Skip links and keyboard navigation

Job search

Principal Adviser Recruitment


Talent Acquisition Group; People Capability; Workforce Culture Integrity and Capability; Brisbane

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a senior level recruitment specialist who thrives on sourcing top clinical talent in mental health and disability services. In this role, you’ll take the lead in engaging and interviewing candidates where you will build seamless processes and ensuring QCS attract high calibre candidates.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/641050/25
Closing date 18-Jun-2025
Job duration 12 months with possibility of extension
Contact person Phil Wynyard
Contact details Phone: 35657834
Access the National Relay Service

As the Principal Adviser, Recruitment, you'll oversee the entire hiring process, from sourcing and screening candidates to leading state-wide interview panels and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. You'll develop recruitment frameworks and strategies, helping streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Working in collaboration with our media team and your AO5 Talent Attraction Specialist, you'll create compelling marketing materials to engage prospective candidates and promote careers in Mental Health and Disability Services. You'll also liaise with universities and other providers to nurture the next generation of professionals.

Beyond recruitment, you'll ensure compliance with best practices, overseeing reporting while continuously improving hiring strategies. This role also offers the chance to mentor, coach, and lead recruitment efforts—supporting both direct and indirect reports to ensure excellence in hiring.

If you're experienced in sourcing and selection, passionate about finding the right people for the right roles, and eager to lead recruitment initiatives that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Extensive experience in recruitment, ideally within healthcare, disability services, or clinical settings. This is not critical
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to foster relationships across government agencies, universities, and industry partners.
  • Expertise in developing recruitment strategies, marketing materials, and workforce analytics.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact in correctional healthcare and disability services recruitment. If you are passionate about attracting top-tier clinicians and driving strategic workforce initiatives, apply today!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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.

Documents

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

Job search


  1. Please use * for wildcard searches.
  2. Search exact phrase
    Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords.

  3. Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options

  4. Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options
  5. Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs
  6. Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions

Need help? Contact us

If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please contact our helpdesk.

Inclusion and diversity

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Graduate portal

This recruitment portal is your gateway to a wide range of graduate program positions on offer in the Queensland Government.

Visit the Queensland Graduate Portal

( https://www.graduates.qld.gov.au/ )
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY 3.0)
Last updated
2 May 2023

Page feedback

  1. How satisfied are you with your experience today? *
View cookie preferences Please click here to view your cookie settings preferences for this site.