Talent Acquisition Specialist

BAE Systems; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Australia seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 12-month contract. The role involves sourcing top talent, building relationships with stakeholders, and representing the company at events. Candidates are expected to have strong experience in recruitment, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Flexibility in work location and a supportive workplace culture are provided.

Benefits

Flexible work including hybrid options

Support for veterans

Competitive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Ability to connect top talent with opportunities.
• High drive, autonomy, and collaborative teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders to align on recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source and identify top talent.
• Represent BAE Systems at career events.

Skills

Talent acquisition experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to influence and negotiate

ATS platforms proficiency

Customer service focus

Time management

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About The OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting 12 month fixed term contract opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team! Based in Melbourne or Adelaide, you will enjoy flexible work, including hybrid working and a 9 day fortnight.

We’re looking for a team player with a passion for people and the drive to achieve outstanding results. This role partners with the organisation to attract, identify, source and secure the best available talent aligned to business demand.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Build consultative relationships with internal stakeholders to align on attraction/sourcing strategies
• Proactively source and identify top talent through various channels
• Actively engage and maintain diverse talent pools for current and future roles
• Provide timely updates and feedback to candidates, ensuring a positive experience
• Represent BAE Systems at career events and exhibitions
• Advise candidates on BAE’s employment landscape, contracts, and benefits
• Conduct necessary background and pre-employment checks
• Uphold BAE Systems’ brand through positive interactions
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement in recruitment

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment (agency or in-house)
• A passion for talent acquisition and an ability to connect top talent with opportunities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Expertise in Talent Acquisition processes, tools, and best practices
• A strategic mindset, including the ability to build future talent pipelines
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and sourcing tools
• A strong focus on customer service and stakeholder management
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities with the ability to juggle multiple priorities with precision
• High drive, autonomy, and collaborative teamwork skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to obtain a Baseline Defence Clearance

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.