Head of Sourcing and Attraction

Be part of an organization committed to excellence, where your expertise in Sourcing and Attraction will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Defence Force Recruiting.

Join us as the visionary Head of Sourcing and Attraction at Defence Force Recruiting. Drive our strategy to new heights, leading dynamic teams across Media, Brand Management, and Digital and Social Media to deliver exceptional talent solutions and propel DFR to unparalleled success.

Details about the Client

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.
 
ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we’ll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

Detailed Job Description
The Head of Sourcing and Attraction is responsible for the creation, implementation and delivery of Defence Force Recruiting’s Sourcing and Attraction strategy. This role is responsible for leading high performing functions across Data, Research and Insights, Digital, CX and Social Media, Brand Marketing, Communications and Media, and Partnerships Management to deliver exceptional Sourcing and Attraction solutions and achieve success for DFR.

You will:

• Create, implement, and deliver a national Sourcing and Attraction strategy to enable success for Adecco, the Commonwealth and DFR.
• Oversee the development, implementation and delivery of all national Sourcing and Attraction strategies and activities.
• Inform and guide the approval of these strategies through the Department of Defence to achieve Government approval.
• Lead a high performing Sourcing and Attraction team, focussed on exceptional solutions and outcomes for Adecco and the ADF.
• Partner strategically and work closely with ADF key senior stakeholders to deliver success for DFR.
• Collaborate with Head of functions across Adecco DFR, particularly the Head of Recruiting Operations, to ensure alignment in priorities, strategy and delivery.
• Maintain a deep understanding of current and future recruiting priorities of the Australian Defence Force to ensure Sourcing and Attraction’s strategy and planning aligns.
• Develop and plan annual Sourcing and Attraction objectives, aligned with the national recruiting strategy and Sourcing and Attraction strategy.
• Manage all contracts with external partners, including advertising, media and research agencies.
• Oversee and approve development of agency briefs for all suppliers across Sourcing and Attraction.
• Provide accurate and detailed reporting on Sourcing and Attraction spend, results and impact, to key stakeholders across Adecco and the ADF.
• Take ownership of the Adecco DFR Sourcing and Attraction P&L, ensuring profitability, revenue, head count management and performance expectations are met.
• Lead from the front in building a strong and connected relationship across all DFR stakeholders: Adecco, ADF, subcontractors, partners and suppliers, contributing to the success of “One Team”.
• Maintain deep industry knowledge, staying abreast of Sourcing and Attraction trends and new developments, leveraging opportunities for innovation and change across the function, wherever possible.
• Share industry and leadership expertise with Adecco DFR executive leaders, managers, and the Commonwealth.