Manager, People and Talent Operations

NSW Reconstruction Authority; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing pro­

Inclusive workforce

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is recruiting a Manager, People and Talent Operations in Sydney. You’ll lead day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of People & Culture services, translating priorities into actionable operational plans and service standards.

You'll oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning and employee lifecycle programs, establish governance, monitor performance and use data to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading high-volume people operations within government or regulated settings.
• Translate priorities into operational plans and service standards.
• Strong people leadership, prioritization and accountability.
• Experience overseeing talent acquisition, workforce planning and lifecycle services.
• Proven ability to establish controls, monitor performance and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of People & Culture services.
• Translate priorities into operational plans and service standards.
• Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning and lifecycle programs.
• Establish governance, monitor performance and use workforce data to drive improvements.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

People operations

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Workforce planning

Talent acquisition

Education

HR or Business degree

Job description

• Based in Sydney CBD/Parramatta with flexible working options
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary relative to experience ($154,231- $178,369) + super

Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority and lead the effective delivery of People & Culture operations across the organisation. This is an opportunity to strengthen service delivery, streamline processes and build reliable, responsive people operations that support leaders, employees and the RA’s critical work across New South Wales.

About The Role

As the Manager, People and Talent Operations, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of People & Culture services. You’ll translate priorities into clear operational plans, manage competing demands and ensure services are timely, consistent, compliant and responsive to organisational needs.

You’ll oversee core people operations spanning talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee lifecycle programs, injury management and operational support for organisational change. You’ll establish clear service standards, strengthen governance and controls, monitor performance and use workforce data to improve processes, manage risk and deliver a strong customer experience. You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing team with clear accountabilities and a practical focus on delivery.

About You

• Extensive experience leading high-volume people operations or corporate service delivery within a government or highly regulated organisation
• Demonstrated ability to translate organisational priorities into operational plans, service standards, clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes
• Strong people leadership capability, including setting priorities, managing workloads, developing team capability and maintaining accountability for delivery
• Experience overseeing talent acquisition, workforce planning and employee lifecycle services, with a focus on quality, timeliness, compliance and customer experience
• Proven ability to establish operational controls, monitor service performance and use workforce data to identify issues, manage risk and drive continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve complex service delivery and workforce matters
• Experience implementing operational change, process improvement and service transformation while maintaining business continuity

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

For more information read the full Role Description:Manager, People and Talent Operations

About The NSW Reconstruction Authority

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. We also offer:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

Applications close 4pm, Wednesday 21 October 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mileva Strachov, Director People & Culture via [e-mail]

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.