Talent Pipeline Development Lead

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Diversity & inclusion culture

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is redefining its People and Culture function in Queensland. We are seeking a Talent Pipeline Lead to build innovative pathways and strengthen partnerships that connect great people with meaningful careers within our health system.

You will collaborate with leaders across the organization to attract, develop, and grow talent, delivering onboarding experiences that embody our employee promise and drive engagement in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience building strategic partnerships with industry, education providers and key stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to drive impactful workforce outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and strengthen talent pipelines.
• Inspiring leadership that motivates others and delivers results in complex environments.
• Passion for creating outstanding employee experiences and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leading initiatives that attract and develop talent for critical workforce areas.
• Building partnerships with industry, education and community stakeholders.
• Supporting onboarding and employee experience initiatives that help people feel connected and supported.

Skills

Strategic relationships

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Talent development

Job description

Lead talent strategies that will power our future workforce. In this pivotal role, you'll strengthen workforce pipelines, elevate our employer brand, and create innovative pathways that connect great people with meaningful careers at Darling Downs Health.

We're reimagining People and Culture at Darling Downs Health

As our organisation grows, we're building a more strategic, connected and future-focused People and Culture division. This is one of several new roles we're investing in as we grow our People and Culture team, bringing together passionate professionals to shape the future of work at Darling Downs Health.

If you're passionate about people, driven by purpose and excited by the opportunity to make a real impact at scale, there's never been a better time to join us.

Help us create a great place to work, so our people can continue delivering great care.

What Your Day Could Look Like

As our Talent Pipeline Lead, you'll build innovative talent pathways, strengthen strategic partnerships, and create exceptional onboarding experiences that bring our employee promise to life. Working closely with leaders across Darling Downs Health, you'll use workforce insights to attract, develop, and grow the talent needed to deliver outstanding healthcare now and into the future.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

• Leading initiatives that attract and develop talent for critical workforce areas
• Building partnerships with industry, education and community stakeholders
• Supporting onboarding and employee experience initiatives that help people feel connected and supported

Let's Talk About You

You're a strategic relationship-builder with a talent for connecting people, opportunities and partnerships to create sustainable workforce solutions. Passionate about attracting and developing talent, you'll bring strong business acumen, influence and collaboration skills to help position Darling Downs Health as an employer of choice.

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

• Experience building strategic partnerships with industry, education providers and key stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to drive impactful workforce outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking, using insights to identify opportunities and strengthen talent pipelines
• Inspiring leadership that motivates others and delivers results in complex environments
• A passion for creating outstanding employee experiences and career development opportunities.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities to lead initiatives, build specialist skills and take on responsibilities sooner than in many larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can grow faster and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Access professional development funding, study leave and career pathways
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
• Support your wellbeing with EAP access and private health insurance discounts

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

Ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose? We'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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