As a Research analyst, you will have an opportunity to study and build expertise across all FMCG / Corporate industries that range from daily household necessities, latest developments in consumer electronics, beauty and personal care, food, drinks and retail banking services. As you continue to build your expertise in various consumer trends research, you will have an opportunity to select your areas of industry expertise, project or people management and work with respective heads of industries and wider global teams to further research agenda, excel in Passport analytics tools such as Industry Forecast Model, strengthen client relationship, and provide country/regional/global strategic analysis through Passport content and PR work. Our global coverage generates endless trends available for an analyst to leverage in building expertise and a personal brand.

What does the position offer?

• The opportunity to work on dynamic industries and across the larger team vertical

• Engage with major players in FMCG industries and beyond

• Opportunity to build a personal brand in fast-moving, active industries

• Possibility to select own career path in commercial, project or people management areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Marketing / Business or Engineering.

• At least 1-2 years of research experience on industries or products

• The ability to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines

• Strong numeracy essential, with an ability to interpret, analyse and present statistics in an interesting way

• Good report writing skills

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English

• A confident manner and strong communication skills, both oral and written

Retinue Accounting was founded on the belief that small business accounting support should be customer service focused, proactive and forward-looking, and upfront about fees and charges. Our fixed fee subscription model ensures our clients have peace of mind that we’ll give them the right advice, at the right time, at the right price with no hidden additional costs. 
We're more than a business – we're a team driven by our values and actions. Adaptability, commitment, and humility fuel our client-centered approach. We honour our promises, promote transparency, and move swiftly with purpose. We embrace new challenges, and proactively raise issues with a solutions mindset, knowing it takes a team effort to build a successful business.

Due to our quickly expanding client base, we're looking for Senior Financial Accountants to join our expanding team. If you come from public practice, but are looking for a change that offers flexibility, travel and the ability to manage your own portfolio of clients, then this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Mentoring mid-level and junior staff through reviewing work, providing clear, concise and supportive feedback within a culture-focused environment
• Preparation and review of monthly management reports, budgets and cash flow forecasts for clients’ businesses
• Explaining the key insights from financial information and management reporting to small business owners, in a clear and simple manner
• Utilising Xero to build dashboards that deliver accurate and timely financial insights 
• Prioritising and handling multiple tasks and jobs effectively, while still maintaining high-quality work
• Being the focal point for all queries and advice from your clients, ensuring they get the support they need from our services
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with your clients, working with them to achieve their business goals.
• Remaining current on industry trends, changes in regulations and best practices, and effectively communicating this information to clients in a clear and simple manner

Requirements

• Degree qualified with minimum 2-4 years’ experience in public practice
• CPA or CA qualified
• This role can require some travel to our clients businesses. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle on weekdays is required
• Experience working with small business clients
• Proficiency in Xero and Xero Practice Manager
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients and review the work of junior staff

Benefits

• $100,000-$120,000 + super (depending on experience) + company mobile + km allowance
• Financial support with any formal studies and industry licenses and registrations
• Yearly overseas holiday for our top performers across the business
• Regular social gatherings, conferences and ongoing engagement activities to support professional development and team building
• Employee and client referral programs, help us grow our business and be rewarded!
• Exceptional professional growth. We are growing quickly and are continually creating new opportunities across the business. This includes management and leadership opportunities, new roles to fit the needs of the business, lateral opportunities etc.

Our Commitment

At Retinue, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to our success. We recognize that diversity goes beyond race and ethnicity, and includes differences in gender, orientation, age, religion, ability, and more. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and can fully contribute their talents and skills. We are dedicated to building a workplace that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or other differences.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to the success of Australian small business!

Retinue Accounting was founded on the belief that small business accounting support should be customer service focused, proactive and forward-looking, and upfront about fees and charges. Our fixed fee subscription model ensures our clients have peace of mind that we’ll give them the right advice, at the right time, at the right price with no hidden additional costs. 
We're more than a business – we're a team driven by our values and actions. Adaptability, commitment, and humility fuel our client-centered approach. We honour our promises, promote transparency, and move swiftly with purpose. We embrace new challenges, and proactively raise issues with a solutions mindset, knowing it takes a team effort to build a successful business.

Due to our exponential growth and quickly expanding client base, we're looking for Senior Financial Accountants to join our team. If you come from public practice but are looking for a more rewarding, client-facing role with a business that prioritises growth, purpose and a values focused culture, then this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Mentoring mid-level and junior staff through reviewing work, providing clear, concise and supportive feedback within a culture-focused environment
• Preparation and review of monthly management reports, budgets and cash flow forecasts for clients’ businesses
• Explaining the key insights from financial information and management reporting to small business owners, in a clear and simple manner
• Utilising Xero to build dashboards that deliver accurate and timely financial insights 
• Prioritising and handling multiple tasks and jobs effectively, while still maintaining high-quality work
• Being the focal point for all queries and advice from your clients, ensuring they get the support they need from our services
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with your clients, working with them to achieve their business goals.
• Remaining current on industry trends, changes in regulations and best practices, and effectively communicating this information to clients in a clear and simple manner

Requirements

• Degree qualified with minimum 2-4 years’ experience in public practice
• CPA or CA qualified
• Experience working with small business clients
• Proficiency in Xero and Xero Practice Manager
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients and review the work of junior staff

Benefits

• $100,000-$120,000 + super (depending on experience) + company mobile + km allowance
• Financial support with any formal studies and industry licenses and registrations
• Yearly overseas holiday for our top performers across the business
• Spacious office space in North Sydney with great amenities (coffee machine, pool table, table tennis), close to public transport, cafes, gyms and retail 
• Regular social gatherings, conferences and ongoing engagement activities to support professional development and team building
• Employee and client referral programs, help us grow our business and be rewarded!
• Exceptional professional growth. We are growing quickly and are continually creating new opportunities across the business. This includes management and leadership opportunities, new roles to fit the needs of the business, lateral opportunities etc.

Our Commitment

At Retinue, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to our success. We recognize that diversity goes beyond race and ethnicity, and includes differences in gender, orientation, age, religion, ability, and more. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and can fully contribute their talents and skills. We are dedicated to building a workplace that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or other differences.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to the success of Australian small business!

Senior Analyst opportunities available in our investment, divisional, planning, forecasting, and group performance reporting teams.  

Now is the time to join a recognised leading Financial Services team in the financial services industry.

Given CommBanks commitment to building a simpler, better bank, we have a number of opportunities at the Senior Associate/Senior Analyst level supporting our financial services teams.

Please note – This is an Expression of Interest; it is still strongly encouraged that you still apply for other roles in our business.

See yourself in our team

The purpose of the roles is to help deliver the strategic agenda for FR&A. This will involve delivering value-adding, insightful reporting and analysis to the Board, CEO, CFO, ELT, Executive General Manager Group Finance, and Group Treasurer, Investment bank, relating to the strategic direction and performance of the Group.

Your responsibilities are varied, ranging from being the key business partner in Group Finance for selected Business Units and Subject Matter Experts, ensuring the successful co-ordination, execution and delivery of the monthly financial dashboards, quarterly trading updates, and semi-annual results for the Profit Announcements, to providing ad-hoc value-add analysis to FR&A’s key stakeholders.

Key duties could include:

• Investment spend forecasts and insights for senior management as well as reporting on the effectiveness and efficiency of the investment portfolio and resources.

• Successful co-ordination, execution and delivery of the Group's monthly “flash” result to the CEO and CFO

• Successful co-ordination, execution and delivery of the monthly financial dashboards to the Executive Leadership Team, CEO and the Board

• Assist in the preparation of external results reporting on the investment portfolio and preparation of Annual Operating Plans and Quarterly Business Review memos.

• Ad hoc analysis of the project delivery workforce and allocation of funding with focus on optimisation

• To provide independent review of strategic equity investments and transactions and advice to the Group CFO

• Engage and partner with stakeholders across various parts of the Group.

Your experience could include:

• Risk Mindset - All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and commercial acumen

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

• Innovative and able to drive results.

• CA/CPA/CFA/ACCA qualified and Big 4 background preferred (could be from a deals, audit or performance reporting background)

What’s next?

Our team is looking to connect with Fina professionals who are interested in being part of a high performing, customer-focused and passionate culture to build a simpler, better bank. We welcome you to express your interest and learn more about current opportunities. We will be in contact with suitable candidates.

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you are interested in.

Advertising End Date: 21/01/2024

• Identify operational requirements and opportunities for improvement.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of key operational processes including backup, monitoring, and disaster recovery 
• Design, build and support an operating model that positions MedHealth to confidently face a dynamic future utilising new technology and best practice processes.
• Gather information by analysing how MHG systems interact, process workflows and business service requirements to ensure that MHG’s IT environment is fit for purpose.
• Develop key metrics to measure success through operational data and information.
• Research and make recommendations on software products and services, conduct feasibility studies for software and systems products planned for purchase and give suggestions based on findings.
• Cover a broad range of activities including application support, capacity planning, storage/backup, disaster recovery and IT asset management.
• Identify emerging and current operational risks ensuring that there is an effective approach in place to manage risks.
• Analyse and provide solution to system issues to improve stability and prevent incidents.
• Work with vendors by building and maintaining a strong working relationship with key partners to improve service and put in place appropriate remediation to remediate issues.
• Responsible for the definition, design, implementation, and maintenance of support capabilities for infrastructure and applications across MHG.
• Identify incident trends; recommend and implement improvements to proactively prevent and reduce incidents.
• Respond to incidents within the MHG environment as part of the Incident process.
• Support effective change management practices.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures for the daily maintenance of applications and underlying systems
• Put in place automation of the operating procedures and monitoring capabilities.
• Identify new solutions for improved processes, as well as develop cost/benefit analysis for business solutions
• Make certain that technology solutions adhere to quality standards and ITIL processes.
• Collaborate with the project teams to review or inspect work to guarantee their quality.
• Via a continuous improvement mindset ensure processes are agreed and documented, actions out of post incident reviews are implemented and proactive actions are undertaken to prevent incidents.
• Review and evolve practices to ensure that they are fit for purpose and providing the best outcomes.
• Ensure that all systems are risk managed and align with the architectural strategy and meet cybersecurity requirements.
• Function as an effective, positive team member
• Maintain active knowledge of work health and safety practices and procedures
• Adhere to all policy and procedures
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required
• Undertake project work as determined by the business

Paul Ingle and Associates Pty Ltd. requires an ICT Analyst to join a highly successful and growing technology team. This role is to deliver Business and Systems analysis services across the Payments and Cards solutions domain.
Along with your fine ICT Analyst skills and experience you will also need to offer 5 years of experience in the Payments/Cards specialist technology domains and environments as detailed below.
This ICT Analyst role is to operate with technology and users in framing business requirements and then utilising their deep analysis of their payments/cards skills to develop distinct technology solutions.
This is a full time role and offers a salary of $100,000+ per annum.

For this exciting role will require you to have completed the following:
• Conducting research to understand user requirements, and developing software solutions to meet those needs.
• Identifying, investigating and analysing business processes, and recommending optimal processes for system functionality and best business outcomes.
• Maintaining/upgrading software applications to meet functional/performance needs and following full systems test processes to ensure functional & performance needs are met.
• Capacity for developing and deploying functional solutions and creating system test plans to ensure quality and integrity of the system and creating technical documentation to suit.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals, project managers, software engineers, database administrators to create integrated solutions, providing guidance & assistance on the project direction.
• You must show that you have followed prescribed Project Management methodologies; Agile, Waterfall etc in developing project plans, costings, resourcing for project management
• You must show that have kept up-to-date with the latest with technology trends across payments and the broader ICT industry

As an ICT Analyst - Payments you will be working both individually and in a team of similarly experienced payments knowledge and experienced SMEs across a variety of payments and cards software solutions broadly covering the following:

• PCI DSS frameworks, implementation and compliance
• Payments gateway technology expertise within the payments front-end and back-end environs.
• Specific technologies
• Postillion (Office, Realtime), Connex, Postilion, Base24-eps, IST/Switch, Authentic or similar payments gateway and switching
• EFT, PinPad and Terminal Management Systems
• Qualifications of a BSc tertiary degree in technology or 5 years Payments technology work experience may be acceptable
• Exceptional customer service expertise
• Established top rate analytical skills
• Proven ability to apply problem solving skills
• A true team person positively working with teams and stakeholders

• Business Process Analyst
• Sydney CBD
• Permanent, Full-Time
• $110,000-$130,000

About the opportunity:

Are you passionate about enhancing business processes, driving innovation, and contributing to technological change? Join our team in a newly established role as a Business Process Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in defining, documenting, assessing, and streamlining business processes within the Finance and Accounting department.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing finance, accounting and related business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, with a focus on reducing manual work and processing times
• Drive technological change and innovation across the finance, accounting, and business operations functions
• Assist with administration of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and other time charging and asset management systems
• Seek out innovation and system improvements across within the finance and accounting function and across the broader business operations
• Conduct business research on system upgrades to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current systems
• Implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system upgrades and processes
• Implement and document changes to facilitate improved systems and control
• Develop reports to capture key performance statistics and financial data to support operations
• Liaise, train and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• You will hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting
• You will ideally hold or have commenced CA/CPA qualifications
• You will ideally hold a Certificate IV Project Management and experience in change management
• You will ideally have 3+ years’ experience in systems accounting roles
• You will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel (including VBA), and strong SQL skills (MS SQL server, SSRS)
• Experience with MS Dynamics, MS Business Central, Netsuite, Adaptive Insights and cloud based solution management is advantageous
• You will have high-level written and oral communication skills
• You will have the ability to identify areas for improvement and offer innovative solutions

• A competitive salary in the range of $110,000-$130,000, plus superannuation, dependent on your previous experience and qualifications
• Company provided laptop
• Salary continuance, life insurance and annual discretionary bonus subject to eligibility criteria

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 31 January 2024. Please note that candidates may be evaluated before the closing date.

 

About Rural Funds Management:

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.0 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 26 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 220 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.

•        We're changing the game!
•        We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone.
•        We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful.

AP+ bring together Australia’s three domestic payment organisations into one integrated entity. Operating in the public interest, AP+ focuses on meeting the needs of all payment users and representing the views of a diverse range of stakeholders. BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia continue to operate as distinct brands within a Group Leadership Team structure.

AP+ is intended to create a more efficient and agile payments group, building the competitiveness of Australian domestic payments infrastructure, and delivering significant benefits to Australian consumers and businesses.

Role purpose

• To bring a targeted and disciplined approach to security monitoring and testing, identifying risks, and providing reporting to the technical administrators as well as the business department heads 
• The role works within the Security function, so would require someone who is proactive and analytical with a curious mindset, who can understand and derive data from a number of sources and report on the findings in a number of formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain security monitoring through a range of tools within AP+ such as Qualys, Splunk, Darktrace, Crowdstrike, AWS, Microsoft and others to proactively monitor the security of the environments.
• Being able to analyse, interpret and utilise data to add value to the security function in being proactive on what/why/how trends occur, and present the findings for the head of security to report to the business leaders. 
• Utilising a wide range of tools and work with the security team to automate a range of reports to provide trending and business risk analysis. 
• Understand and keep up to date with the latest news or updates on cyber security and feed that information into the reporting. 
• Work within the security team to promote cyber awareness across the business.

Key Challenges

• Absorb data and produce meaningful and business digestible reports.
• Key scripting or programming knowledge to perform data analysis.
• Strong communications skills particularly in report writing.
• Understand a large data set and derive actionable information from it 
• Gathering and utilising data from numerous tools 
• Upskill in programming languages, ideally Python to automate large workloads. 
• Strong excel, powerpoint skills to present data to a business audience. 
• PowerBI or other data analytic tool skills ideal

• Relevant certifications or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science or a related discipline.
• At least 2-3 year’s experience in an IT role working with technologies.
• Strong data analysis and cyber security knowledge.
• Python or similar data programming , strong excel skills for data management, strong PowerBI or other data analysis tools.
• Strong MS office skills beyond basic usage.
• Strong verbal and written ability.
• Exceptional report writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability.

We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected]. We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

*AP+ are not working with Recruitment Agencies for this role.

 

 

Are You Ready for an Exciting New Tech Challenge? Look no further than Centorrino Technologies!

At Centorrino Technologies, we're not just another tech company – we're a community that thrives on excellence. We're thrilled to announce our certifications as a Great Place to Work for 2023, Best Places to Work for 2022 and 2023, and Best Places to Work in Tech for 2023. 

Our company is more than just a workplace, it's a hub of inspiration and creativity where employees love to work! Here's why:

• We offer a wealth of training and development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals, including a diverse range of courses, certifications, and personalised coaching.
• We care about your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we offer wellbeing subsidies that provide discounts on gym, yoga, and Pilates memberships.
• We understand that technology is key to your success, which is why we give you the freedom to choose between a Mac or PC and offer cost-price tech discounts so you can stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
• We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work.
• We believe in your potential and offer a personalized career and learning plan tailored to your unique goals and aspirations, committed to supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
• We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and prioritise health, wellbeing, and fun in our workplace culture.

When you join Centorrino Technologies, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, Indigenous people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

The ICT Business Analyst’s role

P&S Logistics Pty Ltd is one of the leading providers of local and nationwide vehicle transport and freight services, working alongside leading Australian carriers. With over 5 years’ experience and expanding rapidly, we understand the importance of quality service. We love putting people first and enjoy assisting customers with their enquiries in a fast-paced environment. Join our amazing team of individuals.

The Opportunity

Due to business expansion, we are seeking an ICT Business Analyst to join the Business head office responsible for enhancing P&S Logistics solutions and capabilities by analysing and improving or building new technology systems. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is efficient and have an exceptional ability to manage various stakeholders, from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

This role is a full-time, ongoing role based at our 8-10 Thomas Street Yarraville VIC.
Salary: $90000 including super.

The role

You will be responsible for overseeing the business systems and processes relevant to our online sales, quoting, booking, customer service, payment and allocation systems for vehicle transport. You will also manage a team of IT developers in our offshore centre, provide them with design specifications for modification of existing systems and developing new systems to build inhouse systems to support the business processes.

You will also have an understanding and/or skill to analyse big data that is generated through Google Analytics and provide recommendations on relevant systems and processes to generate new leads and conversion of leads or potential/commercial value identification.
Previous experience managing overseas web development teams in India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka will be desired.

Responsibilities

• Work with P&S Logistics management team, offshore and onshore staff, to analyse and identify system, business process and procedure
gaps and work practices
• Implement software systems to optimizing existing business practices to reducing inefficiencies.
• Develop and maintain ERP functionality & capability matrix for all logistics operations
• Develop projects plans, cost management, and resourcing to develop and execute key projects for P&S logistics.
• Work closely with offshore technical teams to ensure requirements and dependencies are accurately mapped and agreed
• Creating clear system specifications to the system developers, include specifying the data structures, the user interfaces and business
processes.
• Utilizing the data analytics capabilities and data modelling techniques to create clear system specifications for design a development of
system software
• Assist in UAT processes including the development of testing criteria and working with onshore staff to ensure the correct delivery of the
user stories and compliance prior to release to the live environment.
• Develop training document and SOP’s for onshore customer service staff on new systems or updated systems.
• Facilitate collaboration and teamwork within various teams in the P&S Logistics function
• Act as key project manager and the SME to assist in all data and system projects, advising and guiding the decision makaing for P&S
logistics management team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and mentoring to analysts in the team.

Requirements - capabilities and competencies

• Have at least 5 years of work experience as an ICT Business Analyst and Bachelor qualification in IT, software development or a relevant
information technology field
• Proven experience in leading technical design and execution of impact, enterprise-wide, strategic ICT programs or initiatives
• Experience in ICT Digital Services, Data Architectures and Cloud, and Google Analytics.
• Strong understanding of contemporary ICT trends
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and quantitative skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and database skills including experience with advance formulas, pivot tables and relational databases. Macros
knowledge will be highly valued.
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI, particularly Power BI reporting &/or building dashboards.
• Works autonomously and checks-in as decisions are made. Takes on whatever role is necessary to achieve business objectives.

Desired

• Previous experience managing overseas web development teams in India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka will be desired.
• Overseas travel may be required

We exist to bring amazing people together to explore the art of possible.

Bailey Abbott are a progressive and dynamic IT Consultancy business working across both Public and Private sectors. People are at the core of everything we do. We’re all about nurturing and inspiring people – ours and our clients. We bring a positive attitude and mindset to everything we do. We confidently use our knowledge and skills to solve problems, finding a better and easier way forward.

We deliver transformational outcomes to take businesses further, fearlessly. Confidence and trust is fundamental to delivering superior outcomes and we take ownership and responsibility for our commitments.

Our People

When you assemble an extraordinary group of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills, something truly magical occurs. By cultivating an environment and fostering a culture that encourages and inspires, we unlock the full potential of each person, allowing them to bring forth their very best.

Our specialist IT Consultants are creative, collaborative, and passionate. We’re strong advocates for change, challenging the status quo through new thinking, technology, and practices. Always exploring creative ways to simplify complexity.

As a Consultant with Bailey Abbott, you will have the opportunity to build your project portfolio by gaining exposure and experience working across different clients, industries, technologies, and methodologies, all while having the stability and security of a permanent position.

Our Career Opportunity

Bailey Abbott now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Business Analysis capability. Our Business Analyst specialists work within an active community of practice, enabling you to benefit from their years of collective experience and wisdom.

As a consulting Business Analyst with Bailey Abbott, you will collaborate with customers across various industries to analyse their business processes, gather requirements, and provide strategic solutions. Your expertise will help our clients optimise their operations, drive growth, and achieve their business goals.

• Collaborate with customers to understand their business objectives, challenges, and opportunities
• Conduct in-depth analysis of customer business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement
• Elicit, document, and analyse complex requirements from stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Manage requirements through their lifecycle, including validation, verification, and traceability
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to gather critical information and insights
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Drive innovation in business processes, investigating and analysing business processes and identifying opportunities for enhancement with the customer

• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst
• Proven track record in consulting roles or a strong aspiration to embody the essence of a genuine Consultant
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in gathering requirements and conducting business process analysis
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and tools
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

• Paid Birthday Leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Novated Leasing
• Flexible Working Options
• Regular team gatherings including monthly team lunch
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning
• Financial benefits through Discount Store

Our clients are diverse and so are we. We engage with great talent from all walks of life to bring their extensive and varied experience to help promote innovation. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to further strengthen Bailey Abbott.

Bailey Abbott. Explore Possible.

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. 

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like 

We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide.

We're seeking an entry level Service Desk Analyst to join the newly established Service Desk team. The Service Desk Analyst will be responsible for providing first-level technical support to our internal staff. This includes troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, providing user training and documenting technical issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service orientation and a passion for technology. Due to the team requirements, it is essential to work in our head office in Sydney CBD one day per week.

As our Service Desk Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with our IT Operations team.
• Procurement and management of hardware & peripherals (laptops, mice, monitors, headsets).
• Issuing swipe cards for our Sydney Head Office.
• Managing application provisioning for all cross functional tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Okta.
• Managing virtual communication tools such as Zoom, Slack, GoogleMeet.
• The remote management of company technology via security software.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues on MacOS, iOS, Windows and Android.
• Troubleshooting IT issues across the entire Employment Hero business.
• Working within data protection compliance with ISO27001.
• Participating as a project resource for IT Operation initiatives.

What will you bring

• Entry level experience in Technology (Up to 1 year experience).
• Degree and/or related qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for details with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Be willing to go the extra mile to make our team experience memorable.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to take direction and also work autonomously.
• Comfortable with Windows and Mac administration.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero 

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations. 

We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 900+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration is at your fingertips.

But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our AU heroes: 

“Working for a company that has purpose and meaning is felt throughout the entire business. No one turns up to work just to get paid - we turn up to work because we care and take pride in what we do, but we also know how to create balance and flexibility in the important things in our life, such as family, friends and leading a lifestyle consistent with our values.”

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
• Swag app cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favourite brands and products
• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Social events and team celebrations
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero

• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Are we a match? 

Upon applying, you can anticipate a thorough review of your application, followed by an engaging interview process. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into the organisation and the role.

Not exactly the right fit for you?

• If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities. 
• Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.

We are seeking a Senior Security Analyst to Manage the IT security systems, components, and processes which proactively protect the integrity, confidentially and availability of corporate business Information. Based onsite at Moorabbin, You will perform this by effectively assisting in designing, developing and implementing Enterprise Infrastructure and Applications Security strategies.

About this opportunity

Reporting to Pact's Cyber Security Manager, you will manage security posture, audits and security risk processes for BAU and all project activities. In addition, you will assist with architecture and design for security as well as assist in major incident management.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Help Define security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security
• Audit IT Infrastructure and Applications to ensure compliance of policies, standards, guidelines, procedures
• Be the focal point for ALL security related questions queries
• Assist to Manage the security education requirements for IT and Pact as a whole

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, policies and best industry practices
• Ability to assist in analyzing, isolating and interpret business requirements/issues and translate into appropriate security and risk solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to bridge the gap between IT and business needs
• An appreciation of IT, business and regulatory strategies in relation to IT security
• Experience in evaluation of security and technology risk issues relating to latest technologies and business solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in IS Security, IT, MIS, etc.

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose:

The Technology Operations team provides operational support across multiple products, systems and applications in a multi-vendor 24/7 real-time payments processing environment. The team serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external operational and technical teams.

The primary objective of this role is to deliver extensive application and technical support for the tokenisation and 3DS services. Responsibilities include collaborating with testing and project teams, vendor support teams, customers and performing daily production support activities.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertake the day to day support activities and complete tasks within agreed service levels and in accordance with the documented procedures.
• Maintain the health of the supported applications through regular proactive monitoring and remediate any issues which impact application availability and performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external support teams to ensure smooth functioning of the applications and resolution of issues.
• Undertake post incident reviews and root cause analysis as part of problem management.
• Participate in change enablement forums and perform appropriate risk and impact assessment including communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide afterhours support which includes overnight/weekend key processing activities, change and release deployments.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call roster to support incident management and restoration of services.
• Support project work including non-functional testing, configuration activities, documentation review, implementation support outside of business hours.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge management database.
• Identify opportunities to improve observability of application health and performance.
• Drive continual improvement through improving task workflows, application processes and working towards automation.

In order for you to be successful in the role, you'll have:

• Minimum 3 years in an application support role or equivalent.
• Operational support experience in a 24/7 high availability, real-time payments processing environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud technology e.g. AWS, web services, Apigee API, IP-based protocols.
• Extensive knowledge of Unix/Windows OS, Jboss application server, Oracle SQL, Java.
• Experience with application monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, Datadog or Dynatrace.
• Exposure to automation tools e.g. Jenkins.
• Knowledge of payments processing environments – Connex switch,  payment gateway, tokenisation, EMV 3DS.
• Non-functional testing knowledge including documentation of implementation plans and results.
• Strong technical awareness and understanding of the mobile payments domain.
• Understanding of AS2805 format messaging would be beneficial.

What’s Next:
We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to provide independent, unbiased Insights on Asian Consumer Discretionary/Staples companies to our clients.

We have Independent Research Providers writing on equity, credit, FX and macro themes. Our model is simple: clients pay a single subscription fee to access all investment insight on the platform, and Insight Providers are paid monthly based on their Quantified Value Add. Insight Providers can additionally monetize client interactions via Premium Services and participate in Smartkarma Originals.

We provide a holistic solution for independent research providers, large and small: from publishing, to distribution, to simplifying the monetization of your work. Our platform enables Insight Providers to interact real-time with clients as well as each other and we provide comprehensive analytics on your performance versus peers.

Only applications on Smartkarma's website (https://www.smartkarma.com/home/insight-providers/) will be accepted.

Join Simple Machines and be part of our mission to help clients unlock the full potential of their data through the creation of cutting-edge business driven data platforms and software solutions. As we continue to expand our team across Australia and New Zealand, we are seeking a talented Technical Business Analysis who is unafraid to challenge the status quo and push boundaries.

About You

We are looking for a consultant-minded individual who is passionate about working closely with clients to solve complex problems and lead them on a journey from discovery to technical implementation. Your skillset will extend to senior stakeholder management, where you engage with executives and key decision-makers within client organisations. You have a knack for understanding client needs and delivering market-leading solutions.

Have a background in Business Analysis | Technology Consulting | Software Development

You will love and excel in this role if you:

• Thrive in complex business and technology environments; at the boundary between the technical and business worlds, bridging the gap to ensure seamless communication and collaboration
• Are an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder who fosters strong partnership with client and third party teams
• Are comfortable harmonising multiple groups of stakeholders with different priorities and competing needs
• Bring a customer mindset with the ability to align our solutions with the client’s  business goals
• Have a refined understanding of how modern software is built and delivered (tools, methodologies, roles, common challenges etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of different methods and tools that help you to perform analysis, testing, product management and delivery in a range of environments
• Are a proactive person who knows what needs to be done, how to approach it, and how to influence others to move things forward
• Are a analytical powerhouse and strategic thinker who can drive the success of our data-driven initiatives, making a significant impact on our clients' businesses
• Are ambitious and excited about the prospect of joining a small, close-knit team of experts and helping it to grow

The Exciting Part

Simple Machines is not your average consultancy or software engineering firm. Our team is comprised of inspiring technical leaders in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Our projects are data-focused and drive impactful business outcomes.

About the Role

We are looking for someone to join our close-knit team of experts in Sydney to help deliver our client engagements as we scale our ANZ business.

If you are passionate about turning data into valuable insights, possess a keen understanding of both business and technology, and excel in senior stakeholder management, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Here’s a brief overview of the role’s responsibilities:

Coalesce between business and engineering:

• Facilitate discussions and extract explicit and implicit institutional knowledge to inform technical requirements, acceptance criteria, feature overviews, test cases and other artefacts for the team to work from.
• Document and present information in ways that are accessible to multiple customer groups with varied context and background.

Drive the team’s direction.

• Understand business goals and persuade the client and the SM team on what should be done and why.
• Clearly articulate how our team’s work creates value for our clients.

Increase the team’s speed.

• Enable decision making through communication of relevant information and context in a digestible format.
• Anticipate dependencies and remove impediments to the team’s progress.

Assure the team’s focus.

• Protect the engineering team from day to day ‘noise’.
• Embed and optimise processes to handle our scope of work and new demand.

Assure SM’s position with the client.

• Build and nurture relationships with clients at all levels, building your position as a trusted advisor for our clients.
• Help to manage SM’s delivery risk through proactively identifying, escalating and managing risks.

Working at Simple Machines

We’re looking for someone who’s as passionate as we are about building a world-class technology company specialising in engineering for data.

Just some of the benefits of working with Simple Machines include:

• Flexible working: Want to work from home or leave early to pick up the kids? Need to start early some days, later on others? No problem!
• Generous parental leave: Three months’ fully paid primary carer leave and one month fully paid secondary carer leave, subject to a minimum 12 month tenure
• Learning and development: We all love continually learning and have a generous budget for you to upskill, join conferences, get certified and qualified
• Lunch is on us. Always! We happily supply lunch at each of our office locations every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Security, the Security Analyst provides technology leadership and hands-on management of key security related IT operations and infrastructure items for the internal corporate systems.  The Information Security Analyst will ensure compliance of overall security program and policies.  Additionally, provides a cyber secure environment and security posture that fosters a high-trust relationship between Dynatrace, its employees, partners, and customers.

This role will be responsible for Threat response, Vulnerability management, executing strategies and ensuring organizational and client IT security expectations are being satisfied. There will be an expectation of collaborating with various cross organizational teams to identify the approach, deliverables, schedule, and tools to deliver within established constraints.

• Location: Australia or APAC region.
• Remote or virtual work is possible if located in the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities

• Examine and respond to reported security incidents and phishing attempts, determining the root cause, and escalating as needed.
• Manage and track remediation activities discovered through vulnerability management and scanning tools.  Ensure vulnerability management policy is followed.
• Become subject matter expert (SME) and make recommendations for improvements in security monitoring and compliance tools such as SIEM, Scanning Tools, Firewalls, Microsoft E5 Security Suite, etc.
• Develop and deploy pragmatic solutions, practices, and procedures to ensure Dynatrace meets internal and customer security requirements. 
• Provide operational efficiency within the security team by providing and analyzing key metrics, performance indicators and threat assessments in accordance with security policies and procedures.
• Uncover, categorize, track and close security loopholes to maintain a secure environment.
• Maintain and validate security evidence repository with required documentation for compliance with security policies and audit requests.
• Generate dashboard and scorecards to articulate the current security posture and threat level.
• Reduce time to complete customer security RFIs while improving accuracy and quality of responses.
• Obtain 100% compliance with IT security awareness policy both annually and for new hire training within the specified training windows.
• Maintain SOC2 Type 2 attestation on an annual basis, pursue and facilitate additional certifications as required by business (FedRAMP, ISO 27002:2013, etc.).
• Review Dynatrace vendor’s security posture to ensure they meet Dynatrace requirements.
• Work with third-party security vendor, ensure they have high quality responses and review all RFI responses for accuracy.  Ensure security controls and question bank are updated and accurate.  

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose:

As a Product Analyst the purpose of this role is to provide analytical support within the Product Capability and Integration function of the AP+ Business Payments team.

The role will deliver support for key projects and strategic initiatives focused on future business payment products, capability development and enhancements across the Business Payments portfolio.   The role will focus on supporting existing account to account payments products as well as extending product capabilities to support corporate B2B Payments more broadly and includes integration of Business Payments products with other AP+ products and capabilities. This role focuses on supporting the growth of Business Payments including bill payment and e-invoicing.

You will be responsible for:

• Understanding high-level business and payment message flows, creating use cases and provide input into product requirements and specifications including ISO20022 message usage guidelines for real time payments products.
• Supporting the development of Business Payment products including B2B Payments, B2C Payments, bill payments and e-invoicing.
• Assisting with the creation, evaluation and detailed analysis of product and capability development and enhancements, assessing feasibility and providing recommendations internally as well as externally to relevant governance committees.
• Supporting the creation and ongoing maintenance of documented product requirements and specifications.
• Providing input on product design including technical feasibility and implications for underlying payment scheme infrastructure.
• Support end to end analysis of key payment flows including data usage and operational impacts for AP+ member banks.

In order for you to be successful in the role, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated work history in a payment’s environment / organisation.
• Robust work experience working in Account-to-account payment Products
• Proven experience in end-to-end product management of account-to-account products or services specifically New Payments Platform (NPP Payments) or BPAY Payments, with exposure to relevant technologies and tools, across web and native mobile app product development
• Experience in B2B Payments, B2C Payments, bill payments and e-invoicing.
• Proven strong ability to converse with a range of stakeholders including end-users at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven examples of leading a product from idea to launch and beyond.
• Detailed understanding of real-time payments and/or BPAY payments at a systems or operational level would be an advantage.
• Detailed understanding of payment process flows and messaging.

What’s Next: We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

 AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.