Executive Talent Acquisition Partner
Job No.: 693423
Location: Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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Join a university with unmatched scale, global reach and ambition.
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Bring your executive recruitment expertise, passion and talent to secure world‑class leaders who drive strategy, culture and global impact.
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Elevate executive search, modelling best practice and delivering outstanding, end‑to‑end experiences for candidates, partners and senior stakeholders.
About the Role
At Monash University, our world-leading research, transformative education, and global impact is driven by the impressive calibre of our leadership. The Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, plays an exciting and important part in shaping the University’s future by identifying, attracting and securing world-class senior executive talent.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Executive Talent Acquisition, and partnering with University leaders, the Executive Talent Acquisition Partner leads end-to-end executive search and appointment processes, expertly balancing a variety of senior stakeholders and navigating a dynamic organisation, whilst maintaining the highest of standards to deliver an outstanding recruitment experience for stakeholders, candidates and external partners alike.
About You
An accomplished executive recruitment specialist, you bring a strong track record delivering senior leadership appointments in large, complex and dynamic environments. Your judgement and skill in navigating sensitive, high‑visibility recruitment with utmost care and professionalism sets you apart, supported by strong analytical capability and the confidence to provide expert, evidence‑based advice to senior leaders.
Exceptional relationship building is one of your defining strengths — you engage with influence, credibility and professionalism, and you understand the importance of a seamless, confidential and values‑aligned candidate and stakeholder experience. Highly organised and meticulous in your documentation and governance, you are comfortable preparing detailed reports, assessments and recommendations for senior committees and decision makers.
Responsive, flexible and thriving in demanding, fast‑paced environments, you uphold service excellence, accuracy and integrity as non‑negotiables. Proactive and solutions‑focused, you are committed to continuous improvement and adept at leveraging digital tools, market intelligence and sector best practice to enhance Monash’s executive recruitment capability.
Above all, you are energised by the opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing, trusted and strategically important function that shapes the University’s leadership future.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Submit your brief (one page) cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and what you bring to the role, and a copy of your CV, via the apply button below.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dannielle Walker, Associate Director - Executive Talent Acquisition, 0437 370 045
Position Description: 
Executive Talent Acquisition Partner AUG26.pdf
Applications Close: Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 11:55PM AEST
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