Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Location:
- South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 7th October 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3022049
- Hybrid flexibility
- Collaborative and supportive team
- Parking on-site
Work within a business that values safety, collaboration, integrity and innovation.
Your new company
Hays has partnered with an established civil construction organisation delivering major projects across Australia. The business offers a collaborative, safety-focused environment where integrity, accountability and teamwork guide its approach.
Your new role
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will manage recruitment across operational, pre-contract and corporate positions. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop sourcing strategies and deliver a positive candidate experience.
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will manage recruitment across operational, pre-contract and corporate positions. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop sourcing strategies and deliver a positive candidate experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing full-cycle recruitment from briefing through to offer
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Creating position descriptions and targeted job advertisements
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Sourcing candidates through SEEK, LinkedIn and professional networks
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Building talent pools for future workforce needs
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Approaching passive and international candidates
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Supporting visa sponsorship processes
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Coordinating interviews, references and pre-employment checks
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Coaching hiring managers on recruitment processes and best practice
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Maintaining accurate records within the recruitment system
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Building relationships with agencies, universities and community partners
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Providing market insights and recruitment trend updates
What you'll need to succeed
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Previous internal talent acquisition experience
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Strong end-to-end recruitment capability
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Experience recruiting within civil engineering or construction
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Confidence managing high recruitment volumes and competing priorities
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Experience with PageUp or a similar recruitment system
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Working knowledge of fair work and anti-discrimination requirements
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A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field
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Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
What you'll get in return
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Join a supportive and collaborative HR team
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Manage a diverse portfolio of business-critical recruitment roles
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Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation
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Influence workforce planning and talent pipeline strategies
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Gain exposure to major infrastructure and construction projects
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Own the end-to-end recruitment process with strong autonomy
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Play a key role in attracting and securing top talent for the business
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Enya Gallagher at enya.gallagher@hays.com.au. If this role isn't quite right, but you are exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
