Talent Acquisition Partner

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• Hybrid working environment.

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers' needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we've seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position

We're a close-knit Talent team building the next chapter of recruitment excellence at PFD. Our focus is simple, to deliver meaningful hiring experiences, empower our people, and shape a function that drives business success.

As our Commercial Specialist, you'll recruit across Finance, IT, Commercial, HR and Payroll and partnering with senior leaders, managing 12-15 active roles, and delivering a consistent, high-quality experience for every candidate and stakeholder.

This isn't just about filling roles: it's about building trust, enabling growth, and elevating how we attract and engage talent across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across professional portfolios.
• Partner with leaders to shape briefs and design sourcing strategies.
• Deliver best-in-class candidate care and consistent communication.
• Build pipelines for hard-to-fill or emerging roles.
• Provide market insights and data-led recommendations.
• Contribute to projects such as onboarding, EVP or systems improvement.
• Champion inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Experience recruiting across professional or specialist functions.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.
• Curiosity about technology, process, and people.
• Confidence using AI tools as a partner for efficiency from sourcing to content creation.
• Proficiency with ATS and HR systems (PageUp, LinkedIn Recruiter)

What Success Looks Like (within 12-Months)

• Trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Contributor to new or improved TA processes or campaigns.
• Recognised for delivering quality outcomes with warmth and consistency.
• Growth in your role and in the team, through shared learning and curiosity.

A Note from Your Future Leader

"I'm not looking for someone to copy my style, I'm looking for people who bring their own spark of excellence.

In our team, titles don't define us: collaboration, curiosity, and care do. We value pace and precision just as much as empathy and inclusion. We hold ourselves to a high standard, not because we have to, but because we take pride in what we do.

If you love recruitment, want to be surrounded by people who genuinely support each other, and believe that great talent work changes a business - you'll fit right in."

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let's celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let's minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

How to Apply

If you're ready to bring fresh ideas and make an impact in this exciting role, we'd love to hear from you Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

Applications close Monday, 1 December 2025 at 12:00 pm (AEST). Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note:
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.