Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6 Month Contract

Contract Details: 6 month fixed-term contract, September to February

What You Will Do

- Own the process - Manage end-to-end hiring across all functions.
- Handle the volume - Juggle 30+ open roles across the organisation at once.
- Support our expansion - Help resource new campuses openings across Australia.
- Drive our peak season - Lead sourcing and conversion in the lead up to our next academic year.
- Run campaigns - Drive referrals, uni partnerships, and creative talent initiatives.
- Champion candidates - Deliver fast, thoughtful communication at every step.
- Leverage AI - Use the latest tools to source, screen, and select smarter.
- Partner with leaders - Coach hiring managers on best practice.
- Track what matters - Monitor hiring metrics and improve continuously.

What You Will Bring

- 2-3 years' experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
- Comfort with HR tech (Rippling, ATS) and AI hiring tools.
- Independent, proactive, and energised by a fast-paced environment.




- Tech-savvy, systems-minded, and hungry to experiment.
- Availability to start August/September and see the contract through to February.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psych, or related field desirable.

Why You Will Love It

- Culture - Join a founder led organisation in a team that genuinely cares about students, people, and progress.
- Innovation - Work with cutting-edge AI tools and automation.
- Flexibility - Hybrid setup with Melbourne campuses + remote options.
- Growth - Mentorship, learning perks, and career development.
- Momentum - Be part of one of AFR's fastest-growing start-ups, scaling year on year.
- Reward - Market-competitive salary ($100,000-$115,000 pro rata + super) plus hybrid flexibility, extra leave, EAP access, and lifestyle perks.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Melbourne campuses + remote options)

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📌 Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Gofractional
📍 Melbourne