Talent Acquisition Specialist

Permanent, Full-Time Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while pursuing your passion for recruitment? Robert Half is proud to represent a valued client in their search for a dynamic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career, leveraging their skills to contribute to an organisation that supports individuals, families, and carers navigating the challenges of working with those vulnerable in the community. If you're energized by the vocational sector and committed to excellence, read on.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization attracts and retains top-tier talent to deliver high-quality services. You will not only lead end-to-end recruitment efforts but also partner with hiring managers to shape workforce strategies while promoting best practices in compliance, governance, and cultural alignment.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a meaningful mission-driven workplace, is highly organized, and has a passion for stakeholder relationship management and creative talent sourcing. If you're ready to contribute to an environment focused on integrity, empathy, and quality, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery (Operational)

- Drive the recruitment process from start to finish, including advertising roles, screening candidates, arranging interviews, and crafting offer letters.
- Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand their needs and provide innovative, tailored recruitment strategies.
- Proactively search for and engage talent using headhunting, social media platforms, employee referrals, and creative marketing campaigns.
- Develop and manage candidate pipelines to ensure the ongoing availability of high-potential applicants.
- Minimize reliance on external recruitment agencies and meet hiring KPIs.
- Maintain compliance with pre-employment requirements and ensure all candidates have a positive onboarding experience.
- Benchmark compensation within the sector to ensure competitiveness.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Build strong internal relationships with managers, team members, and external stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, mentoring them on recruitment best practices.
- Provide timely updates and reports on recruitment metrics and progress to senior leaders.

Continuous Improvement & Innovative Recruitment Practices

- Recommend and implement strategies that strengthen the organisation's recruitment framework.
- Visit facilities to gain insights and build operational understanding.
- Systematically evaluate and improve processes to align with sector trends and organisational goals.

Operational Efficiency and Compliance

- Follow and promote policies, procedures, and values, ensuring all activities align with the organisation's vision.
- Maintain high standards of safety and quality assurance across all recruitment processes.

About You

Essential Requirements:

- 3+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience in either corporate or agency settings.
- Proven track record in high-volume recruitment while managing tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and build relationships at all organisational levels.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

- Previous recruitment experience within the disability, community services, or aged care sectors.
- Deep empathy and sensitivity, with a true appreciation of the work NFP organisations and their impact in the community.

What's in it for You?

- Mission-Driven Purpose: Make a direct, positive impact on the community.
- Career Development: Take the next step in your recruitment career within a meaningful sector.
- Values-Driven Workplace: Work in a supportive, respectful environment aligned with the values of empathy, integrity, and quality.

How to Apply

If you're ready to use your expertise to contribute to an organisation with exceptional values and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, highlighting your relevant experience and passion for the vocational and not-for-profit space.

Please note your application will be assessed within 5 working days and we will only get in touch with shortlisted applicants.

Robert Half Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law.

This is a on-site position.

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