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We are committed to inspiring and empowering our people.
We are creating an environment for our Talent Acquisition (TA) team to deliver a proactive, value-adding service for our stakeholders and the high-quality outcomes essential for the achievement of our Looking Ahead 2020-2025 strategy.
Part of a team of Talent Acquisition (TA) professionals that deliver advice and support to University hiring managers for the recruitment of academic, professional and teacher roles, we are evolving our support model to enable us to deliver support and advice with impact.
Our TA team sit within a portfolio that also includes Organisational Development, Capability & Development, and People Strategy & Projects, working collaboratively across a range of activities.
What will make you successful in this role?
We’re looking for someone that:
- can build relationships with, and influence, a diverse range of stakeholders;
- values being part of a team, but is equally effective when operating independently;
- is curious, with a mindset of wanting to proactively learn;
- displays the judgement to know where to strike the balance between process and outcome, understanding that process has value;
- has deep experience of client and candidate behaviour, and can bring this to bear when influencing, communicating, attracting and negotiating; and
- is tech-savvy and wants to maximise the benefits of our existing tools and platforms, as well as keeping abreast of the ever-changing landscape of tools that could increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Extensive 360 degree recruitment experience is a given, as are highly developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
And experience from the education sector is not a dealbreaker - we have successfully supported the transition of recruiters into our team whose experience has been acquired in other large, complex environments.
What's in it for you?
2024 is an exciting time at the University. As one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists you will have the opportunity to work for an organisation with purpose, whose values underpin everything that we do. In this role you will have the platform to:
- work closely with members of the University hiring community on a range of academic positions and specialist (non-academic) positions, moving your role to that of trusted advisor;
- challenge yourself in a busy, complex but rewarding environment;
- acquire hands-on experience of LiveHire, a contemporary ATS and talent pooling platform;
- work with your hiring community to raise capability; and
- work on projects that support the evolution of the TA team and our support model.
Remuneration and Benefits
This is a continuing (permanent) appointment.
The remuneration package range for this position is from $116,596 to $131,171per annum. This includes an employer superannuation contribution of up to 17%.
Eligible staff are also entitled to receive annual leave loading.
Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. Our range of leave options includes University Holidays, in addition to Annual Leave and Public Holidays.
Your primary place of work will be our Callaghan campus.
The University has a Flexible Work Policy, which balances the needs of the institution, team cohesion and performance, and individual success and wellbeing.
About our University
Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions - and create a better future for both our regions and the globe.
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
What you will do
For the full range of responsibilities as a TA Specialist, please review the Position Description (and essential criteria).
Your next steps
If you are viewing this advert on a site other than the University jobs page, please click the apply button to be directed to the vacancy page on the University website where you will find a copy of the Position Description and a guide on how to apply.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- Cover letter - maximum 3 pages of A4 - outlining the skills, experience and knowledge that you will bring to the role
For specific position enquiries or a confidential discussion, please contact Mark Glaze, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition via email on mark.glaze@newcastle.edu.au
Our assessment process for this recruitment involves:
- an initial screening interview (via phone or Zoom);
- a formal selection committee interview (encompassing behavioural, scenario and motivation questions), to be held on campus;
- case study exercise; and
- references.
Applicants must have current and valid work rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
There will be no closing date for this role. We will be viewing applications as they are received. This does mean that the advert may be removed without notice, so we encourage you to reach out to us without delay.
Having difficulties? Please reach out to us on employment@newcastle.edu.au
Accessibility
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable and inclusive. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or submit an application, then please contact Mark Glaze via phone on (02) 4055 0937 or e-mail. We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments, where required, during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
Generative AI
If you are thinking about the benefits of using generative AI for your application, we encourage you to consider the value it adds.
This is an opportunity to showcase your uniqueness through your own voice – a generative AI-based application may not stand out from the crowd and risks a lack of the individuality and authenticity that we value.
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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