Lead - Talent Acquisition

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Are you passionate about finding the right talent to make a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced Lead – Talent Acquisition to design and implement innovative recruitment strategies that attract and retain top talent across operational and corporate roles at Catholic Homes. Partnering with department heads and hiring managers, you’ll build strong talent pipelines and drive continuous improvement in our recruitment processes to support a high‑performing, mission‑aligned workforce across residential and home care services. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, driven by a passion for attracting capable and compassionate individuals who enhance the quality of care and support for our residents and clients. Key Accountabilities Corporate Ethos: Strong commitment to Catholic Homes’ Vision, Values, and Statement of Identity, along with adherence to the Code of Conduct. The right candidate will actively participate in the “Care with Purpose” model, contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives, and ensure feedback mechanisms for residents, clients, and employees are understood and acted upon appropriately. Talent Strategy: Lead organisation‑wide talent acquisition strategies, build pipelines for critical roles, and drive innovative recruitment practices to improve efficiency and outcomes. Oversee programmes that enhance employer branding and workforce planning, provide strategic advice to managers, ensure compliance with values and regulations, and champion continuous improvement to optimise hiring performance. Team Management: Provide leadership and coaching to the Talent Team, ensuring high‑quality recruitment support and effective workload management. The role requires a focus on building team capability through mentoring and best‑practice guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, while supporting professional development and wellbeing in alignment with Catholic Homes’ values. End‑to‑End Recruitment: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring consistent, high‑quality processes aligned with Catholic Homes’ values and compliance standards. Provide expertise on complex hires, guide hiring managers, and lead best‑practice screening, onboarding, and candidate experience initiatives. Additionally, the right candidate will manage recruitment workflows, coach stakeholders, maintain employer branding, and deliver evidence‑based recommendations to support workforce capability. Workplace Health and Safety: Promote and maintain a safe working environment by complying with workplace safety standards, reporting hazards and incidents promptly, and using equipment responsibly. Follow emergency procedures, apply correct manual handling techniques, and contribute to risk assessments and hazard control activities to ensure health, safety, and wellbeing for all. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with Catholic Homes’ policies and procedures, attend all required training and meetings, and provide regular recruitment performance reports to the Chief People Officer. Compile data and metrics on recruitment, diversity, compliance, and hires to inform People & Culture reports for the Executive Team and Board, offering insights and recommendations for improvement. Selection Criteria To be considered for this position you will demonstrate: Extensive experience leading recruitment in complex, high‑volume environments, ideally within aged care, health, or other regulated sectors. Proven ability to design and execute organisation‑wide talent acquisition strategies and deliver recruitment projects or reforms. Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high‑performing recruitment teams and embedding best practice. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, providing strategic workforce insights to senior leaders. Advanced analytical capability, using data to drive strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining an excellent candidate experience. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR technology to optimise processes and outcomes. High professional judgment, discretion, and commitment to values‑based recruitment principles. Benefits Salary Package – Meaning you pay less tax and have more take‑home money to spend. Employee Assistance Program (free confidential counselling service). Free onsite parking. Close to public transport. Paid blood donor leave. Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development. About Catholic Homes Caring for Western Australians for 60 years, Catholic Homes is a leading not‑for‑profit comprehensive aged care provider. We pride ourselves on providing a workplace that reflects our values of love, joy, hospitality and excellence. Our ‘Care with Purpose ’ approach to person‑centred care advocates being active and independent for as long as possible. We have six Residential Care facilities, with four located alongside a Retirement Village. Our Home Care service across Perth and Regional WA is tailored to suit individual needs of those living in the community. Catholic Homes is an inclusive organisation welcoming all faiths and backgrounds. Our innovation and proactive approach to aged care has won us numerous awards, including the 2020 Institute of Hospitality In Health Care’s Brightest Star Award and the Better Practice Award for its Circle of Men project. To Apply To view this role’s position description, click here. Please note successful candidates are required to attend a 3‑day orientation and induction programme, held on Mondays‑Wednesdays at the start of employment. Applicants must obtain a valid National Police Clearance before commencing employment. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note Catholic Homes does not provide sponsorship to employees. For more information on working with Catholic Homes please visit Unlock job insights AI Job match analysis Salary match Number of applicants Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Talent Acquisition Lead? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years of recruitment experience do you have? Which of the following data analytics tools are you experienced with? Which of the following workforce management systems do you have experience using? What’s your expected annual base salary? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Have you completed a qualification in human resources (HR)? For over 50 years, Catholic Homes has been a leading not‑for‑profit care provider in Western Australia, dedicated to delivering quality, personalised, and holistic care to those in need. Our mission is to create environments filled with joy, love, and hospitality, ensuring every person feels welcome and at home. Our unique 'Care with Purpose' model empowers individuals to remain active and engaged, promoting independence and supporting personal interests and hobbies. #J-18808-Ljbffr