_{21st October, 2026}

Location: Canberra Airport, ACT
Contract: ASAP to 12 April 2027
Pay: $72.80 per hour including superannuation
Work type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Work arrangement: On-site; flexibility subject to approval
Clearance: Current NV1 clearance or above

About the Role
Our Federal Government client needs two APS5-equivalent recruitment support officers to help its HR team manage active recruitment campaigns.

You will coordinate the practical work that keeps recruitment moving, from candidate communication and interview logistics to panel packs and accurate records.

You will work under the direction of the HR team, supporting hiring managers and delegates while following established recruitment policy and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create and maintain recruitment documents, trackers and campaign records.
• Coordinate vacancies, interview scheduling, candidate communications and referee checks.
• Prepare shortlisting and interview packs, and check panel documentation for completeness.
• Draft or assemble delegate submissions for shortlist approvals, selection decisions and offers.
• Keep eRecruit and Objective records accurate, complete and auditable.
• Provide weekly recruitment updates, metrics and backlog reporting, and improve templates and workflows.

What You Bring (Essential Criteria)

• You have hands-on experience coordinating recruitment campaigns or recruitment administration.
• You can prepare accurate panel documents and support hiring managers through recruitment stages.
• You can manage candidate correspondence, interview logistics and sensitive records.
• You can maintain recruitment trackers and produce clear progress updates.
• You can follow government procedures and keep reliable records of decisions.
• You are an Australian citizen.
• You must hold a current NV1 security clearance or above.

Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)

• Experience with Department of Defence or APS recruitment practices and procedures.
• Experience using eRecruit, Objective or comparable recruitment and records systems.

Two positions are available, with commencement as soon as practicable. Apply promptly.

Effective People provides fee-free payroll so you keep your agreed hourly rate.

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