Talent Acquisition Manager

• Shape and lead a purpose driven TA function that makes a real impact
• Join a values-led aged care organisation focused on people and growth
• Based in Hindmarsh with flexibility to work from home

Helping Hand is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to drive recruitment strategy and delivery across a diverse, multi-site workforce.

This newly defined position blends leadership and hands-on delivery. You’ll lead a capable internal TA team, collaborate closely with People & Culture, and ensure a high-quality, values-aligned experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Working across metro and regional SA, you’ll focus on building sustainable talent pipelines, strengthening Helping Hand’s employer brand, and embedding efficient, data-led recruitment practices.

This role is your chance to make a meaningful impact, shaping the workforce that enables Helping Hand to provide exceptional care, connection, and support to older South Australians. For more than 70 years, Helping Hand has been a trusted presence in the community, empowering people to live with dignity, independence, and purpose.

• Shape and implement recruitment strategies  that align with organisational goals across Residential, Home Care, and Corporate Services.

• Lead, mentor, and empower  an internal TA team to deliver consistent, high-quality results while developing their capability and confidence.

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment  for both high-volume and specialist roles, balancing quality, speed, and candidate experience.

• Partner with leaders  across the organisation to understand workforce needs, forecast future demand, and tailor sourcing strategies accordingly.

• Drive process improvement  by optimising recruitment systems, reporting, dashboards, and data insights to inform smarter hiring decisions.

• Champion Helping Hand’s EVP and employer brand , ensuring every campaign and interaction reflects their values of compassion, respect, and excellence.

• Lead strategic projects  that strengthen talent pipelines, reduce agency reliance, and improve workforce sustainability across metro and regional SA.

• Embed inclusive, candidate-centred practices  to attract diverse talent and create a positive experience at every stage of the hiring journey.

You’re a proactive and strategic talent leader who thrives on partnering with people to deliver meaningful outcomes. You bring credibility, sound judgement and a steady hand to a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

You’re also a genuine people leader who inspires confidence, builds capability, and creates strong relationships across every level of an organisation.

• Proven experience leading or managing a recruitment or broader people function within a complex or multi-site environment

• Success working in high-volume settings with peaks and surges in demand

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills who is able to connect with everyone from executives to frontline team members

• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and commercial awareness

• A collaborative mindset with a focus on innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement

• Ideally, experience in aged care, health, or another service-based environment

Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation that’s both well-established and forward-thinking, one that genuinely values its people and the communities it serves.

Helping Hand offers:

• Hybrid work options and flexibility around home and office

• A supportive, inclusive and values-led culture

• The opportunity to lead meaningful recruitment that shapes real outcomes

• Non-for-profit benefits and inclusions

Keen to learn more before applying? For further information, please contact  Lazette Cahill  or  Elena Bacon  on  08 7100 1568 or 08 7092 1523 , or email  Lazette.Cahill@harrisonmcmillan.com.au  or  Elena.Bacon@harrisonmcmillan.com.au .

Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in  Word format only .