AO5 Talent Acquisition Specialist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a highly respected public sector team based in Brisbane CBD. This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting the recruitment of quality teachers across the region, ensuring that every classroom is staffed with passionate and skilled educators. You will be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth.
What you'll do:
- Undertake contemporary teacher talent acquisition services for a high volume of vacancies, including candidate screening, shortlisting, providing recommendations to school Principals, and managing offers of employment.
- Work closely with Principals and HR Business Partners to design and implement effective talent acquisition solutions tailored to the needs of each school community.
- Manage and support a robust talent pool of quality candidates, encouraging them to consider rewarding and sometimes more challenging teaching opportunities.
- Provide expert advice, support, and consultancy services to clients and stakeholders on complex talent acquisition matters within the education sector.
- Guide and mentor Talent Acquisition Officers on best practices related to teacher recruitment processes and issues.
- Ensure all teacher talent acquisition activities align with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance and uphold ethical standards.
- Collaborate across the Teacher Recruitment Team to ensure prioritisation of urgent vacancies and agility in filling roles as needs arise.
- Analyse recruitment data and prepare detailed reports on various talent acquisition issues to inform decision-making for clients and stakeholders.
- Foster an equitable, ethical, safe, and inclusive work environment that supports diversity among staff and candidates.
- Perform other suitable duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as directed by supervisors or nominated delegates.
What you bring:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition roles within any sector, demonstrating your ability to manage end-to-end hiring processes effectively.
- Exceptional communication skills that enable you to build rapport with candidates, colleagues, Principals, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced influencing and persuasion abilities that allow you to encourage candidates towards considering new or more challenging teaching positions.
- Proven conflict management skills that help resolve sensitive issues amicably while maintaining positive relationships within teams or with external partners.
- Outstanding organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise tasks efficiently when managing multiple vacancies under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
- Quick learner who can rapidly acquire proficiency in new systems such as Springboard (talent acquisition) and ServiceNow (ticketing), ensuring seamless workflow integration.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards by ensuring all recruitment practices comply with relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and procedural guidelines.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Brianna Brutnall on 07 3032 2286 or brianna.brutnall@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.
About the job

Contract Type: Temp
Specialism: Government
Focus: Human Resources
Industry: Public Sector and Government
Salary: AUD68.22 - AUD73.99 per hour
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Brisbane CBD
TEMPORARYJob Reference: VYLZ0N-6A6149BF
Date posted: 29 July 2025
Consultant: Brianna Brutnall
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