Talent Advisor

ATTRACT TALENT, EMPOWER TEAMS, SHAPE COUNCIL'S FUTURE

As the Talent Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering effective attraction and recruitment services across Council. You'll create compelling marketing campaigns and develop recruitment strategies that attract high calibre candidates and position Council as an employer of choice. Working in collaboration with stakeholders, you'll provide advice and support and use your expertise to enhance the recruitment experience for both hiring managers and candidates. You'll use your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver data-driven insights that guide decision-making and support best practice outcomes. You're passionate about building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce that is dedicated to serving our local community and contributing to the long-term success of Council.

About the team

The People and Culture team prides itself on being professional whilst still bringing their personalities into the workplace, and encourages individuality, resourcefulness, and passion, as people are at the heart of everything we do. The team is looking for someone who loves a fun and fast-paced work environment where you can showcase your recruitment and HR skills and are looking to grow those skills in a multi-talented and supportive team.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position located in the Toowoomba CBD.

• The annual salary range for this position is $94, $98,910.82 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.

• Enjoy your work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked leave.

• Career development and professional growth opportunities.

• Salary sacrificing options to boost your superannuation.

• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free skin checks, corporate membership of private health funds, Fitness Passport and the Employee Assistance Program.

What we're looking for

• Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related field from a recognised University.

• Experience in delivering recruitment, attraction and selection services within a large organisation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and work in partnership to achieve results.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

• Proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments and policy to resolve complex issues and elevate recruitment outcomes.

• Understanding of and commitment to Council's Organisational Value and Behaviour of accountability.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description which includes the position success criteria.

To apply, please provide your current resume and a 2-page cover letter which addresses the position success criteria in the Position Description.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Lynda Redinger, Acting Principal Talent & Retention on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 9 July 2025 at 11:45pm.

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About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.