Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Digital and Technology roles across the Corporate Group.
• Deliver a seamless, positive experience for candidates and hiring managers, while championing diversity and innovation throughout the recruitment process
• 14 month fixed-term contract based at our Head Office in Mascot

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its unique spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. Together we're strong and resilient, and we work hard to make sure we're always at our best.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead internal and external sourcing and recruitment activities across the Digital and Technology portfolios, with a primary focus in the areas of Software Engineering and Data. You will design and deliver targeted sourcing strategies and recruitment marketing campaigns, build robust talent pipelines and ensure a seamless candidate experience that reflects and reinforces our brand values. By developing strong partnerships with Human Resources (HR) colleagues, Business Unit leaders and senior executives, you will play a key role in delivering a best-practice, efficient and cost-effective recruitment service that supports the Qantas Group's strategic goals.

In this role, you will also apply effective recruitment and selection processes, while leveraging our ATS functionality and upholding quality assurance standards for the roles that you're responsible for. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation in sourcing strategies and ensuring every stage of the process delivers exceptional outcomes for both the business and candidates.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proven Talent Acquisition expertise, managing end-to-end recruitment for Technology and Digital roles
• Must have Technology Recruitment experience in an in-house or agency setting, especially in the areas of Software Engineering and Data. Experience in the broader technology disciplines of Project Services, Infrastructure, and Architecture is also highly regarded.
• Ability to generate market insights to navigate talent challenges and uncover opportunities.
• Strategic thinking with a drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to deliver across multiple recruitment process running concurrently on time and in line with business priorities.
• Adaptable, positive approach, and comfortable in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Creative problem-solving and sound judgement in sourcing strategies.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, partnering effectively with stakeholders at all levers, including senior stakeholders.
• Skilled in talent pooling, headhunting and building strong networks.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to a great candidate experience.
• Passion for diversity and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Leadership experience with a record of guiding teams to success (desirable).

Why Qantas?

You'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you'll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You'll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we've got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We'll support your wellbeing: Whether it's learning to better support your own and others' mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Applications close on the 19th of October

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you'll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

About us

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.