Recruitment Innovation Lead – Canberra

Acendre; Canberra; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

CDPP is seeking an Assistant Manager, Recruitment (Executive Level 1) to lead a small recruitment team and oversee high‑quality, timely recruitment services across the agency.

You will partner with senior leaders to provide expert recruitment advice and develop sourcing strategies aligned with the CDPP Workforce Plan and Employee Value Proposition, using insights to inform approaches and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experienced recruitment professional who can balance strategic thinking with delivery of high‑quality operational recruitment outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading end‑to‑end recruitment in a high‑volume or complex environment.
• Strong understanding of APS merit‑based recruitment principles and relevant legislation.
• Confident leader who enjoys coaching and developing others; builds productive relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small recruitment team and oversee delivery of recruitment services across CDPP.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to provide expert recruitment advice and develop sourcing strategies.
• Develop sourcing and attraction strategies aligned with the Workforce Plan and EVP; inform approaches with workforce insights.
• Lead improvements and automation of the CDPP's e‑Recruit system and deliver recruitment process improvements.
• Provide advice on APS recruitment legislation, policy and merit‑based selection principles; prepare briefs and reports for senior audiences.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment and assessment providers.

Job description

CDPP is seeking an Assistant Manager, Recruitment (Executive Level 1) to lead a small recruitment team and oversee high‑quality, timely recruitment services across the agency.

You will partner with senior leaders to provide expert recruitment advice and develop sourcing strategies aligned with the CDPP Workforce Plan and Employee Value Proposition, using insights to inform approaches and drive improvements.