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.

Due to a busy period, our client is seeking 2 x Payroll Officers to join their team in Melbourne for an initial 4-month period ideally to start ASAP.

The role:
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-award, complex workforce
• Run full pay cycles independently, including off-cycle and ad hoc payments
• Administer long service leave, annual leave, and termination calculations in accordance with relevant legislation
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
• Operate and navigate SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll confidently without guidance
• Interpret and apply payroll-related legislation and Award conditions accurately
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and line managers to resolve pay queries
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities including STP reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records and audit trails
• Assist with payroll reporting and analytics as required

About you:
Essential

• Demonstrated experience calculating and processing long service leave
• Solid end-to-end payroll processing experience in a complex environment
• Hands-on, practitioner-level experience with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central Payroll) – must have system knowledge and experience
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work, NES, Awards, and EAs
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload without close supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong team collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar specialist or analyst-level payroll role
• Exposure to payroll within organisations operating across multiple Awards or Enterprise Agreements
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Payroll Administration or Accounting

Please send your confidential resume to shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com or for more information call Shelley on 0418 572 482. Submission cut off time will be 21/4/2026 @ 11am due to delivery time frames.

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APS6 Finance Officer | Canberra ACT | Non-Ongoing / S26 Transfer / Labour Hire

About the Client

Our client is a Federal Government agency responsible for delivering nationally significant outcomes that support Australia’s long-term infrastructure and strategic priorities.

The agency works closely with government, industry and community stakeholders to manage complex programs, investments and policy initiatives. The Finance function plays a critical role in ensuring sound financial management, effective budget stewardship and compliance with Commonwealth financial frameworks.

About the Role
The Finance Officer will support financial planning, budget management, reporting and governance activities associated with a major national project. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will provide financial analysis, contribute to budget development and reporting processes, and support senior decision-makers through accurate and timely financial advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and maintenance of external budgets within CBMS.
• Assist with Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS), estimates updates and reporting activities.
• Contribute to New Policy Proposal (NPP) costings and financial analysis.
• Undertake financial modelling, forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior executives.
• Engage with business areas to identify budget requirements and forecast expenditure.
• Monitor financial administration processes and finance enquiries.
• Support governance activities including Senate Estimates briefs and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting practices.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting within a government or large organisational setting
• Strong understanding of government financial frameworks, legislation, and reporting requirements
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to develop financial models and provide actionable insights
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Proactive mindset with problem-solving expertise

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with CBMS or similar financial systems
• Previous involvement in large infrastructure or public sector projects
• Knowledge of policy costing and financial estimates

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in financial roles, ideally within government or large-scale projects

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an Australian citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting security clearance
• Willingness to undergo a medical assessment if required
• Residency in Australia or a verifiable background spanning at least five years

Why This Role May Appeal

This opportunity provides exposure to high-profile government investment and infrastructure activities that have national significance. The role offers a mix of strategic and operational finance responsibilities, allowing candidates to build experience across budgeting, reporting, estimates and policy costing functions.

It would suit finance professionals seeking to strengthen their APS finance capability, broaden stakeholder engagement experience and contribute to complex government programs.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Current CV
• Statement of Capability addressing your relevant experience
• Confirmation of Australian Citizenship and work rights
• Details of two professional referees

Applications that do not include all requested information may not be considered.

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Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Sydney
Job type: Full-time

A well-established financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support its advice and wealth management operations. This is a hands-on role suited to a compliance professional with experience in an AFSL environment who enjoys working closely with advisers and business stakeholders to deliver practical compliance outcomes.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the compliance framework while providing day-to-day support across advice, SMSF administration and broader regulatory obligations.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work across a broad range of compliance activities, partnering directly with advisers, planners and business leaders rather than operating in a purely policy-focused environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining compliance frameworks, supporting adviser supervision, conducting file reviews, delivering training and helping the business navigate regulatory obligations in a practical and commercial manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the compliance framework across the business
• Review and update compliance policies, procedures and registers
• Conduct adviser file reviews and supervision activities
• Provide guidance to advisers and stakeholders on day-to-day compliance matters
• Assist with breach management, incident reporting and complaints handling
• Support compliance monitoring and risk management activities
• Coordinate and deliver compliance training and regulatory updates
• Assist with AFSL obligations and regulatory requirements

About You

• 3-5 years’ compliance experience within financial services
• Experience working for an AFSL holder
• Exposure to adviser supervision, file reviews or advice compliance
• Strong policy and procedure writing skills
• Working knowledge of SMSF administration and the SIS Act framework
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

• Broad, business-facing compliance role
• Exposure across advice, compliance and SMSF operations
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunity to further develop your compliance career

• 12-month fixed term contract
• Brisbane CBD or Gold Coast Based
• Opportunities to WFH 1-2 days per week

About the company:

Our client is a Gold Coast based property developer currently delivering a multi-story, mixed-use high-rise development. As our project progresses through construction and toward completion and purchaser settlements, we are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Corporate Accountant to join our team.

Reporting to the Commercial and Finance Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting the financial management of the business and project delivery lifecycle, providing end-to-end accounting support across corporate and project functions.

About the role:

• Your main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to.
• Cash flow management, including assisting to calculate construction draw requests.
• Track project costs against budgets and assist project managers with financial forecasting.
• Full Accounts Payable, including coding and processing purchase orders, invoices, and employee expense claims, arranging for approvals, and payment runs.
• Processing journals and maintaining general ledger accuracy
• Assisting with accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
• Supporting variance analysis (actual vs budget)
• Basic financial analysis
• Liaising with project managers
• Preparation of BAS and FBT returns
• Audit Support
• Assist with the transition from construction completion to purchaser settlement
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage high-volume transactional work
• Good communication skills (for project manage/vendor interactions)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling)
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you?

• 12-month fixed term contract
• Brisbane CBD or Gold Coast Based
• Opportunities to WFH 1-2 days per week
• Flexible start and finish times

Skills and experience required:

• Experience within property development or project-based environments.
• Exposure to construction finance, progress claims, drawdowns, or development feasibility reporting.
• Experience supporting project settlements and completion phases.
• 3-5 years of corporate or project accounting experience, ideally within the property development or construction sector.
• Tertiary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business. CA or CPA qualification (or actively working towards it).

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 // emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

Applications close: 9:00 AM AM Monday, 8^th June 2026.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, you will work collaboratively within a team of 13 to lead the Principal Audit Unit. You will be an integral part of a strong, collaborative team culture where “what we do matters.”

You will get to:

· Manage 3 direct reports to deliver high-quality, strategically relevant advisory and internal audit services across the NZDF.

· Coach, develop and mentor others to promote career progression and grow the capability of your team.

· Be an advocate and champion for the internal audit team; promoting their role as trusted advisors who partner for success and continuous improvement.

· Champion hybrid ways of working that promote a flexible, agile approach to work.

Your work will touch on many aspects of what the NZDF is about – from camps and bases, overseas posts, governance systems, through to the provisioning of health services, and the management of complex logistical and supply chain arrangements.

This role is based in Wellington CBD. Once you have settled in and built a high performing team, which provides quality service to the NZDF, flexible working options are negotiable.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

We are seeking a highly experienced audit professional who is an inspirational and dedicated leader.

You will bring:

· Senior level experience in an audit/assurance or business advisory role.

· Polished project management skills with a proven ability to manage and deliver concurrent projects and challenges.

· Excellent communication skills, second to none, with an ability to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

· An ability to deliver meaningful reports for diverse audiences that are clear, engaging and which stimulate action.

· Demonstrated success leading a team with expertise and a passion for coaching, developing and growing professionals.

· Membership of a relevant membership body is preferred.

This role requires occasional domestic and international travel, as you will be leading audit assignments that are geographically dispersed across the NZDF’s multiple operating areas. You need to have the ability, and willingness to travel.

Are you passionate about economic development and growth, and unlocking opportunities?

We’re seeking a Senior Advisor that can contribute and shape programmes that can mobilise and strengthen investment solutions in the Pacific.

In this role, based in central Wellington, you’ll apply your expertise to instigate investment initiatives that align with international development initiatives.

You’ll bring experience across micro and blended finance arenas; impact investing, sustainable finance, or private/philanthropic capital partnerships. You’ll have an overlay of experience within the Pacific or the international development space.

In addition, you’ll have a solid understanding of the machinery of government, international development policy, and able to contribute and build relationships in all environments.

In return you’ll be joining a team that undertakes work with impact and makes a positive difference. There may be some travel required to the Pacific, and you will need to be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident to be considered.

If this sounds like an opportunity that aligns with you, please contact John Keith on 021 205 3252 or Jacaleen Williams on 021 732 996 for more information.

Project Accountant – Defence Sector

We’re partnering with a leading organisation within the defence industry to appoint an experienced Project Accountant. This role sits at the heart of project delivery, providing critical financial oversight, ensuring compliance, and supporting decision-making across the full project lifecycle.

Due to the nature of the work, prior defence experience and an active AGSVA security clearance are essential.

The role:

• Manage end-to-end project financials, from setup through to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage
• Maintain rolling forecasts, factoring in risks, scope changes, and project performance
• Track and monitor project costs against approved budgets, identifying and addressing variances early
• Prepare and issue client invoices in line with contractual requirements
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring timely and reliable financial reporting
• Deliver detailed month-end reporting, including insights on performance, risks, and trends
• Monitor key financial metrics including AR, WIP, deferred revenue, and DSO
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to provide clear visibility across projects
• Partner closely with project and operational teams, acting as a trusted finance advisor
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors to resolve financial matters
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and SOX controls
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and issue resolution

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience within the defence sector is essential
• Active AGSVA security clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within project-based environments
• Strong background in project accounting, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with macros, Power Query, Power Automate, or Power BI highly regarded
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders
• Exposure to sustainability accounting or joint venture invoicing is a bonus, not a dealbreaker

We are currently partnering with a large, well-established Australian organisation seeking an experienced Financial Accountant with Superannuation experience to join the team on a part-time basis (3 days per week )

This role sits within a high-performing Financial Control team that looks after Superannuation and will suit someone with a strong technical accounting background who enjoys working closely with stakeholders across a complex corporate environment.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role across month-end reporting, financial governance, balance sheet integrity, and stakeholder engagement, while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering month-end close and financial accounting activities
• Acting as the key finance contact for Commercial and Operations Finance stakeholders
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and journals in line with finance policy
• Supporting financial controls governance testing and compliance activities
• Assisting with technical accounting matters and implementation of accounting policy decisions
• Supporting external audit processes and responding to audit queries
• Coaching and mentoring offshore finance team members
• Driving continuous improvement across financial controls and reporting processes

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience within Financial Control, Financial Accounting, or External Audit
• Experience within large corporate environments, ideally retail or listed businesses
• Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, reconciliations, and reporting processes
• CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel capability, with SAP or TM1 exposure highly regarded
• A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple finance teams

For more information contact Rade Manojlovic on rade.manojlovic@talentinternational.com

Collections Strategy Manager / Campaign Manager

📍 Parramatta, NSW
🕐 Full Time | Onsite

Talent International is partnering with a professional services organisation based in Parramatta to recruit an experienced Collections Strategy Manager / Campaign Manager to drive performance across contingent debt and PDL portfolios.

This role sits within collections strategy and portfolio performance rather than traditional marketing. You will design and optimise customer contact and recovery strategies across multiple communication channels to improve engagement, repayment outcomes and portfolio performance.

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Role Snapshot

• Salary: $110,000 – $145,000 + Super
• Newly created role within the Digital team
• Full-time onsite position in Parramatta
• Interview process: 1-2 interviews
  

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  The Role

  As the Collections Strategy Manager / Campaign Manager, you will develop and optimise collections and communication strategies across multiple credit portfolios.

  Working closely with operations, data and technology teams, you will analyse portfolio behaviour, refine contact strategies and drive improved recovery outcomes while ensuring all activities meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

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  Key Responsibilities

  Collections & Contact Strategy

• Develop and optimise collections and communication strategies across debt portfolios
• Design compliant customer contact journeys across SMS, email, outbound and digital channels
• Optimise channel mix, sequencing and engagement strategy to maximise recovery outcomes
• Identify performance gaps and implement improvements to campaign and contact strategies
  

  Data & Performance Insights

• Analyse portfolio and campaign performance using tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Databricks and Genesys
• Identify behavioural trends and translate insights into strategic improvements
• Develop reporting and dashboards to support data-driven decision making
  

  Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Portfolio Managers, Client Services, Data and Technology teams
• Lead campaign planning and performance review discussions
• Ensure strategies align with operational capability and portfolio objectives
  

  Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all strategies and communications align with regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Maintain strong governance and responsible collections practices
  

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  About You

  You will bring experience in collections strategy, campaign management, contact centre strategy or portfolio analytics within a regulated environment.

  Key skills and attributes include:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets
• High situational awareness and people intelligence when designing customer contact strategies
• Experience working in financial services, credit, collections, utilities or similar regulated industries
• Experience managing or analysing customer engagement campaigns
• Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SQL, SendGrid or Genesys is advantageous but not essential
• Understanding of Debt Collection Guidelines, privacy regulations and compliance frameworks

  Candidates with experience designing campaigns within banking or financial services environments will be particularly well regarded.

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  Success in the Role

  Within the first 3-6 months, the key focus will be improving revenue performance by increasing website traffic and demonstrating measurable financial improvements from campaign activity.

  After 6-12 months, success will be measured through clear, evidence-based improvements in portfolio performance and financial outcomes directly attributable to the strategies and campaigns implemented.

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  Team Structure

  The role reports to the Operations Executive – Innovation, Capability and Digital within the Digital team.

  Initially, the structure will include one team member reporting into the hiring manager, with close collaboration across operations, technology and data functions.

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  Why Apply

• Newly created strategic role with ownership of collections campaign performance
• Opportunity to drive measurable financial improvements across credit portfolios
• Collaborative environment working closely with operations, technology and data teams
• Work within a regulated financial services environment with strong governance standards
• Energetic, collaborative team culture
• Monthly massages and team perks
• Competitive salary package with opportunity to shape strategy and capability
  

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  If you are experienced in collections strategy, campaign analytics or credit operations and enjoy using data to drive measurable portfolio performance improvements, we encourage you to apply.

  For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International – Sienna.coatethompson@talentinternational.com