Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - 12 Month FTC

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a trusted Senior Talent Partner within our Careers and Talent team, you’ll manage recruitment for our South Australian teams and build a strong presence in the market. With an exciting pipeline of projects ahead, you’ll strengthen local connections, anticipate hiring needs and develop talent pipelines to support Aurecon’s growth.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior roles across our South Australian Engineering portfolios.
• Build strong SA market connections and proactive talent pipelines using direct, market-led and innovative sourcing.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs and shape tailored hiring strategies.
• Provide market insights, guidance and best-practice recruitment advice to influence decisions.
• Use recruitment systems, data, emerging technology and process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Balance volume and complexity while maintaining strong governance and an exceptional candidate experience.

What you’ll bring

• Substantial experience across both in-house and agency recruitment environments.
• Strong knowledge of the talent market in South Australia, ideally with established local networks.
• Demonstrated success recruiting mid to senior professionals across engineering, infrastructure, technical or advisory environments.
• Confidence partnering with managers and senior leaders, with strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused and commercially minded approach, with the agility to anticipate needs, pivot quickly and manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using ATS platforms, data, AI-enabled tools and process improvements to deliver smarter recruitment outcomes; Workday experience is preferred.

Experience within engineering, infrastructure, consulting, defence, construction or professional services will be highly regarded.

Why join us

• Partner with engaged leaders on meaningful, business-critical roles.
• Play a key role in building the teams behind Aurecon’s growing pipeline of meaningful projects across South Australia.
• Join a connected Adelaide office and a collaborative, high-performing Careers and Talent team across APAC.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive, people-first culture that values continuous improvement.

How we support your growth

Build your career while helping solve complex infrastructure challenges in a supportive, ambitious environment. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we value diverse perspectives and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Who we are

Aurecon is an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We bring ideas to life by creating infrastructure that improves outcomes for people and the planet.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.