Job Description
Technology is moving fast, we move faster.
nexwave is a Microsoft-focused technology consultancy specialising in Data, Cloud, AI and intelligent applications.
What sets us apart is our team and our mindset: fast, pragmatic, collaborative, curious, deeply technical, AI forward and genuinely passionate about solving complex problems for our clients.
We are looking for aTalent Acquisition Specialistwho wants to do more than fill vacancies.
This is a hands‐on role for someone who enjoys finding great people, building talent pipelines and partnering with leaders to make better hiring decisions.
You will work closely with our Domain Leads and Founders to recruit exceptional technology professionals across our growing business, with a particular focus on the Microsoft ecosystem, Data & AI, Cloud and consulting.
What you will do
Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from intake briefing through to offer acceptance and onboarding handover
Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, define role briefs and agree effective recruitment strategies
Proactively source, engage and build relationships with passive technology candidates
Build and maintain talent pipelines across current and future hiring needs
Recruit across technical domains including Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Copilot, Azure, Dynamics 365, Data & AI and Cloud
Conduct structured interviews and capability assessments while delivering an exceptional candidate experience
What you'll bring
Strong experience recruiting technical, IT or technology roles
Demonstrated ability to proactively source and engage passive candidates
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
Ability to manage multiple searches across different technical domains
Solid stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and advise hiring managers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills




Highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working at pace
A strong understanding of recruitment processes, ATS discipline and candidate experience
What sets you apart
You're a talent hunter, not someone who waits for applications to arrive
You know how to identify and engage great candidates in competitive technology markets
You can have credible conversations with technical candidates and quickly understand the capabilities a role requires
You build trusted relationships with hiring managers and aren't afraid to challenge or provide market-based advice
You're comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership in a fast-growing technology consultancy
You're genuinely interested in technology and enjoy learning about emerging skills and markets
Nice to have
Experience recruiting within the Microsoft ecosystem or technology consulting
Understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Copilot, Azure, Dynamics 365, Data & AI or Cloud
Experience recruiting senior or specialist technology consultants
Experience contributing to Employer Brand, EVP or recruitment marketing
Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitmentanalytics/reporting
Play a key role in building the team behind a growing Microsoft-focused technology consultancy
Work directly with founders, hiring managers and technical leaders
Have genuine ownership of the recruitment function and the opportunity to influence how we grow
Build relationships across some of Australia's most in-demand technology talent markets
Contribute to our Employer Brand and Employee Value Proposition as the business evolves
Join a collaborative, high-performing team working across Data, Cloud, AI and Intelligent Apps
Enjoy a flexible hybrid / remote-first working model
Make a visible impact on both candidate experience and the growth of the business
Employment type and location
Full-time, permanent, hybrid
Sydney, Melbourne or Australia-wide #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 nexwave
📍 Melbourne