Talent Acquisition Consultant

SYSTRA is a global engineering consultancy that provides services across transportation, technology, and security sectors. With more than 10,000 professional employees, our engineering capabilities ensure we deliver world-class, safe and sustainable solutions to projects around the world.

When you join SYSTRA ANZ you can expect to be part of a connected, passionate team that are motivated to find innovative solutions. SYSTRA ANZ is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values difference. We provide a collaborative environment, supporting our employees to achieve career goals and maximise their potential.

Context

Are you a proactive recruiter who thrives on direct headhunting, active talent pipelining, and building authentic stakeholder relationships?

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant with a minimum of 5 years’ agency or internal recruitment experience to join our team. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner, this is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will focus on direct market sourcing, talent mapping, and candidate engagement for specialized roles, while providing essential campaign and administrative support across our TA team.

 

12 months max term

Missions/Main Duties

• Utilise LinkedIn Recruiter, talent databases, and industry networks to map markets and proactively engage passive candidates for niche positions.

• Build and nurture talent pools aligned with project pipelines, establishing ongoing touchpoints with target talent before roles open.

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand technical and cultural requirements, while representing the business at industry networking functions, career fairs, and diversity events.

• Provide flexible sourcing and overflow support to TA Business Partners during high-volume periods or for complex technical campaigns.

• Manage initial candidate screenings, coordinate interview schedules, conduct background checks, and maintain recruitment records and ATS data.

Profile/Skills

• Minimum of 5 years in an internal recruitment or agency environment, with a strong track record in direct sourcing, passive candidate outreach, and headhunting.

• Proven skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and talent mapping methodologies.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively across business units.

• Strong organisational skills to manage recruitment administration, candidate tracking (iCIMS or similar ATS), and fast-moving priorities.

• Experience recruiting within engineering, infrastructure, or technical sectors is highly regarded, though broader agency or technical recruitment backgrounds are welcomed.

Benefits of working at SYSTRA:

SYSTRA ANZ offers a range of benefits to our employees. We provide ongoing opportunities for professional development, including support to obtain Chartership status, and continuous learning and development programs. Additionally, we cover the cost of professional memberships and subscriptions. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working options, as well as paid parental leave. Our workplace culture values diversity and inclusivity, and we are proud to be Work 180 endorsed. We also offer generous employee referral incentives to reward and recognize our employees.

At SYSTRA ANZ we value diversity of thought and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and people from diverse backgrounds.

Application Process:

When you click "Apply," you will be redirected to our careers website to complete your application. As part of the process, you will be required to review and acknowledge our privacy declaration before proceeding to submit your application.

Our values are centered around Connected Teams, Excellence and Bold Leadership

Workplace Type

Hybrid