Head of Talent Acquisiton, APAC
About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition, APAC to build and lead a high-performing, scalable hiring function during a critical phase of growth.
This is a leadership role for a strategic operator who is experienced in developing and mobilising talent acquisition strategies that enable growth, scale and quality. You are deeply networked across technical and commercial markets, energised by ambiguity, and able to work calmly across competing priorities. Success looks like a unified team, a predictable and fast hiring engine, and a hiring experience that reflects the calibre of FSAI.
You will operate at both a strategic and operational level - setting direction while remaining close enough to execution to ensure outcomes are delivered. This role requires strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to build alignment across senior stakeholders while navigating a fast-moving and evolving environment.
If you are motivated by the challenge of building a world-class talent engine in a scaling technology company, we encourage you to apply.
Key responsibilities
- Define and execute the APAC talent acquisition strategy aligned to business growth priorities
- Translate workforce demand into clear, prioritised hiring plans across technical and commercial functions
- Build a scalable, high-performing hiring engine that delivers speed, consistency, and quality
- Establish structured, repeatable hiring frameworks while allowing flexibility across role types and markets
- Own delivery against hiring plans, including performance tracking, risk management, and clear reporting
- Lead, unify, and uplift the talent acquisition team, driving high standards in sourcing, assessment, and stakeholder management
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent markets and hiring strategy
- Leverage deep market networks to access high-calibre and hard-to-reach talent
- Optimise systems, tooling, and data to improve hiring effectiveness and inform decision-making
- Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience that reinforces FSAI's employer brand
- Drive hiring outcomes across APAC while maintaining alignment with global standards and practices
- Ensure compliance with local employment regulations and support international hiring and mobility where required
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a leader whose capability and mindset align with the demands of a high-growth, high-performance environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strategic Ownership: You operate at both strategic and operational levels, setting direction while ensuring execution follows through.
- Comfort with Ambiguity: You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities shift and structure is still being built.
- Leadership and Influence: You build strong, aligned teams and confidently partner with senior leaders to shape decisions.
- Commercial Judgment: You balance speed, quality, and cost, making thoughtful trade-offs that support business outcomes.
- Data-Driven Thinking: You use metrics and insights to guide decisions, improve processes, and drive accountability.
- Solutions-First Mindset: You approach challenges with ownership, bringing well-reasoned recommendations rather than problems.
- Exceptional Communication: You communicate clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences and levels.
- Continuous Improvement Orientation: You are constantly refining systems, processes, and approaches to deliver better outcomes.
Qualifications
Required:
- 7-10+ years' experience in talent acquisition leadership and recruitment roles
- Strong background in technology, startup, scale-up, or professional services environments
- Proven track record building and delivering talent acquisition strategy at scale
- Experience leading and developing high-performing TA teams
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and delivering outcomes
- Strong network across technical and/or commercial talent markets in APAC
- Deep understanding of recruitment metrics, ATS systems (Greenhouse experience will be highly regarded), and data-driven hiring
- Ability to operate autonomously while managing competing priorities
- Knowledge of Australian employment law and hiring practices
- Experience supporting internationally mobile workforces, including sponsorship
Why Join Us?
- A high-performance culture
- State-of-the-art technology
- Experience world-class leadership
- Scale of impact and purpose
- A competitive salary and a huge growth trajectory
- Work with the best in the industry
- Flexible work environment
- Diversity and creativity
Disclaimer: We do not wish to be contacted by recruitment agencies. Our hiring process is managed in-house and the best way for candidates to express interest is by applying with your resume through our company website.
