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Talent Acquisition Specialist The Wests Group Australia Full Time | Newcastle-BasedAbout the Position Reporting to the Talent & Capability Manager, this position plays a key role in delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes across The Wests Groups diverse portfolio of hospitality, entertainment, fitness and sporting venues - including our iconic Newcastle Knights.As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, youll take ownership of end-to-end recruitment across both high-volume frontline hiring and specialist corporate roles. Youll act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, designing strategic sourcing campaigns, elevating candidate experience, and ensuring our employer brand is represented with pride.What You''ll Be Doing:Managing the recruitment lifecycle from briefing to offer across a variety of departments including hospitality, operations, corporate and leadership rolesSupporting and executing high-volume seasonal hiring campaigns to meet workforce demands across clubs, fitness and eventsBuilding strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand workforce needs and provide strategic hiring adviceProactively sourcing talent through social platforms, job boards, industry networks and local partnershipsMaintaining and optimising our RMS processes to ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experienceAssisting with employer branding activities and cross-team projects - including community engagement initiatives, continuous improvement & DEI initiativesCreating recruitment reports, data insights and pipeline metrics to support workforce planningAbout YouTo thrive in this role, youll bring:Minimum 2-3 years experience in recruitment internal, agency or RPOProven success managing a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment portfolioStrong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levelsA proactive, solutions-driven mindset - you enjoy finding great people and getting things doneExperience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment reporting tools (Cornerstone experience desirable but not essential)Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent The Wests Group brand with professionalism and warmthWhy Work With Us?At The Wests Group, we dont just offer jobs - we build careers. We value our people and proudly offer an incredible range of benefits:Paid Parental Leave (with 12 months of maintained superannuation)Wellbeing Leave & First Nations Cultural LeaveFlexible work options17.5% annual leave loadingLeadership development courses & paid qualifications40% Discount on Food & Beverages whilst on shift$25/month B.CO+ membership - access to three Balance Collective fitness clubs, unlimited group classes (Pilates, Yoga & Creche included!) - extended to your partner too!Discounted accommodation across The Executive, The Gateway and The Anchorage Hotel & SpaDiscounted nib Health Insurance & Reflections Holiday Parks24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramFree annual flu vaccinationsAs part of The Wests Group recruitment and assessment process, all candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant due diligence and probity checks specific to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, a Criminal History Check, reference checks, and right to work verification via our company portal. All associated checks and costs will be facilitated by The Wests Group.Dont Meet Every Single Requirement? Thats OK!Research shows candidates (especially women) often hesitate unless they tick every box. At Wests, we value potential, passion and personality just as much as experience. If you think youd be great at this role - we encourage you to apply!Inclusion at Wests We are committed to building a workforce reflective of our community. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, identities and cultures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr