Description

Coordinate and perform admin for high-volume recruitment coordination in a fast-paced environment. Your new company
This Defence associated organisation is large, complex and fast-paced with a strong focus on governance, compliance and high-volume recruitment delivery. The team is entering a peak recruitment period and requires immediate support to deliver multiple bulk campaigns efficiently and accurately.
Your new role
This role is a 3-month fixed-term contract only, with no extension, and is fully office-based, five days per week.
As the Recruitment Support Officer, you will provide high-volume administrative and coordination support to the Talent Acquisition team during a critical delivery window. This is a process-driven, operational role focused on accuracy, pace and compliance. You will support bulk recruitment campaigns end-to-end, ensuring candidate administration, scheduling and documentation are completed on time and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities

• Screen applications against predefined criteria
• Maintain accurate candidate records, trackers and reporting spreadsheets
• Coordinate interviews across multiple panels and stakeholders
• Prepare interview documentation and assessment materials
• Issue bulk candidate communications and respond to routine enquiries
• Support offers, pre-employment checks and onboarding documentation
• Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, compliant and audit-ready
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in recruitment coordination or high-volume administration
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Confidence working in manual, process-heavy environments (Excel, shared drives, email)
• Strong written communication skills
• Baseline security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Australian Citizenship

What you'll get in return

• 3-month fixed-term contract supporting meaningful recruitment outcomes
• Free onsite parking
• Exposure to high-volume, large-scale recruitment campaigns
• A structured, fast-paced environment with experienced TA professionals

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email simone.ellacott@hays.com.au.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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