Project Officer (Talent Acquisition)

Department of Customer Service

Reference number

req52764

Occupation

Human Resources and Recruitment

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City

Salary Information

$116,981-$129,492 per annum + Super

Closing date

16 July 2026 at 10:00am

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 11 months), 35 hours per week

Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8

Remuneration: $116,981 - $129,492 plus superannuation

Location: Parramatta, Haymarket or Gosford (minimum 2 days in office required)

Closing Date: 16 July 2026 9:59am

About SafeWork NSW

SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our mission is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses by ensuring workplaces comply with health and safety laws. We achieve this through a mix of responsive and proactive programs targeting high-risk areas across all industries, aligned with our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Officer (Talent Acquisition) to join our team and lead a range of recruitment improvement initiatives.

This role will work closely with the Manager Talent Acquisition to review, improve and deliver recruitment-related projects that enhance consistency, governance and the overall experience for hiring managers and stakeholders.

This is not an operational recruitment role. You will use your understanding of internal recruitment practices to identify opportunities for improvement, analyse current processes, develop recommendations, and create practical resources including procedures, workflows, guides and supporting documentation.

The successful candidate will be someone who can take ownership of projects from commencement through to implementation, confidently navigate ambiguity, and translate complex recruitment requirements into clear and practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead recruitment improvement projects to review, improve and implement processes, procedures and supporting resources.

You will:

Review recruitment practices and identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency and compliance.

Consult with stakeholders to understand business needs and inform evidence-based recommendations.

Develop recruitment documentation including procedures, workflows, checklists and guides.

Ensure recruitment resources align with relevant legislation, policy, governance requirements and organisational practices.

Manage projects, priorities and deliverables to achieve quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

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About You

You are a proactive and organised professional with strong internal recruitment experience and a passion for improving processes. You can work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of delivering outcomes.

You will have:

Experience in internal recruitment, HR or a related people-focused environment.

Demonstrated experience reviewing, improving or documenting recruitment, HR or business processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical recommendations.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to develop clear business documentation.

Experience leading or managing projects and delivering outcomes with minimal supervision.

An understanding of the importance of compliance, governance and consistent recruitment practices.

Experience working within the NSW Government or broader public sector environment, including knowledge of public sector recruitment frameworks and governance requirements, will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ to access our application portal and submit your application. Your application should include a resume outlining your capabilities and experience relevant to the role, and a response to the targeted question in the pre-screening section.

As part of our selection process, candidates may be required to complete an online assessment and attend an in-person interview, including an activity.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact May Emmerson, Manager Talent Acquisition at May.Emmerson@safework.nsw.gov.au

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact May Emmerson via May.Emmerson@safework.nsw.gov.au

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Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.