Lead - Talent Acquisition

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 programs 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: This role will 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 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 program 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. Catholic Homes’ ‘Care with Purpose ’ is our approach to person-centered care and 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. Catholic Homes’ innovation and proactive approach to aged care has won us numerous awards including the 2020 Institute of Hospitality In Health Care’s (IHHC) Brightest Star Award and Better Practice Award for its Circle of Men project. Application Requirements 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 To Apply To view this role's position description, click here. Applicants are required to attend a 3-day orientation and induction program, held on Mondays - Wednesdays at the start of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr