About the role

Yarra Ranges Council is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to support recruitment initiatives across our Communities and Corporate Services portfolios.

The Talent Acquisition Advisor sits within the People & Culture Operations team and works closely with hiring managers and P&C Business Partners to identify recruitment needs, advise on best-practice process and candidate experience, and implement tailored approaches to suit the needs of each individual team.

The TA Advisor is also responsible for:

Facilitating recruitment training and group interviews

Leading and supporting a People & Culture Support Officer

Contributing to improving recruitment systems and practices

Representing the People & Culture team positively within the organisation and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion and child safety initiatives.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on collaboration, proactivity, customer service, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time temporary position (parental leave backfill) until November 2026 with a salary range between $80,490 and $89,430 per annum (Band 5), plus superannuation.

Benefits of working with us

Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly or fortnightly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.

Generous leave options such as volunteer leave, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.

Opportunities for professional development to grow your skills and experience.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

Proven experience in supporting and advising on end-to-end recruitment processes across diverse teams.

Demonstrated ability to build strong, professional relationships with team members and leadership at all levels.

The ability to juggle competing priorities and delegate tasks where appropriate.

The ability to recognise emerging people-related issues or risks and escalate them to appropriate members of the team for support or resolution.

A responsive, proactive and solutions-focused approach to supporting hiring managers and candidates.

Previous experience supervising employees is desirable.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday the 12th of October.

Contact person: Kate Freeman, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 03 9294 6589.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. This will include a Police Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards