Talent Acquisition Manager

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.We act as one team to move Melbourne.Why work for Metro?

• Be a brand ambassador for a leading Rail Operator that genuinely seeks alternative ideas that bring positive change
• Key leadership role that partners with NA&A Leadership to drive efficient and effective sourcing strategies
• Travel for free in Victoria!

The PositionJoin this high-performing team and report to the Head of People - Network Assets and Assurance. This position leads a team of Talent Acquisition professionals by designing and delivering efficient and effective end-to-end recruitment solutions. This team focuses on specialist and technical functions to support the delivery of MTM's current and future projects. It plays a critical role in enterprise-wide initiatives by working closely with other Talent Acquisition teams in other divisions, supported by our Talent Acquisition People Experience team.The Network Assets & Assurance (NA&A) team at Metro Trains Melbourne includes more than 2000 people from Infrastructure, Engineering, Rolling Stock, Technology, Strategic Asset Management and, Integration and Development.Key accountabilities in the role include:

• Lead a team of Talent Acquisition professionals to deliver end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Design and implement divisional sourcing strategies, using best-in-class attraction techniques and building internal capability by working with relevant stakeholders and striving for the best business outcomes for the division
• Lead domestic and international recruitment campaigns following processes already set at an Enterprise perspective
• Manage and coordinate your own portfolio of stakeholders performing their full end to end recruitment requirements
• Provide consultative strategic advice to Senior leaders and Head of People, People Business Partnering team and other stakeholders to ensure successful execution of recruiting strategies aimed at achieving required hiring needs across the business
• Develop and maintain the functional strategic and annual business plan and lead a function to achieve these
• Advocate and demonstrate Metro's values of Zero Harm, Caring, One Team, Dependable, Make a Difference, and build a culture of integrity and professionalism that enables business agility, collaboration and inclusion.
• Create enhanced reporting insights and data on Talent Acquisition activities to enable the division to make data-driven decisions
• Be proactive working in an environment that often requires agility and pivot thinking in a changing environment

• Be available to coordinate support across internal and external recruitment activities to support business direction and needs

About You

• Extensive recruitment experience in Technology, Rail, or heavy industry recruitment - specialised in EA and salary employees
• Experience leading teams and driving positive change within a complex environment
• Knowledge of recruitment function with proven capacity to work within applicable legislation, policy, and guidelines
• Tertiary qualifications in Business/Human Resources or another relevant discipline

Benefits

• We offer a range of great benefits, including 4 weeks of annual leave, professional development & health, and wellbeing initiatives. Beyond this, here's why our people say they chose Metro:
• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with great career development opportunities
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences
• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave and purchasing additional leave
• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria
• Access to a wider range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance and more
• If this role resonates with your values, experience and career growth please apply before the closing date and be part of Melbourne's growing rail network!

Next StepsIf this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!Don't meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Depending on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.Applications close at 5 pm Tuesday 2nd April 2024.Metro's commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive cultureMetro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.