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Lead the future of talent acquisition of Australia’s leading regional aged care organisations.

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our national recruitment strategy and elevate how we attract, engage and retain great people.

This is a senior leadership role for a commercially minded Talent Acquisition professional who thrives in a complex, high-growth environment. You will bring a strong understanding of modern recruitment practices, workforce insights, technology and stakeholder partnership to deliver exceptional outcomes across Respect.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a talented national recruitment team and partner closely with executives, operational leaders and People & Culture teams to deliver a best-in-class talent acquisition function.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing a national Talent Acquisition strategy aligned to business growth and workforce priorities
• Leading and coaching a high-performing recruitment team to deliver consistent outcomes for hiring managers across Respect
• Building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, influencing workforce decisions through insights and market intelligence
• Using data and analytics to identify trends, measure performance and continuously improve recruitment outcomes
• Leveraging emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to enhance candidate experience, streamline processes and improve recruitment efficiency
• Driving innovative sourcing strategies, including domestic and international talent pipelines
• Strengthening employer brand and candidate attraction strategies in a competitive labour market
• Providing meaningful workforce insights to support strategic decision-making

About you

You are a strategic Talent Acquisition leader who combines commercial thinking with a passion for people. You understand that great recruitment is about more than filling vacancies, it’s about building capability and supporting organisational success.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience leading Talent Acquisition functions within a large, complex organisation
• Demonstrated success managing high-volume and specialist recruitment portfolios
• Strong experience partnering with executive and operational stakeholders
• A data-driven approach, with the ability to translate recruitment metrics and insights into business outcomes
• Experience using recruitment technology, automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and candidate experience
• A track record of designing and implementing recruitment strategies, processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading, developing and inspiring recruitment teams

Experience within healthcare, aged care, community services or another highly regulated environment will be highly regarded.

Why join Respect?

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine difference in people’s lives
• Lead Talent Acquisition for a national workforce of more than 5,000 employees
• Work with senior leaders to shape the future of our workforce
• Drive innovation through technology, data and new ways of working
• Join an organisation committed to investing in its people and communities

If you are an experienced Talent Acquisition leader who is excited by transformation, innovation and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to help shape the future of talent at Respect.