At Archetype, you help clients think bigger, go further, and achieve more. With over 40 years of experience and 21 offices worldwide, you join a team of 650+ creative individuals turning ambitions into success.
Our people are the heart of our achievements. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, if you take pride in your work and have bold ambitions, Archetype might be the place for you.
You are a creative thinker, problem solver, and storyteller. You thrive in a high-standard environment, where curiosity is encouraged, ambition celebrated, and kindness valued. As a self-motivated storyteller, you break new ground with strategic, creative campaigns.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your unique ideas and perspectives help us do our best work and make a difference in the world.
We are looking for a proactive and well-connected freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring for a critical role within our Sydney office on a one month contract period.
You are passionate about identifying exceptional talent and know how to execute focused search assignments with pace and precision. You are comfortable mapping the market, engaging passive candidates and building high-quality shortlists across creative, communications, digital and integrated marketing disciplines.
You are organized, commercially aware and confident partnering with hiring managers to understand the brief, provide market insights and manage recruitment activity from sourcing through to offer. You thrive on finding the right person rather than simply filling a vacancy.
You thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, are naturally curious about people and know how to build trusted relationships that result in successful hiring outcomes.
As a freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist, you supporting hiring for a priority Sydney based role while strengthening Archetype's talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
You develop and execute a targeted sourcing strategy to identify, engage and secure high-calibre candidates for a priority Sydney-based role within the agreed hiring timeline.
You partner closely with the hiring manager to understand the role requirements, provide market insights and recommend effective sourcing strategies.
You identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, industry networks and direct sourcing building high-quality shortlists for review.
You support recruitment from sourcing and screening through to interview coordination, candidate management and offer support.
You conduct market mapping, competitor research and talent benchmarking to strengthen hiring decisions and future workforce planning.
You develop and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs, ensuring high-quality candidates are readily available for permanent, contract and freelance opportunities.
You maintain accurate recruitment records, talent databases and freelancer communities, ensuring pipelines remain active, organized and up to date.
You identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience and employer brand visibility.
Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or executive search, ideally within an agency, professional services or fast-paced commercial environment.
Demonstrated experience sourcing senior communications talent through proactive search and direct engagement.
Strong direct sourcing capability using LinkedIn, job boards and professional networks with the ability to identify and engage passive candidates.
Proven ability to build high-quality talent pipelines and deliver strong candidate shortlists within agreed timelines.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Strong commercial awareness and confidence interpreting talent availability, market trends and hiring challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms and AI tools to improve sourcing and recruitment efficiency.
At Archetype, we believe the best work attracts the best clients and builds the best people. You will work alongside ambitious, high-calibre colleagues who push one another to raise the bar. We create the environment and opportunity for you to grow your craft, take ownership of your work and accelerate your career.
Opportunity to work with colleagues from 21 offices worldwide, gaining diverse perspectives and experiences. Part of an organization that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.
A team that values curiosity, ambition, and kindness, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment.
Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.
Access to coaching and development programs to support your professional growth and success.
Enjoy the flexibility to work from home and participate in Archetype's work-from-anywhere program.
