Join an exciting team who together, are building something remarkable
- A role with impact, purpose and huge opportunityGain access to Downer career development, financial, health and lifestyle benefits
**A real endeavour, **_achieved with you _**
As Australia's multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We're building something remarkable. Now we just need you.
**A real endeavour, **_shaped by you _**
To succeed in this endeavour, you will:
- Manage and coach the DPS Talent Acquisition team, driving performance and development.
- Act as the go-to expert for DPS leaders, advising on recruitment strategies and priorities.
- Support senior-level recruitment while championing initiatives like interviewer training and employer branding programs.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders to understand workforce needs and market dynamics, ensuring optimal talent outcomes.Identify and implement process improvements to streamline recruitment and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
Beyond the day-to-day, you can be expected to lead strategic initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to employer branding and diversity programs.
**A real endeavour, **_driven by you _**
Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:
- Extensive experience in talent acquisition and end-to-end recruitment processes.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, workload management, and performance development.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders to provide strategic recruitment advice.
- Expertise in workforce planning, market trends, and recruitment strategies.Proficiency in using HRIS, recruitment software, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to manage critical projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.
**Why Downer Professional Services?**
At Downer Professional Services, you'll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:
**Work with purpose. **You'll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.
**Great projects, influence and impact. **You might join us for the projects, but we think you'll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at Downer Professional Services.
**Your opportunity to build something remarkable. **We're proud of all we've achieved. But there's much more to do. Together, we're building a better, stronger, more agile Downer Professional Services. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.
We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We'll support and recognise your contribution, and you'll also enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
To learn more about why our people choose Downer Professional Services, read some of the stories of incredible people on our website.
**Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?