First Nations Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Identified First Nations role

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

25 June 2025 11 : 59pm

Job Title

First Nations Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Identified First Nations role

Job Summary

As the First Nations Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Telstra you will be dedicated to ensuring best practice outcomes across all aspects of the recruitment process with particular focus on First Nations recruitment and commitments in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Job Description

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 Telstras 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 :

Learn more about what to expect as a First Nations candidate : Youll Do

In this role youll determine the best way to build a strong pipeline of First Nations talent by partnering with communities vendors and drawing on your own expertise. Youll 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 youll create safe respectful and inclusive processes that value the unique perspectives of First Nations candidates. Additionally youll 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 Telstras 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 .

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.

We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form and require this in an alternate format please contact our Talent Acquisition team on

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Illustration,Defence,HVAC,AJAX,Drafting,Customer Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1