Talent and Mobility Specialist

2 days ago


Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Full time $113,574 - $125,720 per year
  • Dynamic opportunity to drive high-impact executive recruitment and mobility outcomes across government
  • Permanent/Ongoing full-time opportunity with flexible working arrangements supported
  • Location based in Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange with other NSW office locations negotiable
  • Generous remuneration package, Clerk Grade 7/8 - Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 - $125,720 + super + annual leave loading

Are you an experienced talent acquisition professional with a passion for senior executive recruitment and a talent for engaging top-tier leaders? We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent and Mobility Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition and Strategy group in a high-impact role where you'll lead our executive search function and support internal mobility for non-executive employees impacted by organisational change, ensuring timely and effective redeployment outcomes.

As the Talent and Mobility Specialist, you will develop forward-thinking attraction strategies, proactively engage with top-tier talent, and deliver seamless recruitment experiences for our internal clients. You'll also play a critical role in supporting the NSW Government's Workforce Mobility Placement Program, working closely with impacted employees to identify suitable opportunities and to coordinate end-to-end redeployment outcomes.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll also lead candidate sourcing, industry research, market mapping and talent pipeline development for executive roles; and develop tools and resources that continuously improve our approach to senior executive recruitment. Your insights and expertise will help shape our long-term workforce strategy and contribute to delivering a world-class public service.

What you will bring to the roleWe're looking for someone who has a strategic mindset and continuous improvement lens, always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes. You'll have strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders to understand their unique resourcing needs. You'll also thrive in a fast-paced environment and have proven experience in executive search and direct sourcing, with a proactive and creative approach to talent acquisition.

It is essential that you have a strong attention to detail, coupled with the ability to use data-driven insights such as LinkedIn Talent Insights to inform sourcing strategies based on current market trends. You'll also bring proven experience in providing an elite customer experience at all touch points for your stakeholders with a focus on delivering a high standard of candidate care.

This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while developing your own skills in a collaborative, future-focused team. If you're ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and lead initiatives with real impact, we'd love to hear from you

What is an essential requirement:

  • Sound experience in senior executive recruitment best practice including recruitment approaches, marketing and social media initiatives and policies, processes, and legislative requirements.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Talent and Mobility Specialist

About usThe 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 ApplyIf 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 Thursday 11 September 2025 at 11:55pmShould 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.



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