Talent Acquisition Consultant

CQUniversity; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Annual leave 5.4 weeks + Christmas/new

Personal/sick leave 10 days

Carer’s leave 5 days

Engaged service leave 7.25 hours

Professional development

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

CQUniversity Rockhampton is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition professional to coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities. You will prepare job advertisements, review vacancy requests, and issue employment documentation, ensuring compliance and a smooth process for candidates and hiring managers.

You will partner with stakeholders across the University, support recruitment through SAP SuccessFactors, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication to support stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and keep recruitment activities on track.
• Interpret enterprise agreements and provide practical policy guidance.
• Develop engaging job advertisements for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging job advertisements and coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities.
• Review vacancy requests to ensure position details and approvals are correct.
• Issue employment documentation, including offer letters and contracts.
• Support recruitment through SAP SuccessFactors and build stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver efficient, consistent recruitment services to support workforce needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Policy interpretation

Advertising content

Initiative

Digital skills

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

• Fixed-Term (until 31.01.2028), Full-Time
• Student Success Division
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $99,443 to $111,863 pa (including salary of $84,031 to $94,526 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The People and Culture Directorate at CQUniversity provides a diverse range of human resources, industrial relations, payroll, superannuation and support services for staff across CQUniversity Australia.

Join our Talent Acquisition team and play an important role in supporting recruitment across the University. You will coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities through our SAP SuccessFactors system, build positive working relationships with stakeholders across the University, and provide advice on recruitment processes, policies and procedures to support a smooth recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers.

You will prepare engaging job advertisements, coordinate recruitment activities, review vacancy requests to ensure position details and approvals are correct, and prepare and issue employment documentation, including offer letters and employment contracts. Your work will help deliver efficient, consistent recruitment services and support the University's workforce needs.

If you enjoy working with people, keeping things organised and finding solutions in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you! You'll bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, initiative and a willingness to learn, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and build positive working relationships. Whether your background is in administration, customer service, recruitment or HR support, we'd love to hear from you!

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Attention to Detail – Ability to interpret information, prepare accurate documentation and follow up on tasks.
• Communication & Relationships – Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• Time Management & Prioritising – Ability to manage competing deadlines, stay organised and keep recruitment activities on track.
• Policy Interpretation & Advice – Ability to interpret policies, procedures and enterprise agreements, and provide clear, practical guidance to stakeholders.
• Advertising & Content Development – Ability to develop engaging job advertisements and tailor written content to different audiences.
• Initiative & Adaptability – Demonstrated initiative, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Digital Skills – Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and digital platforms.

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close:

11:59pm, Monday, 16 November 2026

Work Rights:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.