Premier's Department

Talent Partner

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Newly created Talent Partner opportunity in our new and brilliant team
• Join us in growing our recruitment success at the heart of government
• Temporary 12-month opportunity at Clerk Grade 7/8 immediately available based in Martin Place, Sydney

About the role.

We have a new and immediately available opportunity for a Talent Partner in the central Talent Team of the Premiers Department. Based in the wider People, Culture & Talent Branch the Talent Partner works with our stakeholders across the Premier's Department and The Cabinet Office to drive successful recruitment outcomes.

In this dynamic and high-profile role, you will have the opportunity to support and shape the success of our talent processes by guiding employees, hiring managers and executives throughout the recruitment journey. We work on a variety of processes and projects where we aim to be leaders in the field within the NSW Public Service.

We operate under a shared responsibility model where we work closely with our hiring managers to enable their recruitment outcomes. The Talent Partner role provides guidance on end-to-end recruitment processes, and this includes accurate legislative guidance and best practice to achieve great outcomes for all stakeholders involved.

You will be a Talent professional who thrives on recruiting a real variety of roles and enjoys the ownership an internal recruitment function brings. Excellent candidate and hiring manager experience is second nature to you and also the desire to share your knowledge on all thing's recruitment.

You will be joining a small but great team of recruiters who focus on customer service, continuous improvement and bringing the best of the market to our stakeholders.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

You. Our ideal candidate.

• Recruitment Experience: Strong in-house recruitment experience, ideally in a large matrixed organisation. You thrive on recruiting a variety of roles and enjoy the ownership an internal recruitment function brings
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to partner with a range of executives in a professional environment. You operate effectively in a shared responsibility model, working closely with hiring managers to enable their recruitment outcomes
• Communication & Influence: Outstanding communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
• Adaptability: Exposure to changing environments with a solution-focused and flexible approach. You enjoy designing recruitment solutions for both short and long-term demands
• Innovation: Proven abilities in innovative thinking and implementing process improvements into your practice
• Organisation: Excellent coordination and time management skills to manage a dynamic and varied portfolio
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to provide guidance on end-to-end recruitment processes, including accurate legislative guidance and best practice. Knowledge of Public Sector employment legislation (or ability to interpret other employment awards/legislation) would be advantageous

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Monday, 14 April 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($110,266 - $122,058 per annum) plus superannuation and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Louise Tomany, Associate Director, People, Culture & Talent, [email protected]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.