Early Careers & Talent Acquisition Advisor

Join the best. Be yourself.
   
“Being the best isn’t just about being the best professionals. It’s about being the best place to work, grow, be yourself.”  
   
Wotton + Kearney (W+K) has proudly served the insurance and risk sector for over two decades and has rapidly evolved to become Asia Pacific's leading specialist insurance and risk law firm. Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised, consistently ranked as a band 1 insurance firm in Legal 500 and acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Australia.

Our story is all about living our purpose to build a business where our people, clients and community partners thrive and are powered by our shared values – Focus on the Main Game, Have Each Other’s Back and Be Real.
  
We know you have many choices about where to grow your career. Talk to us about why there’s no better place to become the best than Wotton + Kearney.

The Role

We are searching for a passionate and driven Early Careers + Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our People + Culture team in Brisbane.

In this pivotal role, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of W+K's legal talent pipeline by attracting, recruiting, and onboarding top early career talent nationally.  While your primary focus will be the successful delivery of our Early Careers program, you'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on attracting high-calibre lateral hires. 

Shape the Future of Early Careers

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement our "Pathways" program strategy, aligning it with W+K's overall Talent Acquisition strategy.
• Build strong relationships with careers advisors and student societies at target universities, positioning W+K as a top employer through informative presentations, interactive workshops, and dynamic campus events.
• Manage all aspects of the Pathways programme, from crafting application processes and assessments to scheduling campus visits, coordinating presentations, and facilitating networking events (travel required).
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for accepted students, equipping them with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to flourish at W+K.
• Track key programme metrics like applications, attendance rates, and offer acceptance rates. Leverage data insights to continuously improve Pathways and optimise its effectiveness in attracting and nurturing top early career talent.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team as required to recruit lateral hires within the firm end to end. (Paralegals, Graduates and shared services). 
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their specific needs and conduct/coordinate candidate interviews.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Talent Acquisition or Agency recruitment.  Working with professional services or legal is a big plus.
• Proven experience managing Early Careers programs or graduate recruitment initiatives would be advantageous. 
• Understanding of the legal industry and its talent needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach.
• Ability to travel nationally for campus events.
• Passion for Talent Acquisition and building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Why Wotton + Kearney?
  
At Wotton + Kearney, we're more than just a law firm. We're a collaborative team of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence and innovation.
   
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth. Here's what sets us apart:
  

• Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers: We're not just keeping pace with the legal industry; we're shaping its future. We're proud to be the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the first AI product designed specifically for legal professionals in Australia.
• Recognised Excellence: Our dedication to excellence has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers in 2025, ranking us as the best insurance law firm in Australia. Additionally, we consistently rank in the top tier (band 1) for insurance law across legal directories.
• FLEX for all: We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working “irregular hours” or working from home – then so can we.
• Our Mentoring Program: We offer continuous support and guidance throughout your career. You'll have access to training, conferences, and workshops, keeping you updated on the latest developments in the legal and insurance industries.
• Our culture: This is what sets us apart. Collegiate, open, innovative, passionate about everything we do.
• We Give Back to The Community: Join us in CSR activities to support our charity partners, from building houses in Cambodia, participating in fun runs or baking cup cakes, there's a way for everyone to contribute.
• Leaders Of The Pack: Work with a firm that understands its purpose, has a singular focus on the insurance industry, being ranked as one of the fastest growing law firms in Australia.
• Supporting You: We are a people first business. We offer generous parental leave entitlements, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program and many more.

  
How to apply
   
Please navigate via the “apply now” link.
   
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton + Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact Ellie Guy, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on (02) 9071 1***.
   
Note to recruitment agencies
   
Please do not send unsolicited resumes to any Wotton + Kearney employee in relation to this role or others. We cannot accept unsolicited resumes or be responsible for fees related to unsolicited candidates.