Talent Acquisition Adviser

About the role 

We’re looking for a driven and customer-focused, immediately available Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our team until mid-January 2027. Based at either our Newstead corporate office or Townsville hospital, you’ll partner with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment across a diverse portfolio, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role in delivering best-practice recruitment outcomes, strengthening talent pipelines, and promoting a compelling employee value proposition.

Salary range: $93,103 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle (ads, screening, offers)
• Partner with leaders on hiring needs and recruitment strategy
• Build talent pipelines using Premium Talent Search and ATS tools
• Deliver high-quality candidate care and meet hiring timeframes
• Support high-volume recruitment campaigns and projects
• Provide data-driven insights and recruitment advice

About you

• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience in healthcare or a similar industry (ideally high-volume)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple roles in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with ATS (PageUp desirable) and sourcing tools
• Detail-oriented with a focus on candidate experience

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). 

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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