• Lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Advisors.
• Shape recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent.
• Work at a globally recognized institution committed to excellence in education and research.
• $131,173 - $143,376 (inclusive of 17% Superannuation).

About the area

The People & Culture (P&C) team at The University of Western Australia (UWA) plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence, enhancing the employee experience, and ensuring compliance with workforce-related policies and legislation. Within P&C, the Payroll & Advisory Services function is responsible for delivering seamless payroll operations, employee lifecycle transactions, and advisory services. This team is at the heart of ensuring UWA staff are supported with accurate, efficient, and high-quality payroll and advisory services.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Team Lead to drive and embed a culture of service excellence within the TA function, in this role you will:

• Oversee and guide a team of 5 Talent Acquisition Advisors responsible for delivering the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across Academic and Professional hires.
• Utilise live and historical data & metrics to identify and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor daily operational recruitment activities to ensure compliance with set policies and procedures.
• Develop and drive innovative sourcing strategies to attract, source and successfully hire high calibre candidates.
• Actively promote the Talent Function across the University by building and developing strong networks across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Lead on hiring Senior Management and Executive positions across the University.
• Provide support and guidance on best practice recruitment to the broader People & Culture team.

About you

You are a proven Talent Acquisition expert with a passion for delivering best practice recruitment to your stakeholders. You bring:

• Previous experience leading a talent acquisition team in a medium to large organisation.
• A passion for service excellence and driving continuous improvement.
• The ability to analyse and report on key recruitment metrics.
• Proven knowledge of the current recruitment market with a track record of building talent pipelines for hard to fill positions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships across a varied stakeholder group.
• Prior experience using Talent Management & HRIS software.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - Talent Acquisition Team Lead.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ian Brown on +61 413 836 561 or ian.brown@uwa.edu.au quoting the reference number 519922.

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a world-leading institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence in education, groundbreaking research, and impactful community engagement. As a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UWA is committed to driving innovation, fostering diversity, and cultivating a vibrant, inclusive culture. Our vision is to empower our people to create lasting change, solve global challenges, and inspire future generations.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

For application queries, contact the person in the advertisement or email the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with your query and the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.