SCHN - Senior Nursing Recruitment and Establishment Officer
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ581960 Requisition #
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 5
Remuneration: 76125.92 - 77852.51 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ581960
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This role will be primarily based at Westmead, with occasional travel to Randwick as needed.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Nursing Recruitment and Establishment Officer will work closely with the site based Nursing Workforce Managers and Director of Nursing to support day to day recruitment issues and contribute to nursing recruitment and retention strategies.
The Senior Nursing Recruitment and Establishment Officer will be able to work independently within the appropriate legal, policy and procedural guidelines and make decisions within the scope of duties and set own work priorities to ensure delivery of efficient and effective client focused services.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience working in a Recruitment or HR Transactional environment
- The ability to work in a high volume environment to meet strict deadlines
- A great attitude with the willingness to work as part of a team
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Relevant administrative experience working in a Human Resources or Recruitment environment, preferably in a large complex organisation. Experience with Nursing recruitment/Human Resources is desirable.
- Strong customer service skills with a focussed and responsive approach to managing enquiries whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Possess organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and proven ability to establish positive working relationships with staff at all levels and external parties.
- Proven ability to work in a high volume and demanding environment with proven capacity to manage concurrent activities of a diverse nature.
- Ability to manage resources to ensure the delivery of services including the review of operational systems relevant to nursing recruitment processing and on-boarding.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently across a variety of functions which may be complex in nature and make decisions to modify requirements according to different situations.
- Demonstrated proficient computer skills with experience using MS Office programs and HRIS systems.
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
- Please outline your experience working within a Recruitment or Human Resources team specifically in relation to recruitment checks and onboarding of staff in a timely manner.
- Give an example of a time when you have needed to learn and understand a new complex system, policies, procedures and awards while using your attention to detail to ensure that they are implemented and followed appropriately.
- This role requires flexibility to work with the various departments within the hospital and also manage your workload in a timely fashion and with exceptional customer service. How do you plan to juggle the competing requirements of the role?
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Grosvenor on Alexandra.Grosvenor@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 15/06/2025
