Recruitment Consultant

People and Culture

Title: Reporting To:

Recruitment Consultant Manager People and Culture, Dental Health

Services Victoria
Business Unit: Classification Level:

People and Organisation Capability Grade 4

Position Purpose:

The People and Culture function sits within the People and Organisational Capability Portfolio. People
and Culture is responsible for developing and implementing people strategies focusing on equipping and
enabling our people, to create an engaging and high performing work culture that enhances the
contribution and connection to Dental Health Services Victorias (DHSV) mission, vision and strategic
objectives. The People and Culture team works in partnership and collaborates with our stakeholders to
deliver high quality and innovative services and projects on HR strategy, employee engagement, change
management, health and wellbeing, policy and practice.

As part of the People and Culture Team, the Recruitment Consultant contributes to the development of
our overall vision of becoming a great place to work by delivering best practice, end to end talent
acquisition solutions for DHSV.

Role Accountabilities:

Role Specific
Advice hiring managers on the talent acquisition process to ensure DHSV aligns with best practice
sourcing, recruiting and selection methods and the right fit candidate is selected
Develop and implement an effective candidate management strategy that ensures a positive candidate
experience
Build and manage an active talent pipeline for critical clinical roles to support workforce needs of the
organisation as we transition to value-based healthcare
Support talent acquisition activities behind the organisations Workforce Plan including key strategic
initiatives such as the Aboriginal Employment Plan
Develop and implement innovative and cost effective talent attraction strategies that align with
DHSVs employment value proposition, using the most effective channels including industry
associations and universities, employee referrals and social media to ensure the organisation is seen
as an employer of choice in oral health
Conduct the shortlisting process through phone interviews using behavioural interviewing techniques
to ensure that candidates shortlisted for the next selection and assessment process are aligned to the
organisations culture and values
 In collaboration with the HR Improvements Officer, continuously review myRecruitment ensuring up
to date information and templates are maintained that supports managers ability to select right fit
candidates
Support the HR Advisor in managing the content management system for the online careers page
www.dentaljobs.org.au

Generic:
Demonstrate and promote a proactive commitment to health & safety, well-being and the
environment by actively participating in the ongoing identification and prevention of risks
Participate in myDevelopment ensuring goals are signed off and reviewed
Model behaviours that demonstrate the Victorian Public Service and DHSV values in all aspects of
work

Role requirements:

Knowledge: Experience:

Mandatory
Knowledge of best practise talent acquisition
processes and tools from attraction to
onboarding
Knowledge of marketing and sourcing channels
for talent attraction and employment brand
messaging
Targeted selection interviewing accreditation
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or
related field
Awareness of the external environment, current
HR and best practice trends and their impact on
the organisation
Strong understanding of Equal Opportunity Act
and Anti-Discrimination Act, Bullying and
Harassment and other applicable legislation
Strong proficiency in MS Office suite of
programs
Understanding of project management
methodology
Desirable
Accreditation in psychometric testing or online
assessments (ideally TalentQ)
Knowledge of HR principles and contemporary
practices across a number of other HR
disciplines such as recruitment, L&D, reward
and recognition, HR systems that add value to
Mandatory
Strong experience in managing the talent
acquisition process and providing a great
candidate experience
Experience in using an online recruitment and
talent management system
Excellent verbal and written communication
skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all
stakeholders levels
Experience in supporting change/process
improvement initiatives within a unionised
environment and involving a diverse range of
stakeholders
Experience in relationship building,
collaborating and managing the expectations of
key stakeholder groups and providing an
outcome that benefits the organisation
Experience in managing multiple
priorities/projects in fast-paced environment and
getting results achieved with minimal
supervision
Experience in consulting with, and providing
advice regarding talent acquisition to a broad
range of stakeholders
Experience in using psychometric tools in
sourcing and onboarding
Desirable
 business performance
Understanding of the critical talent that
comprises a hospital workforce in a public
setting
Knowledge of SAP/SuccessFactors
Experience in project management lifecycle and
methodology
Facilitation and presentation experience
Project management experience
Experience in website copy writing

Behavioural competencies: KPIs : (to be developed with the incumbent as part

of myDevelopment)
Adaptability
Building Trust
Collaboration
Contributing to Team Success
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Quality Orientation/Initiating action
Managing Work