Recruitment - Internal (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Other (Education & Training)
* Flexibility: Supportive, hybrid work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
* Perks Galore: Free on-site gym, hairdressing salon, plant nursery, delicious coffee, and café!
* Extra Leave: Purchase additional leave to recharge and pursue what matters most to you.
* Professional Growth: Collaborate with passionate, supportive colleagues in a team focused on excellence and innovation.
Are you ready to reimagine recruitment? Melbourne Polytechnic invites you to step into the newly created role of Talent Acquisition Manager within our People & Culture team. This is your opportunity to lead the charge in crafting a forward-thinking talent strategy, steering our organisation toward excellence in attracting and retaining top talent across diverse fields.
About the Organisation:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus, delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.
At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future-focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.
What We Offer
Joining Melbourne Polytechnic means more than just a career—it’s a community! Our People & Culture team is dynamic, innovative, and driven to make a difference.
Why This Role?
In this pivotal role, you’ll:
* Develop a talent acquisition strategy that breaks traditional boundaries, tailored to attract quality candidates in today’s competitive labour market.
* Build and manage talent pipelines for specialised roles, focusing on Education (Teachers), Corporate, Higher Education (Lecturers), Infrastructure, and Project Management.
* Champion Melbourne Polytechnic as an Employer of Choice by delivering innovative recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
* Empower and upskill Hiring Managers in best-practice recruitment techniques.
* Lead and inspire a dedicated team of two direct reports while making a meaningful impact on our organisational growth.
What You Bring
You are a seasoned professional with:
* Extensive recruitment expertise and a proven knack for identifying and engaging exceptional talent.
* Technical knowledge of HR systems (experience with Chris21/ichris & ER21 is a plus!) and the ability to implement creative solutions for sourcing challenges.
* A passion for fostering diversity and inclusion in all recruitment practices.
* A forward-thinking mindset to craft strategies that enhance candidate experience and reduce time-to-hire.
Be Part of Something Bigger
At Melbourne Polytechnic, our values—Welcoming, Curious, Collaborative, and Accountable—drive everything we do. Join us as we build a culture that thrives on learning, creativity, and making a meaningful impact.
If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now and take the next step in shaping the future of talent acquisition at Melbourne Polytechnic!
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered:
* Current CV
* Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description when applying for the role).
If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.
Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.
Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.
A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.
We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!
Recruitment Agencies
Not accepting candidates from agencies.
Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.
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