Talent Acquisition Specialist

About MTC Australia 

At MTC Australia, we're on a mission that matters - delivering corrections, detention, training and education services that change lives and strengthen communities. Every day, our people show up with purpose, guided by our BIONIC philosophy - Believe It Or Not I Care - a mindset that puts respect, dignity and genuine care at the heart of everything we do. 

About the Role 

Are you a recruiter who thrives on the thrill of the search - spotting talent, building relationships and closing out great hires? We're looking for a driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Services team and help us find the exceptional people who power MTC Australia. If you love variety, move fast, and get a buzz from connecting the right person with the right opportunity, this role is for you. 

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, you'll take true ownership of end-to-end recruitment across a dedicated portfolio - from digging into resourcing needs, to sourcing standout candidates, to sealing the deal with a verbal offer. Beyond your portfolio, you'll help shape the bigger picture too, contributing to workforce planning, market intelligence, sharp recruitment reporting and smarter recruitment systems. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Own end-to-end recruitment campaigns across your portfolio, from that first briefing all the way through to a confident verbal offer. 

• Team up with hiring managers as a trusted advisor, getting under the skin of workforce needs, role requirements, market conditions and candidate availability. 

• Go on the hunt for high-quality candidates using direct sourcing, advertising, referrals, talent pools, market mapping and other savvy attraction strategies. 

• Champion recruitment and selection practices that are fair, consistent, merit-based and built to last. 

• Build vibrant talent pipelines that keep MTC Australia ready for whatever comes next. 

• Bring your creative flair to employer branding and social media recruitment activity, helping position MTC Australia as an employer people want to work for. 

• Turn data into insight with sharp recruitment reporting, tracking pipeline health, sourcing outcomes and the metrics that matter. 

• Collaborate closely with People Services colleagues, site leaders and external providers to deliver a seamless, standout recruitment experience. 

About You 

You're a natural relationship-builder with a knack for staying cool under pressure and juggling competing priorities without missing a beat. You bring sharp judgement, a can-do attitude and a genuine passion for creating standout experiences for candidates and hiring managers alike. 

Here's what you'll bring to the table: 

• Proven experience managing recruitment in a complex, high-volume or geographically dispersed organisation. 

• A track record of coordinating recruitment campaigns and delivering results, even under tight timeframes. 

• Confident stakeholder management skills — you're comfortable advising and guiding hiring managers through every step of the process. 

• Hands-on experience with sourcing strategies like direct sourcing, advertising, referrals, talent pools and market mapping. 

• Sharp problem-solving instincts and sound judgement, even when things move fast. 

• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office, plus comfort working with recruitment systems and technology-enabled processes. 

• Willingness to complete required pre-employment checks. 

• Flexibility to travel interstate from time to time to meet business needs. 

Why You'll Love Working Here 

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation genuinely transforming lives and strengthening communities. 

• Join a tight-knit, supportive People Services team where collaboration and continuous improvement are part of the culture. 

• Enjoy real variety, working across a diverse portfolio of roles and business areas while building broad recruitment expertise. 

• Make a genuine impact by shaping how MTC Australia attracts, selects and retains great people. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

MTC Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and love hearing from people with the skills, experience and capability to thrive in this role. We're building a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and empowered to contribute. 

How to Apply 

Ready to bring your recruitment mojo to a team that's making a real difference? We'd love to hear from you! Submit your application, including your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.