Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Role 

We are seeking a proactive and influential Talent Acquisition Specialist to strengthen Coras’ market presence and drive strategic recruitment outcomes across all segments of our business – Maritime Capability; Maritime Sustainment; Land, Air, National Security & Enabling; Data & AI; and Corporate Services.

This is part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week) for a fixed term of 14 months.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including role scoping, advertising, talent sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for specialised Defence and National Security roles, informed by Segment plans, market maps and other strategic insights.
• Partner with Segment Leaders and the broader People & Culture team to understand current and emerging workforce needs, contributing to short and long-term workforce planning initiatives.
• Manage recruitment-related reporting, metrics and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate Coras’ presence at relevant recruitment and industry events and seminars.
• Maintain and enhance our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other HR / recruiting tools.

This role is a unique opportunity to combine your operational delivery and strategic thinking skills to shape and grow our Defence and National Security talent pool.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can:

• Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to shape outcomes and influence stakeholders.
• Think new about current recruitment and workforce processes and challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust quicky to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
• Contribute to a high-performing, values-driven People & Culture team.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 3-4 years of end-to-end recruiting experience, specifically within the Defence and/or National Security Industry.  
• Demonstrated capability in attracting and sourcing talent for highly specialised roles.
• Proactive in building and maintain talent pipelines to anticipate future workforce needs.
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and contemporary HR technologies.

Highly Regarded (Ideal) Skills & Experience

• Existing Defence network or involvement in Defence industry activities / events.
• Exposure to broader People & Culture functions, such as onboarding, engagement initiatives or HR operations.