Term: Full time, fixed term position

Location:  Ballarat

About the Role

This opportunity is more than just recruitment – it’s about building relationships, driving talent strategies, and making a real impact. You’ll work closely with stakeholders recruiting a diverse range of roles, from Principals to international teachers , to office-based roles.

With a new ATS being  implemented, this role will play an integral part in implementing PageUp across DOBCEL.

If you thrive in a high-volume, fast-moving environment and have experience in balancing hands-on execution coupled with strategic thinking, this could be the perfect role for you.

Although this role is a parental leave replacement position, as a growing team there may be opportunity for ongoing employment beyond this fixed term period.

Benefits in this role include:

• Meaningful Impact in Education: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Catholic education by attracting top talent.
• Strategic and Innovative Recruitment: Lead and implement forward-thinking recruitment strategies, including employer branding, talent pipeline development, and overseas hiring, to enhance workforce capabilities.
• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment: Work within a inclusive, and supportive team, fostering partnerships with school leaders, education providers, and external agencies to drive positive change.
• Professional Growth and Development: Gain exposure to HR technology (PageUp Applicant Tracking System), workforce planning, and data-driven decision-making, with opportunities for professional learning.

Key Selection Criteria

• Strong track record in delivering best practice recruitment (for a range of professional roles) while navigating policies, enterprise agreements and compliance standards
• Proficiency in relevant HR disciplines, including end-to-end recruitment, project management, sourcing strategies, attraction campaigns, workforce planning and contract management operating within an enterprise agreement;
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to generate insights from HR metrics to inform business decisions.
• Previous experience with or knowledge of the visa application process and relevant immigration laws and processes.
• Superior interpersonal and facilitation skills, able to build credible, trusting and respectful relationships with all levels of employees;
• Experience with an online applicant tracking system would be advantageous

Download the role description and employment application form.