Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Perenti Group Services is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its team on a permanent basis in Perth. The role suits a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys managing a diverse recruitment portfolio. You will work closely with hiring managers, operational leaders and the wider recruitment team to attract and secure quality talent.

Key responsibilities

• Manage recruitment across a diverse portfolio of roles and disciplines
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and recruitment priorities
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for high-volume, specialist and hard-to-fill vacancies
• Proactively identify and engage talent through platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SEEK and Indeed
• Screen, interview and assess candidates against role requirements
• Manage multiple vacancies and recruitment campaigns at once
• Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs
• Provide recruitment advice, market insights and regular updates to stakeholders
• Work with Mobilisation Coordinators to ensure a smooth handover of successful candidates
• Contribute to recruitment initiatives, workforce planning and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Extensive recruitment experience across a diverse portfolio of roles
• Ideally experience in mining, resources, construction, engineering or another fast-paced operational environment
• Experience managing both volume campaigns and specialist vacancies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy recruitment portfolio
• Collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a broader recruitment team

Required skills

• Proactive sourcing and talent-pipelining
• Applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms
• Candidate management