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Location: Forrestfield, Western Australia
We're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to deliver high‐quality in‐country recruitment across engineering, manufacturing, technical, business development and functional roles – while also lifting how talent acquisition is done across a global organisation.
Reporting to the General Manager – People & Culture, this standalone talent specialist role suits someone who enjoys hands‐on recruiting, but also wants to shape frameworks, influence leaders, and build sustainable talent pipelines in a business that is scaling internationally.
Why this role
Work across manufacturing (blue and grey collar), engineering, product and commercial portfolios
Influence and improve sourcing and recruitment practices across APAC, Americas and EMEA
Balance end‐to‐end delivery with process design and continuous improvement
Partner closely with senior leaders
Play a key role in workforce planning and future capability building
What you'll be doing
Deliver end‐to‐end recruitment
Design and implement consistent, scalable recruitment processes aligned to global standards
Coach and partner with hiring managers on structured, inclusive hiring practices
Proactively source scarce talent using LinkedIn Recruiter and direct search techniques
Build talent pipelines for critical roles to reduce time-to-fill during growth phases
Provide market insights on talent availability, remuneration and hiring challenges
Manage offer processes, approvals and contracts in partnership with People & Culture
Maintain accurate ATS data, reporting and compliance across jurisdictions
Contribute to employer branding initiatives, early career pipelines and industry engagement
You'll be a great fit if you have:
3‐5+ years' experience in end‐to‐end resourcing and recruitment




Proven experience recruiting engineering, manufacturing, business development and functional roles in global, matrix or high‐growth organisations
Strong sourcing capability and confidence engaging passive candidates
Experience improving or implementing recruitment processes and frameworks
Ability to work across multiple roles, stakeholders and time zones
Robust communication skills and credibility with hiring managers
High attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
Experience using an ATS (JobAdder highly regarded) and LinkedIn Recruiter
Exposure to heavy industry, fabrication, OEM, mining services or engineering
Workforce planning, talent analytics or employer branding experience
About Us
Schlam Payload is the global expert in load and haul attachments.
Headquartered in Western Australia, one of the largest and most productive mining regions on earth, Schlam is a mining services business with a very specific focus – load and haul equipment.
Our Payload business manufactures the world's best mining truck beds and mining buckets for all hard rock mining environments and supports them with the very best product life‐cycle care in the industry.
The result is an unmatched track record in productivity gains, reducing downtime and minimising maintenance.
Which is why we are the partner of choice for many of the world's biggest mining companies.
What We Offer
A role with real influence – not just requisition management
Exposure to global operations and senior stakeholders
The opportunity to shape how recruitment is done, not just fill roles
Competitive salary package (Perth‐based)
Supportive, values‐driven culture focused on safety, quality and fairness
Interested?
If this role sounds close—even if not a perfect match—we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply now or reach out to discuss how this role could align with your experience and career goals.
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📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Western Australia)
🏢 Schlam Payload
📍 Western Australia