We are seeking an experienced Talent Advisor to deliver high‑quality, end‑to‑end recruitment while strengthening how we attract, select and move talent across the organisation.
This role goes beyond recruitment delivery. You’ll build proactive talent pipelines, reduce reliance on agencies, support internal mobility, and improve recruitment governance, consistency and cost control across permanent, fixed‑term and contingent workforce needs.
You’ll also play a key role in implementing a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), helping shape recruitment processes and data practices in a partially manual, non‑integrated environment.
Working closely with hiring leaders and the People team, you will help improve quality of hire, enhance candidate and hiring manager experience, and deliver more efficient, insight‑driven recruitment outcomes.
Key accountabilities
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Deliver end‑to‑end recruitment for permanent and fixed‑term roles
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Partner with hiring managers to shape roles, guide decisions and improve quality of hire
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Build proactive talent pipelines to reduce time‑to‑fill and agency reliance
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Oversee contingent workforce activity, including agency engagement, governance and cost control
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Coordinate onboarding and manage internal mobility (promotions, secondments, redeployments)
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Prepare contracts, variations and employment documentation in line with policy and industrial requirements
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Strengthen recruitment processes, templates and decision-making consistency
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Use data and insights (including exit and movement trends) to improve recruitment and retention outcomes
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Support implementation and optimisation of the ATS, including workflows, data quality and reporting
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Ensure recruitment activity is accurately captured across systems in a partially manual, non‑integrated environment
What you bring
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Demonstrated experience delivering end‑to‑end recruitment in an internal Talent Acquisition or RPO environment
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Strong sourcing and talent pipelining capability across volume and specialist roles
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Ability to influence and partner effectively with hiring managers
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Sound understanding of recruitment compliance, screening and documentation requirements
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Experience managing offers, contracts, onboarding and workforce movement documentation with high accuracy
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Commercial mindset with experience managing agency engagement and balancing cost, quality and speed
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Experience supporting or implementing an ATS or recruitment system
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Comfortable operating in a non‑integrated or evolving systems environment, with the ability to create structure and maintain data integrity
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Why join
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Opportunity to shape and improve recruitment capability, not just deliver it
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Exposure to ATS implementation and system ownership
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A role with real impact on agency spend, workforce visibility and hiring quality
About Us
At Defence Health, we're united by our purpose to protect the health of those who protect our country.
We support serving ADF members, ex-serving ADF personnel, Reservists, and their families, as well as the broader Defence community, in managing their healthcare needs. As a not-for-profit health fund, we exist for our members—not shareholders.
At Defence Health, our values of Trust, Member First, Ownership, Excellence, and Community guide everything we do. These values underpin our inclusive workplace, where diversity is celebrated, achievements are recognised, and everyone is encouraged to contribute, grow, and excel.
The promise we make to our members is the same promise we make to our people: we look after our own.
Veterans and their families are encouraged to apply. We recognise and value the skills, commitment, and unique experiences you bring.
Why Choose Defence Health?
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Purpose-driven, member-focused organisation with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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Complimentary top-tier health insurance for you and your immediate family (valued at approximately $6,000 per year).
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Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Defence community while growing your career.
