Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6 Month Contract

Find the people who reshape education.

Join us for a 6 month fixed-term contract supporting our high volume recruitment period September to February. With our interstate campus expansion and our high volume high school graduate campaigns we need someone who can support full-cycle recruitment independently from day one.

If you’re someone who loves to work at pace and knows how to excite and engage top talent, this is your chance to make a mark. At Contour, we’re not just filling roles, we’re building the team that will transform how students learn.

At Contour, we’re reshaping education, one student at a time. 

Born from the frustration of students who knew the system could be better, we set out to build what we once wished existed: tutoring that actually works. Not generic classes. Not recycled notes. Not overpriced, overcrowded rooms with an out-of-touch teacher who couldn’t relate. But a complete ecosystem of tutoring, resources, and support, meticulously designed to help every student reach their full potential. 

Since 2020, over 15,000+ students have trusted Contour to guide their academic journey, and we’ve grown to over 500+ team members. We’ve produced hundreds of 99+ ATARs, tutored the World-Record UCAT scorer, and placed more students into medical school than any school in Australia. 

Our growth is a testament to the simple philosophy: Put the student first, always. Everything we design, from our world-class tutor-training programs to our purpose-built campuses, exists to help students master content faster, perform with confidence, and even rekindle the joy of learning. 

Contour is a group of three brands united by one goal: to give every student the best chance to achieve their full potential:

• Contour Education: Reshaping how students master their high school subjects with small-group tutoring, structured resources, and 1-on-1 support across Maths, Science, and English.
• Contour Medprep: Reshaping medical preparation with a proven, step-by-step pathway through the UCAT, interviews, and admissions, led by a team of 100+ medical students. 
• Contour TestPrep: Reshaping test preparation, starting with the selective entry exam, through rigorous tutoring, mock exams, and data-driven feedback to give students a decisive advantage. 

This is Contour. Built by students, for students.

• Own the process - Manage end-to-end hiring across all functions.
• Handle the volume - Juggle 30+ open roles across the organisation at once.
• Support our expansion - Help resource new campuses openings across Australia.
• Drive our peak season - Lead sourcing and conversion in the lead up to our next academic year.
• Run campaigns - Drive referrals, uni partnerships, and creative talent initiatives.
• Champion candidates - Deliver fast, thoughtful communication at every step.
• Leverage AI - Use the latest tools to source, screen, and select smarter.
• Partner with leaders - Coach hiring managers on best practice.
• Track what matters - Monitor hiring metrics and improve continuously.

• 2-3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Comfort with HR tech (Rippling, ATS) and AI hiring tools.
• Independent, proactive, and energised by a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy, systems-minded, and hungry to experiment.
• Availability to start August/September and see the contract through to February.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psych, or related field desirable.

• Culture - Join a founder led organisation in a team that genuinely cares about students, people, and progress.
• Innovation - Work with cutting-edge AI tools and automation.
• Flexibility - Hybrid setup with Melbourne campuses + remote options.
• Growth - Mentorship, learning perks, and career development.
• Momentum - Be part of one of AFR's fastest-growing start-ups, scaling year on year.
• Reward - Competitive salary ($100,000-$115,000 pro rata + super) plus hybrid flexibility, extra leave, EAP access, and lifestyle perks.

This is more than talent acquisition. It’s building the team that reshapes education.

1. Submit your application 
2. Shortlisted candidates will complete a behavioural and video interview assessment
3. Final in-person interview