Recruitment Officer
- Location:
- Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 20th April 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2992610
- Supportive Team
- Work Life Balance
- Competitve Rate
Your new company
Join a globally recognised defence organisation based in Brisbane. They are currently seeking an experienced Recruitment Officer for a 6‑month contract to support ongoing hiring requirements.
This organisation is known for its strong delivery capability, collaborative culture, and commitment to supporting critical defence outcomes. You'll be joining a supportive, professional environment with exposure to high-profile projects and experienced stakeholders.
Your new role
As a Recruitment Officer, you will play a key role in building the workforce. Working closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders, you'll manage end-to-end recruitment activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting high-volume phone screenings and candidate assessments
- Sourcing candidates across a range of technical and corporate roles using multiple channels
- Partnering closely with internal stakeholders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs
- Coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications to ensure a positive experience
- Supporting recruitment reporting, compliance, and onboarding processes
- Contributing to process improvement within a fast-growing project environment
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition (agency or in-house)
- Confidence conducting phone screens and candidate shortlisting
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise hiring managers
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Experience recruiting in defence, government, engineering, or technical sectors is highly regarded.
- Ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearance (or eligibility to do so)
What you'll get in return
- The opportunity to join a globally recognised defence organisation on an initial 6‑month contract
- Exposure to a high-profile defence project with real national impact
- Opportunities to build valuable experience and develop your recruitment capability
- A supportive, collaborative team culture
- Competitive hourly rate
- The chance to shape recruitment practices and make a meaningful contribution from day one
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Enya.Gallagher@hays.com.au
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