Talent Specialist

• Iconic Not-for-Profit Organisation

•  3–6 Month Contract

• $100,000 + Superannuation circa

Join a highly regarded Melbourne institution with a 90+ year history of making a meaningful difference to the community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Talent Specialist to join the organisation on an initial 3–6 month contract. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting the business through end-to-end recruitment, partnering closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality talent outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on recruitment professional who enjoys working in a purpose-driven environment and can quickly build trusted relationships across a diverse organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment, providing proactive advice, coaching and support throughout the recruitment process.

• Support talent and workforce planning across recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction.

• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders, providing practical and commercially focused recruitment advice.

• Ensure recruitment processes meet relevant legislative, compliance and organisational requirements, including working rights, reference checks and onboarding documentation.

• Provide a positive and engaging candidate experience, ensuring candidates receive timely communication, feedback and follow-up throughout the process.

• Manage multiple vacancies concurrently, ensuring recruitment activity is delivered efficiently and within agreed timeframes.

About You

To be successful in this hands on  role, you will be an experienced recruitment professional with a strong track record of managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles and stakeholder groups.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or internal recruitment.

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritise competing deadlines.

• A strong understanding of recruitment compliance and best practice.

• A creative and effective sourcing toolkit, with the ability to identify and engage hard-to-find talent.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an iconic organisation with a genuine sense of purpose, where your work will directly contribute to supporting the community.

The organisation is committed to workplace diversity, inclusion and creating an environment where people are valued and respected.

Flexible working arrangements are available and encouraged.

Importantly, there is a strong possibility that this initial contract could lead to an ongoing opportunity, making this an ideal role for someone looking to establish themselves within a highly respected and purpose-driven organisation.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter.

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