Talent Acquisition Operations Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Saab scores A on the Alion truth index.
TALENT ACQUISITION OPERATIONS MANAGER
Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology.
For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world-class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact.
If you're looking for challenging work, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer
At Saab Australia, we recognise that meaningful work is just one part of a rewarding career. We support our people with benefits that enhance wellbeing, flexibility and financial security, including:
- Up to 6 weeks leave
- 14% employer superannuation contribution
- Free Income Protection Insurance
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The role
The Talent Acquisition Operations Manager leads the operational effectiveness, governance and continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition across Saab Australia. Working closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition & Mobility, People & Culture leaders and key stakeholders, this role translates recruitment strategy into operational delivery through workforce planning, process optimisation, technology enablement and service excellence.
Responsible for driving scalable and efficient recruitment operations, you will provide leadership across recruitment delivery, demand and capacity planning, Workday optimisation, reporting and analytics, recruitment coordination and supplier governance. You will ensure the Talent Acquisition team has the capability, tools and processes required to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes, whilst maintaining a hands-on recruitment capability to support executive and business-critical hiring needs.
Further, the successful candidate will:
- Lead and optimise Talent Acquisition operations, governance and service delivery
- Drive workforce demand planning, recruitment forecasting and team capacity management
- Champion Workday Recruiting optimisation, automation and process improvements
- Develop recruitment reporting, metrics and workforce insights to support business decisions
- Establish and maintain recruitment frameworks, service standards and governance controls
- Lead and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team focused on customer excellence
- Manage recruitment suppliers, agency partnerships and operational stakeholder relationships
Mawson Lakes-Adelaide based role with flexible start times and one day working from home/9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
- Significant experience in Talent Acquisition, recruitment operations or a related People & Culture function
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and contemporary talent acquisition practices
- Demonstrated experience improving recruitment processes, operating models and service delivery
- Experience using enterprise ATS or HRIS platforms, ideally Workday Recruiting
- Strong capability using recruitment metrics and workforce data to drive performance outcomes
- Proven experience leading operational change, continuous improvement and governance initiatives
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and people leadership skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
What you will be part of
- Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
- Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
- The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here.
- We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.
Applications
- To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply’.
- By submitting your application, you consent to Saab Australia's pre-employment screening process, which may include reference checks, Australian Federal Police checks, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration.
- Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.
- Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology.