Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Workforce Transformation Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary As the Early Careers Attraction & Engagement Lead, you will play a crucial role in bringing our early careers attraction and pre boarding strategy to life across Sydney. With a strong focus on planning and managing events, you will design and deliver engaging experiences that connect PwC with emerging talent across high schools and universities. You will build and leverage meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and career advisors to enhance our brand visibility, strengthen our talent pipelines, and ensure a smooth and inclusive candidate experience from first touchpoint through to day one. Your work will directly enable PwC to attract, engage, and retain diverse, high-calibre talent aligned with our strategic objectives across Australia. Why PwC? At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health - giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. What you’ll do: You will effectively attract and retain Graduates, Vacationers, and Trainees from varied backgrounds at universities and high schools in Sydney to boost brand visibility and strengthen our talent pipelines. Establish and nurture relationships with universities and high schools, partnering with faculty and careers advisors to secure event opportunities and deepen campus presence and in schools Plan, manage, and deliver all early careers events across Sydney, including networking events, workshops, careers fairs and in-house events. Lead the logistics and delivery of assessment centers, ensuring a seamless candidate and business experience. Foster relationships with PwC representatives to ensure we have effective ambassadors at events. Execute a seamless preboarding strategy to retain our new starters from contract returned through to their start date, designing and delivering webcasts, newsletters, and offer celebration parties for incoming early career candidates. Work closely with the business, branding, recruitment, onboarding, and programs teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless candidate experience. What we’re looking for: We are looking for someone ideally from an events, L&D, recruitment or marketing background that has a passion for helping people at the start of their career. Strong organisation skills, you can juggle multiple events, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously without dropping the ball. You bring structure, forward-planning, and attention to detail to everything you do. You're a confident communicator - both written and verbal - with a flair for creating engaging content, whether that's a newsletter, a webcast, or an event concept that cuts through the noise You can confidently host events for students and both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment with seasonal peaks. You bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a solutions-focused attitude to your work. What you’ll gain: Your work will directly shape the future workforce of PwC, connecting with thousands of students and early career candidates each year. Join a passionate, collaborative early careers team that values creativity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise. Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work - balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development. We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. This role is being offered as a 12-month max term contract. Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an Early Careers Attraction & Engagement Lead and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role. No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Applicant Tracking System, Behavioral Interviewing, Campus Placement, Candidate Management, Candidate Selection, Candidate Sourcing, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Creativity, Direct Recruiting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Referral Programs, End-to-End Recruitment, Escalation Management, Faculty Relations, Hiring Management, Hiring Manager Liaison, Inclusion, Intake Interviews { 30 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date June 1, 2026
