Talent Acquisition Coordinator

• Exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and driven team
• Ongoing full-time role with flexible working supported
• Location based in Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange with other NSW office locations negotiable
• Generous remuneration package, Clerk Grade 5/6 – Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super + annual leave loading

Do you have exceptional coordination and customer service skills and a desire to grow your career within senior executive recruitment? We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition and Strategy team, to support the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused executive recruitment services that shape the Department's workforce of today and the future.

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our Senior Executive recruitment function, working closely with a team of experienced Talent Acquisition Partners across the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. This includes scheduling interviews, preparing interview and assessment documentation, coordinating reference checks, drafting appointment documentation for executive roles, and supporting continuous improvement projects.

You will join a collaborative, customer-driven team that's passionate about delivering recruitment excellence to support the Department's strategic objectives. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-touch HR environment supporting critical operations. This role will offer the opportunity to further develop your skills in senior executive recruitment support and take a larger role in candidate attraction and assessment activities.

For more information read the full Role Description: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

What's in it for me?

You'll be part of a supportive team who value development and progression. You'll get the opportunity to shape the future of our executive workforce, while learning and building new skills. Our Talent Acquisition Coordinator roles are a professional development pathway for a career in recruitment or HR more broadly.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on a period of change focused on building a contemporary talent acquisition delivery model. Your contributions will directly impact our department and the communities we serve as you will work with a range of clients on initiatives that positively impact the people of NSW.

We also offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

What you will bring to the role

We're looking for someone who has extensive experience in managing the administrative needs of a small team and demonstrates exceptional written, coordination, and time management skills. A background in supporting executive search coordination or providing administrative support to a recruitment function is ideal. Your proven capacity for critical thinking and proactive anticipation of needs, combined with your ability to effectively manage competing priorities and a high-volume workload, will be key to your success in this role.

It is essential that you have a demonstrated ability to take initiative, have exceptional attention to detail and be someone who easily embraces and enhances new systems and processes. You'll also be customer focused and bring proven experience in providing an elite customer experience at all touch points for your stakeholders, both internal and external.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to prove themselves and make a career in talent acquisition. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Sunday, 2 November 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via email at

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways Team for a yarn.