Talent Acquisition Consultant 12 Month Contract

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Talent Acquisition Consultant
Full Time 12 month contract | Sydney
We’re looking for a high-performing Recruiter with a passion for delivering talent solutions across complex Engineering disciplines. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys pace, complexity, and genuine partnership with business leaders.
Based in our stunning North Sydney office, this role will suit a recruiter who can hit the ground running, confidently operate across mid to senior-level roles, manage multiple priorities, and influence hiring outcomes in a dynamic environment supporting critical engineering infrastructure portfolios.
About the Role
As a trusted talent partner, you will:
Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior roles across Engineering portfolios in NSW & ACT
Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored, high-quality hiring strategies
Proactively source, engage and assess high-quality talent using a range of direct, market-led and innovative approaches
Balance volume and complexity in a fast-paced recruitment environment while maintaining quality outcomes
Provide market insights, guidance and best-practice recruitment advice to stakeholders
Leverage recruitment systems, emerging technology, and process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency and candidate experience
Ensure strong governance, process compliance and an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
About You
You bring a strong mix of internal (in-house) and agency recruitment experience, along with:
Demonstrated success recruiting mid to senior-level professionals ideally within engineering technical environments
Proven ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver results
Confidence partnering with business managers and senior leaders
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
Experience working with recruitment systems and ATS platforms (Workday experience preferred)
Confidence and curiosity using and exploring AI-enabled tools, data insights and process improvements to drive smarter, more efficient recruitment outcomes
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen
An agile approach, with the ability to pivot quickly as hiring demands and market conditions evolve
Why Join Us?
Full time 12 month contract role
Work from our modern, vibrant Sydney office (2 days in the office)
Partner with engaged leaders on meaningful, business-critical roles
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing Talent team that values continuous improvement
Competitive remuneration and a supportive, people-first culture
If you’re an experienced recruiter who enjoys working at pace, partnering with leaders, and using technology and smart processes to deliver quality outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.