Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will partner with leaders across the organisation to design and deliver inclusive, trauma-informed, and values-aligned recruitment processes. You’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle — from engaging candidates, job ads and proactive sourcing to candidate experience, onboarding, and reporting.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing insight and guidance to ensure our hiring decisions are fair, equitable, and aligned with our mission.

This is a full-time position, 38 hours per week with flexibility to manage the nature of the role, Monday to Friday.

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with;

Essential

- A commitment to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values, and manifesto of Ruah.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, preferably in the community services, healthcare, or NFP sector.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed recruitment practices.
- Experience managing end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles and contemporary sourcing strategies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a range of candidates and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of recruitment compliance, best practices, and relevant industry regulations.
- Experience using Microsoft suite, ATS or HRIS platforms and confident with data and reporting
- Full working rights in Australia.

Desirable

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.
- Knowledge of the SCHADS Award or other relevant awards

What we offer?

- Competitive salary aligned with Level 6 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $110,000
- 5 weeks annual leave+ 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
- Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
- Up to $15,900 core packaging
- An additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
- Benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more
- Opportunities for professional growth and community engagement in the Ruah Community by participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more
- Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.

Required compliance documents:

- Current drivers’ license
- National Police Clearance Certificate (valid within 6 months)
- International Police Clearance Certificate (if applicable)

How to apply

If you’re passionate about connecting people with purpose and helping us build a workforce that reflects the heart of our community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 21 November 2025 .

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information or confidential call please contact Gaynor Rowlands, Head of People & Culture, at peopleculture@ruah.org.au

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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