Assistant Director, Recruitment

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Executive Level 1
- Canberra, ACT
- $125,220 - $138,394

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
Our department aims to create a better future for all Australians through education. Your role delivering quality recruitment services helps achieve this purpose.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
In this role, your responsibilities will include the following:

- Provide expert recruitment and Entry Level Programs advice and guidance, monitor changes in APS employment conditions, recruitment policies, procedures and legislation, oversee compliance, share knowledge and identify emerging issues.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders, both within and external to the department, to drive data-driven recruitment solutions, merit-based outcomes and continuous improvement in recruitment processes and systems.
- Develop a strong understanding of the department’s online recruitment system and lead the team to make enhancement to the system to improve efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment services.
- Support the strategic direction of the department and influence decision making, by researching, developing and providing accurate data, reporting and/or documentation for the Director and Senior Executive related to recruitment and broader HR initiatives.
- Support a continuous improvement approach and implement recruitment and Entry Level Program policies, procedures and frameworks that support the team’s ongoing strategic and operational delivery of recruitment services.
- Lead and develop strategic recruitment initiatives and plans, ensuring adherence to best practice standards and compliance with APS and department requirements, to deliver workforce priorities.
- Foster an inclusive and positive team culture, provide leadership, and support team members to enhance their capability, professional development and contribute to a high performing team.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than 750 words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Please refer to the **Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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