Director, Data Innovation & Strategy

Sydney | Leading University | Base + 10% bonus | Hybrid | 12-Month FTC

Our client, a leading university in Sydney, is seeking a visionary Director, Data Innovation & Strategy to lead the development and execution of the institution’s enterprise Data Strategy and drive innovation in data and AI.

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, this senior leadership role defines how they harnesses data and AI as trusted institutional assets to enhance teaching, research, and operations. The Director will identify emerging trends, lead proof-of-concept projects, and scale successful pilots into enterprise services.

The role partners with faculties, divisions, and external organisations – fostering collaboration, innovation, and responsible adoption of AI and data technologies across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design and delivery of the university’s enterprise Data Strategy, ensuring alignment with strategic and institutional priorities
* Evaluate and pilot emerging data and AI trends, technologies, and platforms for practical application and scalability
* Deliver proofs-of-concept and innovation pilots, establishing pathways for successful initiatives to scale enterprise-wide
* Build strategic partnerships with industry, government, and research to drive co-investment and thought leadership in AI innovation
* Engage academic and professional leaders to surface use cases and foster demand for data-driven innovation
* Promote capability uplift through workshops, showcases, and communities of practice
* Ensure all initiatives comply with governance, privacy, and ethical standards, embedding responsible AI practices
* Define and monitor success measures, providing transparent reporting on progress, benefits, and risks

About You

* Tertiary qualifications in data management, computer science, AI, or related discipline
* Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise data strategies in large, complex organisations
* Deep understanding of AI/ML, generative AI, and emerging data platforms
* Demonstrated success in leading innovation pilots and translating them into measurable business outcomes
* Strong capability in strategy development, business cases, and investment analysis
* Skilled communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive influence
* Experience building strategic partnerships across industry, government, or academia
* Commitment to responsible, ethical, and sustainable AI adoption

Contract Details

* 12-month fixed-term contract
* Hybrid role – on-site in Sydney (NSW-based candidates only)
* Full Australian work rights required

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the university’s approach to data and AI innovation – influencing how technology and strategy converge to enhance education, research, and operational excellence.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced HR Consultant to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation delivering essential services to the community. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large, complex business environment, providing high-quality HR advisory support to managers and employees.

You’ll partner closely with line managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and agreements, while supporting case management, employee relations, and performance management processes. This position is ideal for a confident HR professional who thrives in a busy operational setting and is comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate HR advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Coach and support managers in the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and enterprise agreements.
• Manage low-level casework such as grievances, performance, and fitness-for-duty matters.
• Contribute to change management initiatives and HR project work.
• Support HR reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Build positive working relationships across teams to ensure consistent and effective HR service delivery.

About You

You are a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional who can balance multiple priorities and build credibility quickly with stakeholders. You enjoy partnering with leaders to deliver practical HR solutions and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• 2+ years’ experience as a HR Officer or Consultant within a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching managers and providing HR policy interpretation.
• Case management experience (low-level grievances and fitness-for-duty enquiries).
• Strong HR administration and systems capability.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 1 year of HR experience in Western Australia.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and maintain professionalism under pressure.

What’s on Offer

• Immediate start scoping for a contract to permanent employment scenario
• Exposure to a complex and rewarding operational environment.
• Opportunity to develop your HR career in a respected national organisation.
• Supportive team culture that values initiative, collaboration, and integrity.

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

Head of Data Governance

Sydney | Leading University | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working

Our client, a prestigious higher education institution in Sydney, is seeking a strategic and collaborative Head of Data Governance to lead the development and implementation of a university-wide data governance framework.

This 12-month fixed-term contract is an exceptional opportunity to shape how the university manages and leverages data as a trusted strategic asset. The role will suit someone who thrives in a complex environment, enjoys bringing structure and clarity to data management, and can influence change across diverse academic and professional areas.

The Role

As the Head of Data Governance, you’ll transform governance principles into practical, sustainable practices – establishing clear data ownership and stewardship models, quality controls, metadata standards, and compliance frameworks that underpin trusted analytics, reporting, and innovation.

Working in partnership with faculties, divisions, and professional services, you’ll embed governance into day-to-day management, champion data stewardship, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities, regulatory obligations, and the broader enterprise data agenda.

Reporting to the Director of Data Management, this position also has leadership responsibility for a small, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, policies, and standards
* Define and operationalise data ownership and stewardship models with clear accountability and escalation processes
* Establish and maintain metadata standards, business glossaries, and data dictionaries
* Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations (Privacy Act, State Records Act, TEQSA, GDPR where applicable)
* Lead and coordinate governance committees, working groups, and reporting structures
* Partner with stakeholders across academic and professional areas to resolve data quality and ownership issues
* Deliver training and communication programs to uplift data literacy and foster shared accountability
* Monitor sector trends, emerging regulations, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
* Champion a culture of ethical, transparent, and responsible data use

About You

* Tertiary qualifications in information or data management (or related discipline) and extensive relevant experience
* Proven success in data governance, information management, or enterprise data leadership within a large, complex organisation
* Strong understanding of data governance disciplines including stewardship, quality, metadata, privacy, and records management
* Experience embedding governance frameworks into business-as-usual operations, not just designing them
* Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills – able to build trust and engagement with diverse stakeholders
* Familiarity with higher education regulatory frameworks (TEQSA, Privacy Act, State Records Act)
* Experience building capability through training, guidance materials, or communities of practice
* Demonstrated alignment with the university’s values of integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Contract Details

* 12-month fixed-term contract
* Hybrid working model – regular on-site presence required at the Sydney campus (candidates must be based in NSW)
* Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to influence how one of Australia’s leading universities manages and governs its most valuable asset – data. You’ll play a key role in shaping a culture of trusted, compliant, and innovative data use that supports research, education, and institutional excellence.

This leading Education provider is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to manage, secure, and optimise their IT network infrastructure.

In this role you will manage the environment, project implementation and to provide support services to resolve incidents/problems and action customer requests while operating within the ITIL Framework.

Key activities

• Maintain documentation of the network infrastructure and recommend improvements to network management.
• Life cycle management and administration of all network devices (cisco catalyst, Meraki and DNAC), ensure security patches and updates are timely rolled out.
• Maintain and improve the Cisco catalyst and Meraki Wifi network.
• Monitor and optimise internet traffic in the enterprise network
• Maintain the Cisco ISE environment and ensure relevant security policies are in place.
• Manage the Data centre network and top of rack networking.
• Maintain and improving cloud networking stack (AWS and Azure).
• Proactively look for, recommend, and implement improvements to IT management.

Skills and experience

• Strong background and hands-on experience with Cisco switches and routers
• Strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including policy configuration, threat management, and performance optimisation
• Exposure to Cisco ISE environments highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of SIEM, SASE (Zscaler/Prisma), Cisco Umbrella, Nexus data centre switches, and load balancers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver to key milestones.
• Minim CCNP certification.

Apply now or contact Alistair Barr on 0480 804 583 for a confidential discussion.

Our client is looking for a Trade Booking Senior Associate to join their team. The Trade Booking Senior Associate will be responsible for accurately capturing, validating, and maintaining trade bookings across multiple asset classes and systems. This role ensures all transactions are booked in a timely and accurate manner, supporting front office, middle office, and downstream functions. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial products, trade lifecycle, and operational risk controls.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately book and validate trades in front-to-back systems across multiple asset classes (e.g., FX, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives).

• Reconcile trade discrepancies between internal systems and external counter-parties.

• Ensure adherence to internal booking controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with Front Office, Middle Office, and Risk teams to resolve trade breaks and booking exceptions.

• Perform end-of-day trade completeness checks and support daily trade validation processes.

• Contribute to continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.

• Support new product on-boarding and system enhancements impacting trade booking.

• Escalate operational risks or control issues in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience in trade booking within Trading company, investment banking.

• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, P&L impact, and booking controls.

• Experience with trade booking systems (e.g., IRESS).

• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data analysis tools.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Experience working in a global, fast-paced environment.

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

L2 Technical Support Engineer

Talent International have partnered with one of the fastest-growing Managed Service Providers in Australia to find their next L2 Technical Support Engineer to join their growing team. The position involves providing IT support to some of the biggest Hotel Brands in Sydney.

Please note that this position is an initial 6-month contract with a view to go permanent.

Benefits Include:

• Excellent Career progression opportunities,
• Structured Training,
• Salary ranging from $85-90k + Super,
• Project & BAU Work.

Role Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role delivering IT projects and Support across multiple sites,
• Experience working in the Hospitality industry will be highly regarded,
• Experience working across servers, domain, network, and ability to talk tech with non-technical stakeholders,
• Experience providing Level 2-3 Support,
• Experienced in Client/Server SOE, Windows MOE, and Inter-connected LAN/WAN/WLAN,
• Ability to travel locally and interstate,
• PMS, POS, Wintel Servers / Desktop Support experience preferred,
• Good Communication and writing skills.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can learn, grow, and travel at the same time then this is the right opportunity for you.

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.

Commercial Officer – L2 | Canberra | Permanent Position

About the Client
Our client is a prominent government agency within the Defence sector, dedicated to ensuring effective procurement processes and compliance in contract management. With a focus on strategic partnerships and operational excellence, the organisation is a key player in shaping Australia’s Defence landscape.

About the Role
As a Commercial Officer – L2, you will support the execution of procurement strategies and processes, providing invaluable advice to the Branch Executive. Your role will encompass the development of crucial procurement documentation, contract management, and training delivery for Defence personnel, ensuring compliance and best practices throughout the cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Commonwealth procurement policy and procedures.
• Develop strategic and commercially sensitive procurement documents.
• Support procurement planning and the creation of Tender documents.
• Manage contract administration and compliance processes.
• Conduct performance reviews and audits of contracts.
• Facilitate training for Defence personnel on procurement methodologies.

Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Defence projects or commercial/contract roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Defence ASDEFCON frameworks and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• High-level stakeholder communication and contract management abilities.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• Work Rights: Australian citizens only.
• Security Clearance: NV1 clearance minimum.

How to Apply
Submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” with:

• A current CV
• Your work rights status
• Two referees’ contact details

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• 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.

• Permanent opportunity – be based in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney
• $200k – $215k package
• Security clearance highly regarded
• You will have expertise in project controls, integration, scheduling, and governance across large-scale transformation programs

Join a high-performing portfolio and project management function supporting some of Australia’s most complex transformation initiatives. This leadership role is pivotal in establishing and embedding robust project control and integration disciplines across enterprise programs – ensuring alignment, visibility, and confidence in delivery outcomes that shape the future of Australia’s critical infrastructure and services.

Your duties will include:

• Lead a team of schedulers and project controllers to drive enterprise-wide project control excellence.
• Establish and embed scope, change, and dependency management frameworks across major programs.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex portfolios.
• Provide expert guidance and insights to executives on program control performance and delivery readiness.
• Design and refine tools, templates, and reporting frameworks to enhance governance and transparency.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in program controls, scheduling, or integration leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of project control disciplines including scope, change, and dependency management.
• Strong proficiency with EVM, IMS development, and portfolio control frameworks.
• Familiarity with methodologies such as PMBoK, Agile PM, and MSP.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please contact Sanat on 0400 016 163 or email sanat.anmadwar@talentinternational.com

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