Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner 

• Join a high‑impact Talent Acquisition team within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport 
• Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 to $125,720 per annum plus superannuation 
• Temporary role until December 2026 based in Sydney, NSW

About the role 

Join the DCITHS Talent Acquisition team to deliver best-practice recruitment solutions across the Department. The Talent Acquisition Partner provides recruitment support and solutions to enable the selection and engagement of a capable workforce across DCITHS. We are looking for an experienced talent specialist to ensure compliance with government legislation, policies and regulations. Our ideal candidate has strong networking skills and experience delivering best-practice advice to hiring managers.  

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills to understand hiring needs and undertake end-to-end talent acquisition services including the design and delivery of dynamic candidate attraction and assessment. 

The Talent Acquisition Partner will partner closely with the business to facilitate and guide best practice recruitment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about contributing to the positive culture of our team, with the opportunity to work on upcoming projects including Disability Confident Recruiter accreditation and launch of our Hiring Manager Hub. 

About you 

If you’re a dedicated talent professional with experience in managing stakeholder relationships and delivering excellent candidate outcomes, we want to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced government talent partner with strong communication and problem-solving skills. If you're looking to join a close knit talent team, broaden and develop your recruiting skills, please submit an application. 

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description. 

How to apply 

Your application must include an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.   

Closing Date: Tuesday 9 June 2026 [10.00AM]  
Contact: Lucy Weeding, Associate Director Talent and Executive Management – lucy.weeding@dciths.nsw.gov.au 

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

• create social and economic opportunities for the state
• support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
• prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
• ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all 
• drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development 
• activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
• deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
• support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.