Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 days ago


Newstead, Queensland, Australia Mater Group Full time $550,000 - $560,000 per year

Mater Human Resources is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the team until 30 June 2026. This role is based at our Newstead campus, with the requirement to be onsite at South Brisbane on a regular basis.

Salary range: $108,107 (MCA5.1) per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doing

  • Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for a diverse range of roles, meeting deadlines and business needs
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Manager to deliver statewide recruitment initiatives and workforce planning
  • Develop and maintain talent pools and pipelines to proactively address skills shortages
  • Implement innovative sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing and leveraging social platforms
  • Manage recruitment campaigns and candidate engagement to enhance Mater's employer brand
  • Train and support hiring managers and stakeholders on recruitment best practices and tools
  • Participate in recruitment system implementation and provide ongoing user support
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant legislation throughout recruitment processes
  • Provide market intelligence and collaborate with internal teams to optimise recruitment operations
  • Use data-driven insights to improve recruitment outcomes and reporting

About you

You will have proven end to end Recruitment experience within large and complex businesses.

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in full lifecycle recruitment with a proven track record of success (ideally in healthcare)
  • Expertise in proactive sourcing, including non-traditional methods and social platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills at all organisational levels
  • Experience working with recruitment systems, with PageUp experience highly regarded
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Creative thinker with a flair for innovation and continuous improvement
  • Ability to coach and guide hiring managers and colleagues on recruitment best practices

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

  • Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
  • Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
  • Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
  • Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
  • Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
  • Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
  • Convenient, discounted on-site parking
  • Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
  • Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Please note, we will  contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.


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