The Next Step Recruitment Company – North Sydney NSW
A leading international organisation is seeking an experiencedTA Lead (APAC) to lead talent acquisition across ANZ and a few countries in Asia.
Reporting to the GM of HR APAC, this is a highly visible role operating as part of the regional HR leadership team. You will partner closely with senior operational and corporate leaders to shape workforce strategy, build talent pipelines and deliver best-practice recruitment outcomes across the region.
This is far more than a traditional recruitment role. We are looking for a trusted advisor with the credibility, commercial acumen and executive presence to influence hiring decisions, challenge thinking and elevate talent acquisition as a strategic business function.
About Them
A leading international organisation is seeking an experiencedTA Lead (APAC) to lead talent acquisition across ANZ and a few countries in Asia. Reporting to the GM of HR APAC, this is a highly visible role operating as part of the regional HR leadership team. You will partner closely with senior operational and corporate leaders to shape workforce strategy, build talent pipelines and deliver best-practice recruitment outcomes across the region.
This is far more than a traditional recruitment role. We are looking for a trusted advisor with the credibility, commercial acumen and executive presence to influence hiring decisions, challenge thinking and elevate talent acquisition as a strategic business function.
About the Role
This is a 2 year fixed term contract based in North Sydney and offering hybrid working 2- 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.
You will:
Lead end-to-end recruitment across professional, technical, operational and leadership positions
Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and future talent requirements
Build proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill skill sets
Coach and support HR stakeholders on recruitment best practice
Drive an exceptional candidate experience and strengthen employer brand




Analyse talent market trends and provide strategic hiring advice
Manage recruitment processes, suppliers and governance frameworks across APAC
Support and influence hiring activity across both corporate and operational environments
Recruitment activity is primarily focused on salaried hiring across engineering, maintenance, health & safety, projects, operational leadership and corporate support functions.
About You
You are a relationship-driven Talent Acquisition leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.
You will likely bring:
Proven Talent Acquisition leadership experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, mining, infrastructure, resources or similar environments
Strong experience recruiting technical, operational and leadership talent
The confidence and credibility to partner with senior executives and operational leaders
A consultative approach, with the ability to influence decisions rather than simply take job briefs
Experience in workforce planning, talent pipelining and recruitment strategy
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working across multiple countries and cultures, ideally within APAC
Strong knowledge of ATS and HR systems
About Culture & Benefits
Be part of a respected and team-oriented regional HR leadership team
Work directly with senior leaders across APAC
Influence workforce and talent strategy at a regional level
Contribute to a significant people and capability transformation agenda
Join a values-led organisation with a strong culture, low turnover and long-term stability
This opportunity is ideally suited to a Talent Acquisition professional ready to step into a true business partnering role and leave a lasting impact across a complex and growing APAC portfolio.
About Applying
For specific questions about this role, please contact Vicki Treeby at ******
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📌 Talent Acquisition Lead (Apac) (Sydney)
🏢 The Next Step
📍 Sydney