Talent Acquisition Specialist - Defence ICT & Cyber

Vertical Scope Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid attendance at industry events

Upskilling and training with RTO partners

Birthday leave

Generous Defence leave

Job summary

A leading consultancy in ICT and Cyber is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to connect exceptional talent with security-cleared opportunities across critical domains. The successful candidate will manage candidate pipelines, promote engaging job ads, and provide advice to clients and candidates. This role requires 2-5 years of recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Join a purpose-driven team contributing to Australia's national security and capability.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition.
• Interest or experience in Defence, ICT, Cyber, or Engineering.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work on-site in Canberra or Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Source and headhunt cleared professionals via LinkedIn and niche networks.
• Write and promote engaging job ads.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates in line with Australian Standards.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain CRM/ATS data integrity.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisation

Problem solving

Resilience under pressure

Job description

A leading consultancy in ICT and Cyber is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to connect exceptional talent with security-cleared opportunities across critical domains. The successful candidate will manage candidate pipelines, promote engaging job ads, and provide advice to clients and candidates. This role requires 2-5 years of recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Join a purpose-driven team contributing to Australia's national security and capability.