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Renae Lindner

Renae Lindner

East Albury

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition leader with over 7 years of public sector experience in NSW and VIC, specializing in senior recruitment, workforce planning, governance, and team leadership. Proven track record of guiding high-performing recruitment teams to deliver comprehensive talent acquisition solutions while building robust talent pipelines. Recognized for driving compliant, customer-focused outcomes and effectively partnering with stakeholders to address workforce priorities. Currently enhancing expertise through a Graduate Certificate in Career Development & Counselling (QUT) and participation in the Elevate Leadership Program.

Experienced with talent sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding processes. Utilizes innovative strategies to attract top candidates and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Track record of building strong teams and maintaining high retention rates.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Lead

TAFE NSW
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of 4 Talent Acquisition Advisors (including an Identified Advisor) to deliver compliant, high-quality recruitment across teaching, and corporate portfolios.
  • Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to deliver recruitment strategies aligned with workforce objectives.
  • Lead executive and PSSE recruitment, ensuring governance, compliance, and high-quality candidate experience.
  • Drive inclusive recruitment practices, guiding the Aboriginal Talent Acquisition Advisor and partnering with the Aboriginal Employment Team.
  • Contribute to the Workplace Adjustment Working Group, embedding accessible and inclusive recruitment practices.
  • Led the Apprenticeship & Traineeship campaign, achieving 100% fill rate and building early-career pipelines.
  • Provide coaching and performance management to uplift team capability and service excellence.
  • Analyse recruitment data to monitor outcomes, guide decision-making, and identify continuous improvements.
  • Appointed Committee Member of the 2025–2026 TAFE NSW Young Professionals Network (YPN), supporting leadership and innovation initiatives to develop young professionals. Currently leading the ‘Young Parents’ project, which enhances TAFE NSW’s support offerings for young parents.
  • Actively developing leadership skills through the Elevate Leadership Program.

Workforce Resourcing Lead

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Led a team of 8 (Advisors, Officers, Trainee) to deliver end-to-end recruitment across clinical and corporate portfolios, encompassing PD development, advertising, candidate assessment, selection panels, contract preparation, onboarding, and post-offer processes.
  • Directed senior, executive, and critical recruitment campaigns, ensuring compliance with EBAs and legislation, strong governance, and alignment with organisational culture.
  • Partnered with external recruitment agencies and specialist providers to source candidates for hard-to-fill and niche roles, strengthening talent pipelines.
  • Successfully delivered recruitment for the Stage 1 Emergency Department, achieving all staffing requirements ahead of service commencement.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes in collaboration with Payroll and managers, reducing administrative delays and enhancing candidate experience.
  • Designed and executed proactive sourcing strategies, including community engagement and local career events, to build early-career and regional workforce pipelines.

Employee Relations Advisor

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided specialist governance and compliance advice on workforce matters including performance management, grievances, flexible work, and industrial relations, ensuring alignment with legislation, EBAs, and organisational policy.
  • Led complex workplace investigations under state regulatory frameworks, managing evidence collection, interview processes, union involvement, and executive-level reporting with rigour and transparency.
  • Oversaw the application of policies, legislation, awards, and EBAs, embedding consistency and accountability in decision-making and case management.
  • Supported organisational change initiatives by facilitating staff consultation, advising executives, and negotiating with unions to achieve compliant and sustainable workforce outcomes.
  • Managed flexible work and retirement arrangements in line with the Fair Work Act and governance requirements, ensuring legal compliance and positive employee experience.
  • Assisted in industrial action planning, balancing operational risk management with maintaining constructive union relationships.
  • Delivered governance-focused workforce education, presenting regularly at staff inductions to raise awareness of employee rights, obligations, and organisational policy.

Workforce Resourcing Officer

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Delivered end-to-end recruitment across diverse clinical and corporate portfolios, including position description development, advertising, shortlisting, selection panel support, and onboarding.
  • Worked directly with Talent Acquisition Advisors and Payroll to ensure smooth interview scheduling, timely onboarding, and accurate processing of contracts and employment documentation.
  • Oversaw contract management and governance, ensuring compliance with EBAs, classification frameworks, and organisational recruitment policies.
  • Provided expert advice to hiring managers on recruitment policies, industrial instruments, grading reviews, and job classification matters.
  • Maintained strong candidate pipelines and managed all offers, contracts, and pre-employment checks with strict adherence to policy and audit requirements.
  • Responded to high volumes of internal queries through HRIS and ticketing systems, while contributing to People & Culture initiatives to strengthen recruitment practices and improve candidate experience.

Executive Assistant to HR Director

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Delivered high-level executive support, including complex diary, travel, email, and meeting coordination.
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders, prioritising communication and managing key documentation for governance and leadership forums.
  • Prepared agendas, reports, and presentations, and supported issue resolution by coordinating timely responses with internal stakeholders.

People & Workforce Support Officer

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Provided admin support across People & Culture, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and general HR.
  • Process employee documentation such as employment and service certificates, and separation paperwork.
  • Maintained HRIS/payroll accuracy for employee data, ID issuance, and onboarding documents.
  • Supported induction and recognition program coordination, assisting with planning and facilitation.
  • Promoted positive team culture and helped ensure consistent HR practice across departments.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of HR processes and workflows.

Administration Coordinator (NDIS)

Intereach Ltd
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Coordinated day-to-day office operations, including scheduling, maintenance, and client support.
  • Supported clients and families with registration, data entry, and enquiries in a professional and caring manner.
  • Assisted the Practice Manager with staff supervision, onboarding, and process improvements.
  • Maintained accurate financial records and contributed to streamlining administrative workflows.

Case Manager – Transition to Work Program

The Personnel Group
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Developed individual case plans with young clients, addressing education, employment, and support needs.
  • Built strong client relationships and coordinated services with external agencies and providers.
  • Facilitated group mentoring on work-readiness skills and supported work experience placements.
  • Advocated for clients and ensured access to necessary support services.
  • Met contract KPIs through high-quality case management and consistent client outcomes.

Administration Officer (Accounts)

Vivid Advisers
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Provided administrative and accounts support, including managing appointments and payables/receivables.
  • Developed and delivered financial support through ‘Freedom2Achieve’ program, assisting clients on budget and expense tracking system.
  • Prepared reports, managed travel arrangements, and supported performance tracking for the finance team.

Customer Service / Admin Assistant

Reconnect Communications
11.2013 - 04.2015
  • Delivered quality customer service while meeting sales targets and promoting new products and services.
  • Maintained accounting and expense records and completed end-of-day till reconciliations.
  • Handled incoming calls and walk-in customers, providing information and resolving issues promptly.

Customer Service and Sales Assistant

Telstra Licensed Store, Albury
02.2013 - 11.2013

Sales Assistant

Indi Accessories, Wodonga
02.2011 - 12.2012

Education

Graduate Certificate in Education - Career Development & Counselling

QUT University
02.2026

Diploma of Human Resources - undefined

TAFE NSW
01.2019

Certificate IV in Human Resources - undefined

Wodonga TAFE
01.2015

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

Charles Sturt University

Workplace Investigation Officer Certificate - undefined

IHR Australia
03.2022

Skills

  • Executive & Senior-Level Recruitment
  • End-to-End recruitment
  • Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: EBAs, Fair Work Act, GSE Act
  • Recruitment Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Diversity & Inclusive Recruitment
  • Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement:
  • HR Systems Expertise: SAP, PageUp, SuccessFactors, eRecruit, LinkedIn Sourcing and Talent Insights

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led TAFE NSW Apprenticeship & Traineeship Program (Round 2), achieving a 100% fill rate for 18 trainee positions, strengthening early-career pipelines and earning nomination for the 2025 Employee Recognition Award.
  • Elected Committee Member of TAFE NSW Young Professionals Network (2025–2026), currently leading the ‘Young Parents’ initiative to improve organisational support structures.
  • Strengthening leadership capability through participation in the Elevate Leadership Program (2025).
  • Launched AWH’s first international nursing recruitment campaign, partnering with agencies and SME advisors to secure overseas talent, reduce agency costs, and implement compliant onboarding and relocation support (2023).
  • Led recruitment campaign for the new Emergency Department, meeting staffing targets (AWH, 2024).
  • Created Talent Community EOI model to build proactive pipelines and respond to workforce needs (AWH, 2023).

Certification

  • Elevate Leadership Program – TAFE NSW (2025)
  • Young Professionals Network – NSW Policy Hack (2025)
  • Committee Member – Young Professionals Network (YPN), TAFE NSW (2025–2026)
  • LinkedIn Education Certifications: Skills First Talent Management (2024)
  • Associate membership in IPAA (Institute of Public Administration Australia) (2025)
  • Moot Court – Workplace Prosecution Simulation – HR Legal / WorkSafe Victoria (2022)
  • Legal Training – John Farren Lawyers: Workplace Investigations, Report Writing, Briginshaw Standard (2023)
  • Mental Health First Aid – HFA Australia (2017)
  • LGBTI+ Inclusion Training – Intereach (2017)

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Lead

TAFE NSW
03.2024 - Current

Workforce Resourcing Lead

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
06.2023 - 03.2024

Employee Relations Advisor

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
01.2022 - 06.2023

Workforce Resourcing Officer

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
04.2019 - 01.2022

Executive Assistant to HR Director

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
10.2018 - 04.2019

People & Workforce Support Officer

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
07.2018 - 10.2018

Administration Coordinator (NDIS)

Intereach Ltd
04.2017 - 07.2018

Case Manager – Transition to Work Program

The Personnel Group
10.2016 - 04.2017

Administration Officer (Accounts)

Vivid Advisers
04.2015 - 10.2016

Customer Service / Admin Assistant

Reconnect Communications
11.2013 - 04.2015

Customer Service and Sales Assistant

Telstra Licensed Store, Albury
02.2013 - 11.2013

Sales Assistant

Indi Accessories, Wodonga
02.2011 - 12.2012

Diploma of Human Resources - undefined

TAFE NSW

Certificate IV in Human Resources - undefined

Wodonga TAFE

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

Charles Sturt University

Workplace Investigation Officer Certificate - undefined

IHR Australia

Graduate Certificate in Education - Career Development & Counselling

QUT University

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