Talent Acquisition Team Leader

About the role

This position is responsible for leading a small team of passionate talent acquisition professionals. This is a hands-on role which will help shape the Citys future by designing developing delivering and continuously improving resourcing and workforce addition to this you will be a key champion and contributor in supporting and delivering early career pathways for emerging talent.

On a daily basis you will:

• Contribute to the organisations capability to deliver excellence to the community through advice training coaching and education of managers in best practice talent acquisition.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition function and act as an internal expert in end-to-end recruitment both strategic and the continuous improvement of the talent acquisition function by developing and implementing efficient processes provide operational advice consulting and service delivery to allbusiness units within the organisation.
• Lead coach and support the Talent Acquisition team to promote a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding customer service.

About You

The successful candidate should have previous experiencein leading a Talent Acquisition function.

You will also bring:

• Degree qualifications in HR business or related field or extensive relevant experience (5 years) in local government or in a large and complex organisation.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in successfully delivering a range of resourcing outcomes in a medium to large diverse organisation.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

Whats on offer

We are offering a full-time permanent opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $129000 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.)

Want to know more

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Councils core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact.

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter and answer the following:

Applications close no later than 5pm Wednesday 18th February 2026and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.