Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Melbourne 
VPS3 | 3-Month Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a major Victorian rail provider on a short-term contract. This role is ideal for a recruiter with proven expertise in high-volume and technical recruitment, who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment across a diverse range of roles, with a focus on operational and technical positions.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders to provide trusted recruitment advice and ensure buy-in throughout the process.
• Utilise recruitment systems and reporting tools, with a strong focus on Excel and data management.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in volume recruitment and technical recruitment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable navigating recruitment systems.
• Background in rail, aviation, or government recruitment is highly regarded but not essential.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to deliver in a deadline-driven environment.

Contract Details:

• VPS3 banding
• 3-month term (with potential for extension)
• Based in Melbourne, hybrid working arrangements available

If you are a recruitment professional with strong operational focus and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to play a key role in connecting talent with a leading Victorian rail provider.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.