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Principal Advisor

SeniorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPeople and culturePosted 3 months agoVerified 7 hours ago
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About the job

The Principal Advisor plays a crucial role in the Central Recruitment Team, focusing on attracting, recruiting, and retaining Child Safety Officers. This job is essential for guiding and managing key talent pipelines, such as the Student Placement Program and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff and Student Career Program. The team thrives on collaboration and innovation, working together to implement strategic initiatives and ensure a culturally competent organization.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing programs

Overseeing the Student Placement Program and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff and Student Career Program to attract new talent.
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Providing advice

Delivering best practice advice on recruitment and selection for frontline child protection professionals and departmental staff.
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Representing the department

Acting as a representative at career fairs and recruitment events to foster strategic partnerships and build the employer brand.

Key criteria

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Experience in recruitment and selection

Proven experience in recruiting frontline child protection professionals.

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Project management skills

Demonstrated ability to manage strategic initiatives and objectives.

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Cultural competency expertise

Expert knowledge in culturally appropriate recruitment methods.

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5 criteria for this job
Experience in recruitment and selection
Proven experience in recruiting frontline child protection professionals.

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Project management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage strategic initiatives and objectives.

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Cultural competency expertise
Expert knowledge in culturally appropriate recruitment methods.

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Stakeholder engagement experience
Experience developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Policy development experience
Background in creating and evaluating workplace policies and procedures.

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