Talent Acquisition Specialist

We have an opportunity for 3 experienced recruiters to join our new inhouse Talent Acquisition team. Develop your skills and experience, and support our leaders to bring the best talent in the market to AstraZeneca Join a team that's shaping how we attract, engage and hire the brilliant people who move science forward. In this role, you'll have the scope to influence how Talent Acquisition supports the business - and the freedom to make your mark. Play a key role in defining our recruitment approach and deliver real impact across the organisation Develop your skills using modern recruitment practices, state-of-the-art technology and continuous learning Own end-to-end recruitment for your portfolio, designing thoughtful sourcing and attraction strategies Leverage our new AI-powered Talent Intelligence platform, Eightfold , to enable smarter hiring and support internal mobility Build trusted partnerships with Hiring Managers, becoming a strategic advisor who brings insight, empathy and expertise Champion a standout candidate experience where every interaction reflects our values Use market insights, data and trends to influence hiring decisions and support our long‑term talent strategy You’ll also have the chance to grow capability in one of three specialist areas: Employer branding & recruitment marketing Recruitment process and systems optimisation If you have strengths or passions in any of these areas, we'd love to hear about them in your application. About you We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for helping people find where they belong. Candidates must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position. You will have Experience in a fast‑paced recruitment role (internal or agency) A minimum of 3‑4 years' experience in recruitment Capability in building strong talent pipelines - across early careers, sales/business development or specialist/niche roles Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in people Strong problem‑solving skills and resilience in an agile and evolving environment A relationship‑driven approach, with the ability to collaborate across different teams, personalities and cultures Experience using a mix of attraction channels, including LinkedIn Confidence managing a varied portfolio of roles independently Creativity in using employer brand assets to elevate attraction Confidence learning new systems, tools and ways of working A passion for continuous improvement and adopting best‑practice TA methods Availability for a 12‑18 month contract duration What's in it for you Be part of a brand new inhouse talent acquisition team in Australia as well as a large forward thinking global talent acquisition community. Access to numerous learning and development resources for professional and career development, including a formal accreditation in AI. At Astra Zeneca we value flexibility, and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development and performance. A range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefit competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer day. AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). About AstraZeneca Our North Ryde location at Macquarie Park, is home to more than 1000 employees across 2 separate sites which include our Manufacturing Plant and our Commercial Head Office. Talent Acquisition at AstraZeneca is extremely varied and includes both blue collar, white collar and executive recruitment. Our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing plant is a world‑class facility dedicated to the production of high‑quality medicines. The site has a proven track record of delivering outstanding supply performance and is regarded as one of the most cost‑efficient and successful manufacturing sites in our entire global network. Our commercial teams are located opposite our manufacturing plant on Talavera Road. From Field Sales, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs to Distribution, Facility Management, Finance, Global Supply Chain, HR, IT, Manufacturing, Marketing, Medical Affairs and Quality Assurance they enjoy an open plan and agile office environment with collaborative spaces to create and share ideas. Our offices are close to public transport and there is free under cover parking for all employees. Why Astra Zeneca At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Employee engagement and development are a top priority. Our culture is fast paced, energetic, busy and fun. Working at AstraZeneca means being entrepreneurial, seeing the bigger picture and working together to make the impossible a reality. We share a strong and meaningful purpose: to help patients globally. That's why we give you everything you need to help you grow personally and professionally. Everyone across the business pushes themselves and colleagues to overcome great challenges and achieve amazing outcomes. And we do this with a smile on our face as we're passionate about the industry we work I, and we know that what we do really matters Where can I find out more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment. We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this Form. AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Healthcare & Medical More than 10,000 employees We are a global, science‑led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in four therapy areas – Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism; Respiratory and Immunology; and Rare Disease. We build our own capabilities by collaborating with world‑renowned scientists and academic institutions, and partner with like‑minded, science‑led companies. At AstraZeneca Australia, we have been working to deliver the best value to patients for more than 60 years, and we push the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines. #J-18808-Ljbffr