Manager, Talent Systems, Projects and Delivery

Manager, Talent Systems, Projects & Delivery  

• 6-month Temporary opportunity
• Full-time, 35 hour working week
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. This role can be located in our Sydney, Parramatta or Gosford office with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 
• Clerk Grade 11/12, $154,231 - $178,369 per annum plus super
• Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 30th August 2026.  

The Manager, Systems, Projects & Delivery is a key leadership role within the Talent Team, People & Culture, responsible for driving projects, system enhancements and service improvements that strengthen talent service delivery across the Department of Customer Service (DCS). 

About the role 

 Reporting to the Talent Director, you will lead strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance talent service delivery across DCS. Partnering with Talent leaders and stakeholders, you will drive process improvements, automation and leverage technology to enhance customer experiences. 

Key responsibilities 

• Lead strategic projects, programs and continuous improvement initiatives across the Talent function. 
• Drive improvements to Talent systems, processes and service delivery models.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimisation and enhanced user experience.
• Develop business cases, project plans, governance frameworks and implementation strategies.
• Manage project risks, dependencies and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead change management activities and support the adoption of new systems and ways of working.
• Coach, support and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

About you 

 You are a collaborative leader with strong project delivery and stakeholder management experience, ideally within talent acquisition or a related environment.  

You will bring: 

• Demonstrated experience leading talent projects, programs and business improvement initiatives. 
• Experience improving operational service delivery, systems or customer experience functions.
• Strong business process analysis, problem-solving and continuous improvement capability.
• Experience leading technology, automation or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholder groups and leaders.
• Strong communication, engagement and change management skills.
• A customer and candidate-centric mindset with a passion for enhancing talent services.
• An understanding of NSW Public Service recruitment practices and the Government Sector Employment (GSE) Act.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent services and contribute to strategic initiatives that deliver real impact across the Department. The role is currently available on a 6-month temporary basis, with the possibility to extend or become ongoing if an opportunity arises in the Talent team.

How to apply 

 Please submit your application outlining your relevant experience and what attracts you to this opportunity by 11:59pm, Sunday 30th August 2026.  

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $154,231 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sandy Anderson via [email protected].

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