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Head of Talent and Careers (12 month contract)


Company : Kinetic


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-02-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The opportunity As our Head of Talent and Careers, you will lead the national talent acquisition and people administration functions. Youll drive the design, implementation and delivery of innovative recruitment strategies and programs including Women Up Front, Moving the Mob, apprenticeships, traineeships and cadetship pathways. This role partners closely with senior leaders across Australia to understand current and future workforce needs, ensuring Kinetic attracts, engages and develops the best talent while supporting diversity, workforce planning and organisational growth. This is a 12month fixedterm opportunity ideal for a strategic, peoplecentric leader who thrives on impact, improvement and capabilitybuilding. About You Youll thrive in this role if you bring: Bachelors degree in HR, Business or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience managing highvolume 360recruitment processes in complex environments. Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholderengagement skills. Strong organisational and prioritisation capability. Analytical strength, using data to drive decisions at senior levels. A creative, collaborative mindset and experience driving process improvement and change. Strong digital literacy including MS Office and HRIS systems. What We Value At Kinetic, we look for leaders who: Display emotional intelligence, curiosity and strong communication. Unite people around a shared purpose and deliver on strategy. Hold high standards for talent and champion ongoing growth. Drive results, foster teamwork and lead continuous improvement. Why Join Us? Youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impactshaping the future of talent, careers and people operations in a business that moves millions and enriches communities every day. If youre passionate about building diverse, capable workforces and creating pathways for future talent, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help us move communities forward. #J-18808-Ljbffr