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For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

- Melbourne CBD location, Wurundjeri Country

- Full time, 12 month opportunity

- Attractive base + NFP Salary Packaging + Super

- Hybrid work: 2 days office/3 days WFH

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent and Capability team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment processes, partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess, and onboard a diverse and committed workforce. Your work will strategically and directly support our mission by ensuring we have the right people in place to deliver high-quality services to those who need them most.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this role is to source, assess, and select candidates who not only meet the role requirements but also embody our values—ensuring a strong alignment with our mission to support children, young people, families, and carers. Using best practice Talent Acquisition strategies, the role contributes to building a diverse, inclusive, and committed workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies.

- Manage recruitment campaigns from advertising through to onboarding.

- Conduct candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and compliance checks.

- Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience.

- Maintain accurate recruitment records and utilise platforms such as LiveHire and Page Up.

- Provide expert advice on recruitment best practices and compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.

About You

You are a purpose-driven recruitment professional who thrives in a people-focused environment. Guided by our values, you bring a collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

Having a collaborative and consultative approach to stakeholder engagement, your team and candidates we work with is imperative.

- Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally within the community services or disability sector.

- Strong organisational and time management skills to handle high-volume recruitment.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.

- A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and child safety.

The Benefits

- Fringe benefit tax savings to increase your take home pay, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation.

- Caring team culture and generous leave conditions to support whatever life brings next.

- Wellbeing at work to care about you as a whole person and your family with access EAP for your continued mental wellbeing, including access for your immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter about why you are the perfect person for this role to be submitted by 11pm on Sunday 9 November 2025.

If you’d like to have an informal confidential chat about the position and what it’s like working in the Talent Acquisition Team at Berry StreetYooralla please reach out to Fiona Herbu, Team Leader Talent Acquisition fherbu@berrystreet.org.au.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9379.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note

The successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.

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