Jacob Linsley

As the Senior Recruitment Officer, I am responsible for supervising the day to day activities of the Recruitment Officers, as well as providing support to the Recruitment Manager. The position is a key point of contact for recruitment staff, training and ongoing professional development, as well as liaising with a range of other internal and external stakeholders such as HNELHD Workforce and HR units, HealthShare NSW, hiring managers, and candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HNELHD hiring managers to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of client and candidate focuses end to end recruitment functions, services, and campaigns
• Provide day to day supervision of recruitment staff, including being their first point of contact for queries and escalated issues
• Oversee and assign the Recruitment Officer workload including monitoring workflow and employing strategies to ensure work is organised and prioritised with quality recruitment outcomes
• Provide support and leave relief for Recruitment Manager, Operations and Recruitment Manager, and Projects and Strategy.
• Coordinate and audit the functions associated with appointing new employees to HNELHD in order to maintain accurate, transparent, and timely activities with NSW policies, procedures and Awards
• Recruitment reporting such as eligibility list reports, internal vacancy reports, sourcing/social media analytic reporting, and campaign insights

As a Recruitment Consultant specialising in the Accounting and Finance sector, I was responsible for managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process. This included sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, as well as providing detailed reports and recommendations to hiring managers regarding candidate quality and suitability. I collaborated closely with hiring managers to support their recruitment needs and ensure a seamless hiring processes. Additionally, I focussed on building and maintaining a robust pipeline of highly qualified candidates to meet the evolving needs of my clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Developed and administered strategies for identifying and recruiting applicants for various Accounting, Finance, and Business Support positions
• Responsible for evaluating and coordinating sources of applicants, including mailers, advertisements, applications, and back-end recruitment
• Successfully working with the recruitment budget for clients and meeting recruitment goals
• Reviewing and interpreting legal documentation, including employment contracts, preferred supplier agreements, and client contracts
• Attending numerous Business Hunter and CPA events in Newcastle
• Developed a presence in the community to be a successful point of contact for recruitment needs and referrals
• Client and candidate relationship management
• Ongoing business development - pursuing leads, proposing new business, negotiating terms, and building client relationships to foster repeat business and referrals
• Participating in weekly recruitment and sales meeting including reporting on targets achieved and opportunities identified
• Regular contact with temporary contract placements to ensure safety, satisfaction, and personal well-being are being met
• Interpreting and applying Employment Awards for contract hire
• Effectively utilised LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek Premium Talent Search, and JobAdder

I was responsible for supporting the recruitment and talent acquisition goals across the White Collar recruitment desk. I worked closely with clients and candidates to ensure a seamless recruitment experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek Premium Talent Search, and internal database
• Maintain client portfolio and manage expectations on job orders
• Evaluate resumes and applications before providing recruitment reports
• Promote vacant positions across a range of digital platforms including LinkedIn and Facebook
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Creating relationships with job seekers and provide recruitment advice

Supporting the site manager by ensuring the warehouse operates efficiently, profitably, and in accordance with agreed WHS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team leading and coaching staff
• Liaising with customers
• Stock counts
• Interviewing and hiring employees
• Use of POS
• Receiving and dispatching

Trained RSA Marshal who works with other venue staff, including managers, bar staff, and crowd controllers to ensure RSA compliance is upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring responsible service of alcohol practices by staff
• Engaging with staff to patrons to encourage responsible attitudes and practices in relation to the sale, supply, service, and consumption of liquor
• Monitoring alcohol consumption and patron behaviour signs for irresponsible, rapid, or excessive consumption of alcohol and for signs of intoxication
• Intervening at an early stage to assist in preventing intoxication and anti-social behaviour

My responsibilities included administration and coordination of watch bills, maintenance and upkeep of weapons & armoury, and conducting base-wide tasks for command. Frequently liaising with internal and external personnel with day-to-day routines and tasks, completing tasks autonomously or in a small team, daily inspections & checks of maintenance, and advanced use of Excel, Word, Email, and Internet applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of 1600+ personnel through email, phone, in person, and excel spreadsheets
• Planned maintenance and servicing of weapon systems
• Personnel communication and conflict resolution
• Briefs and public speaking
• Administration control and paperwork

My responsibilities included conducting and supporting all day-to-day evolutions in seamanship, gunnery, small boats, boardings, and force protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining small arms and close-range weapons
• Handling and driving small boats
• Driving and steering the ship
• Anchor work, berthing, and towing
• Replenishment (refuelling at sea)
• Boarding party and Force protection
• In charge of specialist roles and functionality of the equipment
• Strong attention to maintenance, upkeep, and repair of equipment
• Strict adherence to WHS practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Rules and Regulations, and Emergency situations i.e. fire-fighting, damage assessments and repair, and initial First Aid response in a high-tempo environment