Talent Acquisition Partner - Mission Software Solutions

About Leidos Australia

Leidos Australia is committed to designing, building, operating, and supporting critical systems and services vital to protecting and advancing Australia's way of life. As part of a global organization with over 40,000 employees, our Australian team of around 2,000 has collaborated with government, defence, and national security clients for more than three decades, delivering mission-critical and trustworthy solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team in Canberra, playing a pivotal role in sourcing and securing exceptional technology professionals, particularly in security-cleared and specialist roles. This position requires managing full-cycle recruitment, collaborating closely with hiring managers, and driving strategic talent acquisition initiatives aligned with organisational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for client-facing technology roles, ensuring a professional and smooth candidate experience.
• Work collaboratively with hiring managers to forecast workforce requirements and deliver data-informed recruitment strategies.
• Actively source, engage, and maintain talent pools of both active and passive candidates to build sustainable pipelines.
• Oversee interview procedures, provide timely feedback, facilitate decision-making, and ensure recruitment compliance.
• Contribute to employer branding activities and help improve recruitment, onboarding, and reporting methodologies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in volume recruitment for technology roles such as Systems/Infrastructure and Software Development, preferably within the defence and national security sectors.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, proactive approach to building relationships and achieving impactful results.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing skills, and the ability to implement recruitment solutions in complex environments.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-moving, high-trust workplace.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens due to security requirements.

Employee Benefits and Culture

• Flexible work arrangements including additional leave days, part-time options, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Access to mental health support tools such as Headspace and MeQuilibrium, along with wellness facilities.
• Extensive learning resources with over 120,000 on-demand courses for professional and leadership development.
• Engagement in projects that provide significant national impact, fostering meaningful and rewarding work.
• Investment in career growth, whether enhancing technical expertise or leadership capabilities.

Recruitment Process

The hiring process is designed to be efficient and supportive, including initial discussions with the Talent Acquisition team, interviews with hiring managers, and potentially role-specific assessments. Candidates will receive guidance on preparation for each recruitment stage.

Additional Information

Leidos upholds a strict commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of personal characteristics or background. We advise caution against fraudulent recruitment schemes posing as Leidos and encourage reporting any suspicious activity.