Talent Acquisition Partner

Be you with us – Shape the future of Defence and Technology

C4i Solutions is a leading Technology, ICT, and Digital Solutions company, delivering real outcomes for our Defence, Government, and Industry partners. We're growing and we're looking for great people who share our values, believe in our mission, and care about what they do. People who value teamwork, take pride in their work, and want to make an impact.

About the Role:

As a Talent Acquisition Partner in C4i Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in attracting, sourcing, screening and securing a permanent workforce to support our core Business Capabilities. You will champion the C4i Solutions brand, promote our technical capabilities, solutions and EVP, and act as the ambassador for our culture and values.

You will partner with hiring leaders to enhance our approach, including implementing best practice principles and approaches. You'll ensure compliance, but remain agile, not at the expense of success. As a smaller business, this role offers a high level of autonomy and delegations, and you'll have the opportunity to touch various areas of the business, outside of talent acquisition. This role can be located in Penrith, Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Execute against all designated C4i Solutions FY Tactical and Strategic approved recruitment requirements and company objectives.
• Identify and assess relevant business opportunities as they arise and respond promptly to match the best talent to the right opportunity. This includes simple responses within your level of delegation.
• Work closely with the Capability owners, to understand and execute against their growth ambitions (includes tactical and strategic requirements).
• Develop relevant talent pipelines, aligned to our core capabilities and solutions, for current and future C4i opportunities, utilising the ATS as the primary tool, and social media channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Project.
• Manage job requisitions and the candidate pools within the ATS, ensuring timely communication and alignment to the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.
• Respond quickly to client and candidate requirements and submit against relevant opportunities within level of delegation.
• Lead all aspects of end-to-end recruitment activities from job requirements definition including sourcing briefs, advertising, screening, facilitating interviews, background checking (AS-4811), and salary negotiation. Contract execution is managed by the HR Manager.
• Manage all aspects of the candidate lifecycle within the ATS, including candidate communications, document management and workflows ensuring accuracy of data and frequency is maintained.
• Develop attractive and relevant advertising templates that address our Veteran and EVP focus and differentiate us as an employer of choice.
• Conduct phone screening accurately, ensuring all required information is captured, promoting employer brand, our EVP, our technology specialist framework and C4i Solutions capabilities. The phone interview is designed to collect specific relevant information and to engage prospects with our organisation.
• Negotiate the best rates for C4i, using our commercial calculators, remuneration framework, salary surveys and other data to ensure we meet our desired remuneration requirements and contribution margins.
• Develop relevant sourcing strategies (per role, or per capability) to identify talent within C4i strategic sectors.
• Work closely with Delivery and Senior Managers to understand their current and future workforce requirements.
• Use effective communication tools and techniques such as Mailchimp, newsletters and other tools and techniques to maintain talent pool engagement with our brand.
• Champion the C4i Solutions brand and employee value proposition (EVP) externally.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder engagement, including meeting candidates and clients where possible.
• Utilise third party apps and technologies involved in the recruitment process.
• Perform associated administration relevant to the process such as updating job portals, creating submissions, branded documents etc.
• Update reporting tools to allow tracking and review.
• Enhance any industry knowledge gaps, through learning and researching to improve core base knowledge. This includes familiarity with our core capabilities, the roles, our solutions, the way we deliver, our projects, customers and successes.
• Advise RISKS and make mitigation recommendations to the relevant Senior Manager.

About you:

• An Australian Citizen with a current or recently inactive AGSVA clearance (Desired).
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience in tech recruitment such as ICT, Engineering, Cyber etc. Defence industry preferred but not mandatory.
• Very high level of detail and accuracy.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships (internally and externally).
• A strong level of commercial acumen and able to think outside the box.
• Self-starter who takes the initiative with excellent problem-solving skills – brings a solution first mindset.
• A high level of communication both written and verbal.
• Ability to work either individually or as part of a broader team.

Why Join Us?

• Veteran-Focused: As a Veteran-owned and operated company, we value your service. Our Veteran Career Development Program is designed to support your transition and future career growth. Defence Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• People First: Were a company that puts people at the centre. Fostering a culture of wellbeing, engagement, and respect for your unique skills.
• A Culture That Values You: Be part of a passionate, supportive, and growing team that recognises your contribution and rewards success.
• And we like to keep things real. We work hard, support each other, and make space for a laugh along the way.

Benefits We Offer:

• Long Service Leave @ 7 years: Take long service leave after 7 years' service (Pro-rata).
• Health & wellbeing allowance: Our annual Health & Wellbeing allowance ($250) helps you stay fit and healthy.
• First year leave (5 days): We offer 5 additional leave days in your first year to help you settle in!
• Birthday leave: We know your birthday is a special day! Take the day off and relax on us!
• Higher Education Subsidy: Obtain a higher qualification relevant to your role while working with us and receive a $2500 contribution annually. This includes certification fees on digital learning courses.
• Veteran Engagement: At C4i Solutions, we understand that leaving the ADF can be a daunting time. We've been there, as we know from our own experience. Our Veteran Career Development Program offers a range of support and development activities for ADF veterans and their partners, so that your transition from the ADF is seamless and supported.
• Service Awards: We acknowledge your service with us through 1, 5, and 10-year awards.
• Employee Recognition: We reward our people when they go above and beyond.
• Donate for a Cause: Donate to a charity of your choice and we'll match it up to a value of $200!
• PLUS, much more!

Be you, with us:

If you're looking for a workplace where your skills, experience, and dedication are genuinely valued we'd love to hear from you. We are a close-knit team of veterans, problem-solvers, tech heads, dads, mums, soccer coaches, and weekend adventurers who love what we do, like to have a bit of fun, and don't take ourselves too seriously. What brings us together is a passion for doing great work that makes a real difference to those who serve.

If this sounds like your kind of team, apply now. We'd love to hear from you.

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