Talent Acquisition Advisor

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

Parental leave

Annual wage progression

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor on a fixed-term full-time basis until January 2027, with a 9 day fortnight (36.25 hours/week). You will lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, partnering with hiring managers to deliver efficient, customer-focused outcomes for the Townsville community.

You will provide expert advice on recruitment best practice, support campaign strategy, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checks and onboarding, while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end recruitment services.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and industrial instruments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring, guiding or coordinating others.
• Proficiency using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A Certificate IV in Human Resources (or equivalent experience).
• A current C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end recruitment support and partner with hiring managers across Council.
• Assist with campaign strategy, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking and onboarding activities.
• Deliver recruitment training and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders and candidates.
• Support a positive, outcomes-focused recruitment experience for applicants and managers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Mentoring/coaching

HR processes knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Certificate IV in Human Resources

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division/Section:Business Services / People & Culture

Position Type:Fixed-Term Full-Time until January 2027, potential for extension (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range:LGO4 ($86,720 - $ 92,954 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Application Close:11:45pm, Sunday 25 October 2026.

About the Role:

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you'll play a key role in attracting and securing great talent to deliver services for the Townsville community. Working closely with hiring managers across Council, you'll provide end-to-end recruitment support, partnering with stakeholders to deliver efficient, customer-focused recruitment outcomes while building strong and trusted relationships.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where you'll provide expert advice on recruitment best practice, support campaign strategy, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking and onboarding activities. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, deliver recruitment training and help shape a positive, outcomes-focused recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience delivering end-to-end recruitment services
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and industrial instruments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring, guiding or coordinating others
• Proficiency using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
• A Certificate IV in Human Resources (or equivalent experience)
• A current C Class Driver Licence

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work-life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Bede

Contact Email: **************@townsville.qld.gov.au

(for position enquiries only)

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.

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