Head of Talent

Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We believe everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person — focusing on people, purpose and long-term positive impact.

THE POSITION

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Compass Group Australia’s national Talent Acquisition function. Leading a team of experienced TA leaders, you will ensure high-volume recruitment delivery, support complex contract mobilisations and demobilisations, and position the business to respond proactively to evolving labour market conditions.

• Lead and develop a national team of Talent Acquisition Team Leaders and recruitment teams
• Own national recruitment performance, workforce risk and mobilisation readiness
• Partner with People & Culture, Sector Leaders and Workforce Planning to align talent delivery with business demand
• Set the national direction for candidate experience, EVP delivery and recruitment operating rhythm
• Drive continuous improvement through data, insights, technology optimisation and disciplined governance

THE PERSON

You are a senior Talent Acquisition leader with a strong enterprise mindset and experience operating in complex, high-volume environments. You are commercially astute, calm under pressure and confident influencing at executive level.

• Proven experience leading large, national Talent Acquisition functions
• Demonstrated success leading leaders of leaders and building sustainable capability
• Strong background in workforce mobilisation, high-volume recruitment and labour market navigation
• Experience partnering with workforce planning and senior business leaders to mitigate talent risk
• Data-informed, outcomes-focused and comfortable driving change at scale

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive executive remuneration including bonus
• Paid parental leave and flexible salary packaging options
• Access to learning, leadership development and internal mobility opportunities
• Immediate access to 100+ retail and lifestyle discounts

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact [email protected]

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