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Talent Acquisition Leader, Engineering APJ (R5758)

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22

Core

Strategic Talent Acquisition leader responsible for building and leading engineering teams across the Asia-Pacific region for a defense-tech company.

Role type

Senior Talent Acquisition Leader (Regional)

Builds

Engineering teams for autonomy software, aircraft, and simulation technologies

Domain

Defense technology, Aerospace, Robotics, Autonomous Systems

Required skills

Strategic hiring planning, Senior engineering search execution, RPO provider management, Team leadership and coaching, Technical fluency in robotics/autonomy, Data-driven pipeline management, Change management, ATS and sourcing platform expertise

Preferred skills

Experience in high-growth transformation environments, Negotiation skills, Data storytelling

Technologies

ATS systems, Sourcing platforms, Recruiting analytics tools

Responsibilities

Translate business priorities into hiring strategy, Execute complex senior engineering searches, Build and lead an in-house TA team, Manage external RPO partners, Create technical talent pipelines in autonomy/robotics/ML, Drive hiring alignment and momentum, Navigate security and confidentiality requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities