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Talent Acquisition Lead

  • 518932
  • Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227
  • People and Transformation
  • Permanent Full time

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

As the Talent Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that the operational service delivery of the Talent Specialist and Consultants is aligned to the strategic direction set by the Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM). The role is also required to undertake talent acquisition activities when needed and ensure a service excellence delivery by the Talent Acquisition team to the business in both permanent and casual talent acquisition. 

You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders across our national network and drive initiatives that align recruitment efforts with our broader workforce strategy.  

This is a role that demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a passion for improving processes and outcomes through innovation. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration and continuous improvement 
  • Manage talent pipelines and implement innovative sourcing strategies tailored to our centre support needs 
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across Operations, Workforce Planning and Study Pathways to drive aligned recruitment solutions 
  • Oversee digital campaigns and data-driven strategies to maximise reach, engagement and candidate quality 
  • Support employer brand growth by championing our EVP and delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences 
  • Utilise recruitment systems, data, and analytics to report on performance and guide decision-making

About You 

You’re not just a recruiter — you're a strategic thinker, influencer, and culture builder. You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and bring a proven track record of leading recruitment outcomes with measurable success. 

You'll also bring: 

  • 5+ years of recruitment experience with a focus on leadership and stakeholder engagement 
  • A history of driving successful, innovative recruitment initiatives 
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels 
  • The ability to analyse and act on data to continuously improve team performance 
  • Experience in the early childhood sector is a bonus, but not essential
  • Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

  • Competitive salary package
  • Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year 
  • Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
  • You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
  • Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
  • Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
  • Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.  

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