Talent Support Coordinator

$35 per hour, plus Super and NFP salary sacrifice benefits (up to $15,900 and $2,650 annually)

Part-time position – 30 hours per week

To be successful in this position, you will be required to work Monday through Friday, 10:30 am-6:30 pm, and every second Sunday, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm.

Are you ready to bring your sparkle to Sparkways, a social purpose organisation that’s been igniting the potential of children and young people for over 140 years?

Trusted by thousands of families, we’re on a mission to ensure every child and young person is given every opportunity to reach their full potential through the provision of our 40+ high-quality early learning centres and youth services across Victoria.

The Talent Support Coordinator role forms part of the relief, recruitment, and operations function and works within a wider People & Culture team. The Talent Support Coordinator is a specialised member of the HR team focusing on filling relief shifts and recruiting candidates who meet the job criteria.

What You’ll Do

As our Talent Support Coordinator, you will:

• Ensure suitable internal or external agency staff fill all relief shifts as required.

• Respond to internal and external stakeholder enquiries in a timely manner.

• Sourcing candidates through various channels, i.e., Seek, LinkedIn, passive candidates, and other platforms to source the best talent.

• Manage the screening process, including resume screening and interviewing

• Using Employment Hero recruitment platform to manage the recruitment process.

• Other projects and duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

As a specialised member of the Talent Team, you will bring:

• Strong relationship management, the ability to identify and build relationships with talent and other stakeholders.

• Familiarity with applicant tracking and recruitment software, i.e., Employment Hero.

• Experience in working in a busy multitasking environment.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Experience and knowledge in relief or related casual staff management, preferred.

Why Join Sparkways

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where your talents shine.

Our values guide everything we do:

Inclusion - We build a diverse and inclusive culture

Inspiration - We inspire children and young people

Commitment - We commit to each other

Growth - We strive to increase quality, impact, and outcomes

You can look forward to

• Flexibility and balance with a hybrid work setup.

• Opportunities to expand your skills and make a tangible difference.

• Joining a diverse, passionate, and dedicated team of people practitioners.

• Being part of a purpose-driven team committed to enriching the lives of children and young people across Melbourne.

How to Apply

Bring your passion and expertise to Sparkways and let’s transform the future together. Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey where your work truly matters.

• Apply through the Application link, or send your application to [email protected]

• Attach your current resume and include a cover letter /email responding to the following:

• Describe some of your experiences and achievements that illustrate your suitability for the role

• Tell us why you are interested in this position

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

Any questions?

Email or call Ash-lee Kingsberry – Talent Acquisition Lead

[email protected]

0461 365 955

Child Safety

At Sparkways, child safety is our top priority. We are committed to protecting the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child abuse.

Our team members have a moral and legal duty to ensure children are safe while in our care or participating in our programs. Every child has the right to feel safe, secure, and protected from all forms of harm, including physical, emotional, and verbal abuse.

To ensure the safeguarding of children and young people within our care, all team members who join Sparkways will have to clear a Victorian Working with Children check as part of the pre-employment screening process.