Recruitment and Establishment Officer - REQ609583

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider seeks a Recruitment Officer to join their team in Sydney. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for the organization while providing administrative support. The ideal candidate has strong HR experience, excellent communication skills, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Benefits include salary packaging, flexible work opportunities, and more.

Benefits

Salary packaging for tax savings

Meal entertainment savings

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Human Resources or recruitment environment for a complex organization.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment managing concurrent activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective end-to-end recruitment for the Transactional Services Team.
• Process recruitment applications and maintain establishment service levels.
• Provide administrative support to other Workforce functions.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Communication skills

Ability to manage concurrent activities

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2026
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4
Remuneration: 72285.58 - 73940.16 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ609583
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 19 October 2025

Overview

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of this position is to provide an effective and efficient end to end recruitment and establishment function in the Transactional Services Team for all SCHN staff. The position will be responsible for processing the applications for recruitment within SCHN, while monitoring and maintaining the agreed establishment service level and position reporting lines. In addition, this position will be required to provide administrative support to other Workforce functions.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a Human Resources or recruitment environment for a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a high volume and demanding environment with proven capacity to manage concurrent activities of a diverse nature.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to develop interpersonal relationships with all levels of staff and external parties.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the following questions:
• Please outline your experience working within a Recruitment or Human Resources team specifically in relation to recruitment checks and onboarding of staff in a timely manner.
• Give an example of a time when you have needed to learn and understand policies and procedures while using your attention to detail to ensure that they are implemented and followed appropriately.
• This role requires flexibility to work with the various departments within the hospital and also manage your workload in a timely fashion. How do you plan to juggle the competing requirements of the role?
• Describe a time you went above and beyond for an internal or external customer. What was the outcome?

Additional Benefits

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

Additional information about the role is available in the Position Description and guidance on applying processes. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to engage with the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries contact Hannah Crozier at [e-mail]. For Aboriginal candidates contact [e-mail]. For technical support contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please review this document to understand the full requirements of the role. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce in delivering services to children, young people and their families.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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