Advisor, Talent Acquistion

• Join the Australia's leading university! 
• 17% super, great benefits, and a hybrid work environment. 
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs 

Are you passionate about forging a career in talent acquisition within the dynamic landscape of the Australia's leading university? 

UniMelb Talent Acquisition is in search of a proactive Talent Acquisition Advisor, equipped with a stellar track record in end-to-end recruitment. The University of Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful research and education. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, the University of Melbourne secured an impressive 14th position globally, standing proudly as the leader nationally.  

This is a hybrid work environment position - 3 days per week at the Parkville Office.  

Your mission? Implementing best recruitment practice in academic and professional spheres, sculpting strategies to unearth top-tier talents.

Be the guiding force in their journey through a seamless recruitment process, ensuring their swift assimilation into our thriving academic and professional community. 

Unimelb Talent Acquisition is on a journey. In 2021, we came together, and now we're celebrating two years of monumental achievements. From day one, we've been instrumental in guiding the University, offering strategic recruitment expertise, and pioneering inventive solutions to attract, engage, and hire talent from diverse backgrounds. 

You will be a part of our exceptional, fun-loving team with a great culture and endless opportunities to participate in on-campus activities such as exhibitions, lectures, sports activities and cultural celebrations.  

If you're passionate about reshaping the future of university talent, this is not just a job; it's an adventure. Join us, and let's create something extraordinary together. 

About you 
Fueled by a passion for knowledge, coupled with your adept skills in influence, you will contribute industry expertise and a consultative mindset to comprehend the unique business requirements. 

• You've successfully handled recruitment from start to finish, showing your ability to navigate the process and supporting the stakeholders during the implementation of changes.  
• You're familiar with and can apply the best recruitment policies and practices to ensure things run smoothly. 
• You're comfortable using recruitment tracking systems, and other online systems for job posting. 
• You're skilled in sourcing great candidates through online searches, talent pools and advertising. 
• If you have experience in academic or education field recruitment, that's a big plus for us, but not mandatory. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

What we offer you! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page! 

We offer the chance to be a part of a thriving community with ongoing access to exceptional resources, including top-notch libraries, diverse museums, and our historic Parkville campus. 

The University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.    

Be yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

Join Us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in; don't wait until the last day to submit yours! 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.