Talent Acquisition Business Partner - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Leadership role in Talent Acquisition focusing on IT and Data 61
• Identify and attract talent to support CSIRO in delivering world class research and unlock a better future for everyone
• Partner with hiring leaders and provide expert talent advisory and consulting services 

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.

Talent is a peer business unit with People, comprising of Talent Management, Leadership, Alumni and Talent Acquisition. This leadership role is responsible for proactively building excellent relationships with hiring managers, business leaders and People Business Partners to ensure a seamless, consistent and integrated approach to talent acquisition.  

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner is responsible for working closely with business units, specifically Information Management and Technology (IM&T) and Data 61 to define their diverse skill requirements, talent acquisition sourcing strategy and workforce planning skill requirements. In addition, the role will be responsible for contributing to the management and implementation of talent acquisition transformation project streams, engaging with CSIRO project teams and subject matter experts to ensure talent business objectives and strategy are delivered.

Your duties will include:

• Partner with business unit leaders and People Business Partners to understand current and future talent needs, develop sourcing strategies, building a strong pipeline of talent from multiple technologies
• Work with business leaders in defining their strategic talent sourcing plan and communicate effectively in monthly, quarterly and annual yearly progress sessions 
• Analyse talent acquisition reporting such as key metrics and KPIs, providing consistent operational reporting to all relevant stakeholders to make informed and effective recruitment decisions
• Partner with People Business Partners to define future skill requirements and deliver effective market mapping, identifying IT talent within the specific industries/sectors
• Support Talent Acquisition Partner colleagues in providing daily operational development to Administration Specialists to build skill capability and industry knowledge
• Coach and support team members in developing people leadership capability, providing guidance to manage issues and dedicating time to provide feedback and technical support 
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Services Team to support a seamless, high touch and efficient onboarding experience and candidate communications
• Understand KPIs, seeking support and information to understand and exceed minimum targets
• Participate in online and in person recruitment forums and events to promote CSIRO employee value proposition to candidates and the talent acquisition community

Location: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 72161

To be considered you will need:

• Previous team management in a fast paced, high volume environment with a focus on high levels of performance, understanding and application of data to guide decision making when managing team or stakeholder requirements
• Subject matter expertise in IT talent acquisition, IT sourcing channel management
• Previous experience as a senior business partner in a talent acquisition team, either in house or within an RPO model
• Skilled in a variety of candidate attraction channels with a focus on diversity and niche skill requirements  
• Collaborative approach to talent acquisition with specific focus on stakeholder and candidate management, communication, business requirements and budget constraints 
• High level oral and written communication and consulting skills, specifically in building and maintaining effective, collaborative working relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders 
• Proactive, solutions focused approach to managing individual and team contribution, with specific emphasis on alignment with CSIRO Talent guiding principles of being visible, easy to do business with, accountable, curious and collaborative 

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

16 May 2021, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT