About Us

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation. Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Talent Acquisition Lead to join our People & Culture team based in Marrickville on a 9-10 month parental leave contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment leader who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, managing end-to-end talent acquisition and leading a high-performing team. You will play a key role in driving recruitment outcomes across MTC, while delivering a positive and engaging experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Reporting to the People Operations Manager, the key responsibilities of this role will include:

- Leading and supporting the Talent Acquisition team to deliver outstanding recruitment outcomes.
- Managing end-to-end recruitment activities across a diverse range of roles.
- Building strong relationships with hiring managers and acting as a trusted recruitment partner.
- Developing innovative sourcing strategies and talent pipelines to attract high-quality candidates.
- Delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to understand workforce needs and provide recruitment market insights.
- Monitoring recruitment metrics and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.




- Driving recruitment projects and initiatives that strengthen MTC’s employer brand, talent attraction, and support organisational growth.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition within an internal recruitment or agency environment.
- Previous experience leading, coaching or mentoring recruitment professionals.
- Experience managing high-volume recruitment and competing priorities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong sourcing capabilities across job boards, social media and talent networks.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies, with Salesforce experience highly regarded.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Choose Us

For us, it’s more than just work. At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you’ll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive workplace.



Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

- More take-home pay through salary packaging (including meals, entertainment and novated car leasing).
- Access to Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
- Access to Workplace Banking Program
- Discounts on shopping, lifestyle, and everyday expenses.
- ME Days providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
- Career development with hands-on training and growth opportunities.
- Recognition awards where your peers can nominate you for doing great work.
- Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Health perks like free flu shots and wellness initiatives.
- Portable Long Service Leave – earn long-service rewards that follow you, not just the job.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcfutureready.org.au

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (funded by MTC) and Working with Children Check (funded by you).

📌 Talent Acquisition Lead (Marrickville)
🏢 MTC FutureReady
📍 Marrickville