Talent Acquisition Partner

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.  

As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruitment across our engineering and safety portfolios – roles that are critical to the future of aviation and engineering.  

What you’ll be doing :

In this high-impact position, you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across the engineering and safety sectors to attract and hire top-tier talent in highly specialised and competitive markets. You’ll be the go-to expert for technical hiring, bringing deep market insights and creative sourcing strategies to the table.  

You’ll thrive in an environment that values agility, creativity, and speed – and where your ability to pivot, prioritise, and deliver will be key to success.  

You will:  

• Own end-to-end recruitment for engineering and safety roles across the business 
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and influence workforce planning  
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for niche skill sets in tight talent markets  
• Champion Virgin Australia’s employer brand in the corporate space  
• Use data to drive decisions and continuously improve recruitment outcomes  
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing your expertise and insights  

What You’ll Bring :

• Proven experience recruiting in technical, analytics, or operational areas (e.g., engineering, transformation or maintenance operations)  
• Strong understanding of talent market dynamics and sourcing in skills-short environments   
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills   
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for candidate experience 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment  

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):  

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)  
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)  
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide  
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership   
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts 
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial.  
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.  

When everyone is included, everyone wins  

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.  

Ready to apply?  

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.