[Hiring] Recruitment Specialist @Respect

Are you passionate about connecting talent with opportunity? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Specialist to work collaboratively with our leadership team and hiring managers as well as the existing Recruitment team to support the delivery of our recruitment service across the organisation.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Opportunity:
The Recruitment Specialist will work collaboratively with the leadership team and hiring managers to focus on recruitment solutions and building talent acquisition strategies, processes and capabilities for the business. The position will be focused on recruitment solutions and building talent acquisition strategies, processes and capabilities across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to provide end to end recruitment of organisational roles.
• Coordinate recruitment activities including advertising and attracting suitable candidates through multiple forums.
• Identify future hiring needs and develop strategies/solutions.
• Remain up-to –date on the requirements of the various positions in the organisation and relevant legislation.
• Answer enquiries from potential candidates and the general public about working for Respect, the current job vacancies, and/or the status of an application.
• Assist with the on-boarding of candidates including confirmation of classification and relevant entitlements in accordance with Respect's Industrial Instruments.
• Assist the leadership team and hiring managers with candidate screening, assessment interpretation and interviews, as required.
• Assist the leadership team and hiring managers undertake reference and background checking on potentially successful candidates, as required.
• Interpret customer needs while demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of the diversity of Respect business units.
• In conjunction with the TA Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment related policies, procedures and systems within the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with the TA Manager on a range of People and Culture projects and related activities.
• Work with and support the TA Manager and the leadership team to achieve both strategic and operational objectives.

Requirements

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or previous experience in a similar role.
• 3+ years of experience in a recruitment role - either external agency or internal.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Experience with recruitment in residential aged care or home care.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.

When you work for Respect, you are making a difference to the lives of others. If you’re looking for a meaningful career, there’s no better place to start than with us. The positions we offer are rewarding, challenging and filled with purpose.

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