Recruitment Support Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until May 2027 with potential for ongoing employment

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4

Remuneration: $78,183.84 - $79,973.57 per annum + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ677258

Location: Newcastle

Applications Close: 19 July 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Recruitment Support Officer to provide high‑quality, customer‑focused recruitment and HR transactional support across our state‑wide organisation.

In this role, you will support hiring managers and Recruitment and Workforce Business Partners by delivering efficient and accurate administrative support throughout the recruitment process. You will be part of a collaborative HR Support Services team, contributing to the smooth delivery of recruitment services in a high‑volume, fast‑paced healthcare environment.

What you'll be doing

Interacting and supporting hiring managers across NSW Health Pathology in undertaking their key accountability functions of the recruitment process.

Responsible for the administrative support for the HR Support Services portfolio, inclusive of Human Resource (HR) transactional support.

Ability to establish strong working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation and external agencies and stakeholders.

Provide assistance with Recruitment and HR transactional matters to NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) inclusive of the ability to interpret awards and policies.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you have applied for this position and what draws you to NSW Health Pathology

Demonstrate your ability to provide effective support services in a busy, customer-focused environment. In your response, describe how you organise and prioritise work, ensure accurate outcomes, and respond to changing business needs while managing a high volume of tasks.

Outline a situation where you worked with internal and/or external stakeholders to resolve a service, recruitment, or workplace issue. Describe how you managed the relationship, communicated throughout the process, and achieved a positive outcome.

Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lydia Mccann on Lydia.Mccann@health.nsw.gov.au

To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!