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Talent Acquisition Manager


Company : Downer


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Talent Acquisition Manager role at Downer1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Talent Acquisition Manager role at DownerAre you a strategic and people-focused Talent Acquisition leader with a background in heavy industrial, mining, or contracting environments? Do you have a knack for building high-performing teams, leading with purpose, and driving continuous improvement?We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our national blue-collar talent acquisition function. This is a key leadership role within our Resourcing and Talent Acquisition team, responsible for building and delivering forward-thinking recruitment strategies that align with business priorities and help shape the future workforce across Australia.The ROLE:This role will see you lead a passionate and capable TA team that supports national and regional project needs across multiple disciplines. You''ll be responsible for:Driving strategy and execution of talent acquisition initiatives with a strong focus on innovation, efficiency and complianceBuilding and nurturing a high-performing team culture underpinned by agility, growth mindset and shared successProactively engaging with senior stakeholders across the business to align talent acquisition outcomes to operational goalsLeading strategic sourcing initiatives and building robust talent pipelines using market insights and best-in-class sourcing toolsEmbedding continuous improvement into everything we do across systems, processes, tech, and above all, positive experience for candidates and hiring leaders alikeChampioning a values-based approach to candidate care, stakeholder engagement, and people leadershipAbout YOU:You are a confident and capable leader who brings energy, direction, and deep expertise in talent acquisition. You know how to coach a team, influence stakeholders, and think strategically, whilst you still enjoy rolling up your sleeves when needed.YOU will have:Proven experience in managing end-to-end blue-collar talent acquisition in a heavy industrial, mining or contracting environmentStrong people leadership skills and be someone who leads with integrity, drives team outcomes, and fosters developmentA growth mindset and natural curiosity that drives you to always look for ways to improve and innovateSolid working knowledge of sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek Premium, and talent analytics platformsExperience delivering against key workforce metrics, project ramp-ups and compliance standardsSuccess in this role looks like:Recruitment goals and delivery targets met, with quality, speed, and complianceA cohesive, engaged team that delivers with excellenceTangible improvements in sourcing effectiveness, candidate experience, and stakeholder engagementA TA function that''s not just operational but strategic, data-driven and future-focusedWhy join us?To be part of a high performing team, aligned to our ANZ resourcing & talent acquisition strategy and genuinely invested in supporting each other''s success. We back innovation, value authenticity, and encourage our leaders to drive change that matters.If you are ready to take the next step in your talent acquisition career and want to make a genuine impact - we''d love to hear from you.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHuman ResourcesIndustriesUtilitiesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Downer by 2xGet notified about new Talent Acquisition Manager jobs in Milton, Queensland, Australia.Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane City, Queensland, Australia 4 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane Airport, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane City, Queensland, Australia A$120,000.00-A$130,000.00 4 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr