Recruitment Strategy and Talent Acquisition Lead

Join the Strategic Medical Operations Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting 24-month temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

The Strategic Medical Operations Unit has been created to establish a new locum medical workforce sourcing business within NSW Health. This new business unit will directly engage medical locums, reducing reliance on third-party agencies and improving cost control and overall system quality. The Unit will establish an innovative environment for NSW Health to attract and retain its medical workforce with a focus on providing a new level of flexibility as well as providing central strategic and operational management of this important workforce

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Strategic Medical Operations Unit will establish the capability for NSW Health to source its own medical locum workforce as well as provide centralised management of this important workforce. The Unit will also explore innovative and flexible ways to engage with doctors to enhance current attraction and retention strategies.

The Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Lead will be the SME within the Strategic Medical Operations Development Team and provide expert guidance and advice on recruitment and talent acquisition strategy and lead the development of new and innovative recruitment practices and policies, to provide the contingent medical workforce with an optimal candidate experience, while streamlining the hiring manager's process.

This role will focus on data driven insights and strong stakeholder engagement to establish a high-quality talent pool and end-to-end recruitment functionality and will develop and implement both a go-to-market launch campaign as well as BAU registration/recruitment campaigns for contingent medical officers.

Health Manager Level 5, starting salary from $166,678 - $186,448 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing
- Develop and implement a robust talent strategy to attract both specialist and non-specialist doctors aligned with NSW Health's workforce goals.
- Provide input into the design of a new recruitment ICT system and drive policy reform to support efficient and innovative contingent workforce recruitment.
- Promote NSW Health's employer brand through national and international campaigns to build a strong internal talent bank and reduce reliance on external agencies.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve recruitment processes and use data analytics to inform strategy, monitor performance, and support decision-making.
- Ensure recruitment practices are cost-effective, legally compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Extensive leadership experience in talent acquisition, talent development and/or a related field
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, people and culture, public policy or related field (and/or relevant industry experience in talent acquisition)
• Track record in driving an innovation agenda to support HR and talent functions in a variety of settings, including policy, process and/or technology
• Proven track record of managing stakeholders with conflicting agendas and multiple competing priorities to deliver projects on time
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions to support talent and recruitment functions, including eliciting and developing business requirements from lay and expert stakeholders.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.

Target Question (1-2 pages)

1. Describe a time when you led the development and implementation of an innovative recruitment or workforce initiative that involved multiple stakeholders and the use of technology. In your response outline the problem you were solving for, a summary of the initiative, the key challenges you faced, how you influenced stakeholders, and how data derived insights informed your strategy and outcomes.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Louise Messara on and quote REQ603289.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on

Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey Apply now

Applications Close: Tuesday 23 September 2025