The Team
Recruitment Services sits within People and Culture and partners closely with business units and managers across the Department of Health, including the Tasmanian Health Service, to deliver end‑to‑end recruitment services. The team supports all aspects of recruitment, including advertising, selection, appointment, pre‑employment checks, job design, and talent acquisition. Recruitment Services is an evolving and innovative team, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to contemporary recruitment practices and attract a strong, sustainable health workforce.
The Role
The Principal Recruitment Lead plays a pivotal role in managing the implementation of operations of the Recruitment team during a period of significant transformation. This position is responsible for assisting the Manager, Recruitment with the day-to-day operational delivery of recruitment services, while simultaneously providing expertise on strategic initiatives to transition recruitment functions to a contemporary recruitment partnership service model. The occupant operates with high levels of autonomy and initiative.
You will need
- Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders in the design, implementation and delivery of contemporary recruitment service models, contributing high‑level input, concept development and practical application of project management methodologies.
- Proven capability to support the implementation of agency‑wide talent acquisition strategies, including leading designated award teams and aligning recruitment outcomes with broader organisational priorities.
- Extensive experience providing high‑level advice on awards, classifications, role design and contract provisions, ensuring accurate interpretation, consistency and compliance across a large and complex organisation.
- Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills with a focus on building capability, performance, engagement and continuity across recruitment teams.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Please note, this are statewide roles and can be based in either our Hobart or Launceston office. Appointment will be made in order of merit.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$128,102 - $134,832 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award (HAHSA) and the Public Sector Union Wages Agreement (PSUWA)
Benefits
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Carer Employer Accreditation, evidencing out commitment to supporting employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or other related field.
- Significant demonstrated experience as a recruitment partner in a large, diverse or complex environment.
- Drivers License.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Statement of Duties
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
Contact Officers
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest with one of the below contact officers:
Allison Hanson – Manager, Recruitment – 0416 516 016 – allison.hanson@health.tas.gov.au
Tracey Sargent – Director People Services – 0435 007 058 – tracey.sargent@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.