Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Lead a talent team and shape contemporary, customer-focused recruitment across a diverse NSW Government department Clerk Grade 9/10 role with a salary range of $133,348–$146,945 per annum, plus superannuation and leave loading Full-time ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD, with hybrid working arrangements available subject to operational needs About the Role This is an opportunity to lead from the front and help shape how we attract, assess and engage great people across the Department. As Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, you will lead and develop a team delivering high-quality end-to-end recruitment services, while acting as a trusted adviser to leaders and hiring managers across a diverse and complex organisation. You will bring deep talent acquisition expertise, strong people leadership and the confidence to provide practical, solutions-focused advice. You will champion continuous improvement, strengthen governance and compliance, and create a positive experience for candidates, hiring managers and your team. If you are an experienced talent leader who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders and turning good recruitment practice into great service, we would love to hear from you. About You You are a credible and engaging leader who combines sound judgement with a strong service mindset. You set clear expectations, build capability and create an environment where people can perform at their best. You will bring: Strong people leadership, with experience building capable, collaborative teams and leading through change Deep talent acquisition expertise, including contemporary attraction, sourcing, assessment and selection practices in a complex organisation A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to simplify processes, solve problems and lift the quality, consistency and efficiency of service delivery Strong governance and compliance capability, applying relevant legislation, policy, rules and procedures while providing practical, risk-aware advice Trusted partnering and influencing skills, with the confidence to coach, challenge and guide stakeholders, including senior leaders A customer and candidate focus, with a commitment to accessible, inclusive and positive recruitment experiences A data-informed approach, using insights, trends and reporting to identify risks, improve outcomes and support workforce decisions Strong delivery skills, with the ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and achieve quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description. How to Apply Your application must include an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email. Closing Date Thursday 3rd September 2026 [10.00AM] Contact For enquiries related to the role, please contact Dragana Papak, Director Talent and Operations - [email protected] For enquiries about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected] Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities. Together we: Create social and economic opportunities for the state Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history. At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact James Changkaeomanee at [email protected] or 9228 3637. For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘ Adjustments for Individual needs’ at I work for NSW. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.