About Us

Since 1978, The Farquhar Group of Companies (FGOC) has built a strong reputation as a high-quality, dependable, and respected kitchen manufacturer and installer. We specialise in kitchens and whole-home integrations, supplying directly to the public through our Farquhar Kitchens and U-Install-It Kitchens brands, as well as partnering with some of South Australia’s leading builders and high-profile brands.

At The Farquhar Group, our foundation is built on Care, Excellence, Quality and Integrity. These values guide everything we do, from the way we design and manufacture our products to how we support our people and customers.

About the Opportunity 

Are you passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities? We are looking for a dynamic Talent and Engagement Advisor to drive our workforce strategy and help us build a high-performing, deeply engaged team. Based at our Lonsdale or Cumberland Park location, you will be the driving force behind our talent acquisition, ensuring we attract, select, and retain top-tier talent who perfectly align with our company culture.

What You’ll Do 

In this hands-on, highly collaborative role reporting to the Group P&C Leader, you will partner directly with leadership to identify and develop the people who make our business thrive. Your core focus will include:

• Recruitment & Candidate Experience: Owning the end-to-end recruitment process, from attraction and selection to contract generation and onboarding.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborating with leadership and hiring managers to provide insights on talent acquisition and ensure new hires fit company culture and skill requirements.
• Role Management: Partnering with leaders to develop and refine position descriptions.
• Talent Development: Driving activities focused on the development and retention of top-tier talent.
• Onboarding & Retention: Delivering inductions, managing check-ins with new starters and their managers, and conducting exit interviews to generate insights for retention improvements.

What You Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and talent management.
• Strong understanding of contemporary talent acquisition strategies and platforms (e.g. Employment Hero, LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek, ATS systems).
• Knowledge of employment legislation, equal opportunity, and best practices in recruitment and selection.
• A strong strategic mindset with the ability to advise, partner with, and influence hiring managers.
• A passion for organisational culture and building engaged workforces.
• Comfort working in a fully on-site capacity to immerse yourself in our fast-paced team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Fantastic staff discounts on our custom kitchens and cabinetry.
• A supportive culture where your ideas are valued and your growth is championed.
• Regular team and company events: BBQs, R U OK? Day, Family Movie Nights, End of Year party, Christmas food drive and social events throughout the year.
• Four additional benefit days per year (available after 12 months of service).
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, anonymous counselling sessions.

At Farquhar Group, you aren’t just filling seats – you are shaping the future of our business. If you are ready to make a tangible impact and partner with leaders who value the power of a great team, we want to hear from you.

Please note you must have the right to live and work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this role.

No recruitment agencies please.