Talent Manager - Brand & Programs

at  Transurban

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads.
People are at the heart of our success, so we prioritise what matters most to create an environment where our people can thrive.
About the role
The role of Talent Manager – Brand & Programs is a newly created role that will form part of the Talent Acquisition (TA) Leadership team. This is an opportunity to reimagine Transurban strategy towards Emerging Talent and enabling the delivery of Transurban’s Diversity and Inclusion objectives from a talent attraction perspective.
The Talent Manager – Brand and Programs has broad responsibility to ensure that we, as a TA function, authentically represent Transurban’s culture, purpose, values and ways of working, both internally and externally.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Design and deliver a comprehensive and integrated strategic framework for the evolutions for Transurban Emerging Talent approach.
• Be accountable for the strategic design and delivery of Transurban’s Employer Brand initiatives aligning to the Employee Value Proposition.
• Contribute to the success of the TA function by providing thought leadership in relation to Employer Branding, DE&I and Emerging Talent, while also translating innovative ideas into solutions for business outcomes.
• Establish and standardise key metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of employer brand and diversity initiatives.
• Lead DE&I initiatives in TA with a strategic focus and partner with the Belonging and Wellbeing team to ensure alignment in strategy to deliver impactful DE&I practices.
• Provide ongoing leadership, mentoring and coaching to direct reports and the broader TA function as needed.
• Build and foster impactful relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and prospective candidates.

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

• Extensive experience in senior Employer Brand roles gain from working within complex organisations, paired with a well-established understanding of talent attraction.
• Demonstrated experience in operationalising Diversity and Inclusion strategies for talent acquisition.
• Understanding of First Nationals recruitment programs and bringing objectives to life.
• Leadership skills with experience in managing senior team members with the ability to continually support their development and growth.
• Any skills in project and change management will be highly preferable.
• Skills in critical thinking, analytical ability and problem solving, with the ability to overlay commercial acumen to decisions and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to share thought leadership and showcase new perspectives.
• A hands-on approach, with the willingness to get involved, seek solutions and contribute to the broader People & Culture function.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, provide purpose and enhance high performing teams.
• A growth mindset - you won’t be afraid to challenge the status quo, helping to problem solve through persistence, passion and the ability to influence and negotiate within an ambiguous and changing environment.

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more.
• Share offers and insurance benefits.
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on
careers@transurban.com
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Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
08-Apr-2024 0:00
Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location:
Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VI

• Extensive experience in senior Employer Brand roles gain from working within complex organisations, paired with a well-established understanding of talent attraction.
• Demonstrated experience in operationalising Diversity and Inclusion strategies for talent acquisition.
• Understanding of First Nationals recruitment programs and bringing objectives to life.
• Leadership skills with experience in managing senior team members with the ability to continually support their development and growth.
• Any skills in project and change management will be highly preferable.
• Skills in critical thinking, analytical ability and problem solving, with the ability to overlay commercial acumen to decisions and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to share thought leadership and showcase new perspectives.
• A hands-on approach, with the willingness to get involved, seek solutions and contribute to the broader People & Culture function.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, provide purpose and enhance high performing teams.
• A growth mindset - you won’t be afraid to challenge the status quo, helping to problem solve through persistence, passion and the ability to influence and negotiate within an ambiguous and changing environment