Talent Acquisition Lead

2 weeks ago

Fortitude Valley, Australia Urban Utilities Full time

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams

Your opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager People Services, the Talent Acquisition Lead will manage an established, high performing Talent Team who are passionate about delivering a great people experience and supporting the delivery of critical business outcomes. We take our work seriously but not ourselves, so bring your sense of humour

We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong understanding of the value Talent can bring to a business, embracing the opportunities that change brings and the ability to work in an evolving environment as the talent market continues to become more competitive. We’re focussed on identifying talent solutions that will not only deliver on our strategic goals but enhance our culture of inclusion and innovation. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and comfortable navigating organisational dynamics, driving a culture of service excellence and best practise.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Urban Utilities brand through multiple stages of the employee life cycle, including employer brand and employee value proposition, talent attraction and acquisition strategies that lead to great outcomes for our people. You will be actively supported by a capable team and an authentic leader to make a real and lasting impact across the Enterprise

About you:
- Extensive experience managing full-cycle recruitment across a diverse workforce.- Demonstrated experience leading and coaching a Talent Acquisition team- Confidence working with senior stakeholders, comfortable navigating organisational dynamics and ability to work with ambiguity.- A data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse recruitment metrics and make data-informed decisions.- Experience leveraging existing and emerging technologies to drive recruitment efforts.- Partner with senior leaders to proactively assess future talent needs based on strategic goals, industry trends, and workforce planning data-
- Provide guidance on modern recruitment processes and talent initiatives- Enhance talent attraction policies, procedures, systems, and tools across the organisation- Establish mechanisms to report and track recruitment effectiveness, including baseline performance metrics and opportunities for improvement

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine CARE: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. You’ll access a diverse range of benefits and initiatives to help bring out the best you. Here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave- 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days- An additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family- Modern, spacious office in the heart of Fortitude Valley + work from home flexibility- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases- Corporate discounts across health insurance, technology and more

Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. _Talk to us about what flexibility means to you_

Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at

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How to apply:

- Please note_: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

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