Department of Health Tasmania – Hobart TAS

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 76hours 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

$132,460 - $139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.





Salary range is in accordance with theHealth and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award (HAHSA)and thePublic 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).

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 workplace.
- 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.

- Generic Principal Recruitment Lead Band 7 (March 2026).pdf
- Generic Principal Recruitment Lead Band 7 (March 2026).docx

Contact Officers

Allison Hanson – Manager, Recruitment – 0416 516 *** – **************@health.tas.gov.au

Tracey Sargent – Director People Services – 0435 007 *** – **************@health.tas.gov.au

*Applications close 10 August 11:55pm

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📌 Principal Recruitment Lead (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart