Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description


We're on the hunt for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who can do more than just fill roles — we want someone who finds, excites, and engages talent to join us on our mission to reshape education. You'll be the first dedicated hire into our People team, playing a key role in building recruitment processes that scale with us. This role starts part-time, growing into full-time within a few months


Who are we


We empower students and their studies by providing an ecosystem of highly effective tutoring, resources and support. We run weekly small-group tutoring sessions at our in-person campuses, presented by young and experienced tutors that teach in a simple, intuitive and engaging way. We also supplement these sessions with weekly workshops, complimentary 1-on-1 support and a learning portal with a comprehensive suite of resources and practice material to help students master their subjects.


Over 8,000 students and 250+ team members have joined Contour Education since our founding in the beginning of 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication in providing ALL our students and parents with a premium learning experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their personal goals, and achieve success in their school assessments and exams. We've been listed three years in a row as one of the Fastest Growing Startups by the Australian Financial Review, and we're continuing to multiply year over year!


It's our vision to reshape education, one student at a time.


What you'll do

Manage end-to-end recruitment across all functions
Build and automate workflows across Rippling, Workable and Monday.com
Craft engaging job ads, screening processes and interview guides
Run talent campaigns including referral programs and university partnerships
Coordinate and facilitate group assessment centres and info sessions
Ensure a great candidate experience through timely communication and feedback
Leverage AI tools to streamline sourcing, screening, and hiring
Support hiring managers with best-practice training and coaching
Monitor hiring metrics to drive continuous improvement
Build our employer brand and champion DEI in hiring
Skill Requirements
Honesty and Integrity
Independence & Proactiveness
Intelligence & Creativity
️ Excellent Communication Skills
Energy and Enthusiasm
Willing to Listen, Learn & Lead
‍ Comfort with tech and automation
Strong understanding of AI and its use in recruitment


Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related
2–3 years experience in end-to-end recruitment or talent acquisition
Knowledge of HR tech (Rippling, Workable or equivalent ATS) advantageous
Demonstrated use of AI tools (ChatGPT, screening platforms, etc.) in hiring workflows


Personal Requirements
️ Able to start part-time and grow into full-time within months
Desire to shape a fast-growing People function from the ground up
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment
Melbourne-based with flexibility to work from campuses or home
Growth mindset with a love for efficiency and problem solving
Willing to work independently while collaborating across teams


Benefits
Join one of Australia’s fastest-growing education companies
Be the first dedicated talent hire, with real opportunity to shape strategy
Work in a hybrid, flexible, tech-forward environment
Access to generous learning, wellness and entertainment perks
Mentoring and career development to grow with the business
Be surrounded by people who genuinely care about impact and innovation
Work with AI tools and be part of building cutting-edge recruitment systems
Contribute to something meaningful: helping students succeed, one hire at a time
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