Talent Selection & Development Officer

Ambulance Service of NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ambulance is seeking a proactive Talent Selection & Development Officer to design and deliver capability-based assessments for specialist and leadership recruitment. The role focuses on research, assessment design, stakeholder engagement and project coordination, working with hiring managers and a specialist recruitment team.

It involves developing assessment exercises, candidate instructions, assessor guides and marking criteria, plus coordinating practical assessment delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or assessment design is desirable.
• Ability to develop evidence-based assessment materials.
• Strong research, project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver capability-based assessments for specialist and leadership recruitment.
• Involve in research, stakeholder consultation and assessment development from concept to marking criteria.
• Coordinate assessment delivery, candidate instructions and assessor guides.
• Support broader recruitment activities during peak periods as needed.

Skills

Research

Assessment design

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full-time opportunities till June 2027 + talent pool creation to fill potential opportunities Salary Range: $101,390.27 per annum - $104,519.42 per annum (Admin Officer Grade 3) Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday 8 November 2026

About the Opportunity

The NSW Ambulance Recruitment Team is seeking a proactive, resourceful and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Talent Selection & Development Officer on a Temporary full-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of capability-based assessments for specialist and leadership recruitment across NSW Ambulance. The role has a strong focus on research, assessment design, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. You will work closely with hiring managers, subject matter experts and our specialised recruitment team to understand the requirements of different roles and develop tailored assessment activities that allow candidates to demonstrate their capabilities fairly and effectively. You will be involved in assessment projects from initial research and stakeholder consultation through to developing assessment exercises, candidate instructions, assessor guides and marking criteria, as well as coordinating the practical aspects of assessment delivery. We're looking for someone who enjoys researching new ideas, thinking critically, solving problems and taking ownership of projects. You'll need to be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and investing the time and effort required to produce high-quality, fit-for-purpose assessment materials. While the role will provide coordination support to broader recruitment activities during peak periods, the primary focus is on developing and delivering meaningful, evidence-based assessments rather than general recruitment administration. Previous recruitment experience is desirable, but not essential. We're particularly interested in candidates who bring strong research, project coordination, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a genuine commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

About the Recruitment Unit

Our unit has a number of recruitment portfolios including Leadership, Corporate, Control Centre, Graduate Paramedics, Specialist Paramedics and Qualified Paramedics. Within each portfolio, we have dedicated Recruitment Officers and Team Leaders who collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide recruitment advice, hiring support and recommendations in a timely and policy focused manner. The Talent Selection & Development Officer works alongside the Leadership and Specialist Recruitment Teams, with a particular focus on developing and coordinating assessment activities. This includes partnering with stakeholders to understand the capabilities required for different roles and ensuring assessment approaches are relevant, fair, consistent and aligned with organisational needs.

Travel and Location Requirements

This role will require travel to various locations across NSW to support recruitment and assessment activities, including coordinating and facilitating Assessment Centres and undertaking site visits to develop an understanding of operational environments and the roles being recruited. Candidates should be aware that regular statewide travel may be required, including time spent on the road and, where necessary, overnight stays. Travel will be planned in accordance with operational requirements, organisational policies and applicable industrial arrangements.

Additional Information

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level. Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role. Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview. If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via [e-mail]

Our Commitment

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives that all people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce. If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via [e-mail] or visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health - visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present your best self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via [e-mail]. Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at [e-mail].

Child Safe Employment

NSW Ambulance is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.