Talent Acquisition Advisor

• Join a collaborative and high-performing Talent Acquisition team
• Build strong partnerships across a diverse and dynamic university environment
• Deliver meaningful recruitment outcomes and shape exceptional candidate experiences
• Full Time Fixed Term Position until the end of the year

Be Challenged and Imagine with us

As a result of an internal secondment within our Talent Acquisition team, we are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Talent Acquisition Advisor to join us until the end of 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional who enjoys building relationships, managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns, and contributing to strategic talent initiatives within a large and complex organisation.

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will partner closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to deliver efficient, professional, and high-quality recruitment services across a broad portfolio of professional roles. You will play a key role in attracting and engaging top talent, while ensuring an outstanding experience for both candidates and stakeholders.

The Role involves: 

• Managing end-to-end recruitment and selection processes for professional staff roles
• Partnering with hiring managers to deliver effective talent solutions
• Developing sourcing strategies and managing recruitment campaigns through platforms such as LinkedIn and SEEK
• Preparing job briefs, advertisements, employment contracts, and recruitment documentation
• Providing expert advice to hiring managers and panels on recruitment processes, interviews, candidate management, and offers
• Coordinating shortlisting, interviews, and recruitment activities to ensure efficient and compliant outcomes
• Supporting positive candidate experiences
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, talent projects, and broader attraction and retention strategies

This fixed term role is fulltime at a HEW 6 Higher Education worker Level and is located at Callaghan Campus (Worimi and Awabakal land)

About you

You are a proactive and relationship-focused recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities. You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service outcomes.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader underpinned by our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, with our vision to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• Up to $103,641 FTE + superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging

Your next steps 

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If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply , for this opportunity

Closing date: There will be no closing date for this recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please note that that the University reserves the right to remove the advertisement without notice and as such you are encouraged to submit your application without delay.

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or current valid working rights for the duration of the contract. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact name, Kate Grob, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email Kate.Grob@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

 We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students, staff and communities.

The University of Newcastle is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each person brings to our community and strive to create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people living with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.