Talent Acquisition Advisor

• Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Health staff wishing to apply to this internal opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be an employee of NSW Health.
• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
• Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 5/6
• Remuneration: $102,936 - $113,579 p.a. plus Superannuation
• Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
• Hours Per Week: 35 hours
• Requisition ID: REQ704428
• Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026
• This is a secondment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.

About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of Australia's largest public health system.

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will deliver contemporary, customer-focused end-to-end recruitment solutions across non-executive and senior executive portfolios within the Ministry. You will partner with hiring managers and the broader People & Culture team, providing practical recruitment advice and helping deliver timely, fair and effective recruitment outcomes.

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio where you will manage recruitment activity, support candidates and hiring managers, and contribute to recruitment policies, programs and improvement initiatives. You will also use the Recruitment and Onboarding (ROB) system and work with stakeholders to resolve recruitment and onboarding matters.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across non-executive and senior executive roles, including bulk recruitment and recruitment pools.
• Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture colleagues to provide practical, fit-for-purpose talent acquisition advice and solutions.
• Provide advice and support on recruitment strategies, policies, processes and the Recruitment and Onboarding (ROB) system.
• Contribute to recruitment projects, policy initiatives, reporting and process improvements while maintaining accurate recruitment information.
• We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of NSW Health with:
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to deliver a positive customer experience and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience providing practical recruitment advice and managing competing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to identify issues, develop practical solutions and escalate complex matters appropriately.

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 4 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights your relevant skills.

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability.

You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest

For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Cassandra Wood on [email protected] and quote REQ704428.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 15 November 2026

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