Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Recruitment Team Lead

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 9 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 4 (PN 25942)
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit
Closing Date: 6th September 2026
 

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Are you an organised and customer-focused professional with recruitment experience and a commitment to excellence? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-volume recruitment environment while supporting stakeholders across the organisation.

As the Recruitment Team Lead, you will participate in a phone roster, provide advice and support to internal and external stakeholders, and act as an escalation point for junior staff. You will coordinate and facilitate the recruitment and onboarding of nursing and midwifery staff, support the induction and training of new team members, and develop strong capability across key systems, including Chris21, Taleo, SharePoint, HRSD, Excel, Squiz, and Microsoft Teams.

We are seeking a candidate with strong written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated commitment to maintaining standards and adhering to guidelines, and the ability to adapt and respond positively to change. You will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent organisational skills who enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment and delivering high-quality customer service.

Please note: Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Vanessa Robinson at (02) 5124 0*** or at ***************@act.gov.au. 

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