Talent Partner

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers  

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

We're looking for a passionate and strategic Talent Partner to join our team at G8 Education. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in building leadership capability by recruiting exceptional Centre Managers and supporting internal succession pathways.

Through proactive business partnering, data-driven insights, and talent pipeline development, you'll ensure the right leaders are in place to deliver outstanding outcomes for our children, families, and team

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and future talent needs.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle; advertising, shortlisting, interviews, assessments, and compliance checks.
• Build strong talent pipelines using proactive sourcing, networks, referrals, and strategic partnerships.
• Support succession planning and internal mobility, including psychometric testing and talent review forums.
• Deliver regular recruitment reporting and insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate on employer branding initiatives, showcasing our purpose, values, and career pathways.
• Represent G8 Education at industry events and career expos to strengthen our employer brand.
• Manage recruitment workflows in our Applicant Tracking System, ensuring compliance and data accuracy.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact by shaping leadership capability across G8 Education and ensuring our Centre Managers are supported from recruitment through to onboarding.

About You 

• Formal qualifications in HR or a related discipline (desirable)
• Experience within the recruitment industry delivering a proactive and business partnering approach to recruiting corporate roles.
• Ability to use market data effectively to attract potential candidates.
  • Strong stakeholder management and proven business partnering ability.
• Ability to deliver high volume recruitment across different business departments.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, multi-site organisation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from hiring managers, candidates and the public.
• Adaptable, flexible, resilient and able to respond positively to change.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and confidence in decision making.
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we're proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose "to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn" and guided by our values, we're shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.