Expressions of interest are being sought from current employees wishing to apply to this internal NSW Government opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a current employee of the NSW Government.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to October 2027)

Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 9/10

Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945 p.a. plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Requisition ID: REQ704429

Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026

This is a secondment chance where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.

About this role

As our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead a team of talent acquisition business partners and help deliver responsive, proactive and high-quality recruitment services across the Ministry of Health.

You will partner with senior leaders and hiring managers, influence recruitment practices and lead programs that improve how we attract, recruit and retain talented people. A key focus will be identifying opportunities to streamline recruitment processes, improve the candidate and hiring manager experience, and embed continuous improvement across our services.

The role has three to five direct reports and offers the opportunity to develop team capability while contributing to significant recruitment and onboarding initiatives.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

- Lead, coach and develop the talent acquisition team to deliver high-quality, responsive and candidate-focused recruitment services.
- Drive continuous improvement across recruitment processes, creating simpler and more efficient experiences for candidates and hiring managers.
- Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers to provide practical and strategic advice on attraction, recruitment, retention and employment matters.
- Use data,



insights and emerging technology to identify opportunities, solve problems and improve recruitment services and ways of working.
- Lead and contribute to recruitment projects, policies and initiatives that support contemporary talent acquisition practices.

About You

- Demonstrated experience improving recruitment processes to deliver more efficient, effective and candidate-focused outcomes.
- Growth mindset, with an interest in using AI, automation and emerging technology to improve recruitment services and ways of working.
- Strong talent acquisition and people leadership experience, with the ability to coach, support and develop a high-performing team.
- Sound knowledge of public sector employment policies and legislation, with the ability to provide clear and practical advice.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence positive outcomes

How to apply

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.

Additional information

1. This is a NSW Government 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.
2. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
3. 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 REQ704429.

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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📌 Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia