• EL1 or APS 6 Level
• NV1 security clearance required
• 6 months + possibility of extension
• Certification in benefits management is highly desirable

As an experienced Benefits Management specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising the benefits across an important Reform Taskforce. You’ll collaborate closely with business representatives and senior leaders to assure that reform initiatives deliver strategic objectives and tangible benefits.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with business areas and projects to define clear benefits metrics, establish baseline measurements and track progress throughout the life of business capability;
• Monitoring and evaluating benefits realisation against success criteria, providing regular reports and insights to stakeholders;
• Maintaining documentation related to benefits management, including benefit profiles, benefit realisation plans, and benefit dependency maps;
• Working with constituent projects to facilitate identification and validation of benefits, ensuring that they are well-defined and achievable;
• Using data analytics and visualisation tools to analyse benefit data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations

Skills and experience we are seeking:

• Proven experience as a Capability Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role with a focus on portfolio benefits management will be highly regarded;
• Certification in benefits management is highly desirable;
• Understanding of portfolio and program management principles and benefits methodologies;
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools.

Please contact Emma Gibbons on 0413 507 344 for more information and to apply.

Our Client is a Tier 1 client in Financial Services sector. As a Senior PMO Analyst in the Financial Services sector, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of projects across the organization. You will work closely with project managers, senior stakeholders, and the wider PMO team to ensure robust governance, reporting, and control mechanisms are in place. Your deep understanding of project management frameworks and PMO best practices, combined with your sector experience in financial services, will enable you to drive operational excellence and contribute to strategic project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain governance frameworks for project and program delivery, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitor and report on project/program status, identifying risks, issues, and ensuring proper escalation.
• Develop and maintain project/program dashboards and KPIs to track performance across the portfolio.
• Support setting up PMO Practice.
• Provide support to project managers by helping them adhere to PMO guidelines, methodologies, and processes.
• Assist in the development of project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate cross-project coordination and communication to drive synergy between related initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including project sponsors, business unit heads, and external partners.
• Organize and facilitate regular governance meetings, steering committees, and reporting cycles.

Requirements:

• Proven PMO Experience: 8-10 years of experience in PMO roles, with at least 4-6 years in a senior capacity within the Financial Services sector.
• Financial Acumen: Strong experience in managing project budgets, financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Tool Expertise: Experience with PMO tools and systems such as Clarity, SharePoint, or similar portfolio management tools.
• Sector Knowledge: Previous experience in banking, insurance, asset management, or other financial services environments.

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

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Officer on initial 3 month contract leading to permanent. The client is based in Perth’s CBD with 1-2 days WFH and offers interesting project work and the chance to be part of a growing team.

Please note only Perth based candidates with the required skill set will be considered.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 5 + years supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong project compliance and governance skills.
• Delivery focused with high level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience across the project lifecycle including coordinating scope, schedule, budget and other financials, project analysis and meeting and change requests.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong gap analysis and risk management skills.
• MS Office skills
• Understanding of WA government policies and standards desirable
• Any experience supporting
• Any building or housing industry experience desirable.

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 (in word). For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further information please contact Kate Reynolds on 0448 001 382 or kate.reynolds@talentinternational.com

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Scheduler to join our clients PMO team.

As a key player in the delivery our purpose led client provides Network services to the community across New Zealand.

This person will be instrumental in supporting the roll out of a managed network upgrade and equipment refresh. Your tole will involve close collaboration with Product and Project Managers to schedule customers for each phase of the roll out, track project risks or issues and ensure targets are being met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product and Project Managers to plan, track, and schedule the required customers for the programme.
• Perform risk analysis and resolve critical path issues and conflicts.
• Assist in internal reviews of the selection process.
• Develop efficient project schedules and workarounds through “what if” analyses.
• Work with key stakeholders for Business Planning & Analysis and manage escalations.
• Extract data from business systems to create resource allocation reports.
• Create working plans for rollouts.
• Provide administrative support and reporting for Project Managers.

Technical Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management or a related field.
• PMI scheduling professional certification (PMI-SP) is advantageous.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a project scheduler in a related industry.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Smart Sheets and MS Projects.
• In-depth knowledge of project management tools, especially cloud-based software.

Please note this role is for somebody who has the rights to live and work in New Zealand

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• Business Communications Manager (Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance)
• 6 months Contract (with 6 months X 2 extensions)
• Adelaide based role

Please note: Due to nature of this project only Australian Citizen with minimum NV1 Defence Security Clearance will be considered for this role.

We are looking for an experienced Business Communications Manager to join one of our clients in Adelaide.The following skills and experience are essential to be successful in this role.

Experience and skills we are looking for:

• Develop Multi-Channel Communication: Craft compelling communication materials across various platforms, including emails, newsletters, brochures, flyers, factsheets, presentations, and web content, to effectively convey key project and organizational messages.
• Contribute to Communication Resources: Assist in creating a comprehensive set of communication tools, including templates, branding guidelines, and messaging standards, ensuring consistency and professionalism.
• Simplify Complex Information: Collaborate closely with project teams to distill complex information into clear, concise concepts that address stakeholders’ informational needs.
• Support Communication Planning: Aid in the development and execution of communication plans tailored to individual projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring ongoing, effective communication and engagement.
• Exhibit Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Apply critical thinking skills to make sound judgments and swiftly resolve issues, enhancing the effectiveness of communication efforts.

If the above role sounds of interest, please click on “Apply Now”, or get in touch with Sheril via E// sheril.sequeira@talentinternational.com for a confidential chat!

About the role

My WA client is looking for a Contracts Specialist to source and administer multiple contracts across the sustaining capital fixed plant project portfolio. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced contracts and procurement professional who has effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, as well as a sharp commercial awareness with a background in end to end procurement and contract management. Reporting to the Superintendent (Fixed Plant), you will:

• Support key and complex capital projects across Pilbara Iron Ore assets, providing commercial advice to the delivery team;
• Assist the delivery team to performance manage contractors utilising contractual levers where necessary;
• Effectively managing contractor time and cost claims associated with project change (variation, extensions of time, delay claims), ensuring fair commercial outcomes for both parties within a timely manner;
• Identifying material issues that require escalation to senior management or legal counsel and seeking advice when required;
• Be an experienced negotiator, mediator, problem solver and committed to driving positive contractual outcomes for the business;
• Ensure contracts are managed within the contracts management system;
• Adhere with the Company’s strict governance and compliance requirements;
• Assist with the dispute resolution process for complex contractual claims;
• Maximise commercial value for the business through leading contract administration practices;
• Collaborate with other support services to ensure accurate forecasting and that projects are set up for success;
• Attend contract progress meetings and identify any potential commercial risk; and
• Be expected to travel to sites as required, in order to maintain effective relationships with key site-based stakeholders and influence contractor safety through leadership in the field.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in end to end contracts management, with significant exposure to capital projects;
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment; and
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Development and delivery of strategies that are aligned with Sustaining Capital and Regional objectives
• Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management and supplier relationship management
• Proven experience in customer and supplier relationship management in the procurement area.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop clear business cases and contract strategy implementation.

Our Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements will be supported for this role
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

This leading University is seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to provide wide range of administrative tasks on behalf key Portfolio working across various project teams.

To be successful in this role you will a self-motivated, capable of independently managing your own workload and prioritising tasks in a complex project environment.

Key activities

• Project & Program steering group secretariat duties
• Responsible for financial / project status reporting
• Responsible for project logistics management eg: asset management
• On-boarding of new project team-members
• Provide other administrative support as needed

Knowledge and skills

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting multiple teams/projects
• Experience taking executive-level minutes.
• Demonstrated experience working with Jira.
• Previous experience with administration of invoices and purchase orders
• Knowledge of project scheduling/planning in MS Project and Jira
• MS Office suite proficiency
• Experience with HR processes, resource and logistical administration including induction, onboarding, offboarding
• An understanding of project methodology and/or frameworks

If you are interesting in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now or contact Dylan Tasker on 9236 7753 for further information.

• Business Operations Manager / Project Support Officer – Defence Project
• Permanent or Contracting option is available
• Competitive salary / Contract rate

About the Role
The Business Operations Manager is responsible under broad direction to perform and achieve complex procedural, operational, administrative, and business support work within an integrated workforce.

They work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. They will provide detailed administration, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

The Business Operations Manager may be required to manage people and be accountable to set work priorities, manage workflows and build team capability through mentoring, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit.

The Business Operations Manager will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate, and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and business support activities for a team and other work areas, identify risks and determine appropriate course of action to meet stakeholder needs.
• Accountable to perform complex procedural, operational, administrative, and business support activities and tasks that support the delivery of outcomes across Defence.
• Identify and interpret relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business, and team requirements and apply these to the work area.
• Apply the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to provide advice and services for a range of complex corporate, administration and business support activities.
• Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve business outcomes.
• Work collaboratively, build, and sustain effective relationships and provide constructive feedback.
• Take the initiative to progress work to meet business objectives, provide advice and guidance on more complex issues.
• Resolve problems and implement alternative courses of action.
• Accountable to develop and implement procedural, operational, corporate, administrative, and business support documentation consistent with business requirements.

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a AGSVA clearance at NV1 level.
• Experience providing business support to projects.

Desirable

• Be a ambitous & highly motivated.
• Previous Defence project experience
• Have strong communication & stakeholder management skills.
• Have a working knowledge of the Defence environment.
• Experience in Air Traffic Control (Defence or Civil) or similar ground-based Voice and Data communications environments
• Experience with ATC System Voice and Data systems
• Experience working with internal Defence organisations.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please send your application to Connie at connie.tong@talentinternational.com. Your application should include a current CV, a statement of capability of up to 500 words, and contact details for two referees. The referees will only be contacted if you progress past the interview stage.

The opportunity

Our client is a community focused federal government agency. They have an exciting opportunity available for an APS6 level Project Officer to join their Service Design Team.

12-month initial contract with opportunity for extension. APS6 level role with an expected rate of $60.26 per hour + Superannuation, with the option to be based out of Richmond or Geelong, including 2 days working from home each week, with the remaining 3 on site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
• Providing specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders.
• Performing independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities.
• Coordinating regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Preparing draft written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation.
• Monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management.
• Identifying and assisting with the management of project risks, issues and benefits.
• Contributing to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.

About you

• Maintaining Service Design and Improvement (SDI) confluence and intranet page updates.
• Supporting artefacts development and maintenance.
• Maintaining the resource suite.
• Supporting Capabilities Design and Improvement Branch with confluence set-up and artefact development.
• Providing ad-hoc support to individual squads and teams.
• Australian citizenship is a requirement to be eligible for this position

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Submit your resume, or for further information please contact

Samuel.beckett@talentinternational.com