About Arkeus

Arkeus is a world leader in the provision of wide-area autonomous optical search systems in the Search, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance space for Defence, Civil Defence and Environmental Sustainment applications. We specialise in the design, fabrication, manufacture and distribution of these innovative systems.

Backed by the billion-dollar deep-tech and industry expert investors Main Sequence, Beaten Zone Venture Partners, and Salus Ventures we are scaling the deployment of our next-generation hardware-enabled software platform to help our customers improve security and save lives.

We are a small yet fast-growing company with energy, passion and ambition. Our inclusive, transparent and merit-based culture focuses on building a diverse and capable workforce - one that attracts skilled individuals who share our purpose and values.

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner to deliver end-to-end recruitment strategies that secure exceptional talent.

In this role, you will partner closely with senior leaders to forecast hiring needs, build strong technical pipelines, and create a candidate experience that reflects our values. You will play a key role in shaping and driving our talent strategy.

Your responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and long-term capability needs.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for complex technical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Own and drive the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing to onboarding.
• Provide market insights, benchmarking, and competitor intelligence to inform hiring decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, elevating interview and selection capability.
• Champion an inclusive and seamless candidate experience.
• Contribute to employer branding and EVP initiatives.
• Support and optimise ATS usage and recruitment reporting.
• Ensure compliance with workplace legislation and company policies.

Your experience and skills:

• 6+ years of in-house talent acquisition experience.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end recruitment in high-growth or scale-up environments.
• Strong sourcing capability across LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and talent communities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, influence, and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven approach with experience in recruitment analytics and reporting.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or related discipline.

What we offer:

• Be part of something extraordinary – join a company at the forefront of Australian innovation, delivering technologies that make a real impact.
• Work alongside proven leaders – collaborate with experienced professionals from aerospace, defence, and academia who bring deep expertise and the same passion and energy you do.
• Thrive in a close-knit culture – become part of an inclusive, connected team in a dynamic scale-up environment. We hire the best, so you’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals who inspire through their capability and drive.
• Enjoy flexibility and balance – benefit from workplace flexibility and a strong commitment to work–life balance.
• Develop the next generation – mentor emerging talent through our sought-after internship program and strong partnerships with leading universities.
• Share in our success – take advantage of our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) and grow with us from the ground up.
• Make a real difference – contribute to work that matters, with tangible impact for customers and industry.

If this sounds like you, please apply even if you don't check every box listed above, and join our growing team in improving security and saving lives!