About North East Link:

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project—Victoria's largest road project. This package, delivered as a Public Private Partnership, includes twin three-lane tunnels connecting the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link daily, alleviating congestion in the north-east while preserving local roads.

About the role:

Are you ready to make an impact on one of Australia’s largest civil infrastructure projects? Join SPARK North East Link D&C as our Resourcing Lead and help shape the future of workforce talent and engagement strategies for a Project that will transform Melbourne.

What you’ll do:

• Lead recruitment excellence by driving the end-to-end recruitment process across the project, ensuring top-tier candidate experiences and strategic hiring for critical roles as well as focussing on existing employee redeployment.
• Team Management manage and develop an existing small team covering workforce / blue collar recruitment as well as white collar and executive recruitment.
• Manage your own portfolio of active roles within the Project, running end to end recruitment and running regular stakeholder meetings/progress discussions.
• Collaborate with SPARK Project leadership to offer strategic advice on project planning, recruitment governance, and continuous improvement of workforce development programs.
• Champion social outcomes through active involvement in our social procurement and candidate engagement strategy, including creating opportunities for priority job seekers, Aboriginal businesses, and social enterprises.
• Develop female engagement strategies to meet our commitment to gender diversity, aiming for high female representation on shortlists and interviews across the Project.
• Reporting and Compliance use Power Bi to accurately report on Resourcing progress in line with program to Steering committee and the client, undergo internal compliance audits to ensure all of the Recruitment function are onboarding and mobilising staff safely and correctly.
• Support our culture charter by promoting a strong, engaged, and safety-focused work environment in line with SPARK’s values. Working towards our Project headcount targets in workforce and white collar.

Why join us?

• Be part of a high performing, industry-leading project with unlimited opportunities for professional growth.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping our diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workforce.
• Help deliver social value by integrating meaningful social outcomes into our recruitment processes.
• Enjoy the ride!

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in recruitment, preferably in construction, engineering or Project specific resourcing strategy.
• Strong background in talent pipelining and internal recruitment processes.
• Expertise in fostering internal relationships and delivering recruitment strategies that reflect SPARK’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for creating lasting workforce solutions, apply now to join the team driving one of the most exciting infrastructure projects in Australia!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and removing barriers that hinder successful employment. We foster an inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and empowered. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to Victoria's largest infrastructure project, apply now. You can also subscribe to 'Job Alerts' for updates on upcoming opportunities with SPARK. Join us in making a difference!