TA Specialist

Location: Sydney (on-site 5 days/week) a short walk from the train station. Note: no on-site parking.
Contract: 6-month fixed term
Start: Immediate

Were looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a growing people-focused organisation experiencing a sustained uplift in recruitment activity currently 2025 active vacancies with a forecast of approximately 30 roles across NSW and Victoria.

The hiring need is predominantly operational site-based and technically aligned requiring a fast-paced recruitment approach strong coordination skills and consistent engagement with hiring managers and stakeholders.

Youll work closely with the Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist providing additional capacity across candidate screening interview coordination recruitment delivery stakeholder management and line-manager support. This is a hands-on coordination-heavy delivery role not a strategic one requiring resilience pace and comfort with ambiguity.

• Screening candidates across trades technical roles site supervisors project support and operational hires.
• Managing end-to-end interview scheduling phone screens hiring manager interviews site-based interviews and follow-ups.
• Maintaining momentum in a reactive hiring environment where requisitions depend on client sign-off and can shift quickly.
• Managing relationships with technically focused time-poor line managers who may change role parameters or delay feedback.
• Keeping documentation accurate and audit-ready including briefs interview notes and candidate records.
• Delivering a strong candidate experience despite fluctuating timelines and shifting priorities.
• Optional HR crossover strong performers may pick up basic HR coordination or grow into a hybrid HR/TA role.

• A proven track record recruiting within the commercial construction industry.
• Solid understanding of construction business structures and role requirements.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the judgement to know what each situation needs.
• A patient solutions-focused approach.
• Experience with JobAdder or a similar ATS is highly regarded.
• Availability for an immediate start.