Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

NSW Connect; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure NSW is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner on a temporary basis through November 2027, with a hybrid work model requiring three days onsite in Sydney CBD. The role leads the talent acquisition function, partnering with executives and stakeholders to attract and engage specialist talent.

You will manage recruitment across diverse professional roles, advise hiring managers, and drive improvements to recruitment practices, systems, and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Knowledge of NSW public sector recruitment requirements.
• Experience using recruitment systems and data to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the talent acquisition function and partner with senior leaders.
• Manage recruitment across diverse professional roles.
• Provide trusted advice to hiring managers.
• Drive continuous improvement of recruitment practices, systems and candidate experience.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment activities from approach to onboarding.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder advisory

Public sector recruitment

Data-driven recruitment

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience

Tools

myCareer system

Mercer role evaluation accreditation

Job description

Temporary Full-Time to November 2027 with possible extension | Clerk Grade 9/10 | Sydney CBD

Base salary from $133,348 to $146,945 plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Help attract the people behind some of NSW’s most significant infrastructure priorities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our People and Culture team on a temporary basis.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the talent acquisition function, partner with senior leaders, and play a key role in influencing how Infrastructure NSW attracts and engages specialist talent.

As part of a small, collaborative People and Culture team, you enjoy the variety of a broad and hands on talent acquisition role. You’ll manage recruitment across a diverse range of professional roles, provide trusted advice to hiring managers and contribute to the continued improvement of our recruitment practices, systems and candidate experience.

Why does this role stand out?

• The opportunity to manage recruitment end to end, from shaping the recruitment approach and attracting candidates to selection and onboarding
• Direct access to executives, senior leavers and decision-makers
• The ability to work closely with stakeholders, influence recruitment decisions and support positive workforce outcomes
• A high-touch recruitment environment where candidate and hiring manager experience matters

The opportunity to improve recruitment practices and guide and develop other members of the talent team.

About You

You’re an experienced talent acquisition professional who builds trusted relationships, delivers complex recruitment campaigns and provides a high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers.

You bring:

• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience.
• The ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Knowledge of NSW public sector recruitment requirements.
• Experience using recruitment systems and data to improve outcomes.

Relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience are required. Experience with systems such as myCareer and Mercer role evaluation accreditation will be highly regarded.

For more information, please refer to therole description

For any questionsregarding recruitment please email people and culture at***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.

Why Join INSW?

At Infrastructure NSW, you'll be part of a high-performing organisation that plays an important role in shaping the future of NSW.

We offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, a supportive and collaborative culture, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work that delivers lasting benefits for NSW. This role operates within a flexible hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days per week spent onsite.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, carers, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, veterans, and women.

We offer our employees discounted gym membership, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.

Please be advised candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, which may include verification of qualifications, employment history, police clearance, and other relevant assessments.For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

For technical support, please contact *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 ***