Our client is a dynamic and innovative ground engineering and civil construction company specializing in earth retention, piling, and ground engineering methodologies. Our clients' highly specialized teams work across Australia, handling projects from remote peaks to urban basements using unique equipment. As a highly respected company in the industry, they are committed to safety, environmental protection, and investing in their people and plant.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Coordinator to join our clients' growing team. This role involves supporting the company's department specific Hiring Managers in the recruitment and selection of new hires across the business operations (Sydney & Gold Coast). The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, strong background in recruitment-focused role with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Standalone Recruitment Coordinator - Find and attract qualified candidates for ongoing ground engineering projects across NSW & QLD.
- Work with Hiring Managers Internally: Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop recruitment plans.
- Manage Recruitment Process: Handle the recruitment process from posting job ads to onboarding new hires. Assist hiring managers with the development of position descriptions.
- Training: Develop induction plan with the hiring manager and arrange training requirements for new employees.
- Build Candidate Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
- Use Recruitment Tools: Utilise recruitment tools and techniques to identify and engage potential candidates (Seek, LinkedIn, JobAdder, Internal Database & Referrals).
- Marketing to attract potential candidates for upcoming vacancies (LinkedIn, Brochures, Mailers).
- Track Recruitment Metrics: Monitor and analyse recruitment data to improve the overall hiring process.
- Management of Contracts for new hires, along with preliminary screening of candidates (Reference Checks, Police Checks, Onboarding Medicals & Drug Screening).
- Completion of IMS onboarding documents for internal HR compliance.
- Update and manage the Company Organisational Chart.
- Attendance of regular recruitment planning meetings with the internal business stakeholders and hiring managers.
- Provide adhoc support within your team as and when required.
- Previous experience as a Recruitment Coordinator or in a similar role, ideally in an internal role within the infrastructure or construction industry.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, able to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software (JobAdder)
- Strong technical skills across Microsoft Suite.
- A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- 3-5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the construction or civil infrastructure sector.
- Relevant HR or recruitment certifications are a plus
- Opportunities for Professional Development & Career Progression
- Attractive Salary Package
- Full-time Permanent Position