Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Defence ANZ at AECOM2

Are you a seasoned talent acquisition professional ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist with experience recruiting into the Defence Industry to shape our recruitment strategies in alignment with our workforce needs and long-term vision. If you thrive on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and building strategic partnerships, this role is for you! Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with our Defence senior leaders to develop proactive talent strategies that align with our business objectives and future needs. • Provide market insights, talent mapping, and competitor intelligence to inform workforce and capability decisions. • Translate business strategy into actionable talent acquisition plans that support organisational agility and long-term workforce sustainability. • End-to-End Recruitment: Lead the recruitment process for high-impact Defence roles, ensuring superior candidate engagement and quality hires. • Provide strategic guidance on role design, talent availability, and market positioning to influence hiring decisions at the executive level. • Lead talent mapping and pipelining efforts to proactively build diverse, future-ready leadership pipelines. • Process Improvement: Identify and implement innovative recruitment enhancements, leveraging AI and automation to optimize workflows and candidate experiences. • Use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, forecast talent needs, and measure the impact of recruitment initiatives. • Build trusted relationships with hiring leaders, providing insights and recommendations that drive informed workforce decisions. • Influence workforce decisions through the presentation of talent insights, market intelligence, and evidence-based recommendations. • Confidently present recruitment strategies, insights, and data to senior stakeholders and support decision-making with evidence-based recommendations. • Collaborate with the employer brand team to create compelling campaigns that attract top-tier Defence talent and reflect our Employee Value Proposition (EVP).