Defence Recruitment Specialist — High-Volume Hiring

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Mental health program

Paid parental leave

Additional purchased leave

Parental leave coaching

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Adelaide seeks a Senior Resourcing Advisor to join our national resourcing team. You will source and attract high-calibre talent for the AUKUS program, focusing on candidates eligible for Defence security clearance and Australian citizenship.

You will build partnerships with project stakeholders, manage pipelines for current and future vacancies, and provide market insights to support workforce planning. A proactive, results-driven mindset and strong network are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in talent acquisition or resourcing, managing high-volume recruitment across white-collar roles.
• Defence recruitment experience or security-cleared hiring exposure is highly regarded.
• Experience using recruitment systems, sourcing tools and talent platforms.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong understanding of the local talent market and established professional network.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract high‑calibre talent to support the AUKUS program, with a focus on Australian citizens eligible for Defence clearance.
• Build strong partnerships with key project stakeholders to understand workforce needs and provide proactive recruitment support.
• Develop and manage internal and external talent pipelines to ensure quality candidates and meet future project demands.
• Provide market insights and recruitment advice to hiring managers to support workforce planning and hiring decisions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Defence recruitment

Recruitment systems

Stakeholder management

Market knowledge

Job description

Laing O’Rourke in Adelaide seeks a Senior Resourcing Advisor to join our national resourcing team. You will source and attract high-calibre talent for the AUKUS program, focusing on candidates eligible for Defence security clearance and Australian citizenship.

You will build partnerships with project stakeholders, manage pipelines for current and future vacancies, and provide market insights to support workforce planning. A proactive, results-driven mindset and strong network are essential.