Talent Architect

Premier's Department; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier’s Department is seeking a Talent Architect to lead sector-wide talent transformation across NSW Government from Sydney. You will design and embed talent technologies, drive digital recruitment solutions and AI-enabled practices to enhance attraction, engagement and hiring outcomes.

You will work across agencies, lead implementations, optimise processes, and deliver evidence-based workforce insights to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HR or recruitment technology projects.
• Strong understanding of talent frameworks.
• Experience with recruitment technologies and data-driven practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, optimisation and adoption of talent acquisition technologies.
• Leverage data, automation and emerging digital capabilities to improve recruitment outcomes.
• Collaborate across agencies and stakeholders to uplift recruitment and talent practices.
• Design and embed contemporary talent technologies and AI-enabled practices.

Skills

Talent advisory expertise

Technology and data savvy

Project management

Collaboration and influence

Innovation-focused mindset

Tools

ATS

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Premier’s Department Talent Architect You. At the centre of big ideas. Lead sector-wide talent transformation through technology, data and innovation Bring your passion for emerging technologies and help shape the future of talent across NSW Government

Ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - 146,945) opportunity, based in Martin Place, Sydney Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this role.

About the Role Join the Talent Advisory team within the Workforce Planning branch of the People and Workforce group and help drive the future of talent through technology, innovation and data-driven workforce solutions across the NSW Government. As a Talent Architect, you will play a leading role in designing and embedding contemporary talent technologies, digital recruitment solutions and AI-enabled practices that enhance how government attracts, engages and hires talent. This is a unique opportunity to shape a newly established team, influence strategic direction and deliver sector-wide impact from the ground up. Working across agencies and with key stakeholders, you will lead the implementation, optimisation and adoption of talent acquisition technologies, leveraging data, automation and emerging digital capabilities to improve recruitment outcomes, candidate experiences and workforce insights. You will identify opportunities to modernise talent practices and deliver scalable solutions that support more efficient, evidence-based workforce decision-making. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For Passionate Talent or HR Systems Professionals with experience delivering HR or recruitment technology projects, implementing systems and optimising talent processes with your strong understanding of talent frameworks

• Talent Advisory Expertise: You bring strong experience in strategic talent acquisition, leading talent technology implementation
• Technology and Data Savvy: You confidently leverage recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and AI-enabled tools, bringing a strong understanding of the talent technology landscape to streamline processes, strengthen insight, and support evidence-based decision-making
• Project Management: You lead complex talent and recruitment initiatives from planning through to delivery, managing risks, engaging stakeholders, and monitoring progress in complex environments
• Collaboration and Influence: You build strong relationships, collaborate across teams and agencies, and influence diverse stakeholders to drive alignment and uplift recruitment and talent practices
• Results and Innovation Focused: You take a proactive, solutions-focused approach, continuously identifying opportunities to improve talent frameworks, processes, and candidate experiences in support of organisational objectives

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM) Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - 146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Vik Sharma, Associate Director, Talent Advisory via [e-mail]

About the Premier's Department Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities. The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments:

The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [e-mail], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool:

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.