Location: Sydney CBD (adaptable working arrangements supported)

Start: ASAP, 6-month contract

Working hours: 40 hours/week | 8 hours/day

Pay Rate: $500 per day + Super A NSW Government agency responsible for the state's financial and economic management is seeking an experienced Recruitment Advisor to provide high-quality operational and administrative support across the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.

Sitting within the agency's Talent Acquisition team, this role coordinates recruitment transactions, pre-employment screening, employment offers and onboarding activities, while ensuring compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and administer recruitment activities including requisition establishment, advertising, candidate communications, interview scheduling and recruitment system administration
- Manage pre-employment screening processes including reference checks, probity assessments, qualifications verification and working rights checks
- Prepare and issue letters of offer, employment contracts and onboarding documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery




- Monitor recruitment activities to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, NSW Government employment requirements and merit-based recruitment principles
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and documentation within recruitment and HR information systems
- Monitor recruitment workflows and escalate risks, delays or compliance concerns where required
- Support onboarding activities to facilitate a positive employee commencement experience

Essential Skills & Experience

- Experience administering recruitment, onboarding or human resources processes
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Proficiency in HR information systems, recruitment platforms and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
- May be required to undertake and maintain relevant probity and pre-employment checks

📌 Recruitment Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Peritus Recruitment
📍 Sydney