Talent Acquisition Manager - Engineering

Talent Acquisition Manager – Engineering

Do work that matters. We are transforming how we attract and hire world class engineering talent to power CommBank's technology ambitions. If you are a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader who has scaled engineering hiring in large, complex environments and loves building high performing teams, this is your opportunity to shape the next chapter.

See yourself in our team. We’re an engaging bunch of smart and diverse individuals who are passionate about people. We are based all over the country in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth and we stay connected through our collective purpose of connecting the right person to the right opportunity to build a brighter future for our people and our customers. Being one of the largest Talent Acquisition teams in Australia means there’s always plenty of opportunities to get involved in exciting projects, exposure to other HR initiatives, and develop your career.

We follow a hybrid working model, working 50% in the office a month.

What you’ll do

As Talent Acquisition Manager – Engineering, you will lead talent acquisition delivery for all engineering job families in Australia, partnering closely with our Engineering Practice and stakeholders across Technology and HR to deliver hiring outcomes at scale. You will set the strategy, coach and develop a talented TA team, and embed operating rhythms that lift speed, quality, and experience for candidates and leaders.

Own and deliver the Engineering TA strategy and go to market plans that align to Technology and Group priorities.

Lead, develop and grow the Engineering TA team, setting clear expectations and coaching for capability uplift and engagement.

Build deep, proactive pipelines for critical engineering segments.

Use insights and reporting to guide decisions, track progress and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Drive consistent, high bar candidate and leader experiences including streamlined interviews and decisive hiring practices.

Champion responsible risk management and governance across the hiring lifecycle.

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

Proven TA leadership in large technology organisations with demonstrable success leading teams that hire engineers at scale while leading change and transformation.

Strong people leadership capabilities including coaching, feedback, and creating an inclusive, one team culture.

Strong stakeholder partnership skills with the credibility to influence senior technology leaders and practices.

A data-driven operating style with the ability to generate and act on meaningful insights and performance metrics.

Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, including practical AI fluency to enhance TA delivery and innovation.

Commercial acumen and sound judgement in planning, prioritization, and vendor partnerships.

Leadership at CommBank

At CommBank, leadership is a privilege. It is not tied to a title—it is a collection of beliefs and behaviours that energise others to achieve collective and sustainable outcomes. Our leaders put customer outcomes first, are always learning, and pursue our purpose with Care, Courage, and Commitment. Our Leadership Principles are aspirational and designed to provoke fundamental shifts in how we lead day-to-day. They encompass both mindsets and behaviours, and guide our leaders to:

Lead as an owner

Create exceptional teams

Obsess over customers

Be curious and humble

Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply now

Ready to help us redefine how CommBank hires engineers at scale? Apply today with your CV and a short note on the most impactful engineering hiring transformation you’ve led.