Junior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Early Careers)

Why Sparke Helmore?

As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.

At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.

Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.

We have an exciting opportunity a Junior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Early Careers) to join our high performing Talent Acquisition Team in Sydney.

About the role and the team

You will be joining a team of highly experienced, enthusiastic specialists, reporting directly to the Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Early Careers).

The team is very passionate about what they do and have a strong reputation across the firm for delivering exceptional service.

Your role will contribute to all aspects of the graduate recruitment lifecycle for all ten offices nationally.

You will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and recruiting talented students for paralegal positions.

This role is an integral part of the ongoing strategy of the firm by enhancing our brand in the market and for being graduate firm of choice.

You will work closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Early Careers) with campus strategy working alongside internal and external stakeholders.

Coordination and attendance of national careers fairs and other campus events.

Responsibility for screening, interviewing, presenting offers and preparing graduates for their on-boarding experience.

Outside core graduate periods, you will be assisting the Talent Acquisition team with ongoing needs of the business.

You will be an essential part of a collegiate, friendly and supportive team.

What the market says

Finalist: Law Firm of the Year, Australian Law Awards, 2026

5‑Star Employer of Choice, 2025 – Stand Out Winner (Wellbeing and Experience)

Winner: Prosple Law Graduate Award - Best Management, Law

Top 3: Prosple Law Graduate Award - Best Culture, Law

Top 5: Prosple Law Graduate Award - Best Recruitment Process, Law

About you

For this role, you must have a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role in either a law firm or professional services.

Ability to travel interstate during peak campus recruiting cycles.

You will be a “people person” with excellent client relationship building skills.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and organisation skills.

You will have a genuine interest in keeping up to date on early career trends and be confident working with senior stakeholders.

You will have the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Experience within legal would be highly desirable.

Candidates with a background in agency recruitment in a similar junior role are encouraged to apply.

What Sparke Helmore can offer you

Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.

We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.

Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Erin Tomicic on +61 2 6263 6355.