Bravehearts is growing! Recent funding has enabled us to expand our impact through our National Redress Program, creating a significant number of new roles that will strengthen the support we provide to Australians affected by child sexual abuse.
We’re looking for an experienced Recruitment Specialist (Project) to help build this team. Working alongside our People & Culture team and partnering closely with leaders across the organisation, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting, engaging and onboarding exceptional people who are passionate about making a difference.
This is more than a recruitment role; it’s an opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of Australia’s leading child protection organisation and help shape the future of a nationally significant program.
This is a full time position based out of our Arundel office; however, if part time work is preferable
to you, please detail this in your cover letter. This is a fixed term contract for an initial period of 3 months with the possibility of extension. Immediate start is available.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the People & Culture Business Partner, you’ll partner closely with leaders across the organisation to deliver end-to-end recruitment while supported by an experienced P&C team for more complex matters. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running, build trusted relationships quickly and manage multiple recruitment activities simultaneously.
What you’ll do
- Deliver end-to-end recruitment across multiple vacancies.
- Manage advertising across SEEK, LinkedIn and other channels.
- Manage recruitment activities within Employment Hero, maintaining accurate candidate records and progressing vacancies through each stage of the recruitment lifecycle.
- Proactively source and engage candidates through a variety of recruitment channels and talent networks.
- Screen applications, conduct telephone screenings, coordinate interviews and participate in selection interviews.
- Partner with hiring managers to progress recruitment efficiently.
- Create a welcoming and professional recruitment experience through respectful communication, timely updates and genuine candidate engagement.
- Coordinate pre-employment checks and assist with onboarding process.
- Provide accurate recruitment data and deliver regular progress reporting, ensuring leaders have visibility of vacancy status, recruitment pipelines and project milestones.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes.
About you
- 2–4 years’ recruitment experience (internal or agency).
- Experience in volume or project-based recruitment.
- Able to manage competing priorities and multiple vacancies.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and administration skills.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems, with exposure to Employment Hero or similar platforms considered advantageous.
- Collaborative, proactive and solutions focused.
- Must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (relevant to the state) and a National Police Certificate.
- Demonstrate Bravehearts’ values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.
Why join the Bravehearts team?
- Purpose-driven work supporting a nationally recognised child protection organisation.
- Opportunity to lead a significant national workforce growth project.
- Supportive, collaborative, fun and values-driven culture.
- You’ll join a supportive and compassionate team that, despite the seriousness of our work, know how to have fun and create a positive environment.
- Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!).
- Flexible work arrangements are available where operationally possible.
- Potential for contract extension.
- Free onsite car parking.
- Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
Ready to apply?
- Applications close 5pm Wednesday 15 July 2026
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities.
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au
Bravehearts is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure the legal rights of all children and vulnerable persons are maintained.
Bravehearts is committed to fostering a truly inclusive and diverse workplace that is dedicated to fostering a culture where every voice and every child is valued, respected, and safe from harm. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all diverse or minority backgrounds, to join us in creating safe, supportive
environments that make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Bravehearts is a child-safe organisation and we have a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse. All Bravehearts employees must have a current Working with Children Check (relevant to the state/territory where the work is being completed) and a satisfactory National Criminal History
Check. These will need to be completed prior to commencement.
