Job Description

Talent Attraction and Acquisition Specialist

The opportunity

We're growing our Talent Attraction & Acquisition team and looking for experienced recruiters to help us attract and recruit the best talent in the market to help EY deliver on our strategy and growth targets.

This is a 12-month contract, offering you the chance to make an impact and develop your skills. You’ll be joining a high performing, collaborative team who are committed to delivering the best possible experience to our candidates and stakeholders.

We offer a flexible work environment and this is a hybrid position that can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver exceptional candidates.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring an exceptional experience throughout the recruitment process and onboarding.
• Ensure system data integrity and adherence to policy and processes.
• Maintaining a dialogue with the hiring manager on aspects of the people agenda such as diversity, mobility and location strategy

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven track record in recruitment, either in-house or agency, with a focus on sourcing and hiring top talent.
• Effective communication, negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. 
• The ability to build relationships and work as part of a team, be adaptable and skilled at managing multiple  

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• Experience managing recruitment within a professional services environment / large corporate across a broad range of roles.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

Career development At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

Flexible work arrangements Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

A comprehensive benefits package From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally  www.ey.com/au/benefits      

Salary We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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