Coordinator Talent

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A POSITION TO INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF RECRUITMENT FOR TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL?

Are you passionate about connecting top talent with exciting career opportunities? Do you have a knack for marketing strategies and a keen eye for attracting the best candidates? 

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Coordinator Talent to lead our recruitment team and revolutionise how we attract and engage top talent. In this role, you will have the chance to be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies and initiatives to attract and engage potential candidates across various platforms. 

Join us in our mission to build  on our talented and diverse workforce. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of our organisation, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

About You

You leverage data-driven insights to optimise performance and reach.
You are a strong communicator with a passion for developing working relationships.
You enjoy making meaningful connections with your wider community.
You are an experienced recruitment marketer. Channels, styles, recruitment campaigns, and candidate personas are your bread and butter.
You have the ability to develop interviews and assessments that allow candidates to shine while selling our employer brand to Your community.

The team

This position is part of the Talent and Retention team, which sits within the People, Culture and Engagement branch (HR). We pride ourselves on being professional while still bringing our individual personalities into the workplace, and encourage individuality, resourcefulness, and passion. Our people are our greatest asset  and, are at the heart of everything we do.

About the position

This position is pivotal in the design, delivery and the continuous improvement of Council's recruitment strategic direction. 

The successful candidate will be working extensively with stakeholders across the organisation while leading a recruitment team to work towards promoting Council as an employer of choice.

• The salary range for this position is $91,002.71 - 97,075.32 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a permanent full time position based in the heart of the Toowoomba CBD.
• CBD Parking provided.
• Enjoy work/life balance by working a 9 day fortnight.

You will

• Supervise, develop, motivate and support a team of Recruitment Officers to meet agreed performance standards in an evolving recruitment environment.
• Undertake and coordinate recruitment services across Council, including educating various stakeholders on recruitment activities and practices.
• Oversee the review of position descriptions and classification levels in accordance with relevant industrial instruments to ensure consistency with Queensland Local Government standards.
• Review, evaluate and provide feedback on the use of technological solutions to deliver Talent and Attraction services within an online/electronic environment.
• Provide advice on, and contribute to the development of, policies and procedures related to the attraction and recruitment of employees within Council.
• Provide expert advice to employees and other stakeholders in relation to Talent and Recruitment services, particularly in complex cases.
• Develop and provide innovative marketing strategies to promote Council’s employer brand as an employer of choice.
• Use marketing tools and experience to identify and analyse trends, limitations and successes in the current marketing of Council roles.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A two page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description; and
2. Your current resume.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Christina de Paris (Program Leader - Talent & Retention) on 07 4698 3823 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm Tuesday, 9 April 2024.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.