Job Description
Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight
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Are you a passionate recruitment professional who thrives on connecting exceptional talent with the right opportunities? We're looking for a driven and dynamic Talent Acquisition Officer to join our People & Culture team and make a real impact on how we attract and retain the best people!
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For further information about this role, please contact Renee Waters, Interim Executive Director People & Capability, on ************** or via email Renee. .
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What You'll Be Doing
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In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you'll be the go-to recruitment expert across the health service. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Providing best practice advice, coaching and hands-on support to managers across the full end-to-end recruitment process — from job postings and candidate sourcing through to screening, interviewing and selection
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Leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and SEEK Talent Search to proactively identify passive and high-potential candidates, especially for hard-to-fill roles
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Representing People & Culture on interview panels, including coordinating follow-up assessments, background checks and associated recruitment administration
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Utilising applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies to streamline and continuously improve hiring processes
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Contributing to the development and implementation of MDHS recruitment training programs, strategies and frameworks
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Providing expert guidance on MDHS recruitment policies, guidelines and EBA provisions
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Championing equal employment opportunity practices across the organisation
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Supporting recruitment administration activities, including job advertising, interview scheduling, pre-employment checks, contract drafting and onboarding coordination
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What You'll Bring
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We're looking for someone who is not only skilled but genuinely enthusiastic about finding the right people for the right roles. You'll bring:
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Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or Business, and/or demonstrated experience in Recruitment or Human Resources (preferred)
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Proven hands-on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and SEEK Talent Search — highly regarded
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Strong knowledge of contemporary recruitment strategies, best practices and modern hiring tools
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The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and effectively prioritise competing deadlines
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Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and other recruitment technologies (desirable)
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A genuine customer-focused mindset, ensuring the candidate and hiring manager experience remains front and centre
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Experience evaluating and selecting both internal and external talent to achieve the best match for each role
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If you're ready to bring your recruitment expertise to a team that truly values people, we'd love to hear from you.
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Why Join Us?
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We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.
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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

📌 Talent Acquisition Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Maryborough District Health Service
📍 Queensland