Make a real impact in a role that helps shape the future of Queensland’s frontline workforce. As an Adviser, Talent Acquisition with Queensland Corrective Services, you’ll support end‑to‑end recruitment, deliver a positive candidate experience, and ensure recruitment activities meet policy and legislative requirements. If you’re a confident communicator with strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for connecting people with meaningful opportunities, you’ll thrive here. Join a supportive team where your work matters every day. Be part of something bigger, help build a safer, stronger Queensland.

Job details

Are you ready to make a real impact in a role that blends purpose and people focused work? QCS is looking for an Adviser, Talent Acquisition who will support the attraction of exceptional talent through effective candidate management and recruitment best practice.

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Group (TAG) plays a vital role in delivering recruitment services for Custodial Operations, Community Corrections, and Specialist Operations roles across Queensland. In addition to managing recruitment processes, TAG oversees Criminal History Checks and ID Card Issuance.

As an Adviser, Talent Acquisition (AO4), you will:

• Play a key role in attracting exceptional talent, using expertise in candidate management and recruitment best practice to support QCS's frontline workforce
• Take responsibility for full lifecycle recruitment, from application review and candidate assessment through to coordinating and facilitating selection activities.
• Build strong, positive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor in all thing's recruitment.
• Deliver training, share your expertise, and guide hiring managers, contributing to the development of recruitment policies that support QCS's strategic direction.
• Champion integrity and compliance, ensuring all recruitment activities meet legislative requirements and that records are accurate, secure, and maintained to the highest standard.

What We Are Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Confident, clear, and professional communication skills across all organisational levels
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to improving processes.
• Capability in negotiation, conflict resolution, and sound decision‑making.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience in HR or recruitment activities is valued and will support your ability to deliver effective candidate management and recruitment coordination.
• A solid understanding of HR legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in HR or recruitment activities is valued and will support your ability to deliver effective candidate management and recruitment coordination.
• The ability to build respectful, productive, and positive stakeholder relationships.

Why Join Us?

This role goes beyond day‑to‑day recruitment, offering the opportunity to contribute to frontline operations by delivering meaningful candidate engagement and collaborating with stakeholders. At QCS, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive team with access to:

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. 
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• The chance to support meaningful recruitment outcomes that contribute to safer communities across Queensland

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you may be required to travel for this position.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/694990/26

Closing Date: Friday, 24th July 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Multiple positions available.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 694990-26-Role Description (PDF, 281KB)
  Role Description
  
  694990-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)
  Information Package for Applicants