Talent Acquisition Lead

Apply now Job no: Work type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: SydneyCategories: Corporate/Property Support Are you ready to take the next step in your career and shape the future of talent at The Star? We’re seeking a passionate and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to join our People & Culture team at The Star Sydney. The Talent Acquisition (TA) Lead plays a critical role in supporting enterprise hiring excellence. Leading a small team of TA Partners, you will partner closely with senior leaders to understand workforce needs, enhance the candidate experience, and deliver a high‑performing, data‑driven recruitment function. This is a unique opportunity to elevate our talent strategy and influence outcomes across the business. A few of your responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of TA professionals, fostering a high‑performance and service‑driven culture. Design and implement a scalable, data‑driven TA strategy aligned with business needs, including proactive talent pipelines and employer brand initiatives. Oversee recruitment operations across all business units, ensuring consistent, inclusive, and compliant hiring practices. Partner with hiring managers and People Partnerships to forecast talent requirements, provide workforce insights, and support informed hiring decisions. Track and report key hiring metrics, providing insights to enhance performance, efficiency, and forecasting accuracy. Champion an outstanding candidate experience from first connection to onboarding. Manage relationships with recruitment vendors, assessment partners, and job boards to ensure service quality and value. Maintain compliance with employment laws, hiring policies, and data‑privacy requirements. What we are looking for: Demonstrated experience in recruitment across operational, corporate and/or specialist portfolios. Proven experience driving successful talent acquisition strategies that support business performance. High levels of initiative, service excellence, and stakeholder partnership skills. Experience with social recruiting tools (LinkedIn, Meta platforms) and in‑house ATS (PageUp advantageous). Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects in a fast‑paced environment with acute attention to detail) Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and lateral‑thinking capability. About you: You are a people‑focused talent professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.You are ready to lead, influence, and elevate the recruitment experience across The Star Sydney. Your ability to guide others, collaborate effectively, and make informed decisions will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s capability. About The Star: The Star Entertainment Group (TSEG) is a publicly listed company on the ASX. Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations, delivering sustainable outcomes for our guests, our Team Members, our communities, and our shareholders. We achieve this by embedding values of safer gambling and good business practices at every level. Our world‑class properties across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney offer memorable experiences across entertainment, dining, gaming, and accommodation. Eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment. Continue to SHINE at The Star.It’s your move Make your next move by applying through The Star’s internal careers portal. Advertised: 18 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 10 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time The Star Entertainment Group recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present.We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located - the Turrbal and Jagera people of the Brisbane region, the Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast region, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Pyrmont. #J-18808-Ljbffr