Talent Acquisition Advisor

Talent Acquisition Advisor

• Join a supportive People & Culture team
• Play a key role in attracting and securing top talent for a trusted NSW Government legal agency
• Ongoing role based in the Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements available

Classification grade: Clerk Grade 5/6

Salary: $102,936- $113,579 p.a. base salary (employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading is paid in addition to the base salary.)

Work type: Full-Time – 35 hours per week - ongoing

Work location: Our primary place of work is located at 252 Pitt Street, Sydney.

About the role

As the Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will play a key role in attracting and securing talent that supports the ongoing success of our organisation. You will partner with hiring managers to deliver efficient, high-quality recruitment solutions, providing expert advice and guidance throughout the recruitment lifecycle. You will also coordinate advertising, candidate sourcing, interviews, assessments and pre-employment processes.

This role is ideal for a results-driven recruitment professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes. You will bring solid organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and the candidate experience.

To learn more about the role, please review the role description.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in an in-house recruitment environment

• Demonstrated experience in the use of eRecruitment and Human Resources Information Systems

About you. Our ideal candidate.

• Has demonstrate experience delivering end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities within a busy in-house recruitment environment.
• Is proficient in eRecruitment and HR systems, preferably SuccessFactors, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Builds strong relationships and provides professional, customer-focused support to candidates, hiring managers and other stakeholders.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities, delivers outcomes within tight timeframes and adapts to changing business needs.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and candidates.
• Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to delivering a positive, accessible and inclusive candidate experience.

How to apply:

For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include: 

• An updated resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
• Candidates also must respond to the pre-screening questions when prompted.

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.

Please note: You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0427 413 924 or email Margaret.Ters@cso.nsw.gov.au to further discuss.

A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Closing date: Monday, 31 August 2026 (AEST 7:59PM)

Recruitment enquiries: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner, margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au, 0427 413 924 

Who we are?

The NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner.

We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values. We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

For more information about the CSO, click here.

Our commitment to flexible working

The CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working. We recognise that everyone has different needs and preferences, and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit you. We’re all about flexibility, productivity and driving good client outcomes.

We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including:

• Up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum
• 20 days purchased leave annually
• Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks + 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child
• Study time up to 4 hours per week
• Extended Leave of up to 44 days after 10 years or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service. 

How we support health & wellbeing:

• We offer an employee assistance program to support the wellbeing of employees in the workplace and in their personal lives, which also extends to family members
• Coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team’s wellbeing
• We offer an annual Flu Vaccination program
• We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families

CSO's commitment to diversity

At CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities.