Division/Section: Business Services / People and Culture
Position Type: Full Time Fixed Term until August 2026 (9 day fortnight)
Salary: LGO4 ($79,414 - $85,123 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Location: Townsville City
Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 15th March 2026
About The Role
Are you passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful opportunities? We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Talent Acquisition Officer to join us at Townsville City Council and help shape a high performing, future focused workforce.
The Talent Acquisition Officer will provide comprehensive end to end recruitment services and support to internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with sections and teams across council.
What We're Looking For In Our Ideal Applicant
You would be experienced in campaign design, shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding. Ensuring consistent and effective hiring practices across the organisation. You will also provide high-level advice, recommendations and ongoing support to hiring managers to ensure recruitment outcomes align with Council's standards and strategic priorities.
You are someone who enjoys building strong relationships, thrives in a dynamic environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent candidate and hiring manager experiences. You bring strong judgement, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Previous experience using CHR21, Big Red Sky and CI Anywhere would be desirable.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Annual wage progression
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Jacky Donald
Contact Email: jpd@townsville.qld.gov.au
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
Attachments
* N03549,N03550_Talent Acquisition Officer_Updated Template_18102024_PD.pdf
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