Senior Recruitment Officer

Employment Type: Various Positions Available
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $83,554.59 - $85,530.07 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Hours per Week
Requisition ID: REQ665313
Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026

Location | Waratah Campus.

Are you an experienced recruitment professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Recruitment Officer to join our Recruitment Unit and play a key role in attracting and securing exceptional clinical and non-clinical talent to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

This role offers more than a traditional recruitment position. As part of a broader Workforce team, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience across a range of workforce functions, providing valuable exposure that can support your long-term career development. You will work within a large, collaborative, and supportive team environment, gaining insights into workforce planning, talent management, and broader people and culture initiatives while contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

About The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Officer, you will be a key point of contact for hiring managers and Recruitment Officers, delivering proactive, candidate-focused recruitment services that support the attraction and appointment of high-quality talent across the organisation.

You will oversee end-to-end recruitment activities, provide guidance and support to stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery of efficient, compliant, and customer-focused

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes for clinical and non-clinical positions.
• Support high-volume talent acquisition initiatives, achieving hiring targets while ensuring compliance with recruitment policies and procedures.
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Supervise and support the day-to-day activities of Recruitment Officers.
• Provide operational support to Recruitment Managers.
• Assist with the orientation, training, and professional development of recruitment staff.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive recruitment outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and enhance the candidate experience.
• Opportunities to contribute to the rural incentives program, helping attract and retain skilled healthcare professionals in regional and rural communities where workforce support is critical

About You

You are an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.

You will bring:

• Experience in recruitment, HR administration, or a transactional HR environment within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, talent sourcing strategies, and HRIS/e-Recruitment systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, high workloads, and strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a commitment to providing quality customer service.
• Experience interpreting employment awards, agreements, and recruitment policies.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, train, and support team members to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Play a key role in growing our workforce, welcoming nurses, midwives, allied health, and non-clinical staff to support our community.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and diverse team dedicated to attracting top talent across our district.
• Community Impact: Contribute to a highly regarded public health facility where your work truly matters.
• Career Growth: Access professional development opportunities within Workforce Operations and the wider health district.
• Extra Benefits: Take advantage of salary packaging and an employee assistance program for you and your family.
• Social Perks: Be part of a friendly team with regular lunches and a positive work environment.
• Salary Packaging Benefits: Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport: Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program: EAP for staff and family members

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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Mackay on [email protected]

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.