Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work; we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What you'd be doing in this role As Canva scales change, it continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So, this will give you a flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but it will likely evolve.
At the moment, this role is focused on: Leading a Global Engineering TA Team: Inspire, mentor, and coach a high-performing team to deliver impactful results while championing their growth and development. Recruiting the Best: Drive global recruitment efforts to secure top engineering talent with agility and precision, especially for niche and in-demand roles. Building Diverse Teams: Advocate for and embed inclusive hiring practices to ensure Canva reflects the diversity of its global community. Partnering with Stakeholders: Collaborate with engineering leadership to develop talent strategies that align with product goals and long-term vision. Data-Driven Excellence: Leverage data insights to optimise hiring strategies, inform decisions, and improve effectiveness. Champion Experience: Elevate stakeholder and candidate experiences, ensuring every touchpoint with Canva leaves a lasting, positive impression. You're probably a match if You have proven experience leading talent acquisition teams, especially in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment. You're skilled in coaching, empowering, and growing hybrid, global teams. You bring a data-driven approach to decision-making and strategy development. You're adaptable, collaborative, and deeply experienced in operationalising talent strategies. You're passionate about inclusion and diversity and advocate for it in every hiring practice. You have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. About the team Canva's People team has a big mission to build the most effective and engaged company in the world! Our success is finding, growing, and empowering the best engineers, designers, product managers, growth marketers, and operators worldwide. To do this, we need a strong, empowered, and capable team to help Canva scale to be the most valuable company in the world!
Recruiting is a cornerstone of Canva's success, and as the Talent Acquisition Lead - Engineering, you'll play a critical role in driving our engineering hiring strategy. This global leadership position calls for a visionary who can blend strategic insight with hands-on execution to attract world-class talent, build diverse teams, and foster an inclusive recruitment culture.
You'll collaborate closely with engineering leaders, the global TA team, and the broader People team to align hiring strategies with our ambitious growth plans while continuously evolving and innovating our processes. This is your chance to make an impact in one of the world's fastest-growing companies.
What's in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here's a taste of what's on offer:
Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge, and support you personally Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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