Talent Acquisition Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. As a key member of the People and Capability team, you will play a vital role in shaping our workforce and building our brand across universities, communities, and careers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading direct sourcing efforts through platforms like LinkedIn and Seek, as well as building external talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles and regional locations. You will collaborate closely with our agency partners to ensure a seamless recruitment process, maintaining a high standard of candidate care and fostering a culture of respect and transparency.
You will take the lead on our graduate intake program, crafting engaging ads across social media and university channels, managing candidates, and coordinating assessment centres that reflect our culture and values. You will also build strong relationships with universities, unlocking opportunities for us to connect through career fairs, student placements, guest lecturing, and more.
Your work will extend to brand awareness initiatives, leveraging LinkedIn, university networks, and industry associations to keep us top of mind for top talent. You will also provide regular reporting on key recruitment metrics to ensure our efforts are data-informed and continuously improving.
As a champion of capability building, you will support hiring managers with interview training, question libraries, and guidance on unconscious bias—ensuring every candidate interaction reflects our inclusive mindset. Diversity, equity, and inclusion will be central to your approach, from crafting inclusive job ads to building balanced shortlists and nurturing community partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally across both agency and in-house environments
* Strong sourcing skills and a creative approach to candidate engagement
* A passion for employer branding and delivering exceptional candidate experiences
* Familiarity with ATS systems and recruitment analytics
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence stakeholders
* A strong commitment to DE&I principles and inclusive hiring practices.
About Us
We believe our culture is our difference. We are a forward-thinking, people-centric organisation that recognises the importance of working as one team towards a common goal. As a successful and growing employee-owned business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression.
Our Culture Includes:
* Health and wellbeing events promoting physical and mental wellbeing
* An extension of leave benefits including study leave, volunteer days and floating public holidays
* Connect with your colleagues through regular social initiatives including team events, social club and happy hours