Talent Acquisition Officer

Role Overview

Join the Maitland City Council's Talent Acquisition team as a Talent Acquisition Officer, responsible for managing recruitment services across the organisation on a day-to-day basis. This role involves coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities including drafting job postings, screening applicants, organizing and taking part in interview panels, and overseeing offer management and negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete recruitment lifecycle and collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand staffing needs.
• Provide expert advice on recruitment strategies and selection procedures ensuring all practices comply with relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver an outstanding candidate and Hiring Manager experience through professional and responsive recruitment services.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant holds a Diploma in Human Resources or a related field, or possesses extensive Talent Acquisition experience merged with appropriate training.

Essential skills include:

• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive recruitment, including candidate screening and facilitating interviews.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Capability to prioritize heavy workloads, meet deadlines, and handle multiple competing priorities.

Benefits & Terms

• This full-time position is a temporary 12-month contract with a 35-hour workweek.
• Salary range between $80,583 and $97,243 annually, commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation.
• Additional employee benefits include flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, fitness programs, and a health-focused employee program.

Additional Information

Applications will only be considered from candidates legally entitled to work in Australia (Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens with valid passports, or individuals holding valid work visas).

Upon progressing to employment, candidates must complete a medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening and may be subject to other pre-employment verifications such as reference checks, psychometric testing, or criminal history screening.