Talent Acquisition Partner

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department responsible for planning and housing is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to manage recruitment strategies and processes. The role offers flexible working arrangements and is focused on fostering a great workplace culture. Candidates should have strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, coupled with a solid understanding of legislation. An inclusive environment and opportunities for professional growth are emphasized. Applications close on 14 October 2025.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Access to support programs

Complete career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for the Department.
• Coach recruitment teams and manage escalations.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with departmental needs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Communication skills

Leadership and coaching

Interpreting legislation

Data analysis for recruitment

Job description

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Join a team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement in recruitment
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Office location in Parramatta or Newcastle with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 plus super

What’s in it for me?
You’ll be joining a team that’s passionate about building a great culture one that thrives on collaboration, supports long-term career growth, and genuinely enjoys working together. We offer flexible work arrangements, a mix of interesting and meaningful projects, and a strong focus on wellbeing, with benefits like flex leave and access to support programs. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

The role
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll be all about delivering smart, people-first hiring solutions across the Department. You’ll work closely with managers and executives to shape recruitment strategies that meet today’s needs and build a workforce ready for the future.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, you’ll lead a team of six and manage end-to-end recruitment, offer expert, data-informed advice, and make sure every hire is a great experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

You’ll handle high-volume recruitment while staying sharp on compliance with NSW Government legislation. You’ll coach your team, manage escalations, and drive improvements that make recruitment smoother, more inclusive, and more effective. Whether it’s partnering with external providers or using data to guide decisions, you’ll be right at the centre of making recruitment better every day.

For more information read the full Role Description: Talent Acquisition Partner

What you will bring to the role

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to lead and coach recruitment teams, set clear goals and support professional growth to deliver high-quality services.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying NSW Government legislation to ensure compliant and consistent recruitment practices.
• Proficient in using workforce data and trends to inform recruitment planning and drive strategic hiring decisions.

Key knowledge and experience

• Significant experience in internal recruitment with experience in interpreting policy or legislative requirements.
• Proven experience in managing recruitment teams and identifying and delivering targeted recruitment strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at 11:55PM.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all eligible candidates.