First Nations Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Identified First Nations role

Job Summary

What We Offer 

• Performance-related pay 

• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level up 

• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business 

• Purchased annual leave scheme 

• Additional Telstra day off 

• 30% off Telstra products and services 

• Home toolkit provided (sit/stand desk, office chair, monitor, keypad, laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) 

• There when life happens. From Cultural Leave to Telstra’s Additional Leave Day, we give you time to spend away from work when you need it most. 

• Parental Leave. A gender-equal policy for all parent/s, including First Nations extended family and kinship. 

Make a difference at Telstra 

At Telstra, our vision for reconciliation is an inclusive Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected and empowered to thrive. We honour the unique and enriching contributions of these communities and commit to harnessing the strength of our organisation to build digital futures with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, providing employment opportunities to lift economic participation, and creating a culturally inclusive and engaged organisation.

Learn more about our RAP: www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/first-nations-australians/Telstra-Stretch-RAP-2022-Remediated_JUN23.pdf  

Learn more about what to expect as a First Nations candidate: https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/first-nations-careers 

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll determine the best way to build a strong pipeline of First Nations talent by partnering with communities, vendors, and drawing on your own expertise. You’ll also work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring teams. Using your cultural knowledge, you’ll create safe, respectful, and inclusive processes that value the unique perspectives of First Nations candidates. Additionally, you’ll help deliver on our RAP by supporting culturally safe recruitment practices, engaging with communities, and fostering an inclusive workplace. 

In the role, you will:  

• Shape Telstra’s recruitment principles and model to be more inclusive 

• Develop a sustainable talent pipeline of First Nations talent 

• Attract and recruit talent  

• Work with the Talent Acquisition team and build their skills and capability  

• Provide exceptional care to candidates, hiring managers and stakeholders  

• Build strong and trusting relationships with your stakeholders  

• Partner with our First Nations Talent Lead to support the delivery of our First Nations Talent Strategy. 

• Work closely with teams across Telstra and the First Nations Directorate. 

About You

We are specifically seeking applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted by the community in which they live or formerly lived. 

We are looking for someone who brings: 

• An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 

• A strong understanding of cultural protocols to ensure we are communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 

• A solid understanding of First Nations histories, cultures and protocols. 

• Deep knowledge of Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing 

• End to end recruitment experience across in-house and/ or agency models  

• Experience in strategic sourcing, particularly with First Nations talent 

• Business partnering and/ or account management experience  

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and understand stakeholder needs. 

• A creative, proactive and solutions focused mindset 

Applications close on 25 June 2025. 

​​If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548.

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.   
 
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application. 
 
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. 
 
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