Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping the future by developing the next generation of talent? Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time Campus Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist based in our Macquarie, Sydney Global HQ.
In this role you will primarily lead and deliver the Cochlear Summer Internship recruitment program for 3rd year students (predominantly Engineering students) as well as the Graduate Recruitment program that follows as our Summer Internship student finalise their studies. You will be a critical contributor to building Cochlear’s talent pipeline for future leadership and expert roles.
While Campus Recruitment initiatives are off peak the successful candidate for this role will also work closely with different line managers to fill open professional roles at different departments across Cochlear. This is your opportunity to enjoy a wonderfully hybrid role where you get exposed to all aspects of recruitment for a global market leader.
You will join a team of seasoned professionals continually implementing effective and efficient recruitment strategies to ensure that Cochlear attracts the best talent to deliver on our strategic business objectives.
Responsibilities include:

Campus Recruitment Specialist

• Manage end-to-end recruitment of Cochlear’s Summer Student Internship Program and Graduate program
• Provide ongoing management for post-recruitment structured activities related to Cochlear’s Early Careers programs (including Graduate rotations and development programs)
• Provide regular updates for leadership, managers (HMs) and business partnering teams, ensuring overall quality of hire
• Build external network/relationships with target tertiary institutions, academic & student communities
• Act as a liaison for 3rd party requests for support with philanthropic endeavours
• Coordinate Cochlear’s participation in careers fairs and on-campus events, advocating company values and positioning Cochlear as an employer of choice.
• Act as a presenter or MC at Cochlear events as required.
• Support recruitment administration and reporting requirements

Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Effectively manage end to end recruitment activities across different functions.
• Recommend to hiring managers relevant resources, techniques and selection criteria for interviewing, assessing, and evaluating applicants for suitability.
• Facilitate the hiring team de-brief meetings; provide consultative advice on selection and evaluation ensuring consistent application of the selection criteria is complete and in line with local legislation.
• Provide appropriate feedback throughout the interview and selection process to advise and influence hiring managers, ensuring an overall effective hire;
• Handle candidate and current employee data within Cochlear policy and local Privacy law requirements.

About You
As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to project manage, plan workflow, work independently and take initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced service-oriented global environment.
• High customer-centricity with the ability to build trust and engage with a range of senior stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Track record (ideally 2 years) in graduate recruitment (domestic & international).
• Robust working knowledge of Australian tertiary/academic systems.
• Excellent written/verbal presentation/facilitation skills.
• Strong affinity with the Cochlear mission and passion for talent acquisition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Full working rights within Australia.

Ideal:

• Engineering graduate (all disciplines) with a passion for talent development
• Life Sciences industry recruitment experience
• Experience with Workday or other recruitment systems.
• Firsthand experience completing Summer internship/Graduate program

Development Value of this Role
This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of senior stakeholders globally and contribute to building an innovative global strategy to support our talent pipeline, ultimately supporting business growth.
Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We’re open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

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