Job Description
Category
Human Resources
Position Type
Full-time
Job Description
Location: Adelaide, SA
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract until 31 December 2026
Security Requirement: Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defense sector requirement)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Client site + MPG office + WFH)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to support a client in the Defence-sector located in Adelaide. This role will be embedded within the client’s Talent Acquisition team and will focus on high-volume, end-to-end recruitment for Systems Engineering and other technical Defense positions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys fast-paced work, strong stakeholder engagement, and being part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Work Location & Hybrid Model
This role offers flexibility but requires consistent on-site client engagement.
Weekly Schedule:
2 days per week at the client site (mandatory)
1 day per week at the MPG office
2 days per week working from home
Flexibility is provided around the MPG/WFH balance; however, client-site presence is non-negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Recruitment
Manage full-cycle recruitment across a portfolio of technical Defence roles.
Maintain approximately 20-30 active requisitions.
Build and manage ongoing candidate pipelines for high-demand skill sets.
Role Types You’ll Recruit
Systems and software Engineering positions
Associate Systems Engineering
Other Defence-sector technical roles
Sourcing & Tools
Drive proactive sourcing strategies to attract engineering talent.
Utilise Workday, spreadsheets, and full system access to manage recruitment workflows and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with hiring managers and client stakeholders in a highly collaborative, corporate environment.
Partner with fellow recruiters to ensure seamless communication, role allocation, and workload management.
Team Environment
You will be embedded within the client’s Talent Acquisition team, working on-site with key team members.
You’ll work alongside other experienced recruiters, ensuring high-quality delivery across Defence hiring.
Required Experience & Attributes
3+ years of Technical/Engineering Recruitment experience (RPO, or Agency recruitment is a plus)
Comfortable managing high requisition volumes
Strong client-service focus with excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, project-driven environments
Understanding of Defence-sector recruitment expectations
Australian Citizenship is essential due to project requirements
Ability to commute to both the client site and MPG office in Adelaide
Our promise
At ManpowerGroup, we care about people and the role of work in their lives. We respect people as individuals, trusting them, supporting them, enabling them to achieve their aims in work or in life. This means that we'll work with you to achieve your career goals and dreams by supporting and developing you as your career grows.
Date Posted
27-Feb-2026
Human Resources
Position Type
Full-time
Job Description
Location: Adelaide, SA
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract until 31 December 2026
Security Requirement: Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defense sector requirement)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Client site + MPG office + WFH)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to support a client in the Defence-sector located in Adelaide. This role will be embedded within the client’s Talent Acquisition team and will focus on high-volume, end-to-end recruitment for Systems Engineering and other technical Defense positions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys fast-paced work, strong stakeholder engagement, and being part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Work Location & Hybrid Model
This role offers flexibility but requires consistent on-site client engagement.
Weekly Schedule:
2 days per week at the client site (mandatory)
1 day per week at the MPG office
2 days per week working from home
Flexibility is provided around the MPG/WFH balance; however, client-site presence is non-negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Recruitment
Manage full-cycle recruitment across a portfolio of technical Defence roles.
Maintain approximately 20-30 active requisitions.
Build and manage ongoing candidate pipelines for high-demand skill sets.
Role Types You’ll Recruit
Systems and software Engineering positions
Associate Systems Engineering
Other Defence-sector technical roles
Sourcing & Tools
Drive proactive sourcing strategies to attract engineering talent.
Utilise Workday, spreadsheets, and full system access to manage recruitment workflows and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with hiring managers and client stakeholders in a highly collaborative, corporate environment.
Partner with fellow recruiters to ensure seamless communication, role allocation, and workload management.
Team Environment
You will be embedded within the client’s Talent Acquisition team, working on-site with key team members.
You’ll work alongside other experienced recruiters, ensuring high-quality delivery across Defence hiring.
Required Experience & Attributes
3+ years of Technical/Engineering Recruitment experience (RPO, or Agency recruitment is a plus)
Comfortable managing high requisition volumes
Strong client-service focus with excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, project-driven environments
Understanding of Defence-sector recruitment expectations
Australian Citizenship is essential due to project requirements
Ability to commute to both the client site and MPG office in Adelaide
Our promise
At ManpowerGroup, we care about people and the role of work in their lives. We respect people as individuals, trusting them, supporting them, enabling them to achieve their aims in work or in life. This means that we'll work with you to achieve your career goals and dreams by supporting and developing you as your career grows.
Date Posted
27-Feb-2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Technical Recruiter – Defence Sector – Adelaide (Hybrid) position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
