Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world' s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. With Over 15, 000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

As an integral part of Aliaxis, we are proud to deliver renowned brands Vinidex, Philmac, Rodney Industries, Marley, Dynex and RX Plastics, each proudly contributing to our purpose and commitment to delivering sustainable, reliable, and innovative solutions.

We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on our community, and looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions
  

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive, flexible, and relationship‑focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our friendly and dynamic HR & Talent team. Based in Smithfield or Darlinghurst this is a 12-month parental leave contract, supporting recruitment activity across Australia and New Zealand.

Ideally you come from either internal or agency background, are hands‑on, highly organised, detail driven, and committed to delivering an exceptional experience for both hiring managers and candidates.

Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you’ll manage end‑to‑end recruitment across a diverse mix of white‑collar and blue‑collar roles within a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our processes run smoothly, our systems are well‑maintained, and our stakeholders feel supported every step of the way.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Managing end‑to‑end recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating offers, and supporting onboarding

• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support upcoming and future hiring needs.

• Prepare engaging job ads and role briefs that reflects business needs and attract the right talent.

• Ensure recruitment administration is accurate, compliant, and up‑to‑date across all stages, including ATS updates.

• Conduct reference checks and manage pre‑engagement compliance (e.g., medicals, background checks).

• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes, ensuring they are fair, transparent, and efficient.

• Apply WHS and risk‑management principles within recruitment and onboarding activities.

• Support and work closely with the TA Business Partner to deliver seamless, high‑quality recruitment outcomes across Australia and New Zealand.
  

About you

You’ll be successful in this role if you’re adaptable, a strong team player, and comfortable navigating a busy, ever‑changing environment. You bring a positive, solutions‑focused approach and enjoy building authentic relationships across all levels of the business.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an end‑to‑end recruiter, ideally within an in‑house or recruitment consultancy environment.

• Experienced recruiting both white‑collar and blue‑collar roles within global or large complex organisation within manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, logistics or similar.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

• A customer‑centric approach with strong communication skills and stakeholder management.

• Experience using large ATS platforms and HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).

• A collaborative mindset and flexible approach to supporting the broader team who likes to have fun along the way!

Why join us? We Care

• Hybrid role: WFH 3 days per week, with flexible working hours available.

• Competitive salary and onsite parking available at Smithfield.

• Work for a business that is conscious of its environmental and community impact.

• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family.

• Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards.

• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs.

• Career development opportunities locally and globally.

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on “Go for Zero”.

For more information about this role, please contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it' s offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!