ICT Business Analyst

12 months contract with strong possible extension thereafter.

Canberra ACT (Hybrid)

Talent International is working in partnership with a large government organisation to assist in sourcing an experienced ‘ICT Business Analyst’.

Key Criteria

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for ICT projects and solutions.
• Collaborate with ICT teams to design and evaluate solutions that address business needs.
• Assess the feasibility and impact of proposed solutions and recommend improvements or alternatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between business units and ICT teams.
• Facilitate communication and ensure that stakeholders are informed about project progress, changes, and issues.
• Assist with project planning, including scope definition, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Monitor project progress and address any issues or changes related to requirements.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement through technology.

If you would be interested in this role please submit your CV in Word format only by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button below or priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com

ICT Program and Project Manager

12 months contract with strong possible extension thereafter.

Canberra (Hybrid)

Talent International is working in partnership with a large government organisation to assist in sourcing an experienced ‘ICT Program and Project Manager’.

Key Criteria

• Develop and manage the overall program plan, including defining program objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple projects within the program to ensure they align with strategic goals and deliver expected benefits.
• Monitor program performance and ensure projects are integrated effectively to achieve program outcomes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for program and project stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, issues, and changes.
• Facilitate regular program and project meetings, providing updates and addressing concerns.
• Ensure that all projects and programs meet quality standards and deliverables are achieved as specified.

If you would be interested in this role please submit your CV in Word format only by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button below or priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to work for a Global Luxury Fashion brand based in Sydney CBD. The position is a 6-month Fixed term contract role with the possibility of extension. The role is paying $100-110K + Super.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our Luxury Retail client as a Senior Financial Accountant, where you will:

• Provide accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting.
• Play a major role in regulatory compliance.
• Support process improvement and the deployment of new projects.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Oversee Accounting & Reporting to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Provide Financial Analysis Support and assist in the budgeting process.
• Manage Fixed Assets and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Liaise with External Auditors and prepare ad hoc reports.
• Ensure compliance with Taxation requirements.
• Maintain a robust Internal Control Environment to safeguard company assets.
• Supervise Staff, offering guidance and training as needed.
• Participate in Training Courses and professional development.
• Month-end accounts closing/reporting.
• Preparing the following SyRus deliverables
• Preparing analytical review for P&L, BS and cash flow statements for Accounting & Finance Manager to review.
• Provide support for inputs into the preparation of Budget schedules and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
• Prepare P&L expense lines (operating expenses mostly) and specific calculations for Rent, Fixed Assets Depreciation, Administrative Fees and IT costs.
• Support business analysis and generate ad hoc reports, as requested by the Accounting & Finance Manager.
• Maintain fixed assets registers & files.
• Follow the WIP accounts and communicate monthly on the existing projects.
• Work with the Accounting & Finance Manager to ensure the Financial Reporting Framework is consistent with Local, Regional and International Reporting Requirements. This includes: assisting with the preparation of annual statutory financial reports for filing with ASIC and NZ Companies office, assisting with external audit, reporting on business statistics to ABS and Statistics NZ
• Assist with the preparation of income tax schedules and the calculation of tax provisions.
• Take the lead in FBT preparation and calculations, liaise with Tax consultant (PWC) to lodge FBT return.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and guide the Boutique in charge when needed.
• Perform quarterly full boutique audit/audit confirmation for allocated stores.
• Prepare work papers and raise issues identified during boutique audits.
• Attend allocated stocktakes as required.
• Internal staff training: assisting the current team especially Accounts payable & Assistant Accountant and providing necessary training and guidance.
• External staff supervision: manage interns and provide necessary training and guidance.
• Being aware of relevant training courses available.
• Keep abreast of changes in industry/regulations.
• Queries from Management & Stores.
• Ad hoc reports/information needed for the Finance team.
• Finding improvements in current processes

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant degree, preferably a bachelor’s in business/commerce with a major in Accounting/Finance.
• CPA or CA qualification is essential.
• Background in an accounting firm, or a Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role within a commercial environment, preferably in luxury retail or FMCG.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting software; SAP experience is essential.
• Detail-oriented and target-driven, especially with deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work for an amazing Global Luxury Brand in a prestigous office in the heart of Sydney CBD
• Eligable for Staff Discounts
• Flexible working arranagements

This is an amazing opportunity to work for a global luxury fashion brand. If you have previous experience as a Finance Analyst in Retail or worked for a Luxury industry then this could be the perfect role for you! The role will see you providing finance and office administration support for the organisation. If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Jessica Abboud on 02 8240 9596 jessica.abboud@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

• 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.

• 6 month Contract / Attractive Rates
• Melbourne CBD / Hybrid Work / 2 – 3 Days on Site
• Amazing Environment and Culture / ASAP Start

Our client is a market leader in the financial services industry. They are currently looking for a Architect to spearhead our mission of revolutionizing their Advisory Portal.

Your Role:

As a Architect, you will be:

• Leading the planning and execution of development steps and activities, leveraging your complete technical knowledge and experience.
• Designing and developing Solutions across advisory portal technologies.
• Creating and implementing data sheering processes to optimize system performance, and strategizing best practices.
• Collaborating with technical strakeholders to create optimal Advisor Portal solution.
• Applying development plans for yourself and your team, and guiding, training, and mentoring new employees and less experienced staff.
• Providing invaluable guidance and advice to technical and business stakeholders on the needs of financial advisers, and contributing to the enhancement of digital services for financial advisers.

Your Experience:

• 7 or more years’ experience in the financial services industry, with a strong background in financials ervices industry.
• Proven expertise in working across Advisor Portal within Solution Architecture capacity.

If this role aligns with your experience, hit apply now! For further information, feel free to reach out to Peter on peter.li@talentinternational.com

The Role
Are you a talented Data Analyst looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join State Gov on an initial contract until Nov 2024, with potential for extension leading and supporting the development of funding policy design and complex funding modelling.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert analysis and advice to influence policy development and contribute to strategic business planning
• Engage stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and manage consultation processes
• Develop briefs on complex issues and contribute to the development of final decision options

About You:

• A suitable tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g., commerce or statistics)
• Demonstrated expertise as a Technical Specialist
• Experience in data and modelling

If this sounds like you apply now or email Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com

• Contract Until End of April 2025 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Migration of infrastructure

Our Government Client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team and work on a project to migrate remaining infrastructure from schools to corporate network.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and leading multiple work packages with complex issues
• Manage project resources to deliver projects within scope and budget
• Negotiate with stakeholders, vendors and peers to gain cooperation for the delivery of projects
• Develop recommendations briefs and business cases for the consideration and decision of VPS executives.
• End to end procurement activity including market analysis
• Manage day to day operations using Trackers, Kanban boards and general project governance

You will have:

• Experience working in State Government
• Extensive experience working on migration of infrastructure; device migration
• Experience managing multiple projects with different vendors, varying timeframes.
• Strong experience within the identity management space
• Calm and patient approach and great at building rapport with stakeholders
• Excellent Stakeholder Management skills

What’s in it for you:

• Contract Until End of April 2025 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Migration of infrastructure

To find out more about this role please contact Sarah Jordan on 9236 7765 or apply now to secure an interview.

The Role
Are you a talented Senior Policy Officer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join State Gov on an initial contract until Nov 2024, with potential for extension leading and supporting the development of funding policy design and complex funding modelling.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert analysis and advice to influence policy development and contribute to strategic business planning
• Engage stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and manage consultation processes
• Develop briefs on complex issues and contribute to the development of final decision options

About You:

• A suitable tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g., commerce or statistics)
• Demonstrated expertise as a Technical Specialist
• Experience in data and modelling

If this sounds like you apply now or email Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com

• 12 months + 2 x 12 month extensions
• NV1 minimum requirement
• Security threat and risk assessment identification and development of security accreditation
• Canberra based role only

Our federal government client has an ongoing requirement for an IT Security Assessor / IRAP Assessor to work in support of various Cloud projects within an integrated workforce. You will assist in accrediting systems and data by independently assessing security posture, identifying security risks and suggesting mitigation measures.

Your Duties will include:

• Security threat and risk assessment identification and development of security accreditation artefacts;
• Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) assessments of proposed ICT designs and solutions for a Participants of the Digital Identity system;
• Stakeholder management, and communication of security concepts to non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing, and
• Manage, develop and support complex relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area goals.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

Key requirements for the role are:

• Demonstrated extensive experience in ICT system accreditation
• Strong leadership experience and skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrated security experience within complex ICT environments, and
• Demonstrated understanding of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), and Other Australian Government security guidance and advice.

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

Our Client
Our Client is a statutory Federal agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian Government.

Requirements

Our client has an ongoing requirement for an IT Security Assessor/ IRAP Assessor to work in support of various Cloud projects within an integrated workforce. IT Security Assessor/ IRAP Assessor will assists in accrediting our systems and data by independently assessing our security posture, identifying security risks and suggesting mitigation measures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Security threat and risk assessment identification and development of security accreditation artefacts;
• Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) assessments of proposed ICT designs and solutions for a Participants of the Digital Identity system;
• Stakeholder management, and communication of security concepts to non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing, and
• Manage, develop and support complex relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area goals.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in ICT system accreditation
• Strong leadership experience and skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrated security experience within complex ICT environments, and
• Demonstrated understanding of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), and Other Australian Government security guidance and advice.

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Vamshi Krishna on 00470260909 or email vamshi.krishna@talentinternational.com

• 12 months + 2 x 12 months
• NV1 clearance required
• SFIA 5/6
• Canberra based – 3 days in the office

As an experienced Solution Architect, you will contribute to the delivery of various ICT projects ongoing maturity, and support the uplift of the architecture practice.

Deliverables across all projects, irrespective of size and complexity, will include the following:

• Business needs / Business Requirements documentation.
• Development and maintenance of RAID logs throughout the life of the project.
• Projects are usually expected to utilise the departments SharePoint; EDRMS; and DevOps tools for the management of projects and storage of project artefacts.
• High Level Solution Designs.
• Detailed / As-built solution documentation.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated extensive experience working in solution design/architecture roles.
• Experience in more than one technology architecture domain (i.e. application; infrastructure; security).
• TOGAF certification.

Desirable criteria

• Prior experience working with Commonwealth agencies is highly desirable.
• A sound working knowledge of DTA policies and practices is beneficial.
• Prior experience with cloud, no code/low code platforms, and data and or integration management would be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills will be highly regarded