Randstad is exclusively partnered with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Consultant
Location: Western Suburbs - Melbourne VIC (Hybrid - close to public transport)
Salary: $70 per hour + super
Contract: 3-4 months
Commencing Jan 2026
About the Role:
Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the successful candidate will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles across the organisation, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This is a critical role to support a busy period of resourcing within a large, public-sector environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from initial job briefing through to offer negotiation and onboarding.
* Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies, including posting advertisements, searching internal databases, and utilising professional networking platforms.
* Conduct thorough screening and shortlisting of candidates, including coordinating interviews and assessments.
* Provide expert advice and guidance to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, award conditions, and process compliance.
* Ensure all recruitment activities are accurately recorded and tracked within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), SuccessFactors.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, ideally within an internal Talent Acquisition team.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence outcomes with hiring managers.
* Experience with a modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS), with experience using SuccessFactors being highly desirable.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
Why Contract Through Randstad?
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
* Weekly pay cycle
* Access to Randstad's contractor benefits, including retail and wellbeing discounts
* Ongoing support from a dedicated Randstad consultant
Screening Requirements:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:
* National Police Records Check
* Pre-employment misconduct screening declaration
* Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Interested? What Next?
Submit your CV and Cover Letter via the Apply button to express interest in this opportunity.
Please note: This is a quick turnaround role with applications closing shortly.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.