Recruiter - North East Melbourne

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a respected Christian organization and one of Australia's leading charities dedicated to transforming lives and offering support during personal and national crises. As part of our commitment, our Employment Plus (EPlus) division has empowered over half a million Australians into meaningful employment since 1998, collaborating with more than 200,000 businesses nationwide. EPlus operates with a high-performance, results-oriented culture, combining nonprofit values with competitive achievements.

Role Overview

The Recruiter position is focused on delivering professional recruitment services to both employers and job seekers within the EPlus network. The role involves building strong employer relationships, understanding their labor needs, and carefully matching candidates to achieve sustainable employment. Meeting or exceeding KPIs while maintaining an outcome-driven approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture proactive relationships with employers.
• Gain a deep understanding of employer businesses and hiring processes.
• Engage job-ready candidates to capitalize on employment opportunities.
• Effectively match employers with the right candidates to ensure long-term employment success.
• Consistently meet or surpass all key performance indicators with a focus on high performance.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in cold calling and engaging potential clients.
• Successful experience in proactive business growth activities.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to deliver quality service.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management capabilities.
• A history of expanding client relationships from initial contact.
• Experience thriving in a high-demand, competitive KPI-focused environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging valued at $15,900 tax-free, plus meal and entertainment benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight or accrued day off every four weeks conducive to work-life balance.
• Discounts on fitness memberships, health insurance, retail outlets, and more.
• Generous leave packages including options to purchase additional leave, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 paid days annually to support Salvation Army activities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs and various health and wellness initiatives supporting an inclusive workplace.
• Long-term career prospects within the EPlus and broader Salvation Army networks.
• Comprehensive training and onboarding support ensuring success in the role.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our recruitment process and welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Indigenous Australians, people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Compliance and Checks

All candidates must complete mandatory national criminal background checks. Child-facing roles require a Working with Children Check as part of safeguarding commitments. Our values include integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, and collaboration, which guide our workplace ethos and expectations.