Early Careers Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Advisor

18-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover) | Sydney

Inspire the next generation. Build careers that power Australia's future.

At Transgrid, we're not just connecting communities through electricity we're creating opportunities for the next generation of engineers, technicians, business professionals and future leaders to build meaningful careers.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Early Careers Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Advisor to join our Talent Acquisition team on an 18-month fixed-term maternity leave contract.

If you're someone who believes recruitment is about building relationships, creating opportunities and leaving candidates with a positive impression whether they're successful or not we'd love to hear from you.

The opportunity

As our Early Careers Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Advisor, you'll take ownership of Transgrid's Graduate, Apprentice, Cadet, Summer Intern and Work Experience recruitment programs.

From developing attraction strategies through to onboarding our newest employees, you'll deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality recruitment experiences that help us attract the diverse talent needed to build the workforce of tomorrow.

Working closely with hiring leaders, People & Culture Business Partners, Universities, TAFEs, Schools and industry partners, you'll influence how Transgrid is seen by future talent and help shape our long-term workforce capability.

You'll lead end-to-end recruitment across our Early Careers programs, including:

• Designing and delivering annual recruitment campaigns across Graduate, Apprentice, Cadet, Intern and Work Experience programs.
• Creating innovative attraction and sourcing strategies that connect us with diverse emerging talent.
• Building meaningful partnerships with universities, TAFEs, schools, student organisations and industry groups.
• Delivering engaging assessment centres, interviews and selection processes that are fair, inclusive and aligned to best practice.
• Providing outstanding candidate care through every stage of the recruitment journey—from first application through to onboarding.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting people with opportunity and understands that every interaction shapes our employer brand.

You'll bring:

• Experience managing end-to-end Early Careers or high-volume recruitment campaigns.
• A passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and building long-term talent communities.
• Experience coordinating assessment centres and structured selection processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence hiring leaders with confidence.
• Experience developing attraction and sourcing strategies across multiple channels.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously.

Qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or a related discipline are highly regarded.

Our commitment to candidate experience

We're committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and engaging experience for every candidate. We believe every interaction matters, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering recruitment experiences that are professional, authentic and memorable.

Our Values 

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!                                                                                               

Applications close on the 9th of August 2026. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy network. Apply today and be a key part of the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

Applications are now open. Join us and help build the next generation at Transgrid.