Job title: Principal Advisor, Talent Acquistion
Company: The University of Queensland
Job description: Fixed-term position for 12 months, commencing mid-May
Base salary will be in the range $96K – $105K + 17% superannuation
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About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, and purchased leave
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
About This Opportunity
The Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition is responsible for delivering an exceptional end-to-end recruitment service, including in-house executive searches, for senior positions across the university. Alongside your search duties, you will also be tasked with facilitating senior recruitment activities for a dedicated portfolio, providing support, consultancy, and advice to Hiring Managers on recruitment solutions, policies and procedures as required.
As you will genuinely have a visible impact in connecting high performing individuals with world-renowned teams, this position is ideal for individuals that thrive working in a complex but rewarding environment.
Other key responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Building and maintaining strong working relationships and rapport with senior stakeholders across the University.
Contributing to the development of client recruitment strategies and plans aligned to current and future HR trends.
Managing the executive search process within the specific client portfolio, including talent mapping, senior candidate briefings, input and influence on longlisting with senior stakeholders and interview support.
Identifying opportunities to drive talent acquisition projects and supporting the implementation of key recruitment initiatives.
About You
Strong experience in talent acquisition, with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary recruitment and selection practices and technologies.
Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills that have seen you both provide professional advice to stakeholders and develop ongoing relationships as a trusted advisor.
Strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of drive, initiative, outcome orientation and the capacity to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities.
Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and advise on a wide range of policies and procedures.
Problem solving skills in the provision of solution based recruitment, selection and talent management outcomes.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, or application queries, please contact Paige Willemse (Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition) via p.willemse@uq.edu.au.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter outlining interest in, and motivation for, this opportunity
Other Information
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require any accessibility support or adjustments, please reach out to Paige Willemse via
Applications close Wednesday 20th March at 11.00pm AEST (R-36704).
Expected salary: $96000 – 105000 per year
Location: Queensland
Job date: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 04:24:27 GMT
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