Talent Acquisition Consultant 12 Month Contract

Aurecon Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant for a 12-month contract in Sydney. Based in our North Sydney/central Sydney region, the role requires delivering end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior levels across engineering portfolios, partnering with managers and leaders, and driving outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll source, assess and engage top talent, leverage ATS platforms, and apply AI-enabled insights to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success recruiting mid to senior-level professionals, preferably within engineering/technical environments.
• Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities to deliver results.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with recruitment systems and ATS platforms (Workday preferred).
• Comfort exploring AI-enabled tools and data insights to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior roles across Engineering portfolios in NSW & ACT.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored hiring strategies.
• Proactively source, engage and assess high-quality talent using direct, market-led approaches.
• Balance high-volume recruitment with quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide market insights, guidance and best-practice recruitment advice to stakeholders.
• Leverage recruitment systems and process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure governance, compliance and exceptional candidate experience throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Internal recruitment experience

Agency recruitment experience

Mid-senior level recruiting

Engineering/technical experience

Stakeholder management

ATS systems

AI recruitment tools

Data insights

Commercial acumen

Agile mindset

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.Talent Acquisition ConsultantFull Time 12 month contract | SydneyWe’re looking for a high-performing Recruiter with a passion for delivering talent solutions across complex Engineering disciplines. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys pace, complexity, and genuine partnership with business leaders.Based in our stunning North Sydney office, this role will suit a recruiter who can hit the ground running, confidently operate across mid to senior-level roles, manage multiple priorities, and influence hiring outcomes in a dynamic environment supporting critical engineering infrastructure portfolios.About the RoleAs a trusted talent partner, you will:Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior roles across Engineering portfolios in NSW & ACTPartner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored, high-quality hiring strategiesProactively source, engage and assess high-quality talent using a range of direct, market-led and innovative approachesBalance volume and complexity in a fast-paced recruitment environment while maintaining quality outcomesProvide market insights, guidance and best-practice recruitment advice to stakeholdersLeverage recruitment systems, emerging technology, and process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency and candidate experienceEnsure strong governance, process compliance and an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycleAbout YouYou bring a strong mix of internal (in-house) and agency recruitment experience, along with:Demonstrated success recruiting mid to senior-level professionals ideally within engineering technical environmentsProven ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver resultsConfidence partnering with business managers and senior leadersStrong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skillsExperience working with recruitment systems and ATS platforms (Workday experience preferred)Confidence and curiosity using and exploring AI-enabled tools, data insights and process improvements to drive smarter, more efficient recruitment outcomesA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumenAn agile approach, with the ability to pivot quickly as hiring demands and market conditions evolveWhy Join Us?Full time 12 month contract roleWork from our modern, vibrant Sydney office (2 days in the office)Partner with engaged leaders on meaningful, business-critical rolesBe part of a collaborative, high-performing Talent team that values continuous improvementCompetitive remuneration and a supportive, people-first cultureIf you’re an experienced recruiter who enjoys working at pace, partnering with leaders, and using technology and smart processes to deliver quality outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.Ready for your next adventure?If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail] hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.