McDonald's Australia is looking for a Franchise Talent Acquisition Consultant to shape the future of our network. You'll combine recruitment expertise with brand storytelling to identify, engage, and progress future franchisees, ensuring the long-term success of the McDonald’s system through data-driven insights and strategic partnerships.
What You'll Do
- Build and manage a diverse, high-quality pipeline of future franchisees from internal, system, and external sources.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, interviews, assessments, and review board preparation.
- Partner with stakeholders across Franchising, Operations, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Learning & Development.
- Drive franchisee attraction and brand awareness initiatives, including media campaigns, events, and information sessions.
- Own franchise recruitment data, reporting, and governance, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with global McDonald’s teams to share best practice and align with global frameworks.
What We're Looking For
- Proven talent acquisition experience, with a track record of sourcing, assessing, and progressing high-quality candidates for complex or senior-level roles.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility.
- Commercially minded, analytical, and comfortable using data to inform decisions.
- Collaborative and effective in complex stakeholder environments.
- Passion for brand, diversity, and long-term talent development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive remuneration package: base salary, super, and a target incentive plan (bonus).
- 5 weeks of annual leave.
- Birthday and volunteer leave: a day off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer.
- Paid parental leave with top-up options.
- Modern office with sustainable amenities: newly revamped office in Thornleigh with latest technology and electric car chargers.
- Ongoing professional development: leadership programs and world-class learning.
- Macca’s staff discount and retail discounts.
- Access to our 24/7 wellbeing partner (Sonder) for you and your immediate family.
- A fun and vibrant culture with local and Macca’s-only events and experiences.
Work Mode
This role is based locally in Australia.
As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

