Talent Acquisition Specialist Australia

Haskoning; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with annual_in

Flexibility & community focus

Development opportunities and training

Inclusive culture with Pride and Young

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Australia to attract, engage, and recruit top talent across Australia and New Zealand. You will collaborate with leaders and hiring managers to drive recruitment strategy and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

With at least 5 years in recruitment, you will proactively source through multiple channels, manage stakeholder relationships, and lead high-volume campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting in a Technical Consultancy domain.
• Proven track record delivering recruitment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates and build talent pools across AU/NZ.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to shape recruitment strategy.
• Develop creative sourcing and screening campaigns to attract top talent.
• Coach hiring managers on recruitment best practices and processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

High-volume recruitment

Sourcing & screening strategies

Applicant Tracking Systems

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

LinkedIn

Seek Talent

Social media

Career expos

Job description

Are you searching for a challenging position that combines thinking with a hands-on approach in a global organization which enhances society together? Do you want to be part of an accelerating journey in a business with huge technical and innovation ambitions? Do you have a passion for recruiting the right workforce for the business? Do you wish to venture to recruit outside of country borders? If the above interests you, Haskoning might be the right fit for you!

What will you do as Talent Acquisition Specialist Australia

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Australia, you will attract, engage, and recruit leading talent in Australia and New-Sealand. You will work closely with business leaders and hiring managers across the region, providing recruitment expertise and helping shape our talent acquisition strategy while delivering an excellent candidate experience.

• You’ll be a highly experienced recruiter, who proactively sources candidates, building talent pools through various means (eg: LinkedIn, Seek Talent, social media, career expo's, etc).
• You’ll have strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to coach and guide recruitment best practice to hiring managers.
• You’ll have experience with high volume recruitment.Highly desirable if you have Engineering Consultancy recruitment experience.
• You’ll have demonstrated experience in developing creative candidate sourcing & screening strategies and campaigns.
• You’ll have extensive experience using and maximising applicant tracking systems.
• You’ll be someone that lives and breathes customer service. Ensuring an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience, with exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Having a strategical focus on recruitment.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 145 years of expertise. With over 7000 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

What you bring

You are a proactive and customer-focused recruitment professional who enjoys building relationships and delivering results in a multicultural and dynamic environment. You combine strong stakeholder management skills with a strategic mindset and are always looking for innovative ways to attract talent.

• At least a Bachelor or master’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition.
• Experience with recruiting in the Technical Consultancy domain.
• Solid experience and proven track record in recruitment delivery.
• Good interpersonal skills, result-driven and proactive.

What we offer you

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• Prioritisation of your well-being: by offering flexibility, support and a strong sense of community to ensure work and personal life go hand in hand.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. And with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Kevin Zandbergen, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, at [e-mail] or Maria Boeve, Recruiter, at [e-mail]

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.