Company description:

Legal Aid Comm of NSW

Job description:

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Clerk Grade 7/8

• Manage recruitment from workforce need through to appointment

• Help improve the hiring experience for managers and candidates

• Join a Talent Acquisition function focused on service, judgement and better ways of working

We are recruiting Talent Acquisition Advisor roles, Ongoing and Temporary, at Clerk Grade 7/8, with a minimum salary of $116,981.00 negotiable on experience plus superannuation . The roles are based in Sydney, with flexible ways of working supported.

What it's like to work at Legal Aid NSW

Recruiting people who help deliver access to justice

Every person we recruit contributes in some way to Legal Aid NSW delivering access to justice. We recruit across a large and diverse organisation, including frontline legal services, corporate functions, specialist professions and regional locations across NSW.

That makes Talent Acquisition here varied, challenging and important.

We are modernising People & Culture

Legal Aid NSW is modernising how People & Culture works. We are building a more connected and responsive service model, using better technology, clearer service pathways and stronger insights to make HR simpler, more consistent and easier to access for employees and leaders.

Talent Acquisition is an important part of that change. We are building a more portfolio-aligned recruitment model with strong hiring manager support, better candidate management, smarter use of internal mobility and talent pools, and more consistent recruitment data and processes.

Why this role matters

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will manage end-to-end recruitment for an assigned portfolio and help hiring managers turn a workforce need into a well-run recruitment process.

That includes advising on recruitment pathways, advertising, candidate attraction, assessment and selection, documentation and process requirements. You will also support internal workforce movement, including expressions of interest, acting opportunities, temporary assignments and redeployment pathways.

What this role is like day to day

You will usually have several recruitment processes moving at once. Some will be straightforward. Others will need judgement and problem-solving.

A manager may need help choosing an assessment approach. A role may be difficult to attract. A campaign may need to move faster. A candidate issue may need careful handling. An internal movement may require additional advice.

Your job is to keep recruitment moving while protecting fairness, quality and compliance.

What you'll be trusted to do

- Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns for assigned portfolio roles, keeping activity accurate, timely and aligned with business priorities

- Advise hiring managers on recruitment pathways, advertising options, assessment methods, selection documentation and process requirements

- Support internal workforce movement, including expressions of interest, acting opportunities, temporary assignments and redeployment pathways

- Coordinate candidate,



panel and hiring manager activity and keep recruitment processes moving against agreed timeframes

- Maintain accurate recruitment documentation, candidate communication and process records

- Identify recruitment risks, candidate attraction issues and process problems and escalate complex or sensitive matters where required

- Use recruitment systems, data and reporting to track campaign progress and improve recruitment delivery

- Work closely with People Services & Support so the transition from recruitment to commencement is accurate, timely and well coordinated

You'll succeed in this role if you…

You enjoy recruitment but do not see it as an administrative process. You understand that good recruitment combines service, judgement, pace and process discipline.

You are likely someone who:

- has experience managing recruitment, selection or workforce movement in a complex service environment

- likes working directly with hiring managers and giving practical advice

- can manage multiple campaigns without losing control of detail

- communicates clearly and professionally with candidates, including when the message is difficult

- understands why valuable process matters without making process harder than it needs to be

- can recognise risk and knows when to escalate

- is comfortable using recruitment systems, data and technology to manage and improve delivery

- Knowledge of NSW public sector recruitment, merit and mobility requirements will be valuable.

Essential Requirements

- Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check.
- Relevant experience in recruitment, human resources or workforce services.
- Willingness to travel to regional and metropolitan offices as required.
- Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing roles) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary roles)

Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.

We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

You Belong Here

Here, every role has purpose.

Whether you're delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you'll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.

We're building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation,



working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.

Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW

As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You'll love our:

Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.

Professional Growth - as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.

Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing - with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.

Apply Now!

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 at 11.59pm

Your application is your chance to show why you're a strong match for this role.

Please provide a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience in recruitment and workforce movement, and how your skills align with the requirements of the role.

We're here to help

Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.

For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact [email protected]

For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.

For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.

For role specific enquiries, contact [email protected]

For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 •••• •347 or via [email protected].

Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.

For guidance on preparing for interviews , explore the NSW Public Sector's interactive Capability Application Tool.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

Do you need help to apply?

It's significant to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

- If you have questions about the role, you can contact on or email:
- If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
- The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
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