Recruitment Manager

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an experienced Recruitment Manager to join a NSW Government organisation for an initial six-month contract. This senior, hands-on role leads a small recruitment team and delivers merit-based, compliant recruitment across high-volume campaigns.

Based in Sydney CBD, the role requires NSW Government recruitment experience, knowledge of GSE Rules, and the ability to coach hiring managers and panels.

Qualifications

• Strong NSW Government recruitment experience.
• Knowledge of NSW Public Service guidance and GSE Rules.
• Experience delivering recruitment in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection activities across the organisation.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and develop recruitment strategies and campaign timelines.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to hiring managers and selection panels on merit-based recruitment practices.
• Develop targeted advertising campaigns and proactive sourcing strategies.
• Support high-volume recruitment campaigns and establish talent pools and pipelines.
• Identify and implement improvements to recruitment systems, processes and candidate experience.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Coaching & advisory

Merit-based recruitment

Education

HR qualifications

Job description

You will lead end-to-end recruitment and selection activities within a high-volume environment, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and deliver practical, compliant recruitment solutions.You will also lead a small recruitment team consisting of a Recruitment Advisor and Recruitment Coordinator.Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end recruitment and selection activities across the organisation
• Partnering with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and develop recruitment strategies, assessment approaches and campaign timelines
• Providing expert advice and coaching to hiring managers and selection panels on merit-based and compliant recruitment practices
• Developing targeted advertising campaigns and proactive sourcing strategies
• Supporting high-volume recruitment campaigns and establishing talent pools and pipelines
• Identifying and implementing improvements to recruitment systems, processes and candidate experience
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding activities within the broader People & Culture function
• Building the capability of the recruitment team and supporting continuous improvement

You will lead end-to-end recruitment and selection activities within a high-volume environment, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and deliver practical, compliant recruitment solutions.You will also lead a small recruitment team consisting of a Recruitment Advisor and Recruitment Coordinator.Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end recruitment and selection activities across the organisation
• Partnering with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and develop recruitment strategies, assessment approaches and campaign timelines
• Providing expert advice and coaching to hiring managers and selection panels on merit-based and compliant recruitment practices
• Developing targeted advertising campaigns and proactive sourcing strategies
• Supporting high-volume recruitment campaigns and establishing talent pools and pipelines
• Developing effective assessment strategies for different role requirements
• Identifying and implementing improvements to recruitment systems, processes and candidate experience
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding activities within the broader People & Culture function
• Building the capability of the recruitment team and supporting continuous improvement

6-month NSW Government contractSenior leadership role managing a small recruitment team

To be successful, you will bring:

• Strong, demonstrated NSW Government recruitment experience
• Sound knowledge of NSW Public Service recruitment and selection requirements and guidance
• Working knowledge of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, GSE Rules and Regulations
• Confidence providing advice and coaching to hiring managers and selection panels on merit-based, compliant recruitment
• Experience developing recruitment and assessment strategies and managing recruitment campaigns
• Demonstrated experience delivering recruitment within a high-volume environment
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, problem-solving and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely outcomes
• Previous team leadership or people management experience
• Relevant HR qualifications and/or demonstrated recruitment or talent acquisition experience

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to join a NSW Government organisation for an initial six-month contract.This is a senior, hands-on opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional with strong NSW Government recruitment experience and sound knowledge of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (GSE), GSE Rules, NSW Public Service Commission guidance and merit-based recruitment practices.

• 6-month contract from 3rd November 2026
• 35 hours per week
• Sydney CBD
• 5 days per week in the office
• Clerk Grade 7/8
• Lead a Recruitment Advisor and Recruitment Coordinator