Recruitment Officer
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- 2x Temporary Full-Time positions until December 2026
- Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
- Clerk Grade 3/4 - $84,659 to $92,701 plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
- Support end-to-end recruitment with fast, accurate admin and stakeholder service
- Manage records, reports and systems to keep recruitment compliant and on track
- Respond to enquiries and coordinate meetings to keep the team running smoothly
The Corporate Recruitment function is accountable for the management of the complete recruitment lifecycle, including resourcing requirements, candidate sourcing and talent pooling, assessment and appointment and mobility. This function is responsible for the design and delivery of talent acquisition strategies, policies and procedures for corporate recruitment. The function provides expert advisory services in supporting hiring managers across a range of issues that impact on the recruitment including specialist recruitment programs.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
- Demonstrated experience in administration, recruitment support or HR coordination within a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage records, data and systems accurately
- Confident communicator who builds positive relationships with stakeholders and candidates
- Well-organised with the ability to juggle competing deadlines and priorities
- Tech-savvy with experience using HR systems, databases and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Advantages
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date Sunday, 14th December at 11:59pm.
Please note due to the NSW Government closedown period (Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – Sunday, 12 January 2026) applications for this recruitment will be reviewed commencing mid-January 2026.
For role enquiries please contact Melissa Wright-Brooks at Melissa.WrightBrooks@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Elaine Ordell at elaine.ordell@det.nsw.edu.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.