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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - People and Culture 

• Competitive remuneration offered with salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Purpose-driven impact: Every hire you make directly supports the wellbeing of older Australians and strengthens our communities
• Professional growth: Collaborate with inspiring leaders, access ongoing learning, and develop your expertise in a dynamic sector
• Supportive team culture: Be part of a values-led organisation that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of every team member
• Innovative environment: Drive process improvements, champion new ideas, and help shape the future of aged care recruitment
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff

About the role:

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from workforce planning and sourcing to onboarding talent
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver expert advice on recruitment strategies, market trends, and compliance
• Build and nurture diverse talent pipelines, proactively engaging both active and passive candidate
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of recruitment
• Continuously review and enhance recruitment processes to drive efficiency and elevate the candidate experience

This opportunity is an initial 12 month Fixed Term contract, working full time Monday to Friday. Hybrid (Office, site and home) working on offer!

This is the place for you if you have:

• Proven experience in recruitment or talent management, ideally within aged care or a related sector
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both hiring managers and candidates
• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with compliance requirements, including Aged Care Quality Standards and mandatory checks
• Experience using ATS/HRIS platforms and leveraging data to improve recruitment outcomes

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children’s Check (VIC) or willingness to obtain one
• Full Australian working rights
• A current Police Records Check/NDIS Clearance or be willing to undertake this process
• Current flu and ongoing vaccinations