Admin Assistant Talent Acquisition

Admin Assistant Talent Acquisition

• Clerk Grade 3/4 - starting annual salary $87,119 per annum + super
• Employment Type: 2 x Temporary opportunities available
  • Full time 12-month maternity leave coverage
  • Full time temp contract to December 2026
• Office location: Flexible across Haymarket CBD, Parramatta and Gosford. Hybrid working with an expectation to attend the team landing days in office 2 days per week

About the role
If you want to be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values contribution, teamwork and continuous improvement, come join our Talent Acquisition team at DCS!

As an Admin Assistant Talent Acquisition, you will be instrumental in providing high quality administrative support and coordinating tasks that keeps recruitment and onboarding activities running smoothly. Working closely with recruiters, hiring managers and candidates, you will balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills, attention to detail and customer focus truly matter.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end to end recruitment administration including pre-employment checks, letters of offer, contracts and onboarding activities
• Maintain accurate candidate records and data across recruitment systems, ensuring confidentiality, data integrity and compliance
• Respond to enquiries and liaise with recruiters, hiring managers and stakeholders, escalating matters where appropriate
• Provide general administrative support such as records management, routine correspondence, meeting coordination and inbox management

About you
You are organised, reliable and enjoy supporting others to succeed. You take ownership of your work and are accountable for delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes, even when juggling competing priorities. You understand the importance of confidentiality, professionalism and follow-through in a people-focused environment.

You bring:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• A clear sense of ownership and accountability for your tasks, from start to completion
• Clear, friendly communication skills and a strong customer service mindset
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced setting
• A collaborative, positive approach and confidence using systems and databases, with a commitment to data quality.

What we need from you:  

Your most recent resume (no more than 5 pages) which showcases how your skills and experience are relevant to the role. 

Instead of a cover letter, please provide a response with up to 500 words (maximum) to the following targeted question:

• Provide an example of when you supported a busy team by coordinating administrative activities and responding to stakeholder enquiries. How did you manage competing priorities and ensure a positive experience for those involved?

Salary Grade 3/4, with the base salary for this role starting at $87,199 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sandy Anderson via Sandy.Anderson@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Please note this is the correct Role Description, the internal Job Title for this role is Admin Assistant Talent Acquisition.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.     

Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026 [at 9.59am]

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace   
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or csrecruitment@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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