• Early Learning Sector – recruit for Educators, Teachers and Support Staff
• Best practice recruitment for safety and talent identification
• Internal and external talent coordination across the organisation
• Contribute to and learn about wider HR principles and projects – application of Multi-Employer Agreement, Children’s Services Award and Victorian Early Childhood Teachers & Educators Agreement
• Hybrid work model – work from home plus travel to get to know our services in our Western, Northern and Inner Suburbs Melbourne areas of growth
• Meet for training and collaboration in our hub offices – Carrum Downs, Southbank and Flemington
• Work for an historic and well established for-purpose Early Years Management organisation with a focus on mission led growth
• Full time, permanent position
• $80K per annum, plus Super and NFP salary sacrifice benefits (up to $15,900 and $2,650 annually)

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 Acquisition Coordinator role forms part of the recruitment and operations function and works within a wider People team. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is a specialised member of the team focusing on recruiting candidates who meet the job criteria and ensure the safety of the children we work with.

What You’ll Do

As our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will:

• Source candidates through various channels, including internal staff, Seek, LinkedIn, passive candidates, and other platforms, to identify the best talent.
• Develop advertisements that are engaging to attract the right candidates.
• Use Employment Hero recruitment platform to manage the recruitment process.
• Manage the screening process, including resume screening, interviewing, document verification and reference checking
• Collaborate with Area Managers, Centre Directors, and the Executive Team to anticipate needs and fill vacant positions.
• Build relationships with applicants and present and past employees
• Support the broader People Team with special projects and assist the HR Administrator where needed.

What You’ll Bring

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

• End to end recruitment experience - scoping positions, writing job ads, multi-channel candidate sourcing, detailed screening, issuing contracts and onboarding
• Experience recruiting staff to work with vulnerable people, with strong safety checking, would be an advantage
• Strong relationship management, the ability to identify and build relationships with talent and hiring managers
• Familiarity with applicant tracking and recruitment software, i.e., Employment Hero.
• Experience in working in a busy, multitasking environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Competent to expert in the use of Excel and data analysis
• Interest and training/qualifications in Human Resources practice is an advantage
• Exposure to the Early Learning sector is an advantage but not essential.

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 arrangement.
• 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 Judith Nimmo

• [email protected]
• 0437 942438

A little bit about us

At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow.

We are here to spark change!

• Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?