, systems, and data flows to support migration activities
• Define data mapping, transformation rules, and data quality standards
• Develop and maintain scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)
• Perform data validation and quality assurance checks throughout the migration lifecycle
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data migration issues and discrepancies
• Collaborate with vendors, business users, and IT teams to ensure successful delivery
• Support testing cycles including UAT and post-migration validation
• Maintain documentation of migration processes, rules, and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy requirements

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst with a strong focus on data migration
• Experience working across large-scale enterprise or transformation programs
• Strong understanding of ETL processes, data mapping, and data quality frameworks
• Experience working with databases, scripting, and data migration tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across multiple teams
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Highly Regarded

• Experience working with HR, Payroll, or Finance datasets and systems
• Exposure to cloud migration programs or SaaS implementations
• Experience within education or multi-site environments

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

• Contract until 14th of April 2027 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Data Centre Migration Project

We are seeking a Network Designer to support a major government organisation delivering a critical data centre migration initiative. With an existing data centre lease expiring in 2028, this role will be instrumental in designing and implementing modern, secure, and scalable network solutions to support the transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, Wireless, Cloud, and Security environments
• Configure and manage network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure optimal uptime
• Implement and maintain network security controls and protocols
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex issues

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience working as a Network Designer
• Strong expertise in networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN, VLANs, and enterprise networking equipment (e.g. Cisco, Juniper)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern networking approaches like SD-WAN
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, CCIE (or equivalent

What’s in it for you:

• Contract until 14th of April 2027
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for more information.