Head of Strategic Sourcing & Talent Acquisition

Overview

Head of Strategic Sourcing & Talent Acquisition — this pivotal position will see you at the forefront of shaping the future workforce that underpins Australia’s nuclear powered submarine build and sustainment programs. On behalf of ASC, a cornerstone of Australia’s sovereign submarine capability, this opportunity joins the People and Culture team. You will be empowered to operationalise innovative talent strategies, partner with senior stakeholders across the business, and ensure ASC continues to attract and nurture exceptional talent. With a strong commitment to values such as respect, integrity, and excellence, ASC offers a supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to organisational success and national security. Join ASC, Australia’s leading sovereign submarine builder and maintainer, where technical excellence meets a supportive, purpose-driven culture. This role offers flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to national security. Key responsibilities

Lead multiple direct reports across Recruitment Operations, International Deployments, Early Careers, and Strategic Talent Acquisition teams; setting clear goals, performance targets, and fostering a culture of recognition and continuous improvement. Execute the strategic direction for the Talent Acquisition team by developing and implementing frameworks that ensure best practice recruitment solutions are consistently applied across all areas of the organisation. Leverage workforce planning data to design processes that secure the right human capital required for current needs as well as future contractual deliverables. Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders across People & Culture and ASC’s Transformation Office to foster collaboration, gain insight into capability requirements, and proactively address workforce challenges. Provide specialist advice on recruitment execution including go-to-market approaches, diversity and inclusion initiatives, candidate selection frameworks (domestic and international), and internal mobility strategies. Develop partnerships with external organisations to enhance employment pipelines and strengthen ASC’s employer brand within targeted talent communities. Optimise budget allocation across all recruitment initiatives by tracking expenditure, reallocating resources as necessary, and ensuring maximum impact for each programme or project. Key requirements

A minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience with at least 8 years spent in leadership roles within large or complex organisations where you have demonstrated responsibility for strategic talent acquisition. Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Business are highly desirable as they underpin your understanding of contemporary people practices. Proven track record in designing interventions that solve complex workforce challenges while supporting organisational transformation initiatives. Experience leading high-performing teams in environments characterised by change or complexity, ensuring clarity around goals while encouraging professional growth among direct reports. Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels; your collaborative approach ensures alignment between departmental strategies and overall business objectives. Experience managing budgets efficiently by tracking spend against outcomes and reallocating resources where needed for optimal impact. Expertise in developing partnerships with external providers or educational institutions to enhance early careers pipelines or address hard-to-fill roles through creative sourcing strategies. Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of talent acquisition; from policy development through to candidate selection frameworks. About the job

Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Human Resources Focus: Recruitment / Resourcing Industry: Human Resources and Personnel Salary: Perth or Adelaide Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Director Location: Adelaide CBD Application details: Applications close Friday 6th March 2026. To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Ella Morgan directly on 08 8216 3553 or ella.morgan@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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