Position: Associate Director, Strategic Recruitment

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Salary: $166,678 – 186,448 per annum, plus superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 26 May 2025

Are you an experienced recruitment professional looking to lead an exciting portfolio in a supportive and collaborative environment? Do you have experience driving recruitment and talent acquisition functions and want to make a real impact? Join our team at NSW Health and be part of a team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Apply now!

About the Role

The Strategic Recruitment Unit is responsible for leading and driving state-wide recruitment and talent acquisition policy, strategies and projects to ensure NSW Health attracts, engages and retains top talent.

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist expertise on contemporary recruitment and talent acquisition practices that align to NSW Health’s strategic priorities
• Lead and manage statewide recruitment policy and advice to ensure timely and high-quality state-wide advice
• Ensure NSW Health is an employer of choice in market reducing time to hire and optimising candidate and hiring manager experiences
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand our talent needs and continuously improve our recruitment policy, processes and systems
• Use data led insights to inform talent strategies, monitor key metrics, and report on talent-related outcomes to executives and leadership
• Identify system enhancements to deliver improved and innovative recruitment functionality
• Lead and mentor a team of talent professionals

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Extensive leadership experience leading Talent teams
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, people and culture, public policy or related field and/or relevant industry experience in talent acquisition
• Track record in driving a reform agenda in a variety of settings, including policy and technology
• Superior communication skills, including strong oral and written skills and excellent stakeholder skills

About us

• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all, so candidates for all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills

For role related queries or questions please contact Desiree Blackett on [email protected] and quote REQ572000.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact Rebecca Chan on [email protected]

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 26 May 2025

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Additional Information

• For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description