Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Us

Australian Ethical is one of Australia's fastest-growing super fund and ethical investment managers. We are ASX-listed with almost $14 billion in funds under management and offer a selection of award-winning managed funds and superannuation products.

Our purpose is to invest for a better world, and we have been pioneers in this space for almost 40 years. For us, investing has two aims – generating solid financial returns and a positive impact for people, planet, and animals. At Australian Ethical, we prove that money can be a force for good. We do this by staying true to our purpose, which is embedded throughout our organisation and drives our everyday activities as a business, investor, brand, employer, and corporate citizen. We're a registered B Corp and fully committed to an inclusive, equitable and forward-thinking workplace culture.

Join a growing, purpose-driven ASX-listed organisation as a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 12-month contract. You'll play a key role in sourcing and hiring top talent during an exciting period of growth. This role is ideal for someone who's hands-on, collaborative, and ready to make an impact.

Your new role:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Australian Ethical, you'll be at the forefront of finding and securing the talent that drives our purpose forward. From end-to-end recruitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience, you'll play a key role in building a high-performing, engaged workforce. This is your opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven organisation by bringing in the people who make it all possible.

Key responsibilities:

- Proactively source quality candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals

- Review applications to assess suitability for roles and organisational fit

- Conduct initial screens and interviews, capturing clear, detailed notes on candidate suitability

- Manage job offers and negotiate employment terms when required

- Coordinate testing and due diligence with the P&C Coordinator

- Ensure a smooth, professional, and engaging experience throughout the recruitment process

- Maintain accurate records in the ATS and contribute to system improvements and data-driven hiring

We are looking for someone with:

- 2+ years' experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, preferably within financial services

- Strong sourcing skills across multiple channels, including LinkedIn and networks

- Ability to assess candidates for both technical skills and cultural fit

- Confident interview and offer negotiation skills

- Excellent attention to detail with pre-employment checks and system accuracy

- A commitment to delivering a positive, professional candidate experience

- Strong collaboration skills with hiring managers and internal stakeholders

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for finding great talent

- Alignment with our values – Action, Authenticity, Empathy, Curiosity and Connection

We're also open to candidates from resourcing or HR coordination backgrounds who have a strong interest in recruitment and are looking to take the next step in their career

What's in it for you:

- A competitive salary with bonus earning potential

- Hybrid work arrangements

- Wellbeing program that includes an extra 5 days of leave above statutory requirement

- Purpose aligned volunteer days

- 20 days paid annual leave with an additional 3 paid days of annual leave over the Christmas period

We're open to discussing flexible work arrangements and may consider candidates on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Want to know more about what it's like to work at Australian Ethical? Check out our LinkedIn Life Page here: or our Careers and Culture page here:  

At Australian Ethical we embrace diversity in our people and thinking. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status. 

Join the Team

If this role interests you and you'd love to join the Australian Ethical team, apply here. We look forward to hearing from you

Please note

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications or approaches via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Background checks will be conducted for the successful candidate, as per our regulatory requirements as a financial services organisation