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Talent Architect


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 133348 - 146945
Posted: 21 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Premiers Department

Talent Architect
You. At the centre of big ideas.

  • Lead strategic talent solutions across NSW Government
  • Harness AI and talent technology to improve recruitment outcomes

  • Ongoing Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133348 146945 per annum) opportunity based in Martin Place Sydney


About the Role
You will join our Talent Advisory team within the Workforce Planning branch in the People and Workforce group. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established Talent Advisory team as one of our first Talent Architects. Youll have the opportunity to help build the function from the ground up partnering with the NSW Government sector to identify and lead the implementation and optimisation of best practice talent technology solutions to develop proactive sourcing strategies and diverse talent pipelines.

The Talent Architect is responsible for developing and delivering strategic talent acquisition initiatives that strengthen the NSW Governments employer value proposition and attract high-quality talent.

The role also leads the development and continuous improvement of talent frameworks processes and tools and provides expert advice on talent acquisition systems and practices including leveraging emerging technologies and AI to enhance recruitment outcomes. The Talent Architect leads talent-related projects and initiatives and supports the delivery of consistent high-quality talent services across the sector.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

Were 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 AIenabled tools bringing a strong understanding of the talent technology landscape to streamline processes strengthen insight and support evidencebased decisionmaking
  • 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 solutionsfocused approach continuously identifying opportunities to improve talent frameworks processes and candidate experiences in support of organisational objectives

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

Why Join Us

  • Join a newly established Talent Advisory team and help shape its direction from early stages.
  • Work on strategic initiatives that combine talent technology and innovation.
  • Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
  • Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions online training and professional development opportunities
  • Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
  • Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program fitness passport program and wellbeing initiatives
  • Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee Diversity & Inclusion Network and Young Professionals Network


How to Apply

Click Apply Online and submit your application including:

  • A resume detailing relevant knowledge skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
  • A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)


Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133348 $146945 per annum) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Vik Sharma Associate Director Talent Advisory via


About the Premiers Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premiers Department leads the states 430000 public servants driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premiers 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 Premiers 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 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.


Required Experience:

Staff IC