Talent Acquisition Officer

Maryborough District Health Service; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryborough District Health Service is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Officer to join our People & Culture team. This permanent full-time role will lead end-to-end recruitment across the health service, from job postings to screening and interviews.

You will leverage LinkedIn Recruiter and SEEK Talent Search, coordinate panels, checks and onboarding, and contribute to recruitment training and policy guidance. If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity, apply now.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Human Resources or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and SEEK Talent Search preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern recruitment strategies and tools.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-practice recruitment advice and hands-on support across end-to-end processes.
• Use recruitment tools to identify passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Coordinate interview panels, background checks and onboarding.
• Streamline processes using ATS and recruitment technologies.
• Contribute to recruitment training programs and policy guidance.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

LinkedIn Recruiter

SEEK Talent Search

Talent assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

HR or Business qualification

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight

Are you a passionate recruitment professional who thrives on connecting exceptional talent with the right opportunities? We're looking for a driven and dynamic Talent Acquisition Officer to join our People & Culture team and make a real impact on how we attract and retain the best people!

For further information about this role, please contact Renee Waters, Interim Executive Director People & Capability, on [phone] or via email [e-mail].

What You'll Be Doing

In this exciting and varied role, you'll be the go-to recruitment expert across the health service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing best practice advice, coaching and hands-on support to managers across the full end-to-end recruitment process — from job postings and candidate sourcing through to screening, interviewing and selection
• Leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and SEEK Talent Search to proactively identify passive and high-potential candidates, especially for hard-to-fill roles
• Representing People & Culture on interview panels, including coordinating follow-up assessments, background checks and associated recruitment administration
• Utilising applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies to streamline and continuously improve hiring processes
• Contributing to the development and implementation of MDHS recruitment training programs, strategies and frameworks
• Providing expert guidance on MDHS recruitment policies, guidelines and EBA provisions
• Championing equal employment opportunity practices across the organisation
• Supporting recruitment administration activities, including job advertising, interview scheduling, pre-employment checks, contract drafting and onboarding coordination

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is not only skilled but genuinely enthusiastic about finding the right people for the right roles. You'll bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or Business, and/or demonstrated experience in Recruitment or Human Resources (preferred)
• Proven hands-on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and SEEK Talent Search — highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of contemporary recruitment strategies, best practices and modern hiring tools
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and effectively prioritise competing deadlines
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and other recruitment technologies (desirable)
• A genuine customer-focused mindset, ensuring the candidate and hiring manager experience remains front and centre
• Experience evaluating and selecting both internal and external talent to achieve the best match for each role

If you're ready to bring your recruitment expertise to a team that truly values people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.