Senior Overseer - Projects - Francis Greenway Complex

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Remote; AUD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for IT & Project Services Generalist (Remote). You will manage end-to-end talent sourcing, screening, and delivery for Australia-based projects, working in a high-volume agency setup with tight 24-48 hour SLAs.

The role requires strong Bullhorn/LinkedIn Recruiter skills and 3-5 years of recruitment experience. Responsibilities include rapid screening, compliance vetting, and preparing candidates for client interviews

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruitment agency or in-house resourcing experience.
• Exposure to IT, project services or digital transformation roles.
• Experience with Bullhorn CRM/ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability to manage 5-10 active roles weekly and deliver multiple prepped candidates.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end talent sourcing, screening, and delivery for IT & project services roles.
• Conduct 15-minute candidate screens to assess fit, compensation expectations and availability.
• Maintain compliant vetting, including right-to-work checks and references.
• Prepare candidates for client interviews and briefs to improve placement conversion.
• Support non-technical project roles and overflow during peak periods.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening

Candidate delivery

Remote work

Tools

Bullhorn CRM

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean searching

MS 365

AI-driven sourcing tools

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - IT & Project Services Generalist (Remote)

Remote (South Africa) |Supporting an International Company

Monday - Friday, 02:00 - 10:00 SAST | Full-Time

R40 000 per month + Performance Commission

Accelerate your global recruitment career by delivering agile talent solutions for Australia’s premier government and enterprise digital transformation projects.

You will own the end-to-end talent sourcing, candidate screening, and delivery pipeline for project services, digital transformation, and general IT roles across Australia. Operating in a high-volume agency setting with strict 24-48 hour turnaround SLAs, you will leverage internal databases, automated tools, and passive sourcing strategies to deliver high-quality, job-ready shortlists.

What You'll Do

• High-Speed Talent Sourcing: Search internal Bullhorn databases, LinkedIn Recruiter, and online job portals to build active pipelines for Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Project Managers, and general IT roles.
• Rapid Screening & Vetting: Conduct 15-minute screens to evaluate technical fit, communication skills, compensation expectations, and availability against strict client deadlines.
• Database & Sourcing Strategy: Execute first-step internal database headhunting and AI-driven sourcing before posting job adverts to maximize delivery speed and reduce acquisition costs.
• Compliance & Vetting Management: Verify right-to-work status, background checks, reference checks, and security clearances in alignment with Australian government and panel compliance frameworks.
• Interview Preparation: Prepare and brief shortlisted candidates on client project requirements, role specifications, and interview formats to drive strong placement conversion rates.
• Overflow & Technical Delivery Support: Act as a versatile team resource by stepping in to support non-technical project roles and managing technical IT overflow during peak vacancy periods.
• Onshore Account Support: Partner directly with onshore Australian Account Managers by presenting fully vetted shortlists and gradually stepping into direct client interaction as operational trust builds.

What You Bring

• Experience & Certifications: Minimum 3-5 years' recruitment agency or in-house resourcing experience, with at least 6-12 months' exposure to IT, project services, or digital transformation roles.
• Core Technical/Specialized Skills: Proficiency with Bullhorn CRM/ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searching, MS 365, and AI-driven sourcing/automation tools.
• Background & Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of project delivery, business analysis, data, and general IT concepts; prior experience in Australian recruitment or familiarity with Australian market landscapes is highly advantageous.
• Technical Translation / Delivery: Proven ability to manage 5-10 active roles weekly and submit 3 fully prepped candidates per vacancy within 24-48 hour client SLAs.
• Working Style: Highly organized, proactive, and resilient professional who plans ahead, manages calendar urgency effectively, and excels in autonomous remote environments.

Remote Work Requirements

• Hardware: Reliable personal laptop or desktop capable of running all role-required software.
• Connectivity: High-speed, stable internet connection with a backup plan for power or connectivity outages.
• Workspace: A dedicated, quiet, and professional home-office environment.
• Mindset: High self-discipline, excellent time management, and a strong track record of thriving in an autonomous remote setup.

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