Are you a strategic recruitment leader ready to drive results and innovation?

Leading a team of recruitment specialists, you will provide hands-on coaching, direction, and compliance management. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you bring experience delivering contemporary sourcing solutions across high-volume environments. Partnering with key stakeholders, your analytical skills will drive recruitment initiatives that directly deliver a skilled workforce to care for Central Queensland.

Step into a purpose-driven role where your leadership transforms regional healthcare delivery.

Job details

In this fast-paced operational leadership role, you will move beyond transactional processing to optimise how we attract talent.

Leading a dedicated team of recruitment officers and advisors, you will analyse trend data, refine advertising workflows, and implement technology solutions to keep our recruitment pipeline moving swiftly. You will be part of a collaborative  Workforce and Organisational Capability team that values connected teams and continuous improvement, ensuring our internal hiring managers are supported every step of the way. 

About us:

Recruitment Services is a vital hub within the Workforce and Organisational Capability team at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Operating under a centre-led model, we partner with hiring managers across our regional, rural, and remote networks to streamline advertising and onboarding operations. Our focus is on building connected, capable workforces that empower our teams to deliver amazing care to Central Queensland communities. 

About the role:

• Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day professional guidance to a team of Recruitment Advisors and Officers.
• Lead and be accountable for all recruitment advertising, ensuring efficiency, quality, and public sector policy compliance.
• Provide expert operational talent acquisition and resource advice to hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
• Apply innovative and contemporary approaches to sourcing practices to support high-volume recruitment activities.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on recruitment performance, turnaround times, and workload trends to drive continuous improvement.

About you:

• You bring proven expertise in providing expert talent acquisition advice and implementing effective recruitment strategies.
• You have demonstrated experience leading end-to-end, high-volume recruitment functions within large or complex organisations.
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate performance data and track workload trends.
• You display excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and support diverse stakeholders.
• You demonstrate high-level organisational and prioritisation skills, comfortably managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $12,731 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $63.04 - $67.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)

Applications close: Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6G687523 - Talent Acquisition Specialist (PDF)