Manager Talent Acquisition

Manager Talent AcquisitionOngoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD Parramatta orGosford with hybrid working options available

• Branch and Division: SafeWork NSW People and Corporate Services Directorate
• Grade:Clerk Grade 11/12 salary range for this role $154231 - $178369 base plus superannuation
• Location: Sydney Parramatta or Gosford. We offer flexible hybrid working including up to two days per week working from home. This role requires regular attendance in our Sydney CBD office including at least one day per week to support collaboration with key stakeholders leadership and the broader team.
• Term: Ongoing position

About the team

SafeWork NSW is seeking an experiencedTalent Acquisition Manager to establish and lead our Talent Acquisitionfunction. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of talentacquisition within a purposeful organisation balancing strategic leadershipwith hands on delivery. Working closely with leaders across the business youwill build trusted partnerships drive workforce planning and recruitmentoutcomes and lead a team dedicated to attracting exceptional talent toSafeWork NSW.

The People and Corporate ServicesDirectorate is a high performing team within SafeWork NSW. We pride ourselveson building strong relationships working collaboratively and drivingtransformation. We are seeking a leader who is innovative people focused andcomfortable engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. The successfulcandidate will be a visible and trusted leader who works in partnership withtheir team Director and colleagues to deliver results while contributing to apositive connected and enjoyable team culture.

This is a rare opportunity to shape theTalent function from the ground up: refreshing our recruitment processes andtemplates partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to design andembed contemporary recruitment practices and strategies and establishingworkforce planning approaches that set SafeWork NSW up for long-term success.

You will lead a team of talentprofessionals with a strong focus on building a positive high performing teamculture. Youll balance strategic leadership setting direction supportingyour team to succeed and driving continuous improvement with the hands on workof standing up the systems tools and relationships the function needs tothrive.

Your day-to-day

In this role you will:

• Lead the design build and continuous improvement of the Talent Acquisition function.
• Partner with stakeholders across SafeWork NSW to develop consult contemporary recruitment and workforce planning practices.
• Lead the development of workforce planning strategies and solutions partnering with business leaders to understand current and future workforce needs.
• Lead coach and develop a team of talent professionals fostering a positive collaborative and high performing culture that delivers exceptional recruitment outcomes.
• Lead a range of strategic Talent projects including the development of an EVP recruitment policy workforce planning tools and assessment centre strategies.
• Get involved in recruitment activity where needed particularly for complex senior or hard-to-fill roles.
• Develop and report on talent acquisition and workforce planning metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders central agencies and external partners.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Expertise in talent acquisition strategic talent projects and some workforce planning experience.
• A strategic and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and manage a high-performing team.
• The confidence and proven experience partnering with executives leaders and other Govt agencies
• Strong communication influence negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience within NSW Government is preferred given the highly nuanced nature of the work

About SafeWork NSW

SafeWork NSW is the states workplace healthand safety regulator working towards our vision of Safe and HealthyWorkplaces for Every Worker Every Day. Through education compliance andenforcement activities we help prevent work related fatalities seriousinjuries and illnesses while promoting safer and healthier workplaces acrossNSW.

This is an exciting time to join SafeWorkNSW as we continue to evolve and strengthen our impact. Youll have theopportunity to contribute to meaningful work support positive change and helpshape the future of workplace safety and wellbeing for the people of NSW.

How to apply:

To start your journey towards joining SafeWork NSW pleaseclick on the link below and attach your resume (max 4 pages) and a cover letter(max 2 pages).

Your cover letter should outline your motivation forapplying for this you click Applyyou will be asked to answer two targeted questions.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment processto fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

Salary Grade 11/12 with the base salary for this role starting at $154231 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via

Visit the Capability Application Toolto prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: 10am Wednesday 9th September

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Required Experience:

Manager