Sourcing Specialist

Premier's Department

Sourcing Specialist

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Shape NSW Government recruitment with innovative sourcing strategies.

• Use your expertise in talent sourcing, networking, and recruitment technology.

• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 Opportunity ($129,464 - $142,665 per annum) based in Martin Place, Sydney.

About the Role

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will lead innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent for the NSW public sector, focusing on hard-to-fill roles in fields such as ICT, Cyber, AI, Infrastructure, Change and Program Management. You'll leverage advanced search tools, including LinkedIn, to build and maintain talent pools, while actively cultivating relationships with potential candidates and industry networks. Working closely with Workforce Planning and Strategy, you'll translate market insights into proactive sourcing solutions and provide expert support to agencies in accessing talent pipelines and candidate recruitment pools, driving best practice sourcing across the sector.

This role gives you an opportunity to share your passion and knowledge of recruitment sourcing with colleagues by upskilling the sourcing capability and recruitment strategy across the sector.

Join our Talent Advisory team within the Workforce Planning branch in the People and Workforce group and make a real impact by shaping how NSW Government attracts and engages exceptional talent for critical roles.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Talent Pooling & Market Research: Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering workforce or talent solutions within large or complex organisations, including talent pool creation, candidate market research, mobility, or recruitment.

• Project Management: Practical experience managing all stages of workforce project lifecycles, ideally within large-scale environments

• Technology: Expertise in talent acquisition systems and technologies, with a focus on tools such as LinkedIn and AI.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of preparing high-quality briefs and reports for senior stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence across HR, operational teams, and senior leadership.

• Adaptability: Comfortable managing competing priorities independently, demonstrating initiative and agility to drive continuous improvement.

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in workforce management, talent pools, market research, HR, recruitment, or related program delivery.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements

• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities

• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week

• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives

• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Wednesday 10 December :59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Charlie Milne, Executive Director, Workforce Planning on

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.