Job Title: Talent Acquisition Lead, Deputy Director
Role Overview
This is a group-level leadership role driving Talent Acquisition for centralised recruitment across NHG Health’s cluster of institutions. Leading a team of recruiters across Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and Pharmacy, you will shape how NHG attracts, engages and hires talent at scale.
You will operate in a complex, fast-moving healthcare environment, requiring strong stakeholder management across institutions, a sharp grasp of data and reporting, and the ability to elevate NHG’s employer brand. It’s a challenging role but a deeply meaningful one with direct impact on healthcare outcomes and communities.
What You’ll Do
- Shape Talent Strategy & Pipelines
- Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and delivery across the cluster (local, overseas and campus hiring).
- Partner closely with the Director, Strategic Clinical Manpower Office (SCMO) to align hiring with evolving workforce needs.
- Build sustainable clinical talent pipelines via sponsorships, direct sourcing, global outreach, and key overseas networks (e.g. SMSUK, SMSANZ).
- Elevate Employer Brand & Outreach
- Lead NHG’s employer branding and outreach strategy to position it as a leading Public Healthcare Institution.
- Drive engagement through campus outreach, career events, digital campaigns and professional networks.
- Develop compelling recruitment campaigns, content and experiences that attract top local and global talent.
- Transform Processes, Systems & Experience
- Drive process excellence and standardisation across the cluster for greater efficiency and consistency.
- Partner stakeholders across the organisation to enhance:
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS) capabilities
- Candidate experience across the hiring journey
- Adoption of digital tools and AI to modernise Talent Acquisition
- Oversee agency strategy and optimise recruitment channels for impact.
- Leverage Data to Drive Impact
- Define and track Key Result Area (KRA) metrics for Talent Acquisition within SCMO.
- Lead cluster-level reporting and analytics, translating data into actionable insights.
- Optimise hiring outcomes through strong budget management, performance tracking and continuous improvement.
- Lead & Influence
- Lead, coach and inspire a team of recruiters across clinical domains.
- Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across institutions to align priorities and deliver results.
- Champion a culture of innovation, performance and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in hiring.
What We’re Looking For
- 8–10 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with proven leadership track record.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in complex environments.
- Comfortable with data, reporting and analytics at scale.
- Passion for building employer brand, improving processes and driving outcomes.
- Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced organisation while managing multiple priorities.
