APS5 Recruitment Officer

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 76.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working arrangements

Zusammenfassung

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Recruitment Officer (APS5) in Canberra to support a recruitment surge on a six‑month contract. The role involves hands‑on end-to-end recruitment across APS roles, close collaboration with hiring managers and the People team, and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and a positive candidate experience.

You will coordinate activity from advertising through to onboarding, draft ads and selection documents, advise on merit-based

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end APS recruitment, including ads, shortlisting, interviews and offer stage.
• Understanding of merit-based recruitment principles within APS.
• Ability to advise hiring managers and panels on compliant processes.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity from advertising to onboarding.
• Draft and place job advertisements and selection documentation.
• Advise hiring managers on merit-based recruitment practices and reports.
• Schedule interviews/assessments and liaise with candidates throughout the process.
• Prepare selection reports, offer paperwork and contracts.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including referee and police checks.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and support reporting on activity.

Kenntnisse

End-to-end recruitment

Merit-based recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (written/verbal)

Prioritisation/Time management

APS recruitment experience

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a Commonwealth Government agency based in Canberra. They are working through a period of increased recruitment activity and are bringing in extra support to help their people team keep things moving.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Officer at the APS5 level to support a recruitment surge on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with hiring managers and the People team to deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships and delivering a positive candidate experience.

The Role

You will support the end-to-end recruitment process across a range of APS roles, working closely with hiring managers and the wider HR team.

You’ll be:

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment activity, from advertising through to offer and onboarding
• Drafting and placing job advertisements and selection documentation
• Advising and guiding hiring managers and selection panels on APS merit-based recruitment practices
• Scheduling interviews and assessments, and liaising with candidates throughout the process
• Preparing selection reports, offer paperwork and contracts
• Coordinating pre-employment checks, including referee checks, police checks and security clearance requests
• Maintaining accurate records in recruitment and HR systems and support reporting on recruitment activity

The Ideal Person

You will have previous APS recruitment experience and a sound understanding of merit-based recruitment principles.

You are organised, customer-focused and able to manage competing priorities while delivering a high standard of service.

You enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated by helping build a new organisation through attracting quality people.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including drafting ads, selection reports and correspondence
• Confidence working with hiring managers and providing practical advice
• High attention to detail and sound record keeping
• Experience in APS recruitment and a good understanding of the merit principle

A current Baseline security clearance, or the ability to obtain one, is essential for this role.

Salary / Rate

• $55/hr - $65/hr + Super
• Initial 6-month contract
• Based in Canberra with hybrid working arrangements available

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.