Talent and Workforce Advisor

Carpentaria; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave ent

Salary packaging available

On site cafe and free parking

Job summary

Carpentaria is seeking a Talent & Workforce Advisor to lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning, partnering with managers to move vacancies from approval to appointment. The role supports onboarding, retention and workforce capability initiatives to ensure the organisation has the right people to meet participant and service needs.

The ideal candidate will have HR/recruitment qualifications, experience across multiple vacancies or locations, and strong stakeholder engagement and

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple vacancies, teams or locations.
• Ability to engage candidates and stakeholders including senior leaders.
• Knowledge of merit-based recruitment, employment screening, privacy and employment frameworks.
• Proficient written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning activities.
• Support onboarding, retention and workforce capability initiatives.
• Engage with managers to progress vacancies from approval to appointment; communicate with candidates and report on progress.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce planning

Merit-based recruitment

Recruitment metrics reporting

Applicant engagement

Recruitment technologies

Decision making

Education

Qualifications in Human Resources, Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Organisational Development, or equivalent

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Recruitment technologies

Job description

About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability, Therapy and Community Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

• Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
• Independent Living programs
• Pathways Program
• Employment and Training
• Specialist Disability Accommodation
• Children and Youth Services

Purpose

The Talent & Workforce Advisor leads and coordinates Carpentaria's end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning activities. The role works closely with managers to progress vacancies from approval through to appointment, ensuring recruitment actions, candidate communication, follow-up and reporting are timely, professional and well managed.

The position applies sound judgement to candidate engagement, including identifying when direct and personalised contact is required. The role also supports onboarding, retention and workforce capability initiatives to ensure Carpentaria has the workforce required to meet participant, service and organisational needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have qualifications in Human Resources, Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Organisational Development, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrate experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple vacancies, teams, or locations.
• Be highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure recruitment activities progress in a timely manner.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders, including confidently engaging with senior leaders and specialist candidates.
• Influence and support hiring managers to make fair, timely, and evidence-based recruitment decisions.
• Analyse and report on recruitment metrics, vacancy pipelines, workforce trends, and emerging risks.
• Possess sound knowledge of merit-based recruitment, employment screening, privacy, and relevant employment and industrial frameworks.
• Be proficient in applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies, with strong attention to detail and written communication skills.

Remuneration And Benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

Competitive base salary package

• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On site cafe and free parking
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Position-Description-Talent-and-Workforce-Advisor-October-2026.pdf

Contacts and further information

For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tyrrell, HR Manager on 0408 182 983 or [e-mail]

Further information about Carpentaria is available at carpentaria.org.au