Recruitment Team Leader

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Recruitment Team Leader to guide a small team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting at the NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre in Sydney Olympic Park. You will oversee bulk campaigns, coordinate assessment centres and develop project plans to meet workforce needs.

Ideal candidates have proven end-to-end recruitment experience, strong planning and coaching abilities, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering high-volume end-to-end recruitment.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills to manage priorities, deadlines and targets.
• Experience coordinating large-scale recruitment campaigns, with assessment centre experience highly regarded.
• Ability to coach, support and develop staff, manage workloads and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and provide practical recruitment advice.
• Initiative and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to resolve complex recruitment matters while ensuring compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bulk recruitment campaigns and assessment centres, develop recruitment project plans and manage competing priorities.
• Lead a small team, deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Coach and develop staff, build strong stakeholder relationships and implement smarter ways of working.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

End-to-end recruitment

Staff coaching

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Assessment centres

Team leadership

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent Full-time
Salary Range:$108,697 - $111,859 per annum + super & benefits (Snr Admin Off Gde 1)
Location:NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date:11:59 PM, Sunday 1 November 2026

About the opportunity

Recruitment at NSW Ambulance plays a vital role in supporting the workforce behind our 24/7 emergency services, delivering recruitment across Control Centre, Corporate, Paramedic, Specialist and Clinical Leadership roles.

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Recruitment Team Leader to lead a small team and help deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

In this hands-on leadership role, you'll coordinate bulk recruitment campaigns and assessment centres, develop recruitment project plans, manage competing priorities and keep recruitment activities on track to meet operational workforce needs. You'll have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, improve processes and develop practical solutions that strengthen how we deliver recruitment. You'll also play an important role in building your team's capability, sharing your expertise and creating a supportive, collaborative environment where people can thrive.

You'll also play a key role in coaching and developing your team, building strong stakeholder relationships and finding smarter, more effective ways of working. If you enjoy bringing people together, solving challenges and turning plans into results, we'd love to hear from you!

About you

An experienced recruitment professional who is comfortable leading a small team and delivering outcomes in a high-volume, time-critical environment.

• Demonstrated experience delivering high-volume, end-to-end recruitment, ideally within an in-house environment.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and recruitment targets.
• Experience coordinating large-scale recruitment campaigns, with assessment centre experience highly regarded.
• The ability to coach, support and develop staff, manage workloads and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and provide clear, practical recruitment advice.
• Initiative and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to resolve complex recruitment matters while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

Above all, you're a proactive and supportive leader who enjoys making a difference, developing people and delivering great recruitment outcomes.

Need Further Information

• If you have any questions about this role, please contact Ana Petancevski via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
• Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Our Commitment

• NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability.
• We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives that all people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.
• If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health - visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
• If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present your best self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

Child Safe Employment

NSW Ambulance 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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. 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.