Recruitment Consultant / Talent Acquisition Consultant

Position Title

Recruitment Consultant / Talent Acquisition Consultant

Location

Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales or South Australia. The successful candidate may be based in any of these locations and will support MCS recruitment activities across these regions.

Employment Type

Full-time, Part-time or Casual

Reports To

Business Manager / Director

About Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS)

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is a social enterprise recruitment and workforce solutions provider committed to connecting employers with skilled and diverse talent. We work across a broad range of industries, supporting organisations to build inclusive workplaces while creating meaningful employment opportunities for job seekers from diverse backgrounds.

Our services include permanent recruitment, labour hire, workforce solutions, talent pooling and employment pathway programs across Australia.

Position Summary

The Recruitment Consultant / Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment services on behalf of Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS). Based in Victoria, the role supports recruitment activities for clients across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia by sourcing, assessing and placing candidates into permanent, temporary and labour hire opportunities.

The role is responsible for building strong relationships with candidates and employers, maintaining talent pipelines, supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of MCS.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from vacancy briefing through to placement.Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking and talent databases.Screen resumes and conduct telephone, virtual and face-to-face interviews.Assess candidate suitability against client requirements.Prepare professional candidate profiles and submission reports.Coordinate interviews and maintain regular communication with candidates and clients.Conduct reference checks and assist with employment verification.Support onboarding activities for successful candidates.Build talent pools for current and future workforce requirements across multiple industries.

Candidate Management

Build and maintain an active candidate database.Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.Provide interview preparation and employment guidance where appropriate.Ensure candidate records remain accurate, compliant and up to date.Maintain positive relationships with candidates to encourage future engagement with MCS.

Client Relationship Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing employer clients.Understand client workforce requirements and recruitment priorities.Deliver high-quality recruitment services that meet or exceed client expectations.Provide regular recruitment updates to clients throughout the hiring process.Support workforce planning and talent pipeline development.

Business Development Support

Assist in identifying and developing new employer partnerships.Promote MCS recruitment and workforce solutions services.Identify new employment opportunities across target industries.Contribute ideas and initiatives to grow MCS's client base and recruitment activities.Support the achievement of organisational growth and placement targets.

Administration & Compliance

Maintain accurate recruitment records using approved recruitment systems and databases.Prepare recruitment reports and activity updates.Ensure compliance with employment legislation, privacy requirements and organisational policies.Maintain confidentiality of client and candidate information.Complete administrative tasks associated with recruitment activities in a timely manner.

Desirable

Experience recruiting within one or more of the following sectors:HealthcareAged CareDisabilityCommunity ServicesCivil ConstructionInfrastructureEngineeringGovernmentAdministrationProfessional Services

Experience in labour hire recruitment.

Existing employer or candidate networks.

Current driver's licence and willingness to travel when required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Vacancies successfully managed.Time-to-fill vacancies.Candidate sourcing activity.Quality of candidate submissions.Interview-to-placement conversion rate.Successful placement outcomes.Client satisfaction.Candidate satisfaction.Growth of talent pools and candidate database.Employer engagement and business development activities.Compliance with recruitment processes and documentation.

Skills & Attributes

Strong relationship-building and networking skills.High level of integrity and professionalism.Excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Self-motivated and results-driven.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Passion for helping people secure meaningful employment.Commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources or a customer service environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organisational and time management abilities.Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruitment systems.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.