At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
1. Temporary Full-Time until 31 December 2026
2. Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
3. Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
As a Recruitment Advisor, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from attraction through to onboarding. Working closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders, you will provide expert recruitment advice and support the delivery of effective and compliant recruitment outcomes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and stakeholders throughout the process.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
4. Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment (Government sector experience is desirable but not essential)
5. Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
6. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
7. 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
8. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
9. Flexible working arrangements
10. 35 hour working week
11. Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
12. Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
13. 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: 3 February 2026 at 11:59pm.
For enquiries, please contact Stephanie Agapiadis at
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 ) 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.