• Position Type: Permanent Full time and Fixed Term available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week) 
• Salary Range: LGO4 ($83,384 - $89,379 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
• Location: Walker Street, Townsville

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Officer plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, candidate-focused recruitment function at Townsville City Council. As a member of the Recruitment Team, you will drive end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing and selection through to offers and onboarding, while acting as a trusted point of contact for recruitment-related queries.

You will partner closely with department leaders and hiring managers to guide and influence hiring decisions, proactively sourcing, assessing, and presenting high-quality candidates aligned to business needs. With a strong focus on experience, you will ensure a seamless and positive journey for candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders at every stage.

About You

You are a proactive and capable HR professional with experience in recruitment across internal and external environments. Ideally, you hold a Certificate IV in Human Resources (or equivalent) and bring a sound understanding of relevant legislation and industrial instruments, enabling you to deliver compliant and high-quality recruitment outcomes within a diverse organisation.

You have demonstrated experience supporting day-to-day operations within a recruitment or HR function, including coordinating workflows, managing competing priorities, and contributing to team success. Your strong organisational skills and attention to detail ensure accuracy across all stages of the recruitment and onboarding process.

As a confident and engaging communicator, you build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and deliver exceptional service. You are highly proficient in HRIS platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite, and you bring a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to enhance processes and the overall recruitment experience.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progressionUp to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person:    Jacky Donald

Contact phone:     04•••••655

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Wednesday 10th June 2026

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_•••••••••••@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 •••• •004 for a confidential discussion.