Talent Acquisition Advisor

Position: Talent Acquisition Advisor
Salary Range: $73,063 - $96,230 per annum pro rata depending upon experience
Tenure: Full Time, 9 month fixed term contract
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Closing Date: Monday, 6 May 2024 unless filled prior

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

About the role

The Townsville Catholic Education Office is seeking an experienced and committed Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 9 month full time, fixed term position.

Reporting directly to the People and Safety Operations & Administration Team Leader, the Talent Acquisition Advisor will manage recruitment activity and attract the very best talent to support our student's learning experience. They will also play an important role in identifying and implementing process improvements and assisting with the roll-out of approved projects.

About You

• Previous experience in end-to-end talent acquisition delivery, including best practice talent acquisition approaches with a broad base of HR generalist skills.
• Good working knowledge of HR Management Information Systems/Talent platforms
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the provisions of awards, legislation, policies, and procedure 
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice HR processes and contemporary and innovative recruitment and selection initiatives
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish positive working relationships 
• Self-motivation with a can do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and triage conflicting deadlines in a busy environment
• Experienced user in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Word), Google applications and database administration
• Exceptional administrative skills with the ability to maintain a commitment to compliance and integrity of processes
• Capacity and willingness to work both effectively in a team and autonomously when required

Mandatory Criteria

Level 5

• Tertiary qualifications at Diploma level in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Level 6

• Minimum 5 years experience in high volume end to end comprehensive recruitment
• Tertiary qualifications at Degree level in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the education or training/VET sector

Please refer to the Position Description for more information

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave if eligible
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Please complete the application form below
• Upload a current resume 
• Upload a cover letter to support your application

Applications close 3pm Monday, 6 May 2024 unless filled prior. 

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

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