Associate Director, Talent and Partnering, Ongoing, Sydney
This role is a salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149,739 - $173,174 base plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.
Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!
About the role
We're looking for a senior HR leader who thrives in a small, high-impact environment and can comfortably move between strategy and delivery. As Associate Director, Talent and Partnering, you'll be the go-to subject matter expert, partnering with leaders to shape a capable, engaged and high-performing workforce.
You'll lead a small team and a business partnering model that ensures People and Culture has a genuine seat at the table. At the same time, you'll be hands-on, working across everything from workforce strategy and talent acquisition through to complex employee relations and case management.
This is a broad role. You'll lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle experience, oversee the talent and recruitment function, and work closely with the Capability Development team to align initiatives and drive impact.
You'll also play a key role in leading change, both structural and systems-based, bringing people with you and turning strategy into practical, workable outcomes.
About you
You're a confident and credible HR leader who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You're comfortable leading a team while staying close to the detail, and you naturally build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
You bring strong subject matter expertise across HR, including employee relations and workforce strategy, and you're confident navigating complex and sensitive situations. You're equally comfortable coaching leaders through difficult conversations and lifting capability across the organisation.
You have experience leading change and understand how to embed new structures or systems in a way that works in practice. You're analytical, with a strong eye for detail, and use data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
You enjoy working collaboratively and partnering closely with others to deliver joined-up solutions.
In a smaller agency environment, no two days are the same. If you enjoy variety, ownership and the chance to make a real impact, this role offers exactly that.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.
For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Stephanie Vale via .
Why work for INSW?
Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.
Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.
We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.
We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.
How to Apply!
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses;
* How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role of Associate Director, Talent and Partnering?
* What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position?
Closing Date: Monday, 25 May 2026 [9.59am]
Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.
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 or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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