• 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.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong business delivery focus to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. This role is responsible for driving outcomes across multiple business units, ensuring delivery aligns with strategic objectives, and managing change across diverse stakeholder groups.

You will work at the intersection of business and technology, owning end-to-end delivery while partnering closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and delivery functions.

Note: This a Senior Business Project Manager – not Technical or Infrastructure PM role.

Responsibilities

• Lead true enterprise-wide programs and projects, spanning multiple business units, functions, and geographies where applicable

• Own end-to-end business delivery, from initiation through to implementation and benefits realisation

• Drive delivery of complex, cross-functional implementations, managing dependencies, risks, and competing priorities

• Partner with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into executable delivery plans

• Provide strong governance, planning, financial management, and reporting across large-scale initiatives

• Manage change impacts, stakeholder engagement, and adoption to ensure sustainable outcomes

• Coordinate delivery across business, technology, operations, risk, and external vendors as required

• Proactively identify issues and resolve delivery blockers, escalating when appropriate

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives in complex organisational environments. Financial Services or Banking experience is A MUST

• Strong business-led project management capability, with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to run complex, cross-functional implementations involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior executive level

• Strong planning, financial management, risk and dependency management skills

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving alignment across diverse teams

If you think you have the above skills and experiences, click the ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Please Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this role.

Role Title: Commercial Officer

The Opportunity

Join a leading Defence consultancy that plays a key role in delivering Australia’s most advanced capability programs. This full-time position offers the chance to work alongside experienced commercial professionals and Defence stakeholders on-site in Williamtown – driving meaningful outcomes that support national security.

If you’re looking for a role that combines strategic commercial work with hands-on delivery, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-impact Defence projects while growing your career within a respected consultancy.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to senior commercial leaders, you’ll work under limited direction to deliver a variety of complex operational, administrative, and commercial tasks. You’ll be the go-to person for all things commercial – liaising with stakeholders, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with Defence procurement frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting commercial aspects of the capability lifecycle, including procurement planning, tendering, contract formation, management, and closure;
• Delivering contract development activities in accordance with the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Business Management System and Commercial Policy;
• Researching policy, legal, and technical matters to inform sound commercial decisions;
• Mentoring and supporting team members to build commercial acumen across the group;
• Managing compliance obligations and mitigating commercial risk;
• Engaging stakeholders and subject matter experts to achieve quality, timely outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications and proven experience in business, legal, and/or commercial management;
• Strong understanding of communication flows, priorities, and workflows to meet business objectives;
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk across contracts and supplier performance;
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively;
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to professional excellence.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Must hold a current NV1 clearance – applicants without this clearance will not be considered;
• Location: Must be based locally and able to work on-site at RAAF Base Williamtown;
• Employment Type: Full-time, with long-term progression opportunities for the right candidate.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work with one of Australia’s most trusted Defence consultancies;
• Gain exposure to high-profile, complex Defence acquisition and sustainment projects;
• Join a collaborative team that values integrity, capability, and continuous improvement;
• Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and balance.

Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Advisory (Non-Financial Services)

Our Corporate Tax Advisory practice supports large, mid-market, and high-growth non-financial services clients, helping them navigate complex domestic and cross-border tax matters. With a nationalised compliance function handling routine obligations, the team focuses on high-value advisory work and strategic tax solutions.

About the role:

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, including CFOs, Heads of Tax, and executives.
• Lead and oversee multiple high-complexity advisory engagements, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and commercial outcomes.
• Act as a technical leader, advising on cross-border, restructuring, and sensitive corporate tax matters.
• Review and sign off on key deliverables and tax opinions, ensuring technical excellence and practical application.
• Identify and drive business development opportunities, including cross-service collaboration and proposals.
• Provide strong people leadership, mentoring managers and junior consultants, and supporting performance development.
• Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Deliver strategic, client-ready tax advice, confidently presenting to senior executives and boards.
• Take ownership of outcomes, manage risk, and provide clear direction across teams and engagements.
• Balance technical excellence with commercial insight, challenging conventional thinking while maintaining integrity.
• Foster high performance within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Job Description – Manager, Corporate Tax Advisory (Non-Financial Services)

Our Corporate Tax Advisory practice works with businesses across the large, mid-market and emerging segments to help them navigate complex corporate tax issues and make informed, commercially grounded decisions. Supported by a nationalised tax compliance function that manages ongoing and routine obligations, the advisory team is focused on delivering high-impact, value-driven tax advice for non-financial services clients.

Our client base includes large corporates and established groups, mid-cap and privately owned businesses, and smaller, high-growth organisations at key stages of their lifecycle. We partner closely with clients to manage tax risk, support strategic objectives, and address domestic and cross-border tax challenges through practical, business-focused solutions.

Your Opportunity

As a Manager within the Corporate Tax Advisory team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality tax advice while developing your leadership capability and contributing to the broader success of the practice. This role will involve:

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with client stakeholders, including CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders, to understand their business operations and priorities
• Managing the delivery of multiple advisory engagements, ensuring technical accuracy, commercial relevance, and timely execution
• Providing technical input on a range of complex corporate tax matters, including cross-border issues, restructures, and transaction-related advisory
• Preparing, reviewing, and contributing to tax advice, opinions, and key client deliverables, with a focus on clear, practical outcomes
• Supporting business development initiatives, including identifying opportunities, assisting with proposals, and collaborating across service lines
• Coaching and supporting junior team members, contributing to performance development and a positive team culture
• Assisting in the ongoing development of the Corporate Tax Advisory practice through knowledge sharing, process improvement, and thought leadership

What Sets You Apart

• You deliver clear, well-reasoned tax advice and can communicate confidently with senior finance stakeholders
• You take ownership of your work, manage competing priorities effectively, and contribute positively across multiple engagements
• You are motivated to grow both client relationships and your own leadership capability, while maintaining strong technical standards
• You bring a commercial perspective, balancing technical detail with practical, outcome-focused advice
• You are a collaborative team player who contributes to a supportive, high-performing environment

Job Summary / Overview
This role is ideal for an experienced Strata Manager who thrives in a values-based organisation focused on trust, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in supporting strata communities across Perth, providing expert guidance and building positive relationships with owners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide outstanding service to external and internal stakeholders
* Prepare for and conduct General Meetings and Council Meetings
* Prepare and review budgets and financials
* Oversee and schedule maintenance activities
* Provide advice on the Strata Titles Act and By-Law compliance
* Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple strata properties
* Participate in ESM teams such as Education, Training or Strata Specialist groups

Required Qualifications
* Experience as a Strata Manager
* Strong understanding of strata law
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High level of computer literacy

Skills & Competencies
* Emotional intelligence and social perceptiveness
* Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
* Ability to build positive rapport with stakeholders
* Detail-oriented, adaptable and values-driven
* Team-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement

Apply Now

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please click the “APPLY NOW” button below and attach your C.V. For a list of all vacant positions, please visit our website www.talentinternational.com.

Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Andrew Mackin Brown on 0437 150 513 or Huma Irshad on 0418 594 901.

Job Summary / Overview
The Lead Architect plays a critical role in shaping and delivering secure, scalable and innovative technology solutions aligned to the University’s strategic objectives. This position provides architectural leadership across enterprise and solution domains, supporting learning, research and administration through cohesive technology ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and embed architecture governance, standards and frameworks
• Lead solution architecture design for secure and scalable platforms
• Partner with integration leadership to evolve system interoperability
• Provide expert guidance on Azure cloud and security architecture
• Support business cases, tenders and technology evaluations
• Mentor and coach architecture team members

Required Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in IT or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in solution architecture with enterprise exposure
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud environments

Skills & Competencies

• Architecture governance and frameworks
• Cloud, integration and security architecture
• Strategic thinking and stakeholder communication
• Leadership and mentoring capability

Working Conditions

• National role with travel as required
• Availability outside standard hours when needed

Apply Now

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please click the “APPLY NOW” button below and attach your C.V. For a list of all vacant positions, please visit our website www.talentinternational.com.

Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Andrew Mackin Brown on 0437 150 513 and Alice Tan on 0490 888 231.

Payroll Team Leader – Leading Health & Community Organisation | Macquarie Park

Permanent | $137,000 + super | Hybrid: 4 days in-office, 1 day WFH

We’re partnering with a leading organisation in the health and community sector who are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their supportive team in Macquarie Park.

This is a “unicorn” role – ideal for a strong payroll professional with hands-on NZ payroll expertise, prior system change experience, and proven people leadership skills. You will lead a payroll team of approximately 700 employees and play a critical hands-on role ensuring compliant, accurate, and timely payroll across the group.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a close-knit payroll team, leading and mentoring staff while maintaining payroll compliance across multiple entities. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, overseeing payroll processes, resolving complex issues, and supporting system upgrades and integrations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and support the payroll team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australian and New Zealand employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation (Fair Work Act, Superannuation Guarantee, Holidays Act, IRD, etc.).
• Validate payroll masterfile data, onboarding and termination records, wages, bonuses, leave, tax, and superannuation/KiwiSaver payments.
• Approve payment files to Finance within SOD (wages, PAYG/PAYE, payroll tax, superannuation).
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies efficiently and maintain data integrity across multiple systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, department managers) and external vendors.
• Manage team SLAs and inbound payroll queries using tools like Jira.
• Support audits, reporting, and ongoing compliance initiatives.

About You

• 7+ years’ payroll experience, including NZ payroll expertise.
• 2+ years’ experience in people leadership within payroll teams.
• Hands-on experience with payroll system changes and integrations.
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Tertiary payroll certification desirable (or equivalent work experience).
• Approachable, collaborative, and able to lead by example.

The Details

• Location: Macquarie Park (hybrid: 4 days office, 1 day WFH)
• Position Type: Permanent
• Salary: $137,000 + super
• Team Size: Payroll team supporting ~700 employees

Why You’ll Love It

• Lead a highly regarded payroll team within a supportive, down-to-earth culture.
• Take ownership of payroll operations and system enhancements.
• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on payroll delivery and compliance across the group.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance in-office and WFH days

Please APPLY NOW!

Lead Solutions Architect

Location: Sydney, NSW
Reporting to: Head of Solutions

Position Summary

A large organisation in the higher education sector is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to lead a team of architects delivering end-to-end solution designs across key business domains. This role ensures technology solutions align with enterprise architecture standards while meeting current and future business needs.

You will provide technical leadership, architectural governance, and strategic guidance to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture across a portfolio of business applications and technologies

• Translate business needs into enterprise system designs and technology roadmaps

• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards and target state

• Mentor and lead a team of Solution Architects to build a strong architecture capability

• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define standards, principles, and future direction

• Support technology selection, solution design decisions, and architecture governance

• Work with delivery, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed

• Contribute to business cases, strategic planning, and technical steering forums

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification with strong experience in software development and at least 3 years leading a team in a similar capacity

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions using recognised architecture frameworks

• Strong knowledge of cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, iPaaS)

• Experience working in Agile and DevOps delivery environments

• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to balance strategic direction with practical delivery outcomes

Highly desirable: Experience working within a large university or complex education environment.

Why Join?

• Play a strategic leadership role in shaping enterprise technology direction

• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven environment

• Influence large-scale digital transformation initiatives

• Engineering Capability Lead – Backend Focused Java focused and mentorship role
• Auckland CBD | Permanent | Hybrid flexible working
• Salary + Benefits | Provide Tech Leadership, developing coding standards and guidelines – forward looking role.

Our highly regarded Auckland central client has a rare opportunity for an Engineering Capability Lead to join their team. This is a leadership role encompassing hands-on Java development, technical team mentoring and shaping future technology decisions. This position is ideal for someone who still loves to get hands-on with code (circa 30-40%) but thrives when uplifting others, setting engineering standards and supporting organisational technological growth.

You’ll have the opportunity not just to solve problems – you’ll be setting the playbook on how they’re solved!

What’s In It For You?

• Blend of hands-on coding + architectural thinking
• No direct reports – influence through capability, not hierarchy
• Greenfield opportunity to help shape the dev practice, guidelines and future tech direction
• Engage closely with Architects, POs, PMs, BAs and testers across full delivery spectrum

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Engineering Capability Lead/SME for a backend-focused engineering squad
• Contribute ~30-40% to coding, the rest focused on:
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Defining and improving engineering standards
  • Investigating new technologies and tools
  • Collaborating with other Capability Leads and business stakeholders to shape forward-looking tech direction

• Solve complex technical challenges in an environment where reverse-engineering and integration work is key
• Champion strong coding practices, documentation and architecture-level decisions

About You

• 7+ years in backend development – strong Java development experience is essential
• Experience with enterprise or third-party platforms (financial services a plus)
• Comfortable navigating systems with limited source code access
• Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern API/integration patterns
• Familiarity with Azure or cloud environments from a dev point of view
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – you’re pragmatic, positive and not afraid to speak up
• Experience in an passion for mentoring, continuous improvement and future-focused thinking

Ready to step into a strategic, influential role without stepping away from the code completely? Then don’t delay, hit “apply”” today!

Please note, only applicants currently based in NZ with valid NZ work rights will be considered for this role.

• Senior Payroll Officer – Permanent Role
• Location: Sydney CBD | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)
• Salary: $110,000 package (including super)

Talent International is partnering with a long-standing, high-profile client to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer for a permanent opportunity. This role sits within a well-established payroll function and plays a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery across a large, complex workforce.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be part of a 10-person payroll team, taking ownership of payroll processing, review, and quality assurance. You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting Payroll Officers through training and guidance, while leading the resolution of complex payroll matters.

This role does not have direct reports, but does provide leadership through coaching, review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review end-to-end payroll across fortnightly and monthly cycles
• Review payroll outcomes to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to finalisation
• Lead the resolution of complex payroll queries and escalations
• Provide training, coaching, and support to Payroll Officers
• Complete month-end payroll activities and reporting
• Prepare personnel and payroll documentation in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work, legislation, and internal policies
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and payroll-related projects

Key Skills & Experience (Top Priorities)

• Strong SAP payroll processing experience
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation (2,000+ employees)
• Solid understanding of Fair Work and Australian payroll legislation
• Demonstrated commitment to building a long-term career in payroll
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capability
• Confident communicator with internal stakeholders

Team & Structure

• Payroll team of 10
• No direct reports
• Leadership responsibility through review, coaching, and technical expertise

Why Apply?

• Permanent role within a high-profile entertainment organisation
• Competitive $110k package
• Exposure to large-scale, complex payroll operations
• Supportive, experienced payroll team
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and projects

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable senior role with growth and flexibility, click Apply Now and submit your resume

About the Opportunity

Talent is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a large, fast-paced organisation south of the river. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven HR professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about stakeholder engagement, change management, and delivering people-focused solutions.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders and operational managers to design and implement HR strategies that enable effective business performance. You’ll act as a trusted partner, providing expert advice across the employee life-cycle, driving cultural initiatives, and supporting organisational transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to provide proactive, business-focused HR advice and support.
• Lead case management processes, including performance, conduct, and grievance matters.
• Lead your portfolio and team to success with the support of Advisers and Administrators.
• Design and implement change management initiatives that align with organisational goals.
• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, and capability development strategies.
• Coach and mentor line managers to build leadership capability and foster a positive work culture.
• Drive HR projects and initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Ensure HR practices comply with legislation, company policy, and best-practice standards.

About You
You’re a motivated and adaptable HR professional who brings a balance of strategic insight and hands-on delivery. You’re comfortable managing ambiguity and thrive on building relationships that drive positive outcomes. You bring energy, initiative, and a people-first approach to everything you do.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR Consultant or Senior HR Consultant role, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
• Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and manage competing priorities.
• Solid case management and change management experience.
• Strong problem-solving, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a pragmatic and collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous and dynamic environments.
• Local Western Australia HR experience (minimum 1 year).
• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

What’s on Offer

• Immediate start scoping for a contract to permanent employment scenario
• Join a dynamic team in a leading organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement, with dedicated support from advisers & administrators.
• Work in a role where your input directly shapes business outcomes.

Apply Now
If you have the relevant experience and expertise listed above and are interested in finding out more about this key role, please forward your updated CV to Jasmine Ho by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button or calling 08 6212 5526 or jasmine.ho@talentinternational.com . For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com