It's an exciting time to join Uniting Communities. With a new organisational strategy recently launched, we're building our TA function towards a contemporary model based on partnering, supported and enabled by responsible use of technology.

We're seeking a proven leader to join us as Talent Acquisition Manager, leading a small team and shaping our TA operating model, systems and processes, as well as the refresh and launch of our employee value proposition (EVP). If you enjoy coaching teams and turning recruitment into genuine organisational impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At Uniting Communities, we believe our people are fundamental to the difference we make in the communities we serve. This is an opportunity to build on existing momentum, shape the team's future and take TA to the next level.

This is an opportunity to:

- Make a genuine strategic impact: Lead the evolution of TA to a contemporary model, including our EVP and employer brand and the operating model, systems and processes that attract the right people to Uniting Communities.
- Lead meaningful work: Deliver proactive sourcing, talent pipelines and end-to-end recruitment for priority, specialist, senior and hard-to-fill roles across a diverse range of services.
- Lead a great team: Lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners and a Coordinator, building their capability and empowering them to deliver high service standards and positive candidate and hiring manager experiences.
- Shape the future: Evaluate emerging recruitment technology, including AI-enabled tools, to build agile, productive recruitment while maintaining privacy, fairness, compliance and human oversight.
- Partner with business leaders and colleagues: Build trusted partnerships to anticipate talent needs and translate strategy into practical hiring solutions, working with People & Assurance, Marketing, ICT and operational teams, including People Experience,



to ensure our EVP reflects the lived employee experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Workforce & Talent, you'll lead Uniting Communities' TA function, guiding the team as it moves to a proactive service aligned to strategy and evolving workforce needs. The role is based at 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide, with work from other metropolitan or regional locations as required.

As a leader within our People & Assurance team, you'll work closely with business leaders to align recruitment and talent pipelines with operational priorities. This role goes beyond filling vacancies: you'll lead the shift to a modern TA model, lead our EVP and employer brand, and set the standard for candidate and hiring manager experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading, coaching and developing the Talent Acquisition Partners and Coordinator
- Leading proactive sourcing and talent pipelines, and managing recruitment for priority, specialist and hard-to-fill vacancies
- Overseeing inclusive, evidence-based and compliant recruitment and selection practices
- Leading the refresh and launch of our EVP with Marketing
- Owning the TA operating model, including our applicant tracking system, workflows and automation
- Using TA data, candidate feedback and market insights to measure impact and report to stakeholders

About You

We're looking for a proven TA leader who combines people leadership, hands-on recruitment expertise and the ability to turn workforce needs into practical solutions.



You enjoy coaching and developing recruitment professionals, and balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.

You understand that great hiring outcomes don't come from process alone. They come from understanding business needs, engaging hiring managers, using data and insight, and creating a candidate experience that reflects who we are.

To be successful, you'll bring:

- Demonstrated experience leading a TA team through change towards a more contemporary model
- Hands-on, end-to-end recruitment experience, including specialist roles, with sound knowledge of recruitment compliance
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience coaching recruitment professionals
- Experience developing/refreshing an EVP or employer brand, and improving recruitment systems and data

A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience, is desirable, as is experience in community services, health or aged care. A current National Police Check is required.

About Uniting Communities

Uniting Communities is a leading South Australian not-for-profit organisation supporting more than 80,000 people annually. We are committed to creating inclusive communities where every person feels respected, valued and empowered to live their best life.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a proven TA leader looking to lead a team into a contemporary model, shape our employer brand and make a lasting difference to how we attract great people, this could be your next opportunity.

Apply today and help shape the future of Workforce & Talent at Uniting Communities.

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

📌 Talent Acquisition Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Uniting Communities
📍 Adelaide