Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Mater; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Staff benefits

Job summary

Mater is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Health Talent Acquisition team in Newstead until October 2027. You will lead proactive sourcing for clinical roles, leverage networks and market intelligence, and build talent pipelines to address critical workforce needs.

This in-house role offers a collaborative environment, close partnership with leaders, and opportunities to influence recruitment outcomes while advancing Mater's mission to support communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, recruitment, clinical talent attraction.
• Proven success identifying and securing high-calibre talent in competitive labour markets.
• Strong talent mapping, market research and candidate engagement capabilities.
• Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with credibility and impact.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing proactive sourcing strategies for clinical roles.
• Leveraging networks and market intelligence to engage high-calibre talent.
• Building and maintaining talent pipelines and communities for hard-to-fill needs.
• Conducting talent mapping, market research and competitor analysis.
• Engaging passive candidates through diverse sourcing channels.
• Providing labour market insights to support recruitment decisions.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition and leaders to deliver quality outcomes.
• Identifying and implementing innovative sourcing initiatives to strengthen Mater's capability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Talent acquisition

Healthcare recruitment

Stakeholder management

Market intelligence

Job description

At Mater, we're building more than teams, we're building the workforce that will support our communities for years to come.

We're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Health Talent Acquisition team in Newstead until October 2027. We're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our collaborative, high-performing and fun in-house Talent Acquisition team based in Newstead.

We're seeking an experienced sourcing professional who brings deep healthcare talent networks and a proven ability to identify, engage and secure high-calibre candidates for critical clinical positions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running, leveraging existing relationships, market intelligence and innovative sourcing strategies to help Mater address some of its most complex workforce challenges.

Working closely with Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning and operational leaders, you'll proactively build and nurture talent pipelines, uncover hidden talent and influence recruitment outcomes for some of our most critical roles.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not‑for‑profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and executing proactive sourcing strategies for critical clinical and priority workforce areas.
• Leveraging established networks, industry relationships and market intelligence to identify and engage high-calibre talent.
• Building, nurturing and maintaining talent pipelines and talent communities for hard-to-fill and future workforce needs.
• Conducting talent mapping, market research and competitor analysis to inform sourcing strategies and workforce planning.
• Engaging passive candidates through a range of innovative sourcing channels and targeted approaches.
• Providing labour market insights and workforce intelligence to support recruitment and workforce decision-making.
• Partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning and operational leaders to deliver quality talent outcomes.
• Identifying and implementing innovative sourcing and attraction initiatives to strengthen Mater's talent acquisition capability and employer brand.

About you

You're an experienced sourcing or talent acquisition professional who thrives on identifying and engaging high-calibre talent in competitive markets. You bring a proactive and strategic approach to sourcing, leveraging established networks, market intelligence and innovative attraction strategies to connect exceptional candidates with critical workforce opportunities.

You have a proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with business leaders to solve complex workforce challenges. You're comfortable operating in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on delivering quality talent outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, recruitment, clinical talent attraction.
• Proven success identifying, engaging and securing high-calibre talent in competitive labour markets.
• Strong talent mapping, market research and candidate engagement capabilities.
• Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines and talent communities for critical or hard-to-fill roles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact.

Healthcare experience is essential. We welcome applications from professionals who have successfully sourced talent in complex and competitive healthcare settings.

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.