Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Details

Visy operates in some of Australia’s most competitive industrial labour markets. This role exists to ensure we continue to attract and secure high-quality trades and maintenance talent across manufacturing and production operations.

This is a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist role focused on trades, site-based recruitment. You will own your portfolio end-to-end, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver fast, high-quality hiring outcomes while building sustainable talent pipelines that reduce reliance on agencies and reactive advertising.

About the Team

Reporting into the TA Team Lead – Trades, you will join a centralized P&C Talent Acquisition function supporting Visy’s operations across Australia and New Zealand.

The team supports recruitment across white-, blue-collar and trades roles and includes TA Specialists, Administrators, Systems and Leadership, all working collaboratively to deliver consistent, high-quality recruitment outcomes across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end recruitment delivery across skilled trades and maintenance roles
• Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, workforce requirements and attraction strategies
• Source and engage electricians, fitters, mechanical trades and other site-based trades talent through multiple channels
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future trades demand
• Manage screening, interviews, assessments, offers and onboarding at pace
• Provide labour market insights and hiring recommendations to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with EBAs, awards and employment legislation throughout the recruitment process
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience recruiting in skilled trades, maintenance, manufacturing or industrial talent
• Strong capability managing fast-paced recruitment with competing priorities
• Experience sourcing passive and active trade candidates through job boards, referrals, talent pools and local market networks
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (PageUp or similar desirable)
• Understanding of EBAs, awards and blue-collar employment frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence site leaders
• A practical, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to work autonomously
• Resilience and adaptability in a high-volume, operational environment

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Work from Home 2 days / week with the onsite time based at either Yatala or Gibson Island
• Purchase Leave options for extra flexibility
• 6 additional lifestyle leave days on top of your annual leave
• Retail discounts RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and other retailers
• The chance to make a real impact securing the people who keep Australia manufacturing

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.