• Parramatta CBD
• Hybrid (minimum 3 - days in office)
• Lead a passionate team dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce, shaping the future of our inclusive and imaginative organisation
• Thrive in a supportive environment that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and personal development, offering opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) - Take home more pay

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead an amazing team of 8 dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists focused on high-volume recruitment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality recruitment services in Uniting's Senior Services portfolio. We are looking for an innovative, imaginative mindset, someone that is adept and proactive in exploring new sourcing methods and technologies to stay ahead in the competitive talent market.

If you are a Gold Star Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist ready to make a significant impact within a high energy, results driven and collegial team, apply now to join Uniting and help us continue to care for and enrich the lives of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Coaching: Guide recruitment activities to achieve key metrics around pipeline, candidate conversion, and onboarding. Set goals and regularly assess team member performance in alignment with business objectives and individual development goals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Talent Lead, Service Stream Heads, and key stakeholders to translate business and strategic objectives into team targets, tactical plans, and actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive process and system improvements in partnership with the recruitment management structure.
• Advertisement Review: Ensure job advertisements are aligned, clear, and engaging, incorporating new styles, trends, and competitor activity. Leverage available AI tools for optimal results.
• Employee Referral Programs: Enhance existing employee referral power by working with leaders to promote opportunities via LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
• Career Fairs: Coordinate Uniting’s participation in TAFE and tertiary career fairs.
• Senior Recruitment: Directly attract and engage candidates for more senior vacancies in the service stream as needed.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience leading a recruitment team within a medium to large complex business environment.
• Consistent, fair, inclusive, and supportive leadership style, fostering a professional and highly capable team environment.
• Ability to establish strong internal service partnerships.
• Deep knowledge of contemporary recruitment strategies, legislation, and 'Employer of Choice' practices.
• Highly Proactive in exploring new sourcing methods and technologies to stay ahead in the competitive talent market.
• Resilience and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience using ATS systems (particularly PageUp) and HRIS systems is advantageous.
• High-level consulting, negotiation, and facilitation skills. Excellent planning and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and understand its commercial implications.

Why Join Us?

At Uniting, we value leaders who are up for a challenge, strive for great results collaboratively and professionally, and possess exceptional organisational, adaptability, resourcefulness, and high emotional intelligence (EQ).

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life!
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply: 

Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please note ALL applications must be received via the Apply Now button.

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.  Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.