Talent Acquisition Business Partner

2 days ago

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Make an Impact in Early

Childhood Education

At Explorers Early Learning, we're more than just an Early Childhood Education provider — we're a family driven by curiosity, connection and the joy of learning. With over 20 beautiful centres across Melbourne, we're proud to deliver Reggio Emilia-inspired programs that place children and educators at the heart of everything we do.

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner who is passionate about people, purpose-driven recruitment, and building high-performing teams that support the next generation of learners.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of our People & Culture team, you'll take full ownership of end-to-end recruitment across our network of centres, including Centre Leadership roles and key support office positions. You'll partner closely with operational leaders to provide strategic hiring advice, drive innovative sourcing strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading end to end recruitment processes from job brief to offer stage
  • Building strong relationships with Centre Directors and regional leaders
  • Creating talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and employer branding
  • Partnering with marketing to develop engaging recruitment campaigns
  • Analysing hiring data to improve time-to-fill and candidate quality
  • Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring practices

What You'll Bring

  • 3-5 years' experience in internal recruitment, talent acquisition or agency recruitment
  • Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resources (preferable)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong ability to prioritise and manage multiple vacancies with confidence
  • A passion for early childhood education and values-driven hiring
  • Experience in high-volume or multi-site environments is highly regarded
  • Proven experience handling sensitive documentation and working to a high quality of compliance.

Why Join Explorers?

  • You'll help shape the future by hiring educators who inspire children every day.
  • Located in vibrant South Melbourne, close to cafes, transport and the market.
  • Access to leadership development programs, conferences and PD opportunities.
  • Join a welcoming P&C team that values creativity, collaboration and fun.
  • Amazing End of Year awards night

About Explorers: 

At Explorers Early Learning, we're a family-owned and operated business with 20 purpose-built Centres across Melbourne. Our beautiful environments reflect our dedication to quality care and education. 

We value our team and are committed to creating clear pathways for your professional growth. As leaders in authentic Reggio Emilia-inspired education, we're proud to foster a workplace that's inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. 

Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.  

We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and cultural background.  

Join Explorers and become part of a community that transforms lives through the magic of early childhood education. Let's inspire the future together 

*T&Cs apply. 

Ready to help us find and grow the best talent in early childhood education?

Apply now and bring your recruitment expertise to a team that's shaping brighter futures for children — and for you.

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