Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Brunel

Brunel is a global workforce solutions and recruitment company, connecting skilled professionals with leading organisations across mining, energy, renewables, infrastructure, life sciences and future industries. With operations in more than 40 countries and a strong presence across Australia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognised companies to deliver exceptional talent solutions.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a driven blue-collar Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and expand our Mechanical Trades desk, working with established clients while building a strong pipeline of skilled mechanical trades professionals across Western Australia.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process across a portfolio of blue-collar and mechanical trades roles, primarily within the mining and resources industry. Working closely with clients, site-based hiring managers and candidates, you will identify, engage and secure high-calibre trades talent while delivering an exceptional recruitment experience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on candidate sourcing across the trades market, building strong networks within blue-collar industries, and thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where strong relationships and delivery focus are key

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job briefing through to placement.
• Source and engage high-quality candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, SEEK Talent Search, internal databases and networking.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess technical capability, experience and cultural fit.
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines across key industries and disciplines.
• Build lasting relationships with candidates and provide an outstanding candidate experience.
• Partner with clients and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and provide recruitment advice.
• Prepare candidate profiles, coordinate interviews, negotiate offers and manage onboarding.
• Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Monitor recruitment activity and provide regular reporting on pipeline and hiring metrics.
• Represent Brunel at networking events, industry functions and careers expos where required.

About You

• Previous experience in agency recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Previous experience recruiting skilled trades for Mining and/or Energy
• Experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting capability using a wide range of recruitment platforms.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach to recruitment.

Why Join Brunel?

• Join a globally recognised recruitment and workforce solutions business.
• Work with leading clients across Australia’s resources, energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Access ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for progression.
• Competitive salary, performance incentives and employee benefits.
• Modern Perth CBD office with a flexible and inclusive working environment.

If you’re passionate about connecting talented people with exciting career opportunities and want to be part of a globally respected recruitment business, we’d love to hear from you.

Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.