Talent Acquisition Officer
- UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs (4 days on-site, 1 day from home)
- Level 5, $ 80,236- $90,420 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- People and Culture, Full-time, ongoing opportunity
Make an impact in a growing university.
At UniSC, we’re driven by our commitment to excellence, innovation, and supporting our people. As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Officer, you’ll play a key role in attracting and hiring great talent to contribute to our vibrant university community. Based at our beautiful Sunshine Coast campus, you’ll enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative team, making a meaningful impact, and helping shape the future of UniSC.
About the Role
As a TA Officer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring UniSC attracts, engages, and hires top Academic and professional services talent. Working closely with hiring managers and P&C colleagues, you’ll provide expert advice and deliver efficient, high-quality recruitment services that align with the university’s strategic goals. Your work will contribute to building a diverse and talented workforce that helps UniSC grow and thrive.
You’ll recruit for a diverse range of roles across the university, from leading academic researchers and educators in Health, Science, Technology and Engineering, Business and Creative Industries, Law and Society, and Education and Tertiary Access to professional services staff across marketing, IT, legal, facilities, and more. Success in this role will rely on your ability to understand the unique needs of each area, build strong relationships with hiring managers, and attract the right talent to support UniSC’s growth.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating recruitment activities, including job advertisements, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
- Providing advice on recruitment best practices, compliance with university policies, and employment legislation.
- Supporting senior recruitment processes, including talent mapping, scheduling, and administration.
- Managing candidate experience to ensure a seamless and positive journey.
- Sourcing and engaging with top talent through job boards, social media, and direct sourcing strategies.
- Contributing to recruitment-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
You’re a proactive, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Passionate about recruitment, you take pride in delivering an outstanding candidate experience and partnering with hiring managers to achieve great outcomes. You bring an innovative mindset, strong attention to detail, and a solutions-focused approach to everything you do. You bring:
- A relevant degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
- Experience using an ATS (PageUp experience desirable) and HR platforms to facilitate hiring processes.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
- Understanding of recruitment compliance, employment legislation, and visa sponsorship requirements.
- A positive and solutions-focused mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience in the higher education sector would be highly regarded.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Application process
This is an opportunity to be part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, and impact. If you’re ready to make a difference and contribute to UniSC’s growth and success, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Your completed application must include your CV and cover letter.
493108_TAO position description.pdf
Some might think cover letters are outdated, but we see them as a test of your attention to detail, and ability to communicate and connect—skills essential for this role! So, in your cover letter, ensure you tell us why you want to join UniSC, and the relevant experience you bring to this role.
We will review and progress applications as they are received for this role. The position may be filled before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early. Applications will close once the role is filled or by Tuesday 22 April 2025, whichever comes first.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more?
For a confidential discussion, please contact
Kristie Husk, Talent Acquisition Manager
Telephone: 07 5456 5947
Email: khusk@usc.edu.au
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
