Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

An experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist is sought on a permanent basis to join a fast-paced, operational recruitment team. You will own recruitment across a diverse portfolio of roles, working closely with hiring managers, operational leaders and the wider recruitment team to attract quality talent and deliver a strong experience for candidates and stakeholders.

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
• Strong proactive sourcing and talent-pipelining capability
• Experience managing both volume campaigns and specialist vacancies
• Strong stakeholder management and prioritisation skills
• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach

Required skills

• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms
• Strong communication and candidate management skills
• Collaborative approach within a broader recruitment team