Talent Acquisition Advisor

Randstad; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor in Narre Warren, VIC, for a fixed-term assignment (19 Oct 2026 – 19 Jan 2027). The role delivers end-to-end recruitment services within a small People and Culture team, partnering with hiring managers to attract and onboard high-quality candidates using PageUp HRIS.

Key duties include stakeholder management, merit-based hiring guidance, and coordinating screening, interviews, and onboarding while maintaining compliant record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualifications in Business Administration or Human Resources are highly desirable.
• Proven experience with PageUp HRIS recruitment workflows is highly desirable.
• Prior recruitment experience within local government, the public sector, or a regulated corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment with line managers, following an agreed methodology.
• Educate and support managers to make merit-based hiring decisions at every stage.
• Coordinate longlisting, shortlisting, phone screening, interviews, and panel selection.
• Log requisitions, manage workflows in PageUp, and support onboarding and compliance.

Skills

Recruitment best practices

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Report writing

Candidate care

Education

Graduate qualifications in Business Administration or HR

Tools

PageUp HRIS

Job description

Job Type: Temporary / Contract (19 Oct 2026 - 19 Jan 2027)

Hours: Full-Time (38 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Pay Rate: $53.06 / hour + Super

Talent Acquisition Advisor

• Job Type: Temporary / Contract (19 Oct 2026 - 19 Jan 2027)

• Hours: Full-Time (38 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Narre Warren VIC 3805

• Pay Rate: $53.06 / hour + Super

Position Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Advisor works within a small People and Culture team to deliver end-to-end recruitment services across the department. The role partners with hiring managers and key stakeholders to attract, select, and onboard high-quality candidates using PageUp (HRIS), ensuring a candidate-centric, merit-based hiring experience that aligns with departmental policies and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to scope clear, fit-for-purpose assignment briefs and manage the full recruitment lifecycle following an agreed methodology.

• Guide, educate, and support line managers to make merit-based hiring decisions at every stage.

• Assist with longlisting, shortlisting, phone screening, interview scheduling, interview guide preparation, and panel selection assistance.

System & Compliance Workflows

• Utilize PageUp (HRIS) to log position requisitions, execute selection workflows, facilitate offers, and manage onboarding processes.

• Facilitate pre-employment screening, including functional assessments, qualification verifications, visa checks, Police Checks, and Working with Children Checks (WWCC).

• Maintain fair, transparent, and compliant record-keeping practices in line with relevant legislation and policies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Improvement

• Partner with People and Culture Senior Business Partners, Injury Management, and Payroll to share insights and align recruitment/onboarding needs.

• Identify opportunities to optimize recruitment processes and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with broader People and Culture strategies.

• Deliver customer-centric service to improve the overall candidate experience and elevate the department's employer brand.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Essential & Desirable Qualifications

• Education: Graduate qualifications in Business Administration or Human Resources are highly desirable.

• HRIS Systems: Proven experience with HRIS recruitment workflows; hands-on experience with PageUp is highly desirable.

• Industry Experience: Prior recruitment experience within local government, the public sector, or a regulated, fast-paced corporate environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of contemporary recruitment practices, anti-discrimination laws, and equal employment opportunity (EEO) standards.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to influence, advise, and consult with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and report-writing skills.

• Strong focus on candidate care and customer service excellence.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.