Talent Acquisition Partner - 6 month contract

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Pacific National is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner for a 6 month contract onsite in North Sydney to help Australia’s largest private rail freight operator attract talent. You will partner with senior leaders and the People & Culture team to shape sourcing strategies, deliver end to end recruitment, and embed a values driven approach while complying with governance and safety requirements. The role requires experience in complex high volume recruitment, strong stakeholder credibility, and solid data literacy to inform decisions. To apply, tailor your CV with measurable results, demonstrate stakeholder partnership, and align with our values Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity and Own It.

Talent Acquisition Partner – 6 Month Contract

• Join Australia's largest private rail freight operator
• Partner with leaders to attract the talent that keeps Australia moving
• Based in our North Sydney head office

As Australia’s largest private rail freight company, we are integral in keeping Australia’s economy moving. With a rich history dating back to 1855 we are incredibly proud of our heritage and the essential role we continue to play in supporting Australia’s supply chain.

About The Role

An outstanding opportunity has presented itself for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team on a 6-month max term contract. This will suit a talent acquisition professional who wants the challenge and opportunity that comes with delivering recruitment at scale.

What You’ll Do

You will work closely with senior leaders and the People & Culture team to shape sourcing strategies, modernise hiring practices and technologies, and embed a values aligned approach to recruitment.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will:

• Partner with leaders to align talent approaches and selection processes to business priorities
• Oversee end to end recruitment delivery, from approval to appoint and transition to onboarding
• Design and refine sourcing strategies for high volume and hard to fill roles across operational and corporate portfolios
• Ensure recruitment activity is compliant, consistent and aligned with legislative, safety and governance requirements
• Use data, insights and trends to stay ahead of demand, manage risk and drive continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external recruitment partners to deliver quality outcomes at pace

What You’ll Bring

We welcome people with diverse experiences and career paths. You don’t need to meet every point to be considered.

• Experience delivering recruitment or talent acquisition within a complex, frontline or multi-site environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high volume recruitment at pace while maintaining quality, fairness and candidate care
• Ability to partner with and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to shape high-impact decisions with credibility
• Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions constructively
• Knowledge of merit-based recruitment, EEO, diversity and inclusion, and legislative requirements
• Strong data and system literacy and expertise using recruitment systems and metrics to inform decisions

This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys solving workforce challenges with pace and precision, and is motivated by lifting capability across the business.

Experience in freight, logistics or other safety critical environments is valued but not essential.

Why join Pacific National?

At Pacific National, we value diversity, inclusion and the contribution of each person. We’re committed to creating an environment where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through Sonder

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to Deliver What Matters?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, partner with leaders and help attract the people who keep Australia moving, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more about careers at www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

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