Manager, Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment transformation across a major health district.
• Drive employer branding, attraction and workforce innovation.
• Build high-performing teams and shape future workforce strategy.
  
   

Lead recruitment transformation, shape workforce strategy and build a high-performing talent acquisition function that delivers exceptional healthcare outcomes.

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4
Position Classification: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of Australia's largest and most diverse health services, delivering world-class healthcare to one of the nation's fastest growing communities. Based at Cumberland Hospital, this is an exciting opportunity to influence workforce outcomes at scale and lead the evolution of talent acquisition across a dynamic and complex organisation.

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking People and Culture team committed to excellence, innovation, inclusion and delivering exceptional workforce outcomes that support outstanding patient care.
 

• Lead talent acquisition strategy across one of NSW's largest public health organisations.
• Partner with executive leaders and key stakeholders to shape workforce priorities and service delivery outcomes.
• Champion diversity, equity and culturally safe recruitment practices.
• Drive innovation through workforce analytics, digital transformation and contemporary recruitment solutions.
• Foster a high-performing culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement and exceptional candidate experiences.

What you'll be doing
As Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of talent acquisition across WSLHD. You will develop innovative attraction, sourcing and employer branding strategies while building a future-focused recruitment function that delivers outstanding outcomes for candidates, hiring managers and the organisation.
 

• Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives aligned with workforce planning, clinical priorities and organisational objectives.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment operations, ensuring compliance, service excellence, quality and an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Build, coach and inspire a high-performing recruitment team, driving accountability, capability development and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leaders to provide expert advice on workforce trends, recruitment strategy, labour market insights and workforce risks.
• Drive recruitment transformation through data-informed decision-making, process optimisation, technology enhancement and employer branding initiatives.

Join us and make a difference
At WSLHD, our people are at the heart of everything we do. This is your opportunity to influence workforce strategy, champion innovation and help attract the talented people who deliver exceptional healthcare to our communities.

If you're an inspiring recruitment leader ready to shape the future of talent acquisition across one of NSW's largest health districts, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and responding to the two application questions below, providing examples that demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience.

Application Questions:

1. Provide an example of how you have successfully partnered with senior stakeholders to deliver talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce planning in a large scale complex environment. How did you engage and apply your expertise in recruitment marketing and systems to ensure effective talent outcomes were achieved?

   
    

2. How do you build and sustain a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture? Please provide a practical example where your leadership approach delivered a high performing recruitment function.
   
    

Requisition ID: REQ667961
Applications Close: 11 August 2026

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Julie Welch on Julie.Welch@health.nsw.gov.au