Talent Acquisition Specialist

Adactin; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adactin Group is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment across the ANZ region, with a focus on Australia and exposure to New Zealand. The role requires 7+ years in recruitment, deep knowledge of Australian hiring laws, and collaboration with government clients, vendors, and business leaders to build strong talent pipelines and compliant hiring practices.

Based in Australia, the role may suit candidates in Sydney, Melbourne or Darwin, with a strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on recruitment experience, primarily within the Australian market, with exposure to New Zealand.
• Strong understanding of Australian labour laws, compliance requirements, and hiring frameworks.
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions and seniority levels (technology, corporate, delivery, etc.).
• Exposure to hiring for State and Federal Government clients in Australia is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across the ANZ region, with emphasis on Australia, from sourcing through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand workforce requirements and define effective hiring strategies.
• Proactively source, screen, and engage candidates using LinkedIn, SEEK, job portals, referrals, and networking.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments and coordinate interview processes with timely communication.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, dashboards, and reporting using ATS and recruitment tools.
• Stay current with Australian and New Zealand market trends, salary benchmarks, and employment legislation, focusing on Australian compliance.
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and manage vendor relationships where required.
• Support hiring for Australian State and Federal Government clients, including compliance, work rights, and clearance requirements.
• Assist with tender and RFP support when required, including talent mapping and recruitment documentation.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to strengthen market presence in Australia and New Zealand.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Australian market knowledge

Public sector hiring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoho Recruit

SEEK

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Adactin Group is a 100% Australian-owned global IT consulting company, headquartered in Sydney. We are a trusted technology partner helping organizations drive end-to-end digital transformation through our deep expertise in Microsoft and AWS ecosystems, AI-powered Digital Engineering, and future-ready Quality Assurance.

Our managed delivery approach, backed by domain expertise, ensures successful outcomes for every project. At Adactin, we believe in the power of our people. We foster a dynamic and supportive environment where your career can grow alongside exciting projects that shape the future of technology. Join us, and be part of a team committed to innovation, excellence, and making a difference.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7+ years of overall experience, primarily focused on the Australian market, with secondary exposure to New Zealand. The role will manage end-to-end recruitment across the ANZ region, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver high-quality talent across diverse skill sets. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of Australian hiring practices, compliance requirements, and market dynamics, along with exposure to public sector hiring and tender-driven recruitment.

Location: Open to candidates based in Sydney (preferred), Melbourne or Darwin.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across the ANZ region, with a strong emphasis on Australia, from sourcing through to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand workforce requirements and define effective hiring strategies.
• Proactively source, screen, and engage candidates using multiple channels including LinkedIn, SEEK, job portals, referrals, and networking.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments and coordinate interview processes, ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, dashboards, and reporting using ATS and recruitment tools.
• Stay current with Australian and New Zealand market trends, salary benchmarks, and employment legislation, with a strong focus on Australian compliance.
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and manage vendor relationships where required.
• Support hiring for Australian State and Federal Government clients, including understanding compliance, work rights, and clearance requirements.
• Assist with tender and RFP support when required, including talent mapping, role feasibility inputs, and recruitment-related documentation.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to strengthen market presence in Australia and New Zealand.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on recruitment experience, primarily within the Australian market, with exposure to New Zealand hiring.
• Strong understanding of Australian labour laws, compliance requirements, and hiring frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting across multiple functions and seniority levels (technology, corporate, delivery, etc.).
• Exposure to hiring for State and Federal Government clients in Australia is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools such as Zoho Recruit, SEEK, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively within a broader regional or global team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in both agency and in-house recruitment environments.
• Familiarity with tender-based hiring or recruitment support for bids and proposals.
• Strong understanding of cultural and business nuances across the ANZ region.

Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights to be considered for this role.

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