Talent Acquisition Advisor

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

. Establish effective partnerships with portfolio hiring managers across NSW Trustee and Guardian .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$116,981 - A$129,492 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end recruitment processes, including assessment strategies and talent acquisition, while effectively managing complex talent issues in a fast-paced environment. Strong ability to build relationships and provide coaching to hiring managers and employees, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GSE Experience In RecruitmentKnowledge Of GSE-Relevant PoliciesExperience With HR SystemsRole Evaluation Using Mercer Job EvaluationStrong Administration And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

End-To-End RecruitmentAssessment StrategiesTalent AcquisitionRole EvaluationOrganisational DesignJob ProfilingHigh-Volume RecruitmentProcess ImprovementFeedback SurveysEmployee Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCoachingMentorshipCommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SuccessFactorsTalent Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Mercer Job Evaluation Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Legislative RequirementsTalent ProjectsCustomer-Centric HiringOnboardingOffboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish effective partnerships with portfolio hiring managers across NSW Trustee and Guardian
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process and provide fit-for-purpose assessment strategies
Design and run assessment centre recruitment campaigns
Contribute to talent projects and ongoing process improvement initiatives
Conduct feedback surveys and employee lifecycle surveys, sessions and reporting
Provide ongoing coaching and support to hiring managers and employees
Provide guidance on relevant legislative requirements
Support hiring managers in selecting suitable candidates
Deliver effective, timely, customer-centric hiring and ongoing support across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding and offboarding
Work across the Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, Parramatta, Gosford and Wollongong office network with regular visitations required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated GSE experience in recruitment, selection, administration and talent acquisition
Extensive experience in recruitment
Knowledge of current GSE-relevant policies, procedures, and legislation
Experience with HR systems such as SuccessFactors and/or similar talent management systems
Experience in role evaluation, organisational design, or job profiling using Mercer Job Evaluation or similar methodologies
Ability to manage complex talent issues in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while balancing competing priorities
Ability to operate with minimum supervision and meet challenging timeframes
Strong administration and communication skills
Ability to build working relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to provide training, mentorship, and coaching to hiring managers and panel members
Formal accreditation or progress toward accreditation in Mercer Job Evaluation or similar methodologies is desirable but not essential
Resume maximum five pages and brief cover letter maximum two pages addressing the essential requirements
Offers subject to reference checks, qualifications checks and relevant mandatory clearances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer’s contribution to superannuation
Annual leave loading
35 hour week
Work-life balance with flexible work location options
Variable start/finish times
Recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year
Career development, including study leave and acting opportunities
Access to Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program
Annual flu vaccinations
Interesting, challenging and rewarding work with real purpose