Talent Acquisition Advisor

At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

About the role

Due to an internal secondment, we have an exciting opportunity in our People and Culture Team for a detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Advisor for a full time 12 month contract.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will partner with Hiring Managers and play a pivotal role in sourcing, engaging, and delivering top-tier talent in across a portfolio of trade and professional roles. This role would be ideal for a self driven individual who can problem solve and be flexible in their approach.

Based from our Tomago Head Office, you will support WesTrac’s NSW/ACT business units and be accountable for the end to end recruitment for your allocated portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create bespoke advertisements to attract top talent.
• Use applicant tracking systems to effectively manage your candidates.
• Plan and facilitate interviews and participate in assessment centres.
• Manage the pre-employment process for candidates and ensure compliance with role requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to get an in depth understanding of their requirements.
• Think outside the box to deliver creative solutions and ideas for improving our attraction strategy.
• Proactively problem solve to navigate changing market conditions.
• Review and issue employment offers.
• Leverage WesTrac’s strong employer brand to create a robust talent pipeline.
• Contribute to bulk recruitment projects such as apprentice intakes and international recruitment drives.
• Use data and reporting to adapt your approach and/or boost efficiencies in the recruitment process.
• Lead by example modelling WesTrac’s values of Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect & Customer.

Skills & experience

• Ideally 2 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within the blue collar sector.
• Proven experience in managing the end-to-end recruitment life cycle.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to maintain confidentiality standards.
• A people centric approach and desire to work within a fast-paced environment.
• Great attention to detail and exceptional time management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews.
• Exposure to awards and industrial agreements (desirable but not essential).

 Benefits

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged, and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member, you will receive:

• Competitive remuneration
• WFH day available
• RDO Opt-in available
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Online Learning Library to support your continued development
• Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $3000!
• Novated leasing options
• Purchased Leave program
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Employee Wellness Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle

To be considered for this exciting role, submit your resume and cover letter. Applications may close once a suitable candidate is identified. For further information please contact Claire Pavey – Talent Acquisition Manager on 02 4964 5120.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.