Talent Acquisition Advisor

Talent Acquisition Advisor

•  495023
•  Townsville
•  Professional
•  Full time
•  Closing on: May 4 2026

At James Cook University (JCU), our HR team is building something exciting, and we are seeking an enthusiastic, agile and customer focused Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our HR Partnerships team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team designed with people at its centre. You’ll help shape a modern, responsive and trusted Talent Acquisition service that supports staff across the University and delivers a seamless experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle.

If you thrive on supporting others, embrace change with confidence, and enjoy finding smart, practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering end to end, data-informed talent acquisition and workforce planning solutions in close partnership with leaders across the University.

From workforce planning and job design through to attraction, selection and onboarding, you will support leaders to identify current and future workforce needs, align recruitment strategies to organisational priorities, and build sustainable talent pipelines. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening organisational capability, improving equity outcomes, and enhancing the employee experience.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor, coaching and supporting leaders to make informed, forward-looking workforce and talent decisions. You will ensure recruitment practices are compliant, inclusive and future-focused, while contributing to broader workforce and organisational initiatives.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, values collaboration, and is motivated to deliver both immediate recruitment outcomes and longer-term workforce planning impact.

What you’ll bring

You are a proactive and thoughtful Talent Acquisition professional who blends strong operational excellence with strategic insight. You’ll bring:

• Relevant HR qualifications and experience delivering contemporary talent acquisition services
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning principles, including the ability to partner with leaders to forecast workforce needs, identify capability gaps, and align recruitment strategies to organisational priorities
• Demonstrated experience in job design, attraction strategies, selection methodologies, and pre-employment screening
• Experience using e-recruitment systems, reporting, and recruitment analytics to generate workforce insights and support data-driven decision-making
• The ability to manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns while contributing to broader workforce and organisational change initiatives
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide leaders in workforce planning and talent decisions
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities confidently
• Knowledge of visa, sponsorship, and relocation processes (highly regarded)
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to contribute to a team that values respect, learning, innovation, and continuous improvement

About JCU

James Cook University is Australia’s only university dedicated to the tropics, with a clear purpose to create a brighter future for the people of Northern Australia and beyond.

Our values—Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect—are at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we work together and how we support our communities.

What we offer

• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where your contribution is recognised
• The opportunity to help shape and influence a contemporary HR partnerships model
• Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities
• A flexible, people-focused working environment that supports balance and wellbeing
• The chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes for staff, students, and the broader community

If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking team and make a genuine impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique perspective to JCU.

HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Include an introductory covering letter

Applications close on Monday 4 May at 11:55 PM AEST.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact talent@jcu.edu.au

If you are experiencing any issues with the Apply link from an external job board, please apply directly via our Careers Page.

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.

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