Recruitment & Employee Experience Advisor

4 days ago


Northcote, Victoria, Australia ECMS Full time $70,000 - $95,000 per year

Make a difference in Early Childhood Education

At ECMS, we're proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that's all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 75 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1100+ dedicated people work together to create joyful and enriching learning experiences with the safeguarding of children at the centre of everything we do.

We're on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor to join our awesome People Team This is a full-time position (38 hours per week), based in our Northcote office with flexible hybrid working arrangements. This is a fixed-term position commencing asap and ending in January

In this diverse and dynamic role, you'll go beyond traditional recruitment. You'll play a key role in attracting and welcoming amazing educators into our kindergartens and early learning centres, while also supporting existing staff and contributing to exciting people projects. It's a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment where your work truly matters.

What You'll Bring

  • Customer service-oriented orientation. You need to care about assisting people and improving their experience - our people are our work and important above all else
  • Experience managing high volume work, maintaining multiple priorities with various stakeholders whilst maintaining quality engagement
  • Bring a natural orientation for continuous improvement. Our organisational purpose is to foster lifelong learning - which means apply this transparently to ourselves. We strive to reflect, learn, and grow
  • A keen problem solver and team player. You will take initiative, be proactive and 'have a go'
  • Self-motivated, organised, results driven with a keen eye for detail
  • Knowledge of the early childhood education sector, employee rights, legislative obligations and developments in People/HR policies would be an advantage

What You'll Do

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for our early learning and kindergarten services. Have a portfolio of your own services meaning you can build genuine connections within our services and the community we serve.
  • Be customer focused. You will partner with managers to attract top talent and create a positive, seamless onboarding experience.
  • Craft engaging job ads and position descriptions.
  • Prepare and manage employment contracts and documentation, ensuring compliance with your attention to detail.
  • Bring a natural orientation for continuous improvement with a strong reflective practice and openness to better use of technology.
  • Lead and support various employee experiences improvement projects - we have a lot on our agenda for the next 24 months and an array of opportunities for the right candidate to sink their teeth in to

Why ECMS?

  • Generous pay and conditions - 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave
  • We have a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated - 84% of our team recommend ECMS as a great place to work
  • We're committed to making a positive impact in our communities - we're a proud place based, for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of our work.
  • Flexible working hours and work from home opportunities.
  • Opportunity to accelerate your career due and a 2% professional development budget catered just to you.

ECMS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices and policies located on our website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and care, and you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive and inclusive organisation, we encourage you to apply today Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so submit your application asap. Tell us why you're the best person for the role in your cover letter

For more information contact Stephanie



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