Talent Acquisition Business Partner
- Lead compliant, equitable end-to-end recruitment and workforce attraction and retention initiatives across Western District Health Service.
- Advise and coach leaders on workforce planning, recruitment strategy and candidate experience.
- Use employer branding, workforce marketing and recruitment data to improve attraction outcomes and hiring practices.
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
People & Capability | Western District Health Service
- Permanent Part Time Opportunity 0.8
- Hamilton, Victoria
- $90,484 (pro-rata) plus Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available
- Relocation support and accommodation assistance available
- Lead workforce attraction and talent strategy for one of the Hamilton region’s largest employers
Ready to build something bigger than recruitment?
This isn't just another recruitment role.
Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced and innovative Talent Acquisition Business Partner to help shape the future workforce of a progressive rural health service employing more than 1,000 people across hospitals, aged care services, community programs and specialist healthcare teams.
As the internal subject matter expert in recruitment, attraction and retention, you'll influence workforce strategy, partner directly with senior leaders, lead innovative attraction campaigns and help solve some of healthcare's most complex workforce challenges.
If you're passionate about recruitment, employer branding, workforce planning and creating outstanding candidate experiences, this is your opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying a lifestyle many city-based professionals only dream about
Looking for a Lifestyle Change?
Relocating for the right opportunity can feel like a big step, and we're here to help.
Hamilton offers the perfect combination of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, minimal commuting, strong community connections and easy access to the Grampians National Park, Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Victoria's spectacular southwest coastline.
To support your move, successful applicants relocating to the region may have access to:
- Short-term shared accommodation while you settle into the community
- Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
- Support to build local networks through community groups, sporting clubs and social activities
- Guidance and support as you transition into both your new role and the Hamilton community
- A welcoming team committed to helping you feel at home from day one
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Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.
What You'll Be Doing
Talent Acquisition Leadership
Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across WDHS, ensuring recruitment processes are compliant, equitable, transparent and aligned with contemporary best practice.
Attraction & Retention Strategy
Develop, implement and evaluate attraction and retention initiatives that strengthen WDHS's ability to attract and retain high-quality talent.
Employer Branding & Workforce Marketing
Drive innovative sourcing, employer branding and workforce attraction initiatives, including careers campaigns, workforce projects, social media activity and employee value proposition development.
Workforce Planning & Advisory
Partner with leaders across the organisation to provide strategic workforce advice, recruitment planning and talent solutions.
Leadership Capability Building
Coach and support leaders to improve recruitment outcomes, candidate experiences and contemporary hiring practices.
Data & Continuous Improvement
Analyse recruitment trends, workforce metrics and market insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Bring
- Qualification in Human Resources, Business Management or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or human resources
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability
- Experience coaching and influencing leaders
- Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Experience developing and improving systems, processes and frameworks
- Knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations and enterprise agreements
Why Join Western District Health Service?
About Us
At Western District Health Service, we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred, high-quality healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions. We celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility and are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
Make a Strategic Impact
This role offers the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, strengthen organisational capability and directly contribute to the recruitment and retention of the people who help deliver healthcare services across our region.
Grow Your Career
Enjoy exposure to executive leadership, workforce planning, employer branding initiatives, strategic projects and organisation-wide people initiatives while building your own professional capability.
To learn more about WDHS, visit: ********************************>
What We Offer
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave entitlements
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to influence organisation-wide workforce strategy
- Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
- Assistance connecting with long-term housing opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative People & Capability team
- Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
- Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community
Interested?
For more information, view the Position Description: Link
For a confidential discussion, contact Dylan Billington Executive Director People & Capability at*************************
How to Apply
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Applications must include:
- A current resume
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Applications close: 3rd of December 2026
Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.
Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on **************** — we're here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.
Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.
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