Head of Talent Acquisition

Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We believe everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person — focusing on people, purpose and long-term positive impact. 

THE POSITION 

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Compass Group Australia’s national Talent Acquisition function. Leading a team of experienced TA leaders, you will ensure high-volume recruitment delivery, support complex contract mobilisations and demobilisations, and position the business to respond proactively to evolving labour market conditions. 

• Lead and develop a national team of Talent Acquisition Team Leaders and recruitment teams 

• Own national recruitment performance, workforce risk and mobilisation readiness 

• Partner with People & Culture, Sector Leaders and Workforce Planning to align talent delivery with business demand 

• Set the national direction for candidate experience, EVP delivery and recruitment operating rhythm 

• Drive continuous improvement through data, insights, technology optimisation and disciplined governance 

THE PERSON 

You are a senior Talent Acquisition leader with a strong enterprise mindset and experience operating in complex, high-volume environments. You are commercially astute, calm under pressure and confident influencing at executive level. 

• Proven experience leading large, national Talent Acquisition functions 

• Demonstrated success leading leaders of leaders and building sustainable capability 

• Strong background in workforce mobilisation, high-volume recruitment and labour market navigation 

• Experience partnering with workforce planning and senior business leaders to mitigate talent risk 

• Data-informed, outcomes-focused and comfortable driving change at scale 

THE BENEFITS 

• Competitive executive remuneration including bonus 

• Paid parental leave and flexible salary packaging options 

• Access to learning, leadership development and internal mobility opportunities 

• Immediate access to 100+ retail and lifestyle discounts 

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact FujioShibata@compass-group.com.au 

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