As organisations navigate an increasingly complex hiring landscape, the role of Talent Acquisition has evolved significantly. Today’s TA teams are not only filling roles—they are shaping workforce strategy, enhancing employer brand, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Hill Consulting HRS Director, Rachel Hill, has had the privilege of serving as a judge for the awards and has seen firsthand the calibre of work being delivered across the industry.
“The ITAs continue to showcase some of the most innovative and impactful work happening across Talent Acquisition in Australia. As a judge, it’s a privilege to see the depth of thinking, the quality of execution, and the real business outcomes being delivered by TA teams. It’s an important platform for recognising professionalism, excellence and continuing to lift standards across the TA profession.”
The ITAs provide an important platform to highlight best practice, recognise outstanding achievement, and elevate the standards of Talent Acquisition across the profession.
If your team has delivered innovative hiring strategies, improved candidate experiences, or driven measurable results, this is your opportunity to gain industry recognition.
Nominations are now open and will close on 14 June.
We’d love to see our clients and network represented. To learn more or submit your nomination, visit: https://internaltalentawards.com/
At Hill Consulting HRS, we are passionate about supporting and advancing the Talent Acquisition profession and encourage organisations to take part in recognising the exceptional work happening across the industry.
I am incredibly excited and honoured to be returning as a Judge for the Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) 2026.
Having judged the ITAs for several years now, it’s something I genuinely look forward to each year.
The awards give me a front-row seat to some of the most impressive work happening across Talent Acquisition.
I get to see the thinking, strategy and execution behind initiatives that are shaping how organisations attract and hire talent — from innovative sourcing strategies and AI adoption, through to hiring manager capability, candidate experience, EVP and employer branding, diversity and inclusion, and large-scale transformation programs.
What consistently stands out is the depth of thinking and the practical impact.
Across the submissions, I see:
This is work that goes beyond theory — it’s delivering measurable outcomes and making a real difference.
The role of Talent Acquisition continues to evolve, and the standard of entries reflects that shift.
TA teams are increasingly:
It’s exciting to see how far the profession continues to progress.
If you or your team have been doing great work in Talent Acquisition this year, I would strongly encourage you to submit an entry.
It’s a valuable opportunity to:
Thank you to the team at TaPod – We Talk Talent for continuing to elevate the professional standards of our industry.
If you would like a copy of the client submission guide, please drop me an email rachel@hillconsulting.hrs.com
I’m looking forward to reviewing this year’s submissions — and of course, celebrating with everyone at the ITAs awards night in Melbourne. Find out more: Internal Talent Awards | Recognise and Reward the Industry’s Best
