Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world's most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others, in over 70 countries around the world. 
Be part of a well-funded and agile organisation, as a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team. We have a flat organisational structure, and the best candidates will be both creative lateral thinkers and doers. Our technical pursuits require us to take advantage of the absolute latest in technology and best practices to remain competitive. 
About the role DroneShield is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its team in the Sydney CBD headquarters. We are looking for applicants with extensive experience in rapid scaling of engineering and operations teams. The role will report to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations  Liaise with relevant DroneShield hiring managers in setting out position requirementsMaintain DroneShield's presence and conducting candidate searches through various platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, Seek and other platformsConducting initial candidate screening and supporting DroneShield hiring managers through the remainder of the hiring processesMaintaining order in ATSConducting reference checksWe are a global business. Stakeholders are located in different time zones (including our Virginia office). There is a requirement to occasionally work outside of normal business hours Qualifications, Experience and Skills  Extensive previous experience in rapidly scaling engineering and operations teamsDefence experience favourably considered, but not a must haveTechnically minded with the ability to grasp engineering role requirementsIn-house recruitment experience is preferred, however agency-only experience will also be consideredHighly motivated self-starter, able to operate in a small agile teamClear verbal and written communicationOnly candidates currently located in Australia or New Zealand will be considered Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.#J-18808-Ljbffr