Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Hiring for Talent Partner Job at Newcastle Full Time

As one of the largest employers in the Hunter region, the Diocese employs more than 4,500 staff. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle serves the Hunter and Manning regions, through its agencies of Catholic Schools, CatholicCare, St Nicholas Early Education, parishes, pastoral groups, and others.

Description:
The Opportunity

The Human Resources Department are seeking a Talent Partner to join their Team. This is a Permanent Full-Time position and you will be based at our Newcastle West Office.

About the Role

You will deliver outstanding candidates and provide best practice candidate care through attracting, sourcing, assessing and proactively selecting the best internal and external talent to enable the business to deliver their strategy of right person, right time, right job.

Key Tasks

• Manage the classification process of new positions
• Identify future and current talent pools for vacancies – via the management of preferred candidate lists
• Manage/coordinate the recruitment process for all agencies within the Diocese including pre- assessments, shortlisting, interviews, job offers, and compliance checks
• Build on a positive employee brand for all agencies of the Diocese
• Develop talent strategies based on labour market through a broad range of channels for attracting talent, including job boards, social media, internships/cadetships, career fairs, community networks/events
• Analyse market recruitment development and trends in order to take timely and appropriate action to ensure optimal alignment of the recruitment strategy and market situation
• Oversee the on boarding process with the hiring manager to ensure that new employees have been successfully orientated into the business

Skills and Experiences:
Experience/Criteria

• Experience classifying positions against awards and enterprise agreements
• Ability to accommodate workflow increases during peak recruitment periods
• Ability to juggle multiple recruitment processes simultaneously and problem solve
• Ability to engage, inspire, influence, coach and deliver
• Experience in implementing recruitment strategies and plans
• In depth knowledge and understanding of best practice recruitment, talent sourcing and searching
• Solid working knowledge of contemporary talent acquisition practices and processes and awareness of emerging trends
• Strong interpersonal, relationship, written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated understanding of change management and ability to personally adapt to a changing environment
• A high level of professionalism, confidentially, and the ability to personally adapt to a changing environment
• General financial acumen and excel knowledge

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Recruitment and/or Human Resources or a related degree OR strong experience within HR in a customer focused industry
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Registered member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) (Desirable)
• LinkedIn Recruiter Certification (Desirable)

Benefits of Working With Us

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community;
• Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available;
• Receive up to 3 additional days paid leave, between the Christmas and New Year period annually;
• Paid parental leave;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Staff Birthdays & Anniversary Recognition;
• Ongoing training and development opportunities;
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport;

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Additional information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid Working with Children Check where necessary and comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Positions identified as child related employment at the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.

This position has been determined as child related and a current Working With Children Check for paid employment is required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.