Head of Talent Acquisition Australia & New Zealand in Sydney, Australia

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

What will a day in the life look like for you?

As the Head of Talent Acquisition, your day will be anything but ordinary. You’ll kick off your morning with a strong cup of coffee and a quick check on our candidate pipeline. With a keen eye on our recruitment metrics, you’ll analyse data to spot trends and areas for improvement.

By late morning, you’ll be leading an energizing strategy session with your. Together, you’ll discuss ways to enhance our employer branding, brainstorm creative outreach strategies, and ensure our hiring process is both efficient and candidate friendly. Your leadership will inspire your team to think outside the box, leveraging social media, networking events, and innovative campaigns to attract top talent.

After lunch, you might find yourself engaging with department heads to understand their hiring needs better. You’ll be the bridge between talent and opportunity, using your expertise to guide them on the best practices for selecting candidates that fit our culture and values.

Mid-afternoon, it’s time for some engagement with your global peers to connect on new innovations and process improvements to be rolled out across the globe.

As the day winds down, you’ll carve out time for professional development, staying ahead of industry trends and exploring new tools that can streamline our recruitment efforts.

Day to day responsibilities:

Strategize & Lead: Develop and execute a dynamic talent acquisition strategy that attracts top-tier talent across ANZ.

Build Relationships : Cultivate meaningful connections with candidates, hiring managers, and industry influencers to create a powerful network.

Innovate : Bring fresh ideas to our recruitment processes—think outside the box and inspire your team to do the same!

Data-Driven Decisions : Leverage metrics to refine our approach and ensure we’re not just filling roles,but finding the perfect fit.

Champion Diversity : Promote inclusivity in all hiring practices, ensuring our team reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

Qualifications

What will you bring?

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful recruitment strategies across diverse industries preferably Engineering

• Proven experience leading talent acquisition strategies in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a knack for building relationships

• A data-driven mindset, with the ability to turn insights into actionable plans.

• Passion for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Strong understanding of digital recruitment tools and platforms.

• A sense of humor and a love for teamwork!

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our talent acquisition strategy and make a lasting impact on our organization. You’ll work with a collaborative team that values innovation, creativity, and integrity. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that promotes work-life balance.

If you’re ready to take the reins and lead our talent acquisition efforts to new heights in AI, we can’t wait to meet you!

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10124958

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Human Resources

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd