Talent Acquisition Officer

Talent Acquisition Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6

Department of Communities and Justice

• Long term temporary opportunity working within a supportive and collaborative team
• Attractive Salary Package - $99,938 - $110,271 plus Superannuation and leave loading
• Parramatta location with hybrid working arrangements 

About us

The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency under the Stronger Communities Cluster. DCJ works to enable everyone's right to access justice and help for families through early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community. Stronger Communities is focussed on achieving safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities by providing services that are effective and responsive to community needs.

Your role

As a Talent Acquisition Officer in our Pre-Employment Screening Team, you will be responsible for conducting thorough background checks and verifying candidate credentials to support informed hiring decisions.

What you’ll do

• The role involves conducting comprehensive pre-employment screening processes, background verification, and document validation, to ensure thorough vetting of candidates for Correctives Services NSW. 
• Collaboration with hiring managers and other stakeholders is essential to maintain compliance with organisational policies and legal regulations.
• Timely and accurate processing of candidate information is a priority, along with maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive data.
• Additionally, the role includes providing clear guidance to candidates and resolving any screening-related inquiries efficiently.

What we’re looking for

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with pre-employment screening processes or related experience in HR/recruitment (preferred).

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

How to apply

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). 

Applications close Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

Got a question?

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Kayleen Heinecke via email [email protected] or 0410 448 468.

If you would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lynsey Allison on 0409 193 609 or via [email protected]

For further information regarding recruitment adjustments available during the recruitment process, visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.