Exciting opportunity for career development Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders Flexible working arrangements available About the Business Our Organisational Development and Learning team deliver strategic expertise and business services in individual and organisational learning, development and recruitment to build leadership capability and champion DHS workforce strategies and initiatives.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Recruitment Services to join our Organisational Development and Learning team.
This leadership position will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development and delivery of recruitment, attraction, and retention-related programs, projects, and services for the Disability, Youth Justice and Safer Family Services portfolios.
You will play a key role in providing expert advice to senior leaders within the Department of Human Services (DHS), as well as managing a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to high-volume and specialist recruitment services.
As the Manager, Recruitment Services, you will:
Lead and supervise a team focused on the end-to-end delivery of recruitment services.
Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and workforce planning strategies in collaboration with DHS leadership.
Ensure recruitment activities are completed on schedule and within compliance with State and Commonwealth policies and guidelines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment services.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
Extensive experience in recruitment, including high-volume and specialist recruitment services, and a deep understanding of recruitment best practices.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with senior executives and external partners.
A proven track record of developing and implementing recruitment and workforce strategies.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to drive positive change in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working within a disability services organisation is an advantage.
If you are a results-driven recruitment leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and developing strategic recruitment initiatives, we would love to hear from you!
Special Conditions National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Role Status: Term up to 08/01/2027.
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.
Screening Checks If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role.
National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
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