Talent Acquisition Specialist

Contoureducation; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education company in Melbourne is looking for a second Talent Acquisition hire to manage end-to-end hiring processes. The successful candidate will build systems, craft experiences, and champion candidates in a fast-paced environment. Ideal applicants possess a Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of experience in recruitment, and are comfortable working with HR tech and AI tools. This role offers hybrid work flexibility and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Mentorship

Learning perks

Career development

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Tech-savvy and hungry to experiment.
• Growth mindset and drive to build from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end hiring across all functions.
• Automate workflows across given tools.
• Drive referrals, partnerships, and initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

HR Technology

AI hiring tools

Communication

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psych, or related field

Tools

Rippling

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Monday.com

Job description

At Contour, we’re not just filling roles, we’re building the team that will transform how students learn. As our second Talent Acquisition hire , you’ll join the People team at a pivotal moment, helping design and run a recruitment function that scales with one of Australia’s fastest-growing education companies.

If you’re someone who loves the chase, thrives on building systems, and knows how to excite and engage top talent, this is your chance to make a mark.

Who are we

We empower students and their studies by providing an ecosystem of highly effective tutoring, resources and support. We run weekly small-group tutoring sessions at our in-person campuses, presented by young and experienced tutors that teach in a simple, intuitive and engaging way. We also supplement these sessions with weekly workshops, complimentary 1-on-1 support and a learning portal with a comprehensive suite of resources and practice material to help students master their subjects.

Over 8,000 students and 250+ team members have joined Contour Education since our founding in the beginning of 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication in providing ALL our students and parents with a premium learning experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their personal goals, and achieve success in their school assessments and exams. We've been listed three years in a row as one of the Fastest Growing Startups by the Australian Financial Review, and we're continuing to multiply year over year!

It's our vision to reshape education , one student at a time.

What You’ll Do

• Own the process → Manage end-to-end hiring across all functions.
• Build smarter systems → Automate workflows across Rippling, Monday.com, and ATS tools.
• Craft experiences → Write job ads, design screening processes, and run assessment centres.
• Run campaigns → Drive referrals, uni partnerships, and creative talent initiatives.
• Champion candidates → Deliver fast, thoughtful communication at every step.
• Leverage AI → Use the latest tools to source, screen, and select smarter.
• Partner with leaders → Coach hiring managers on best practice.
• Track what matters → Monitor hiring metrics and improve continuously.
• Shape the brand → Build our employer brand and embed DEI in everything we do.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psych, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Comfort with HR tech (Rippling, ATS) and AI hiring tools (ChatGPT, etc.).
• Independent, proactive, and energised by a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy, systems-minded, and hungry to experiment.
• Growth mindset and a drive to build something from the ground up.

Why Join Us

• Impact → Be part of our new TA team shaping our strategy and systems.
• Innovation → Work with cutting-edge AI tools and automation.
• Flexibility → Hybrid setup with Melbourne campuses + remote options.
• Growth → Mentorship, learning perks, and career development.
• Culture → Join a team that genuinely cares about students, people, and progress.
• Momentum → Be part of one of AFR’s fastest-growing startups, scaling year on year.

This is more than talent acquisition. It’s building the team that reshapes education.