An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation. 

About The Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting and recruiting qualified candidates by promoting employment opportunities and the COS brand, evaluating applicants through screening and interview processes to ensure alignment with required skills, experience, and culture compliment in white collar portfolios.

This role is a maternity leave cover contract, ending on 31^st January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment/talent acquisition function on a national scale for white collar/corporate roles including Sales, Marketing, IT, Finance, Procurement & Replenishment, Shared Services & Administrative roles.
• Liaise with business leaders to identify clear role requirements, and create engaging and widely distributed job advertisements
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to deliver the strongest results to bring top talent into the business
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews and co-ordinate interviews with hiring leaders via our ATS (Expr3ss)
• Complete pre-employment checks including conducting reference checks
• Make employment offers, prepare and issue employment contracts and paperwork
• Set up new employees in the Company's HRIS system (ConnX)
• Maintain current job descriptions for all roles performed in the business
• Ad hoc duties and project work as required

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field desirable
• 3-4 years’ experience in recruitment and talent acquisition of white-collar roles
• Strong interviewing, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and meet hiring deadlines.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and applicant tracking systems (Expr3ss and LinkedIn)
• Ability to influence and work with various stakeholders across the business
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment
• Strong relationship building skills
• Exceptional administration skills including excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think and act quickly on your feet
• Attention to detail and accuracy levels

Benefits of working with COS

• Flexible hybrid workplace
• Annual employee incentive schemes
• Generous Reward and Recognition programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to free Mental Health programs
• Birthday, Paid Parental Leave and Purchase Leave available
• Convenient location with free onsite parking
• Modern onsite gym
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
• Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More about COS

When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family.  Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation.  Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business.  With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include  Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience. 

COS can offer you not just a job but a career.

If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!