Talent Acquisition Partner

The Opportunity

Lead recruitment for some of South Australia’s most significant education leadership roles and shape the experience people have from offer through to onboarding and beyond.

In this role, you’ll manage end-to-end recruitment for corporate and senior school leadership roles, while also influencing onboarding, employee experience and engagement to set our people up for success.

About the Role

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for corporate and senior school leadership roles
• Partner with Principals, executives and Boards to shape hiring decisions
• Proactively source and headhunt candidates using market insights and networks
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles
• Deliver a high-quality, engaging candidate experience across the recruitment lifecycle
• Lead and support onboarding and early integration of new starters
• Contribute to employee experience and engagement initiatives through recruitment insights and process improvements
• Build system capability through training and coaching for leaders and HR representatives

About You

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, including senior or complex roles
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Skilled in sourcing, headhunting and market engagement
• Excellent communication skills with sound judgement and discretion
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple processes at pace
• Experience using recruitment systems (e.g. Dayforce or similar)

Why Join Us

• Influence leadership selections across a statewide education system Purpose-driven work supporting schools and communities across South Australia
• Great Team Culture
• Flexible working options
• Generous leave entitlements
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Study Incentives & Professional Development Allowance
• Exciting New Office Location in 2026 (Greenhill Road, Parkside)

We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,500 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 56,000 students across our 101 Catholic Schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12.

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is a dynamic and diverse education system working in partnership with families, parishes and communities to support thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires. Guided by the Living, Learning, Leading Framework and the Towards 2027: Expanding Horizons and Deepening Practices strategy, CESA is committed to professional excellence and to being an employer of choice.

Application close Sunday 19 July 2026

How to Apply

1. Cover letter (1 A4 page) detailing the following:

• Your experience relevant to the role
• What has motivated you to apply; and
• What you hope to contribute to the CESA community.

1. Resume