Talent Acquisition Specialist - Early Careers

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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Early Careers

Join KBR and lead our national graduate and internship recruitment programs. This 12-month parental leave opportunity offers extensive exposure across Talent Acquisition and a realistic pathway to a permanent role within our growing TA team. Location flexible – Melbourne/Sydney.

At KBR, we're committed to delivering solutions that make a difference to communities across Australia and around the world. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Early Careers Recruitment Specialist to help attract, engage and hire the next generation of talent.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of KBR's national early careers recruitment programs, partnering with leaders across the business to identify future talent and build a strong pipeline of graduates and interns who

will shape the future of our organisation.

The Opportunity

As KBR's Early Careers Recruitment Specialist, you will be responsible for managing our graduate and internship recruitment activities from attraction through to hiring and onboarding.

Working closely with hiring managers, business leaders, universities and students, you'll play a critical role in ensuring KBR attracts high-calibre emerging talent while delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

No two days will be the same. From attending university events and developing attraction campaigns to screening applications and coordinating interviews, you'll be at the centre of KBR's early careers strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• •Lead the delivery of KBR's national graduate and internship recruitment programs.
• •Manage the annual calendar of university engagement activities, careers fairs, networking events and employer branding initiatives.
• •Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce requirements and future talent needs.
• •Develop and coordinate attraction campaigns across a variety of channels to maximise candidate engagement.
• •Review applications, conduct candidate screening and manage shortlisting activities.
• •Coordinate interviews, assessment activities and selection processes.
• •Build and maintain relationships with universities, student associations and external partners.
• •Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• •Track recruitment outcomes and identify opportunities to continuously improve early careers programs and processes.
• •Support diversity and inclusion initiatives to attract talent from a broad range of backgrounds.

Here's What You'll Need

We're open to applications from candidates with some talent acquisition experience. We care most about the energy and enthusiasm you bring to your work, your team-oriented approach and your willingness to learn.

You'll also bring:

• •Knowledge of delivering talent acquisition projects focused on sourcing and screening candidates from diverse talent pools.
• •Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or Early Careers hiring will be highly regarded.
• •The ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, senior stakeholders and external partners.
• •Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• •Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• •A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• •The confidence to work autonomously while remaining highly collaborative within a team environment.
• •A genuine passion for helping people launch their careers.

Why KBR?

At KBR, you'll have the opportunity to influence the careers of hundreds of emerging professionals while helping shape the future capability of our organisation.

You'll join a collaborative Talent Acquisition team that values innovation, continuous improvement and delivering outstanding results. In return, we'll provide opportunities for growth, exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the business.

This role is offered as a 12-month parental leave contract, providing significant ownership and visibility across the organisation from day one. For the right person, it also presents a genuine pathway into a longer-term career within KBR's Talent Acquisition function.

Ready to help build KBR's future talent pipeline? Apply today and play a key role in developing the next generation of KBR professionals.

About us

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business works with customers across the nation to plan, design and deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure to meet the demands of the future for all Australians. We’re a team of over 1200 who deliver engineering, science and technology solutions across the water, transport, energy, sustainability, resources and defence sectors.

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The perks

• •Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually
• •Salary packaging and Novated leases
• •Salary continuance (Income protection)
• •Paid Professional Membership Fees
• •Life/Health insurance discounts
• •Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• •End of trip facilities
• •Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• •Paid parental leave
• •Personal Career development plans
• •Growth and promotion opportunities

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

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