Talent Acquisition Specialist - proactive sourcing, 6 month contract

Job Title

Talent Acquisition Specialist - proactive sourcing, 6 month contract

Job Description Summary

Job Description

·  Proactively source and engage top talent through direct search & outreach

·  Deliver high‑quality screening for quality & fit, not just cv’s

·  Partner with hiring leaders to provide strong shortlists & market insights

Are you the kind of Talent Acquisition professional who doesn’t wait for applicants—you go out and find them?

Do you love uncovering hidden talent, building warm pipelines, and being the engine behind smart hiring decisions?

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 6 month contract, who thrives on proactive candidate sourcing and high‑quality screening, and who wants to play a critical role in delivering outstanding hires across the business.

Why this role is different

This isn’t a reactive, inbox-heavy recruitment role.

You’ll join the already awesome TA team as a TA guru in engaging passive talent for a wide & varied bunch of roles, and delivering shortlists that hiring leaders genuinely value. Your work will directly influence hiring outcomes, building out diverse teams to support 2 new clients.

If you enjoy combining research, relationship-building, and commercial thinking, this role is made for you.

What you’ll be doing

✅ Proactively source high-quality candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, talent pools, and creative sourcing techniques
✅ Conduct in-depth screening calls to assess capability, motivation, values, and role fit
✅ Partner closely with your TA team and Hiring Managers to deeply understand role requirements and market realities
✅ Provide market insights, talent availability data, and candidate feedback to influence hiring decisions
✅ Deliver an engaging, professional, and inclusive candidate experience from first contact
✅ Continuously improve sourcing strategies, screening frameworks, and candidate quality

✅ Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

What we’re looking for

🌟 Proven experience in talent sourcing, candidate research, or recruitment coordination/advisory roles – if in commercial real estate, even better!
🌟 Strong interviewing and screening capability—you know how to get beyond the CV
🌟 Confidence engaging senior and/or hard-to-find talent in competitive markets
🌟 A naturally curious mindset—you love understanding how roles, industries, and people fit together
🌟 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
🌟 Comfortable working with ATS and recruitment sourcing tools, Workday or GEM knowledge would be a big plus!
🌟 Organised, proactive, and highly accountable for outcomes

What you’ll love about working here

✨ A hand on role where your sourcing expertise is genuinely valued
✨ Exposure to diverse roles and complex hiring needs
✨ A supportive & inclusive TA team that focuses on having fun while delivering strongly
✨ A culture that cares about inclusion, candidate experience, and doing recruitment well

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about finding great people before anyone else does, and you love turning talent insights into successful hires, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your sourcing superpowers to a role where they truly matter.

 

 

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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