Recruitment Specialist

• Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Location: Penrith, West Ryde or Chatswood, with travel to other offices required
• Reporting to Chief People & Culture Officer

Help Us Find the People Who Make a Difference

At Link Wentworth, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Recruitment Specialist to join our People & Culture team and help attract, engage and retain talented individuals who are committed to strengthening communities and improving lives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter or HR professional who enjoys building relationships, partnering with leaders and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Working across a diverse portfolio of roles, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we attract talent, build workforce capability and support organisational growth.

About the Role

As Recruitment Specialist, you’ll manage end-to-end recruitment activities across the organisation, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver efficient, compliant and high-quality recruitment outcomes. You’ll work across a wide variety of positions, helping leaders identify talent, improve hiring practices and build strong candidate pipelines while ensuring a positive experience for all applicants. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational recruitment delivery with strategic workforce initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection processes across a broad range of positions
• Provide recruitment advice, coaching and support to hiring managers
• Draft engaging job advertisements and manage advertising campaigns across multiple platforms
• Source and engage active and passive candidates using a variety of attraction strategies
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, reference checks and pre-employment screening
• Maintain talent pools and support workforce planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, privacy requirements and organisational policies
• Develop recruitment resources, templates and tools that enhance hiring manager capability
• Monitor labour market trends and identify opportunities to strengthen attraction strategies
• Build relationships with external recruitment partners, education providers and community stakeholders
• Support pathways into employment, including traineeships, student placements and targeted recruitment initiatives
• Maintain accurate records and reporting through HR and recruitment systems

About You

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of recruitment best practice, equal employment opportunity principles and privacy obligations
• Experience using recruitment, HRIS or applicant tracking systems
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, will be highly regarded

Why Join Link Wentworth?

At Link Wentworth, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to stronger communities and positive social outcomes.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging benefits as a not-for-profit organisation
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• The chance to influence attraction and workforce strategies across the organisation
• Meaningful work that helps create better housing and community outcomes

Contact

To request a copy of the full position description or to make any other enquiries, please contact Mitchell Green, Recruitment Specialist at careers@linkwentworth.org.au or phone 02 9159 7569.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply’ and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Shortlisting commences soon after the role has been advertised, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.