Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions. 

As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruitment across our engineering and safety portfolios – roles that are critical to the future of aviation and engineering.  

What you’ll be doing :

In this high-impact position, you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across the engineering and safety sectors to attract and hire top-tier talent in highly specialised and competitive markets. You’ll be the go-to expert for technical hiring, bringing deep market insights and creative sourcing strategies to the table.  

You’ll thrive in an environment that values agility, creativity, and speed – and where your ability to pivot, prioritise, and deliver will be key to success.  

You will:  

• Own end-to-end recruitment for engineering and safety roles across the business
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and influence workforce planning  
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for niche skill sets in tight talent markets  
• Champion Virgin Australia’s employer brand in the corporate space  
• Use data to drive decisions and continuously improve recruitment outcomes  
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing your expertise and insights  

What You’ll Bring :

• Proven experience recruiting in technical, analytics, or operational areas (e.g., engineering, transformation or maintenance operations)
• Strong understanding of talent market dynamics and sourcing in skills-short environments  
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills  
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for candidate experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment  

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):  

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)  
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)  
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide  
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership  
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial.  
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.