Talent Acquisition Partner - Digital

Talent Acquisition Partner, Digital

Department :  People & Culture

Division :  HR Services

Reference number :  12772

Engagement type :  Fixed Term Contract

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.  Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in shaping talent acquisition processes and initiatives and collaborating with hiring managers to develop innovative strategies for attracting top talent and optimising sourcing channels for our Digital business.  A true talent partner you will ensure exceptional candidate care and playing a part in advancing the organisations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in alignment with its overarching strategic objectives. Given the Digital business is our biggest portfolio you will partner with another Talent Acquisition Partner, to ensure we attract and retain the most qualified individuals across our digital remit. The Digital Division enables the delivery of AEMO’s obligations through technology and improves outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders. This role is a 9 month fixed-term contract backfilling for parental leave.

What you will be doing

• In partnership with the Talent Acquisition team, you will lead the development of comprehensive attraction strategies and campaigns to enhance AEMO’s brand and attract top talent.
• Manage all stages of the recruitment lifecycle, this will include candidate sourcing, phone screening, interviewing, coordinating the candidate process and managing the offer stage whilst ensuring excellent candidate care.
• Build an understanding of talent in competitor companies and provide benchmarking / competitor analysis for strategic advantage.
• Proactively build technical external talent pools for your client groups.
• Ensure talent acquisition strategies are aligned with AEMO’s DEI objectives and support the development and implementation of initiatives to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the recruitment process.

What you will bring to the role

In return some of our benefits to you

Flexible working : work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options

Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.

Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.

Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).

Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at

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