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• Dynamic opportunity to join a collaborative and high performing team.
• Permanent/Ongoing opportunity, NSW office locations negotiable with flexible working supported.
• Clerk Grade 7/8 | Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025 - $117,363 + super.

An opportunity has been created for an experienced and innovative Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition and Strategy group to implement a range of innovative strategies to attract and build a skilled workforce that meets the Department’s current and future needs.

As an expert Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will work closely with your clients to develop innovative resourcing strategies to enable the selection and engagement of the most capable candidate for a wide range of roles and support the recruitment process end-to-end. As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will leverage your ability to quickly build rapport and engage with diverse client groups to build strategic partnerships. You will challenge the status quo; you will not settle for unnecessary process, and you will be an advocate for opportunities within our department. This role will also offer the opportunity to be involved in a range of process optimisation initiatives and the identification and development of solutions to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-touch human resource role where you will provide proactive recruitment advice and guidance to your clients, delivering an end-to-end workforce resourcing service consistent with the NSW Government legislation. Our team is focused on striving to be ‘a world class public service’ and customer service is at the forefront of everything we stand for.

What’s in it for me?

This role offers the opportunity to work with a team with a truly collaborative and supportive culture with a genuine commitment to development and progression. This is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on a period of change focused on building a contemporary talent acquisition delivery model. You will work with a range of clients on initiatives that positively impact the people of NSW. Additionally, we offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

What you will bring to the role

Central to your success is your ability to identify and attract talent in a proactive and responsive way, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and a high-volume workload of recruitment and resourcing campaigns.

You will have a demonstrated ability to take initiative and think laterally, have exceptional attention to detail and be able to easily embrace and enhance new systems and processes. Your ability to create an immediate impact with your client groups and your reputation as a confident recruitment professional will be pivotal to your success.

What is an essential requirement:

Sound experience in recruitment best practice including recruitment approaches, marketing and social media initiatives and policies, processes, and legislative requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talent acquisition professional to join a dedicated and highly regarded team where your excellent stakeholder management skills and strategic mindset will be supported and encouraged. If you are an exceptional communicator with the ability to build credibility and trust with clients, we want to hear from you!

The role

For more information read the full Role Description: Talent Acquisition Specialist

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 7 November 2024 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Rose Kent, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at rose.kent@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A Talent Pool will be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.