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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (three year contract)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $161,042.00 - $180,143.00, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ464453
Closing Date: 12 February 2024 (11:59PM)
Where you'll be working
You will be working with a diverse and dynamic team passionate about strategic recruitment, to ensure NSW Health attracts highly qualified and committed health professionals to work in the NSW Health system, is seen as an employer of choice in market and provides a great candidate experience.
The role is part of the Health System Support Group (HSSG). HSSG is a unit of the Public Health System Support Division of the Health Administration Corporation to provide services to support the public health system in implementing Government targets and programs.
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About this role
The Associate Director, Strategic Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading and driving recruitment and Talent Acquisition strategies across the NSW Health system. You will drive the development of a Strategic Talent Acquisition strategy, to enable NSW Health to attract talented and committed health professionals in locations and specialities of greatest need.
You’ll also manage the team responsible for the strategic governance of the annual recruitment and selection of approximately 8,000 Junior Medical Officers (JMO), overseeing 100,000 applications per year.
The role also provides advice and guidance on recruitment related issues including visas and immigration, best practice recruitment processes, employer branding and career websites. It works closely with the internal and external colleagues to recommend improvements to the recruitment platform (ROB), and with HealthShare who is responsible for performing centralised recruitment functions.
Candidate Assessment
You may be asked to undertake further assessments as part of the recruitment process for this position, which may include, but is not limited to, psychometric assessment (e.g. personality and cognitive abilities assessments) and/or particular work tasks.
How to apply
Your application to be considered should include:
- Responses that address the selection criteria below.
- An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
- 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
- Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ464453 to submit your application.
- Advanced experience in managing the development and implementation of ICT systems, including eliciting and developing business requirements from multiple lay and expert stakeholders.
- Track record in driving a reform agenda in a variety of settings, including policy and technology.
- Advanced consultation and negotiation skills with executive level staff.
- Superior communication skills, including writing advice to Executives, such as Ministers, Chief Executives, chair meetings and represent the Ministry at various fora.
- Ability to provide plain language advice on complex technical issues to non-technical audiences to enable informed business decisions and service level improvements.
- Experience in developing and leading change management programs involving both ICT and policy initiatives.
- Understanding of the legislative basis of recruitment regulation and the industrial framework underpinning the employment of health professionals including JMOs.
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For role related queries or questions contact Desiree Blackett on Desiree.Blackett@health.nsw.gov.au.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit .
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role for three years.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- If you are Current NSW Health, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Government staff and are looking for opportunity of Secondment, you must have your manager’s approval prior to expressing interest.
Applications Close: 12 February 2024 (11:59PM)
