Careers at TAFE NSW

A career of life-changing impact

Talent Acquisition Advisor (Talent Pool)

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Talent Pool opportunity to fill upcoming ongoing and temporary positions

Salary Package $110,972 - $119,506 (includes base salary $97,771 - $105,290 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance. 

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you’ll be the trusted partner for hiring managers across TAFE NSW. Your role is to make recruitment simple, effective, and impactful, from designing recruitment strategies and managing talent pools to guiding hiring managers through each step of the recruitment process while ensuring compliance.

You’ll work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, give practical and timely advice, and build their confidence in making great hiring decisions. Customer service is at the heart of what you do, ensuring hiring managers feel supported, candidates feel valued, and every recruitment outcome delivers positive results for our students and communities.

In this fast-paced and ever-changing environment, you’ll balance competing priorities and adapt quickly when plans shift. You’ll also collaborate with a dedicated team who share knowledge, support each other, and continually improve the way we deliver recruitment outcomes across TAFE NSW.

About you

You’re a recruiter who loves making a positive impact. With a Diploma in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience, you bring strong end-to-end recruitment expertise and know how to deliver great outcomes in a busy environment.

Here’s what sets you apart:

• Strong experience across all stages of the recruitment process, from attracting and sourcing candidates to assessment, selection, and compliance.
• Skilled in using social media and sourcing tools to connect with top talent.
• Builds trusted, collaborative relationships with hiring managers while keeping candidate experience a priority.
• Comfortable managing pressure and juggling shifting priorities.
• Works well in a team, sharing knowledge and ideas, and supporting others to succeed
• Highly Desirable: Experience using Applicant Tracking System (ATS), such as Page Up, to manage end-to-end recruitment processes.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm (AEDT) Tuesday 14th October 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• A response (max. 300 words) to one targeted question, when prompted in the application form

Targeted Question: Describe a time when you brought a fresh perspective or unique approach to a recruitment challenge. How did your idea influence the hiring process or stakeholder engagement, and what was the outcome? 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at david.galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Renae Lindner, Talent Acquisition Lead via email at Renae.Lindner5@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 1902.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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