Lead TA Partner

7490-Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd Legal Entity; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Leadership development programs

Inclusive, flexible working conditions

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Sydney is seeking an experienced Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to join our MedTech ANZ Talent Acquisition team. You will lead a team of Talent Acquisition Consultants while partnering with senior business and HR leaders to understand workforce priorities and shape effective talent strategies across Australia and New Zealand.

The role will retain ownership of selected senior, specialist and business-critical recruitment, giving you the opportunity to stay connected to the

Qualifications

• Extensive talent acquisition leadership experience, ideally in healthcare or medical devices.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and translate workforce priorities into talent strategies.
• Experience leading senior, specialist and business-critical hires.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Consultants.
• Partner with senior business and HR leaders to understand workforce priorities.
• Lead selected senior, specialist and critical hires from sourcing to close.
• Build proactive talent pipelines across priority areas including Commercial and Supply Chain.
• Use market intelligence and recruitment data to influence hiring decisions.
• Coach hiring managers on assessment and evidence-based hiring.
• Champion a strong candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Contribute to ANZ and APAC Talent Acquisition initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Sourcing & pipelines

Recruitment strategy

Data-driven decisions

Tools

Recruitment tools

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: Human Resources Job Sub Function: Talent Acquisition Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Job Description: We’re looking for an experienced Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to join our MedTech ANZ Talent Acquisition team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TA leader who enjoys the balance of leading a team, partnering strategically with the business and staying close to recruitment. You’ll lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Consultants while working closely with senior business and HR leaders to understand workforce priorities, anticipate future capability needs and shape effective talent strategies across Australia and New Zealand. The role will also retain ownership of selected senior, specialist and business-critical recruitment, giving you the opportunity to stay connected to the market and directly influence key hiring outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Consultants, building capability and driving strong delivery across the business
• Partner with senior business and HR leaders to understand workforce priorities and translate them into practical talent strategies
• Lead selected senior, specialist and critical hires, from sourcing and assessment through to offer and close
• Build proactive talent pipelines across priority areas, including Commercial and Supply Chain
• Use market intelligence, competitor mapping and recruitment data to provide insights and influence hiring and workforce decisions
• Coach hiring managers on effective assessment, interviewing and evidence-based hiring decisions
• Champion a strong candidate and hiring manager experience
• Contribute to broader ANZ and APAC Talent Acquisition initiatives, sharing market insights and helping improve how we attract and hire talent

About you

We’re looking for someone with extensive Talent Acquisition experience, ideally gained across both in‑house and agency environments, who is comfortable operating at a senior level and partnering with a broad range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with a genuine interest in coaching and developing others
• Strong experience within the medical devices or healthcare industry
• Excellent stakeholder management and the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders
• Strong direct sourcing, talent mapping and proactive pipeline‑building capability
• A commercial mindset and the ability to use data and market insights to inform talent decisions
• The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands‑on recruitment in a fast‑moving environment

If you’re passionate about Talent Acquisition, enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships and want a role where you can lead, influence and still remain connected to recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Choose Us

• Competitive remuneration package
• Continuous training and support
• Award‑winning leadership development programs
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements
• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion

Our Benefits

• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents
• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off
• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self‑care
• Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support
• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind
• And much more...

All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.

Preferred Skills

• AI solution evaluation, Candidate Experience, Consulting, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, HR Operational Planning and Organizing, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Recruiting, Recruitment Marketing, Recruitment Strategy, Supervision, Talent Management

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

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