Talent Acquisition Partner, Technology, Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Location: Team People

Team: Country Sydney / Australia

About the Role

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. At Canva, we're not just building a design platform - we're creating magic that empowers everyone to design anything and publish anywhere. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, Technology (12-month fixed term), you'll join our People team in Sydney, partnering with our world-class Technology organisation to attract Canvanauts who will help us achieve our crazy big goals. You'll manage end-to-end recruitment across engineering, product, design technology, and data roles, proactively sourcing top talent through innovative channels while delivering exceptional candidate experiences that embody Canva's delightful brand. Championing diversity and using data-driven insights, you'll build robust pipelines and collaborate with hiring managers to craft compelling stories that attract the best global tech talent to our Sydney HQ. In our fast-paced, collaborative culture, you'll thrive balancing quality hires with speed to support Canva's hyper-growth. Our Technology Talent Acquisition team is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with Canva's mission. You'll work in a hybrid model from our vibrant Sydney office, surrounded by creative Canvanauts who celebrate impact, inclusivity, and fun. With Canva's scale comes exciting challenges - from hiring senior engineers to building diverse creative tech teams - where your curiosity, resourcefulness, and recruitment craft will make a real difference. Check out lifeatcanva.com to experience our culture of magic, connectivity, and bold ambition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technology roles including engineering, product, design, and data teams
• Proactively source passive candidates through creative channels and build diverse talent pipelines
• Deliver world-class candidate experiences that reflect Canva's delightful brand
• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical role requirements and craft compelling job stories
• Champion Canva's employer brand through market storytelling and events
• Leverage data analytics to measure recruitment effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the Technology team to design inclusive, innovative hiring processes
• Conduct interviews, assessments, and offer management for senior tech positions
• Build relationships with tech communities, universities, and diversity networks
• Contribute to recruitment strategy as Canva scales its global technology organisation

Required Qualifications

• Experience running technology recruitment processes end-to-end for engineering, product, and design roles
• Proven track record in proactively sourcing top tech talent across multiple channels including LinkedIn, GitHub, and tech communities
• Demonstrated success in building diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines to meet scaling hiring needs
• Strong understanding of technology roles including software engineering, data science, and product management
• Experience delivering exceptional candidate experiences in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Proficiency in using recruitment data and analytics to optimize hiring outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for design technology roles or creative tech stacks
• Familiarity with Australian tech talent market and APAC hiring dynamics
• Advanced ATS experience (SmartRecruiters, Greenhouse, or similar)
• Previous experience in a scale-up or hyper-growth tech company
• DEI certification or demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring practices

Required Skills

• End-to-end tech recruitment expertise
• Proactive sourcing and pipeline development
• Candidate experience mastery
• Employer brand storytelling
• Data-driven recruitment decisions
• Stakeholder partnership and influence
• Fast-paced environment adaptability
• Diversity and inclusion advocacy
• ATS and recruitment technology proficiency
• Technical role understanding (engineering, product, design)
• Interviewing and assessment skills
• Offer negotiation expertise
• Market intelligence and competitor analysis
• Creative problem-solving
• Collaborative team player
• Cultural fit assessment
• High-volume hiring capability

Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining Sydney office collaboration with flexible remote days
• Canva+ subscription providing premium access to all Canva features for personal projects
• Inclusive parental leave policy and family-friendly benefits
• Learning stipend for professional development and tech conferences
• Annual company retreats and regular team offsites
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
• Stock options in a leading design technology company
• Weekly catered lunches and daily snacks in our Sydney office
• Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.