Duration : Non-Ongoing - 12 months Temporary Fixed Term
Salary Range : $95,501 to $107,040 Base plus 15.5% Super
Join the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) as an APS6 Recruitment Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping a future-ready workforce. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most transformative infrastructure projects by delivering high-quality, compliant recruitment services in a dynamic purpose driven environment.
About the Role
Deliver strategic, end-to-end recruitment services that support HSRA’s workforce growth and operational excellence
Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across High Speed Rail Authority
Provide expert advice on role design, selection criteria and recruitment strategy
Ensure compliance with APS Merit Principles and employment legislations
Collaborate with hiring managers to deliver timely, high-quality recruitment outcomes
Drive process improvements and enhance candidate experience across campaigns
Your Impact
Shape the future of HSRA by attracting and selecting talent that drives innovation, integrity, and national infrastructure delivery.
Shape the capability and culture of HSRA’s workforce
Deliver transparent, equitable and efficient recruitment aligned with strategic priorities
Strengthen stakeholder confidence through consistent, high-standard recruitment practices
Contribute to HSRA’s mission by attracting talent that supports long term infrastructure delivery
About You
A trusted Recruitment Partner with APS expertise, strong judgement, and a passion for building high-performing teams.
Experienced APS recruitment professional with robust knowledge of public sector framework
Skilled in drafting selection documentation and advising on merit-based selection
Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and writing skills
Proactive, organised and solution focused with sound judgement and attention to detail
Committed to continuous improvement and delivering strategic recruitment outcomes
Position eligibility
In addition to the above key capabilities, to be eligible for this position you must:
- Must be an Australian citizen
- Baseline Security Clearance preferred
- Satisfy a National Coordinated Criminal History Check
Why Join Us
At the High-Speed Rail Authority, you’ll help shape the systems that support Australia’s proposed future high speed rail network. We offer:
- A purpose-driven culture focused on integrity and innovation
- Commitment to learning and development
- Support for relevant learning, training and study assistance for staff’s professional development
- Flexibility, growth, and meaningful work.
- Competitive salary and superannuation
- Generous working conditions and leave
- Flexible working arrangements available
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 20 days personal/carers leave per annum
- Focus on employee health and wellbeing
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Fitness passport
- EAP services
To Apply
Application Tasks (Mandatory Requirement)
As part of your application for the APS6 Recruitment Partner role, please respond to the following 2 tasks. Response should be no more than 400 words and submitted as part of your application.
Task 1 – Upholding APS Merit and Compliance Standards
Describe how you ensure recruitment processes are compliant with APS employment legislation and uphold the principles of merit-based selection
Task 2 – Strategic Sourcing in Skills-Short Market
Outline the sourcing strategies you would implement to attract high-quality candidates in a competitive labour market with known skills shortage explaining how would you tailor your approach to meet the workforce needs of a newly established Commonwealth agency with evolving capability requirements.
Submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Response to Task by 11:59 pm (AEDT) Sunday, 12th October 2025.
The High Speed Rail Authority is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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📌 Recruitment Partner
🏢 High Speed Rail Authority
📍 City of Sydney