Talent Acquisition Partner

1 week ago

Port Melbourne Victoria, Australia Arkeus Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Who we are:

Arkeus is a world leader in wide-area autonomous optical search systems for Defence, Civil Defence, and Environmental applications. We design, manufacture, and deliver next-generation hardware-enabled software platforms that improve security and save lives. Backed by leading investors Main Sequence, Beaten Zone Venture Partners, and Salus Ventures, we are entering a rapid growth phase.

We are a small but ambitious company with a culture of transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity. Our success depends on building a workforce that is as diverse as the challenges we solve.

About the role:

We are seeking a Technical Talent Acquisition Partner to deliver end-to-end recruitment strategies that secure exceptional talent. In this role, you will partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs, build strong technical pipelines, and create a candidate experience that reflects our values.

Your responsibilities:

· Partner with leaders on workforce planning and capability needs

· Develop targeted sourcing strategies for technical and hard-to-fill roles

· Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing to onboarding

· Provide market insights, benchmarking, and competitor intelligence

· Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, supporting interview and selection capability

· Champion an inclusive and seamless candidate experience

· Contribute to employer branding and EVP initiatives

· Support ATS implementation and recruitment reporting

· Ensure compliance with workplace legislation and company policies

Your experience:

· years of in-house talent acquisition experience

· Track record of managing end-to-end recruitment in high-growth or scale-up environments

· Strong sourcing capability across LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and talent communities

· Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

· Data-driven approach with experience in recruitment analytics

· Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or related discipline

What we offer:

· The opportunity to help scale a company at the forefront of Australian innovation

· Collaboration with leaders from aerospace, defence and research backgrounds

· A dynamic and supportive culture where your expertise has immediate impact

· Participation in our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)

· The chance to make a tangible difference in improving global security outcomes

If you are motivated by the challenge of building exceptional teams in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't meet every requirement listed.

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