Talent Partner

Summary

As a Talent Partner, you will play a key role in the end-to-end recruitment process, supporting principals and office managers with job design, advertising, candidate sourcing, interviews, and onboarding. You’ll ensure a positive experience for applicants and hiring teams, manage recruitment administration, and contribute to the continuous improvement of talent processes. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and make a meaningful impact by helping schools and office teams attract and retain great people.

• Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible working arrangements available
• Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing January 2026
• Salary: $92,570 - $104,607 plus super
• Ad Close date: 05 January 2026
• Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au  

About the opportunity

In this position you will:  

• Provide expert advice and support to principals and office managers on all aspects of recruitment, including job design, evaluation, advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
• Support a portfolio of schools and office teams, with flexibility to assist across all areas as needed
• Manage administrative tasks related to recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, ensuring accurate data entry and process completion in the Recruitment System/HRIS
• Adhere to and apply established recruitment and employment policies, operating within industrial requirements
• Deliver quality advice, coaching, and support for all talent and people system processes
• Proactively manage applicant and candidate interactions to ensure a positive experience, providing timely and accurate information throughout the recruitment process
• Maintain efficient electronic records and contribute to continuous improvement of talent and people systems
• Assist as required by representing BCE at events to attract new and existing talent

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:    

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment (internal or agency) with exposure to the education sector being highly desirable
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), with experience using SuccessFactors being desirable
• Ability to build passive and active talent pipelines
• Providing administrative support to senior staff members
• Providing accurate documentation with a high attention to detail
• Stakeholder engagement ensuring information flow in a timely and inclusive manner
• Strong understanding of recruitment and employment policies and processes
• Providing information to a range of internal and external stakeholders in response to direct queries
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Investigating issues and concerns and providing advice and information in line with policy and procedures

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:  

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment  
• Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children

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.