Talent Acquisition Team Leader/Projects Office

Talent Acquisition Team Leader / Projects Officer

· Temporary Full-time opportunity until 31.12.25

• Opportunity to drive change and make a meaningful impact

• Clerk Grade 9/10 (salary range $125,693 – $138,510 plus super and annual leave loading)

• Location – Central Sydney (Haymarket) with hybrid/flexible work arrangements

About us:

Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising a Central Sydney office and 28 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres. Legal Aid NSW provides legal advice, information, minor assistance, and legal representation in many areas of law. Legal Aid NSW also provides alternative dispute resolution services, community legal education programs, and publications on legal issues. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.

Legal Aid NSW is seeking a driven and experienced Team Leader Talent Acquisition or Recruitment Project Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this leadership role, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our talent acquisition function, ensuring we attract and onboard the best talent to support our vital work.

About the role:

Due to internal team movements we have an opportunity within the team until the end of the calendar year. The focus of the role will be to lead process improvement projects in talent acquisition. The types of projects and initiatives you would be working on are;

· End to end process mapping

· Policy/guidelines writing

· Development of training materials

· Reporting dashboards

· Research and strategy development

· Change implementation planning

About you:

You are a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional possessing excellent communication skills and are highly organised in your approach. You will bring both an operational and strategic focus to the role coupled with a hands-on approach to enhance process improvements. Throughout your career, you have become no stranger to collaborating and building positive relationships through partnering with a range of internal stakeholders, you will always be approachable, transparent and customer focused on your solution delivery.

To be successful in this role we're looking for someone with:

· Proven experience leading and motivating a recruitment team.

· In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices and methodologies.

· Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Project management and organisational skills.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What we offer:

The opportunity to make a real difference by contributing to the vital work of Legal Aid NSW. A chance to develop your leadership skills and shape the future of our talent acquisition function. Access to flexible work arrangements (We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer) and a competitive salary package. This is a temporary role until December 2025.

How to apply

If you're a passionate and results-oriented leader with a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply!

In your application you must include:

· Your resume (max 4 pages)

· Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how your previous experience aligns with the role expectations

Call To Action:

If you are interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to;

· reach out to the hiring manager to discuss the opportunity. If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – David Baker on 0402 230 894 or david.baker@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

· If you are a current Government employee, please talk to your current manager and confirm you have approval of being released on secondment until the end of 2025

Do you need help to apply?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
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Legal Aid NSW is an equal opportunity employer

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 11 May 2025, 11.59pm