Recruitment Officer - NSW Government

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A government client is seeking two Recruitment Officers to join the Talent Acquisition team in Sydney Olympic Park on a contract basis with hybrid work. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, meet KPIs and advise on processes, while handling confidential information and ensuring governance standards.

Candidates should have 12+ months of recruitment experience, strong communication skills and proficiency with StaffLink or Taleo.

Qualifications

• 12+ months' recruitment experience, including end-to-end or high-volume recruitment.
• Strong understanding of merit-based recruitment, assessment, governance and probity.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply recruitment policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments, sensitive matters and escalations.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in HR/recruitment systems such as StaffLink, Taleo or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment in partnership with hiring managers.
• Meet recruitment KPIs, targets and service standards.
• Provide advice on recruitment processes, policies and best practice.
• Prepare advertisements, shortlists, interview packs and outcome letters.
• Manage recruitment enquiries and administration.
• Maintain HR systems, databases and recruitment data.
• Monitor data integrity and recruitment reporting.
• Support continuous improvement, audits, role rotations and recruitment events.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

High-volume recruitment

Merit-based recruitment

Governance & probity

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

StaffLink

Taleo

Job description

The Company..... Our client is a highly respected and reputable government organisation with a strong presence across NSW. Known for its commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, the organisation offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to succeed.

They are currently seeking two dedicated Recruitment Officers to join their Talent Acquisition team and provide end-to-end recruitment support.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Sydney Olympic Park, with an immediate start through to 9 November 2026. The role is offered on a contract basis and includes hybrid working arrangements.

As a Recruitment Officer, in the Talent Acquisition team, you will be responsible for:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment in partnership with hiring managers.
• Meet recruitment KPIs, targets and service standards.
• Provide advice on recruitment processes, policies and best practice.
• Prepare advertisements, shortlists, interview packs and outcome letters.
• Manage recruitment enquiries and administration.
• Maintain HR systems, databases and recruitment data.
• Monitor data integrity and recruitment reporting.
• Support continuous improvement, audits, role rotations and recruitment events.

You..... To be successful in this role, you must have experience in the following areas:

• 12+ months' recruitment experience, including end-to-end or high-volume recruitment.
• Strong understanding of merit-based recruitment, assessment, governance and probity.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply recruitment policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments, sensitive matters and escalations.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in HR/recruitment systems such as StaffLink, Taleo or similar, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.