You bring a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding recruitment and customer service support
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $75,176.8 - $76,897.65 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Hours Per Week
Requisition ID: REQ665310
Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026
Location | Waratah Campus
As a Recruitment Officer, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of end-to-end recruitment services across a diverse range of positions within the organisation.
You will work closely with hiring managers, candidates, and key stakeholders to provide high-quality, customer-focused recruitment support, ensuring recruitment activities are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and compliance requirements.
This role offers more than a traditional recruitment position. As part of a broader Workforce team, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills across a range of workforce functions, providing valuable exposure to the wider people and culture landscape. Working within a large, supportive, and collaborative team, you will gain insights into workforce planning, talent attraction, onboarding, and workforce operations, helping to broaden your career opportunities while contributing to the delivery of quality healthcare services across our communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities for clinical and non-clinical positions.
- Provide recruitment support and advice to hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Prepare and manage job advertisements, candidate correspondence, and recruitment documentation.
- Handle end-to-end recruitment for a large portfolio of roles, maintaining efficiency and quality in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure data integrity within recruitment systems.
- Ensure recruitment activities comply with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and workforce requirements.
- Deliver a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build positive working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and workforce teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance recruitment processes and the candidate experience.
About You
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering quality service.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to achieving outcomes.
- Experience in recruitment, administration, human resources, or a related field will be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Difference: Play a key role in growing our workforce, welcoming nurses, midwives, allied health, and non-clinical staff to support our community.
- Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and diverse team dedicated to attracting top talent across our district.
- Community Impact: Contribute to a highly regarded public health facility where your work truly matters.
- Career Growth: Access professional development opportunities within Workforce Operations and the wider health district.
- Extra Benefits: Take advantage of salary packaging and an employee assistance program for you and your family.
- Social Perks: Be part of a friendly team with regular lunches and a positive work environment.
- Salary Packaging Benefits: Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport: Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program: EAP for staff and family members
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Mackay on [email protected]
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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