Our client is a leader in the financial services sector, undergoing exciting technology change.

As part of this strategy, they are looking for a Data Analytics Lead who will help shape the future of their analytics capability.

They are building an enablement-led function that creates trusted enterprise data foundations, governed analytics, safe AI capability, and self-service enablement across the business. You’ll own the layer that connects the data platform to real business decisions.

Required Skills:

• Leadership in analytics engineering, BI, or data insights, operating in an enablement-first model (not a centralized reporting factory)
• Hands-on experience designing and operating a semantic and metric layer, including dbt-style modelling (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding and experience running a certified-dataset programme (trusted datasets tied to decision use-cases with named owners)
• Strong Power BI expertise, including:
• modelling and performance
• governance approaches and BI standards
• defining and enforcing BI standards across teams
• Strong SQL skills, with comfort using Python for analytics tasks
• Proven experience delivering data literacy programmes and/or building a community of practice
• Stakeholder management skills, including translating business priorities into data products and pragmatically declining requests that should not sit centrally
• Coaching and advisory capability to improve adoption and confidence over time

Nice to Have Skills:

• Exposure to Azure Databricks SQL and lakehouse analytics patterns
• Experience with AI-enabled insight generation and/or AI design review

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the data analytics function, working with a highly collaborative and supportive team.
For a confidential chat, apply to JP Browne

Software Engineer / Network Technician

Location: Newcastle Region, NSW (Fully On-site)

Type: Full-Time

Requirement: Active NV2 Security Clearance

An experienced ICT professional is required to support, sustain, and enhance critical network and software systems within a secure operational environment. This role combines hands-on technical support, systems integration, compliance activities, and stakeholder engagement to ensure mission-critical capabilities remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide network and software engineering support for operational ICT systems.
• Support system integration, testing, verification, and capability enhancements.
• Manage technical issues, sustainment activities, and vendor engagement.
• Contribute to governance, compliance, accreditation, and security requirements.
• Deliver technical advice, documentation, training, and stakeholder support.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Network Engineering, ICT Support, and/or Software Engineering roles within complex and highly regulated operational environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Strong understanding of ICT maintenance, system governance, assurance processes, and end-to-end capability lifecycle management, including accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated capability in system verification and validation activities, compliance assessment against recognised standards, and support of operational accreditation requirements.
• Experience delivering ICT sustainment, system integration, testing, evaluation, and continuous capability improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Defence acquisition, governance, and capability management frameworks, including relevant policy and business management processes.

Desirable

• Experience supporting or working within the 4th Squadron network environment.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and training technical personnel.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, support arrangements, and service delivery.

Please note: Only Australian Citizens holding an active Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Security Clearance will be considered for this position.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, one of the world’s leading music companies – home to some of the most iconic artists, labels and creative teams on the planet. We are seeking a Vulnerability Engineer

Role Title: Vulnerability Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $152,320 package + 10% annual bonus

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD | 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH

Role Details:

• Drive reduction of enterprise vulnerabilities within SLA, including backlog reduction and improved remediation velocity
• Own the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle (detect → prioritise → remediate → validate)
• Review, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities across servers and endpoints
• Execute patching, configuration changes and mitigation actions
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud and application teams to coordinate remediation
• Communicate risk posture clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Drive accountability across teams and escalate where required

  Required Skills and Experiences:

• 3+ years’ experience in vulnerability management, remediation or related cybersecurity roles
• Experience with tools such as Nessus, Qualys, Tenable or OpenVAS
• Strong understanding of patching and remediation processes
• OS administration across Windows, Linux and/or macOS
• Scripting/automation experience (Python or PowerShell preferred)
• Exposure to AWS environments (Azure nice to have)
• Experience working in 24×7 production environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence outcomes

  Additional Details & Benefits:

• Join a globally recognised leader in the music industry
• High-impact, execution-focused operational security role (not architecture)
• Work closely with global stakeholders, including US-based leadership
• Opportunity to drive real improvements in enterprise security posture

  To Apply:

  If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please ‘apply now’ and submit your resume.

This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced Product Director who has led large-scale product portfolios and built high-performing product organisations.
You’ll bring a strong track record of leading senior Product Managers, driving strategic product direction, and delivering commercial outcomes in complex B2B software environments. Experience within Accounting, Tax or Financial Management software is highly desirable, with an understanding of the challenges facing professional services firms as they modernise, adopt cloud technologies and embrace AI-driven ways of working.
In this role, you’ll lead and develop a team of approximately 7-8 Senior Product Managers, providing coaching, performance leadership, succession planning and clear direction during a period of significant transformation.
You will be comfortable operating at both a strategic and executive level, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial and Go-to-Market leaders to shape product strategy, influence investment decisions and ensure product outcomes align with business objectives.
Key experience includes:

• Proven experience leading teams of Senior Product Managers, with responsibility for performance, development and organisational effectiveness
• Deep expertise in Product Management, including product strategy, portfolio leadership, roadmap ownership and operating models
• Experience within Accounting, Tax, Financial Management, Professional Services or other highly regulated software environments
• Demonstrated success leading teams through large-scale transformation, change and evolving ways of working
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to connect product decisions to revenue growth, customer outcomes and business performance
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders across complex organisations
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the gravitas to operate confidently at executive level
• A strong understanding of AI and emerging technologies, and how they are reshaping software products, customer expectations and competitive advantage

This role will suit a leader who enjoys building capability, creating clarity in complex environments and leading teams through meaningful change while delivering measurable business outcomes.

For more information, contact Melissa Haddad at Melissa.haddad@talentinternational.com

Join a High-Performing Mortgage Brokerage | Eastern Suburbs | Up to $134,000 incl. super + benefits

The Business

This established and fast-growing mortgage brokerage is recognised as one of Australia’s leading firms, consistently delivering high-quality lending solutions and exceptional client outcomes.

With strong lender partnerships, a growing market presence, and an experienced leadership team, the business continues to expand year on year. Their success is driven by a high-performing internal team and a structured, scalable operating model.

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The Opportunity

Due to sustained growth and increasing deal flow, an opportunity has arisen for a Credit Specialist / Credit Analyst to join their high-performing credit function.

This role offers genuine end-to-end exposure across residential lending transactions. You will take ownership of applications from initial credit assessment through to unconditional approval, working on complex scenarios while being supported by a dedicated offshore processing and settlements team.

This structure allows you to focus on high-value credit analysis, loan structuring, and client engagement rather than administrative tasks.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential loan applications from submission through to approval
• Conduct detailed serviceability assessments and structure lending solutions
• Analyse client financials including tax returns, income statements and supporting documentation
• Prepare lending proposals and credit recommendations
• Liaise with brokers, lenders and internal stakeholders to progress deals efficiently
• Communicate directly with clients to manage documentation and expectations
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across multiple concurrent applications

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The Team

You will join a collaborative, ambitious credit team led by an experienced manager who is focused on mentoring, development and scaling the function.

With strong operational support in place, credit specialists are empowered to focus on technical excellence and delivering outstanding client outcomes.

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About You

• 2 + years’ experience in mortgage lending, credit analysis, loan processing or a similar role
• Strong understanding of serviceability calculations and loan structuring
• Confident interpreting financial statements, tax returns and income documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients professionally
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Motivated, team-oriented and eager to grow within a high-performance environment

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What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package up to $134,000 including super
• Performance incentives
• Clear career progression pathway
• Strong and consistent deal pipeline
• High-performing, supportive team culture
• Eastern Suburbs office location

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If you’re looking to step into a role where you can truly own your files, work alongside top-performing brokers, and grow your credit career within a leading brokerage, this opportunity is worth a conversation.

Note: Applicants must have AUS/NZ permanent residency or citizenship to be considered.

Senior Project Manager

We’re partnering with a growing consultancy that is creating meaningful change through large-scale transformation programs. Known for its trusted advisory approach and commitment to delivering positive outcomes, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a key role in a significant enterprise transformation while contributing to the ongoing growth of its delivery practice.

This is an opportunity to join a genuinely collaborative and people-centred environment where relationships are valued, ideas are encouraged, and individuals are empowered to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting a leading aged care provider through a significant business and technology transformation, helping modernise critical systems and processes that enhance both operational effectiveness and the services delivered to the community.

Working alongside client stakeholders, executives, vendor partners, and internal specialists, you’ll help coordinate and guide a multi-year program spanning ERP, CRM, integration, and business-critical applications. You’ll play an important role in bringing people together, fostering alignment, and ensuring successful outcomes throughout every stage of the journey.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience delivering complex transformation programs and enterprise application implementations.
• Exposure to ERP, CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, or broader Microsoft technology environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working collaboratively with vendors, delivery partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and a thoughtful, people-first approach to leadership.
• A passion for continuous improvement and helping organisations strengthen the way they deliver projects and change.

Why Join?

• Be part of a transformation that will make a meaningful difference within the aged care sector.
• Work alongside experienced Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Change Managers, Testing Specialists, and Technical Consultants in a supportive team environment.
• Join a consultancy that values collaboration, trust, and long-term relationships.
• Opportunity to grow your career and contribute to the evolution of the project management function.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and an approachable leadership team.

If you enjoy building trusted relationships, bringing people together around a common goal, and supporting organisations through meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

• Largest and most complex supply chain in Australian history
• Australian Citizenship mandatory
• Huge opportunities for long-term career growth

Procurement Specialist – Australian Citizenship Mandatory

If you’re a strategic procurement professional who thrives on complexity, influence, and impact, this is your moment. Join a team where your expertise directly strengthens Australia’s defence future. This is a high‑impact role with visibility across multiple programs and capability areas.

The Opportunity

We’re searching for a Procurement Specialists who can own full‑cycle procurement activities, lead category strategies, and drive commercial outcomes that deliver real value. You’ll partner with internal stakeholders, engage key suppliers, and influence decisions that shape operational success. If you love strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier management and delivering measurable results – you’ll thrive in this role.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute category strategies that minimise risk and maximise value
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers
• Manage contracts, performance, risks, and opportunities
• Drive cost savings, commercial improvements, and procurement best practice

What Success Looks Like

• Contracts delivered on time, on budget and to specification
• Stakeholders receiving goods/services that meet their needs
• Strong supplier performance and proactive risk management
• Clear communication, trusted relationships, and commercial excellence
• A procurement function that operates with discipline, integrity, and innovation

What You Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in commerce, law, supply chain, procurement or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain or procurement
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and strategic sourcing outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Expertise in category management, contract law, and risk management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Must have Australian Citizenship

Why You’ll Love Working for our client

• Work on nationally significant defence programs
• High‑performing, values driven culture
• Opportunities for growth, development, and leadership
• Real influence on commercial outcomes and strategic direction
• Additional 2 weeks leave, flexible working conditions and great workplace culture

If you’re ready to make an impact where it truly matters, let’s connect. You can reach out to Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501.

Field Services Systems Engineer

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

You will have the opportunity to work independently and manage your day the way you would like; we are looking for someone who is well-organised and professional in their approach.

Benefits Include:

• Excellent Career progression opportunities,
• Salary ranging from $90k-$95 + Super.
• Project & BAU Work,
• Work from home and on client sites,

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage Windows Server (2003-2012) and Windows workstation (XP-10) operating environments across all allocated hotel sites.
• Conduct routine reviews of system logs, antivirus definitions, and security patch status; apply updates as required.
• Administer data management, backup processes, and scheduled system restarts/reboots to ensure stability and continuity.
• Configure and administer Windows Server and workstation operating systems in line with organisational standards.
• Maintain and manage complex on-site physical IT infrastructure including servers, desktops, networking hardware, and software.
• Oversee server room environments, structured cabling, data, power, cooling systems, and third-party technology integrations.
• Audit existing infrastructure and plan/execute upgrades for switches, servers, workstations, and operating systems.
• Monitor network traffic and capacity, identifying and recommending upgrade opportunities proactively.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Area	Details
Operating Systems	Windows Server 2003-2012; Windows XP, 7, 8, 10
Networking	TCP/IP, VLANs, switching, routing, firewall configuration, ISP migrations
Infrastructure	Servers, desktops, structured cabling, power, cooling, rack management
Virtualisation	Virtual network planning and configuration
Documentation Tools	Confluence (required), Dropbox
Monitoring & Management	Network traffic monitoring, capacity planning, log analysis
Frameworks	ITIL foundations or equivalent practical experience
Experience	3+ years in a systems or infrastructure engineering role

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can learn, grow, then this is the right opportunity for you.

• 6 month ongoing contract – 3 years program of work
• Work across multiple Cyber Security Projects
• Competitive rate on offer and very flexible working arrangements

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of key security initiatives across the organisation. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery across a range of cyber programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security frameworks. The successful candidate will combine strong project delivery capability with a solid understanding of cyber security domains, controls, and risk management, and will work closely with security, IT, and business stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experienced as a Project Manager delivering cyber security initiatives
• Strong understanding of key cyber security principles and domains (e.g. IAM, network security, endpoint security, cloud security)
• Experience delivering projects aligned to security frameworks such as ISM, NIST, ISO 27001
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Experience with SIAM or multi-vendor environments

Benefits:

• Fully funded 6 month contract with extension options up to 2030
• Interview and start ASAP
• Work across several cyber security initiatives
• Very flexible working environment – 3 days WFH

This opportunity will not last long. Please hit apply to secure a confidential discussion.

We have a terrific opportunity to join a local government organisation and partner with business units to provide future oriented strategic advice, detailed analysis, reports and guidance.

If you’re a results-driven finance professional with a passion for collaboration and problem-solving, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

This role sits in the Finance group at Palmerston North City Council, and will see you partner with other business groups to provide meaningful advice and assist the teams in their units’ financial wellbeing.

Palmerston North (Palmie) is a vibrant, growing and innovative city and a great place to live and truly enjoy a positive work life balance. Small city benefits, big city ambition!

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with business units to maximise the Finance Unit’s contribution and support strategic goals.
• Provide proactive financial management advice, analysis, and insights to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and interpret monthly reports, including variance analysis, focusing on key drivers affecting performance.
• Develop data analysis to facilitate informed business choices.
• Support managers to understand financial reports and implications
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation, including scenario modelling and analysis.
• Lead process improvements, drive cost models, and identify opportunities to enhance financial performance.

You’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CAANZ or relevant professional membership
• Management accounting or finance business partnering experience
• Proven experience in an advisory function
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities.
• A positive and engaging approach to working collaboratively

This role presents an excellent opportunity to bring your financial business partnering or management accounting experience to a positive, friendly team, focused on forming true partnerships and providing sound and reliable advice.

This is a full time role from now ’til Christmas, but we will consider part time (30 hour) applications too. If that sounds like you, apply now! Please send your CV and a great cover letter to us before 24 June 2026.

For more information please contact John Keith on 021 205 3252 or Jacaleen Williams on 021 732 996 at Talent International.

• Permanent Position – Government Organisation
• Bendigo Location – Hybrid working from Home
• $115,162 – $139,851 + super

Our client is seeking an AI Enablement Lead to drive the safe, effective, and accountable adoption of Artificial Intelligence across a large and complex organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in embedding AI technologies, with a particular focus on Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Purview, and emerging AI capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead the implementation of AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with privacy, security, and information management requirements.
• Drive organisational readiness and adoption of Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, assess, and implement AI use cases that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, and awareness programs to build AI capability and promote responsible AI use across the organisation.
• Monitor AI adoption, usage, risks, and compliance activities, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

You will have:

• Strong expertise across Microsoft 365 technologies, including Copilot, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and Microsoft Purview.
• Demonstrated experience in AI enablement, digital transformation, information governance, or technology governance environments.
• Solid understanding of information management, privacy, cyber security, records management, and risk frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to develop governance artefacts, training programs, and practical guidance that supports successful technology adoption.

Wants in it for you:

• Permanent Position
• Bendigo Location with hybrid working from Home
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide AI adoption initiatives.
• Work with cutting-edge Microsoft AI technologies.

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