Talent Acquisition Advisor

Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What’s the job?
We are looking for authentic recruiter who loves what they do, to join our highly regarded recruitment team at Torrens University Australia. Reporting to Maur Bell, Talent Acquisition Manager you will be responsible for leading recruitment processes in partnership with hiring managers. In this role you will be providing exceptional customer service and advice that will lead to quality recruits, being appointed to vacancies (recruiting for both academic & non academic roles) across Torrens Global Education Services (TGES) - Torrens University Australia, Think Education, & Media Design School in New Zealand. There is a particular focus on roles within the realm of information technology, design and creative technologies.
Day-to-day accountabilities:
Principal Accountabilities:
Providing exceptional customer service and recruitment advice to hiring managers and staff
Using your creative skills to enhance job advertisements and posting these to the right source to attract the right candidate
Phone screening potential candidates as required and providing assessment advice, summaries and recommendations to managers
Working with hiring managers on behavioural and competency-based interviews based on skills required for the role and cultural fit needed
Sitting on interview panels as required, assessing candidates and making recommendations
Sourcing candidates using Seek, talent, LinkedIn recruiter and other forums
HR project based work such as showcasing our benefits, improved assessment tools, introducing our behaviours and values into the recruitment process
To read more about the role -
This is a permanent position based in Sydney or Adelaide to start April 2024.
Who are you?
We are in search of a candidate with a robust background in managing the full recruitment cycle with a minimum of 4 years experience (previous experience in a higher education environment is not required). Ideally with experience recruiting for IT and technical roles, appreciating the distinct roles, software & languages, and skills prevalent in this area.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in utilizing advanced recruitment systems, with a strong preference for Workday experience.
The candidate should possess exceptional communication skills, capable of fostering positive and pragmatic interactions with staff, while delivering prompt and efficient service.
A keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and outstanding time management abilities are essential, enabling successful navigation in fast-paced environments and adeptness at multitasking.
The role demands strong computer literacy, particularly proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), to enhance recruitment strategies and execution.
A fundamental understanding of federal and state employment regulations, including Modern Awards and legislation, is required to ensure compliance in all recruitment practices.
This position is ideal for a versatile and competent recruitment professional, eager to face challenges and contribute significantly to our organization's success.
Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Join a small lean BUT strong high performing & supportive team which is highly regarded team within TGES (TA Manager, TA Advisor x 2 ).
Flexible work arrangements (hybrid ideally 3 days on Campus/ 2 days from home).
Autonomy & ownership over your recruitment and project work.
Work for a purpose led company ‘We champion the power of people to connect the world for good’.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:
- Study free in a course/degree related to your position
- Flexible working conditions, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you
- Access to internal opportunities
- Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation
Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at maur.bell@torrens.edu.au
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.
We’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: 31st March 2024
Job reference: R23376
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at