Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
About Us
At Cargill, we’re challenging the way world sees agriculture. With more than 150 years of experience we are committed to feeding the world in a safe and responsible way, reducing environmental impact, and improving the communities where we live and work. Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to creating a ‘zero harm’ safety culture.
With a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and a global footprint, you will work with some of the best minds developing innovative programs and practices for a sustainable future. It’s an opportunity to learn, grow and engage in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. Learn more at www.cargill.com
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Professional, Talent Acquisition Consultant applies a consultative and strategic approach to lead complex, full-cycle recruiting across multiple business units and geographies, enabling the organization to attract and secure top talent in a competitive labor market. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role serves as a trusted partner to senior hiring managers, translating workforce demand into scalable, data-informed hiring solutions that advance business objectives. The role drives continuous improvement across talent acquisition processes, tools, and candidate experience while ensuring full compliance with legal requirements and internal standards. By championing strategic talent pipelines and delivering measurable hiring outcomes, this position directly strengthens organizational capability and employer brand on a global scale.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for a range of complex and senior roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Provide expert advice on role scoping, candidate assessment, interview processes, and hiring best practice.
- Build proactive talent pipelines and use strategic sourcing methods to identify hard-to-find candidates.
- Deliver a consistent and high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Work collaboratively with HR partners, business leaders, and external vendors to meet hiring objectives.
- Monitor recruitment metrics and use data to improve hiring outcomes and process efficiency.
- Ensure all recruitment activity complies with relevant employment laws, policies, and internal standards.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives through inclusive hiring practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help strengthen the employer brand.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders.
- Demonstrated capability in proactive sourcing, talent mapping, and pipeline development.
- Sound knowledge of Australian recruitment practices and employment compliance requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of service and delivery.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence using recruitment data to inform decisions.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consultation skills.
- Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and candidate experience.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technology.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, business, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
We Offer
- In return to your experience, we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan
- Autonomy and scope for career development
- The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders
- A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment
If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.
Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.
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