recruitment marketing lead

South Australia Police

Job reference: 709249

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term, full-time vacancy up to 30 June 2028

SAPOL's People, Culture and Wellbeing service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. This will be achieved by increasing support to the frontline, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, developing talent pools and pipelines, delivering programs and strategies to foster highly effective leaders as well as providing collaborative business partnerships. Recognising that the capability of our workforce is dependent on the physical and mental health of all its members, People Culture and Wellbeing will deliver programs which provide an all-inclusive approach and promote every aspect of health and wellbeing.

The Talent Attraction Unit, situated within the Organisational Development Branch, is responsible for building effective, diverse, and sustainable talent pipelines that support SAPOL's strategic workforce priorities. The unit applies a holistic and inclusive approach to talent attraction; generating awareness, building consideration, and fostering intent through three integrated portfolios: Events and Partnerships, Recruitment Marketing, and School Pathways and Engagement. Activity driven by the unit is strategically aligned with organisational goals and delivered using innovative, contemporary methods that resonate with key demographic segments. The unit is committed to future-focused initiatives that reflect best practice in attracting top talent and engagement methods.

The Recruitment Marketing Lead is responsible for driving the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment marketing initiatives that support workforce attraction across key demographics. This role leads the creation of inclusive, targeted recruitment marketing campaigns working with DPC Advertising and Insights Hub, digital communications and collateral that reflect SAPOLs employer brand and promotes career opportunities across digital and traditional channels.

The Recruitment Marketing Lead will work closely with internal stakeholders including the SAPOL Communication and Engagement Branch, Marketing and Communications, Talent Acquisition, State Operations Service, and Metropolitan Operations Services, working collaboratively to deliver innovative and inclusive workforce attraction initiatives.

The position manages a small team and collaborates across portfolio functions to ensure alignment with outreach, education, and partnership activities. With a strong focus on talent attraction, stakeholder engagement, and performance measurement, the role plays a critical role in shaping modern, impactful recruitment marketing strategies that meet organisational priorities.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Salary

ASO7 - $108,109 - $116,864 per annum.

Enquiries

Young-Ae Taylor,

Manager Talent Attraction

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Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application

Applications close: 01/12/2025 5:00 PM