Talent Development Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented professional to join our organisation in Melbourne.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about nurturing positive workplace relationships, supporting employee growth, and contributing to a thriving organisational culture.

As an integral member of the People and Culture team, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the employee experience across all stages of the lifecycle, from onboarding through to development and recognition.

About the Role:

• Provide day-to-day support to staff members on all people and culture-related matters including talent acquisition, talent management, capability development, performance management, employee engagement, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Manage HR systems to ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of people records while seeking opportunities for continuous improvement in system usage.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to scope, manage, and deliver key People & Culture projects under the guidance of the People & Culture Lead.
• Aid in developing internal communications that keep all team members informed, aligned with company values, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Foster strong relationships across the organisation by acting as a trusted point of contact for staff members and assisting in mediating challenging discussions when needed.
• Assist in implementing tools and programs focused on employee growth, development, support initiatives for emerging leaders, and overall wellbeing.
• Support reward, recognition, compliance initiatives ensuring HR practices adhere to relevant regulations while motivating employees through acknowledgment programs.

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years' experience in a human resources or recruitment role demonstrating genuine interest in people development and employee relations.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources
• Experience managing HR administration tasks including maintaining accurate records using HR information systems or similar platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to foster positive relationships across diverse teams while handling sensitive conversations with empathy.
• Proven ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders while meeting deadlines under guidance from senior colleagues.
• Experience supporting payroll processes including configuration or reporting within established systems is highly regarded but not essential.
• Prior exposure to industry environments is preferred though not mandatory; willingness to learn sector-specific nuances is important.
• A collaborative approach combined with adaptability enables you to respond effectively as priorities shift within a dynamic team setting.

Why Choose Us?

We offer a supportive work environment where staff can thrive. With open communication, flexible working arrangements, and strong leadership support, employees are empowered to succeed. Professional development is a priority, with regular training and tailored mentoring. Success is celebrated—both big and small—and individual needs are respected, whether returning from leave or stepping into new roles.

What's Next:

If you are ready to make a real difference by supporting people's growth within an empathetic team environment then this could be your next rewarding step.