Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week

$90,985.68 to $94,947.74 + up to 12% super

RCC Officers' Level 5

Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you passionate about connecting talent with meaningful opportunities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise in recruitment can make a difference? If so, we invite you to apply for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Redland City Council!

About us:

At Redland City Council, we are committed to serving our community with excellence. We believe in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative work culture where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Guided by our Values, your responsibilities will include:

Leading end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, to deliver a seamless and positive candidate experience.

Ensuring compliance and risk mitigation through accurate record-keeping, background checks, and adherence to fair and transparent hiring practices.

Providing strategic advice and support to hiring managers, including tailored recruitment solutions and coaching on systems and legislation.

Driving continuous improvement by enhancing recruitment practices, leading projects, and applying insights from market trends and best practices.

What we're looking for:

This position plays an important role in supporting our workforce by helping to identify and attract quality candidates. Your attention to detail and ability to build strong relationships will assist in sourcing, screening, and coordinating the selection of candidates who reflect our organisational values and goals. If you're enthusiastic about Talent Acquisition and looking to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you!

More reasons to love working with us:

Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!

Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.

Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.

Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.

Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.

Reward and recognition programs.

Wellbeing programs and social club.

Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.

Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

Cover letter (one page); and

Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (201842) can be obtained by contacting Ashleigh Olsson on (07) 3829 8683. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 08/06/2025.

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.