Talent Acquisition Specialist

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your recruitment career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent – problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other - that's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role:

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll take ownership of end-to-end recruitment for a diverse mix of businesses across the Symal Group. Whether it's running graduate campaigns, hiring skilled trades, or tackling those hard-to-fill senior roles, this role promises plenty of variety and ongoing growth.

Your everyday:

• Partner with hiring managers across the business to deliver end-to-end recruitment for roles that keep our projects moving.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Champion a smooth, engaging candidate experience — from first contact to offer
• Coordinate assessment processes including background checks and facilitate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives that showcase why Symal is a great place to work.

Who are you?

• Proven experience in internal or agency recruitment, ideally within construction, infrastructure, or a fast-paced operational environment.
• A consultative approach — you know how to balance business needs with a genuine care for people.
• You're a natural communicator who builds trust quickly and keeps everyone on the same page.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, effortlessly juggling multiple projects and priorities while keeping calm and focused.
• Behind every great hire is great admin — you keep our records accurate, our folders up to date, and our processes humming.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways:
  We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead:
  From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well:
  A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social:
  People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.