Senior Talent Partner
Date: 16 Jul 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
Partnering with BCE schools and leadership teams, the Talent team drives a high-performing workforce through innovative attraction, recruitment and best-practice strategies—ensuring exceptional talent for quality student outcomes.
Summary
Become the go-to expert, offering insightful advice on complex technical, commercial, and operational challenges. Manage end to end recruitment whilst providing expert recruitment and operational advice to enhance Talent practices and stakeholder engagement.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: $122,215 - $135,119 plus super
- Status: Fixed term | 11 months | August 2025 - June 2026
- Ad Close Date: 28/07/2025
- Contact us: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Represent BCE at industry and career events, driving EVP initiatives.
- Manage end to end recruitment processes across a range of portfolios.
- Consult on fit-for-purpose recruitment practices and sourcing strategies.
- Providing complex technical, commercial, operational advice and developing administrative management practices in Talent Manager.
- Collaborating across business areas to develop, implement or resolve organisational requirements and needs.
- Undertaking in-depth research and analysis to provide professional and technical advice on specialised administrative and complex operational issues. Continuously review and improve HR and recruitment policies.
- Analyse data and information, streamline processes, identify gaps and trends to improve and enhance operational practices.
- Instructing or assigning work to staff and review the quality of work undertaken.
- Lead and manage team members, inspire and guide a team to meet recruitment goals, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
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Previous experience working within the education or early child care industry will be highly regarded.
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Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear and effective communication.
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Able to handle pressure and adapt to changing priorities, maintaining a positive attitude and high performance.
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Providing advice on complex technical, commercial, operational, and administrative management practices.
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Stakeholder engagement for cross-collaboration.
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Analytical mindset, using data and information to identify areas for improving operational practices.
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Demonstrates a proactive mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related field (preferred but not essential).
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Experience with SAP Success Factors is highly desirable, but not essential
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
- Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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