Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.

The Role 

We are seeking a proactive and influential Talent Acquisition Specialist to strengthen Coras’ market presence and drive strategic recruitment outcomes across all segments of our business – Maritime Capability; Maritime Sustainment; Land, Air, National Security & Enabling; Data & AI; and Corporate Services.

This is part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week) for a fixed term of 14 months.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including role scoping, advertising, talent sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for specialised Defence and National Security roles, informed by Segment plans, market maps and other strategic insights.
• Partner with Segment Leaders and the broader People & Culture team to understand current and emerging workforce needs, contributing to short and long-term workforce planning initiatives.
• Manage recruitment-related reporting, metrics and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate Coras’ presence at relevant recruitment and industry events and seminars.
• Maintain and enhance our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other HR / recruiting tools.

This role is a unique opportunity to combine your operational delivery and strategic thinking skills to shape and grow our Defence and National Security talent pool.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can:

• Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to shape outcomes and influence stakeholders.
• Think new about current recruitment and workforce processes and challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust quicky to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
• Contribute to a high-performing, values-driven People & Culture team.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 3-4 years of end-to-end recruiting experience, specifically within the Defence and/or National Security Industry.  
• Demonstrated capability in attracting and sourcing talent for highly specialised roles.
• Proactive in building and maintain talent pipelines to anticipate future workforce needs.
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and contemporary HR technologies.

Highly Regarded (Ideal) Skills & Experience

• Existing Defence network or involvement in Defence industry activities / events.
• Exposure to broader People & Culture functions, such as onboarding, engagement initiatives or HR operations.
  
  

Why join Coras?

Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Well defined pathway for advancement
• Access to SME coaches to support your development
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
• An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
• Whole of company annual conference
• The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider