Talent Acquisition Advisor

Description:
Overview of role:
Seeking an experience Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our team on a 2 year fixed term contract. The Talent Acquisition Advisor is a proactive and hands-on role responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire top talent for Coliban Water.

This role will collaborate with hiring managers, HR business partners (HRBP’s), and other stakeholders to understand talent needs, build candidate pipelines, and enhance the overall recruitment process.

Leveraging various sourcing methods to identify and engage with potential candidates, this role will play a critical part in promoting a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:
As our Talent Acquisition Advisor, you’ll be accountable for:
Conduct end-to-end recruitment practices including advertising, screening, interviewing, compliance and on-boarding.

Build strategic talent strategies and recruitment plans with a focus on proactive talent sourcing methods.

Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers across the organisation, providing subject matter expertise on contemporary recruitment and selection practices.

Collaborating with a fun, supportive team who celebrate each other's success.

About you:
Experience in Internal recruitment, agency, ideally with exposure to permanent placements. Comfortable managing high-volume recruitment.

Strong stakeholder management skills, confident engaging with hiring managers and external vendors.

Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in onboarding and calendar coordination.

Experience in proactive and creative sourcing approaches, with the ability to find top talent beyond job boards.

Experience using a HRIS system is preferred.

Strong understanding of recruitment compliance, process, procedure and employment legislation.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 3 $79,496- $90,097+ superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:
For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB Monday 25 August 2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team, you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.