Recruitment and Sourcing Manager - RTS

Firstnationsjobs; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Downer Rail is seeking an experienced Recruitment & Sourcing Manager to lead its internal recruitment team in Australia. The role can be based at North Ryde (Sydney) or Melbourne CBD, partnering with business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and ensure timely delivery across key workforce streams.

Responsibilities include hands-on recruitment support, workload allocation, and contributing to broader RTS and Downer Group initiatives, including women-focused programs and apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead recruitment delivery across multiple streams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems and recruitment software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering recruitment services across technicians, trades and professional roles.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies aligned with workforce plans.
• Contribute to RTS P&C Leadership's planning and delivery priorities.
• Allocate work to manage workload and ensure timely delivery.
• Support wider Downer recruitment initiatives and Women on Track programs.
• Assist cyclical recruitment activities and graduate talent programs.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Recruitment strategy

HRIS

MS Office

Tools

Recruitment software

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Downer Rail is a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services in Australia; we have a deep history within the rail industry and currently has world class leading expertise in house that deliver whole-of-life asset management support to our customers. Our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects and spans every project phase, from design and manufacture to through-life-support, condition monitoring and data analytics, to fleet maintenance, operations, and comprehensive overhaul of assets.

We have a great opportunity within our Rail and Transit Systems business for an experienced Recruitment & Sourcing Manager to lead our internal recruitment team.

This role can be based at either our North Ryde, Sydney office OR Melbourne CBD office.

Your responsibilities will include however not limited to:

• Lead a team responsible for delivering recruitment services across key workforce streams, including technicians, trades and professional roles, while providing hands-on recruitment support for critical roles and activities as required.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support recruitment activities and align with workforce plan requirements.
• Contribute actively to current-state planning, future-focused initiatives and delivery priorities as part of the RTS P&C Leadership team.
• Allocate work in line with business demand and reporting structures to manage workload effectively and support timely delivery.
• Contribute to broader Downer Group strategic initiatives and provide support to the wider Downer recruitment team as required.
• Support cyclical recruitment activity for RTS-specific and market-leading talent acquisition initiatives, including Women on Track, Fast Track graduate talent programmes and apprenticeships.

Experience and knowledge:

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document preparation, HRIS/payroll systems, Learning Management Systems and recruitment software
• Strong understanding of Australian workplace legislation and the industrial relations framework
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated writing capability, with the ability to present information clearly, accurately and concisely

What we offer:

• Opportunities to grow your career within a diverse, multi-disciplinary business.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to encourage work/life balance

For further information please email [e-mail]

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance or our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.