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Talent Acquisition Officer & Program Administrator, Recruitment & Entry Level Programs

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · Canberra ACT

Hiring organisation
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Location
Canberra ACT
Employment
Fixed term
Salary
$84,740–$89,538
Posted
16 July 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026
Source checked
27 July 2026

About this role

APS4 Talent Acquisition Officer Join a high-performing recruitment team and help deliver fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment outcomes across the department. As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, provide advice to hiring managers, support positive candidate experiences and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your recruitment expertise while working in a collaborative team environment that values customer service, innovation and inclusive recruitment practices. APS4 Program Administrator Help shape the department's future workforce by supporting the delivery of graduate, cadet and other entry level employment programs. As a Program Administrator, you will coordinate program activities, build relationships with stakeholders, support participant engagement and help deliver a positive and rewarding program experience. Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to initiatives that develop emerging talent and strengthen the department's workforce capability. As an APS4 Talent Acquisition Officer (TAO), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment outcomes across the department. Working as part of a small collaborative team, you will manage end-to-end recruitment processing, coordinate recruitment activities and provide practical guidance to hiring managers. In this fast-paced role, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders, manage competing priorities and ensure recruitment activities are delivered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with APS legislation, policy and departmental procedures. You will maintain accurate records, support positive candidate experiences and contribute to inclusive recruitment practices that attract diverse talent. We are also looking for people keen to contribute to continuous improvement, by effectively using technology and contemporary recruitment practices to enhance service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, problem-solving, learning new skills to contribute to high-quality recruitment outcomes that support the department's workforce needs. As an APS4 Program Administrator , you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of the department's entry level employment programs, helping to attract, develop and retain future talent. Working as part of a small collaborative team, you will contribute to the delivery and evaluation of employment programs that provide meaningful career opportunities to build the department's workforce capability. You will work closely with program participants, hiring managers, providers and other stakeholders to coordinate program activities, support participant engagement and provide high-quality advice and administrative support. No two days are the same, with the role offering a mix of stakeholder engagement, event coordination, problem solving and program administration. In this fast-paced environment, you will help create a positive participant experience, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the successful delivery of talent programs.

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