EOI - Recruitment Partner

1 month ago


Melton, Australia Youth Projects Ltd Full time

Not all heroes wear capes … but plenty of them are here at Youth Projects

A bit about us

We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.

This is (some) of what we got up to:

  • Over 8,000 people accessed our services
  • Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room
  • 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes
  • More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services
  • Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation program
  • Awarded ‘Great Place to Work’ 2022 and 2023
  • Providing a safe and inclusive workplace as 88% of our 2024 workforce identifying to have lived or living experience

Want to challenge yourself and see what real change looks like? Come join the Youth Projects Team.

A bit about the role

The Recruitment Partner is key to driving meaningful employment outcomes for participants within our program. You’ll be at the forefront of connecting job seekers with local employers by leveraging your business development skills to identify and secure job placements that are both sustainable and aligned with participants' skills and career goals.

In this role, your success will come from building and nurturing strong, mutually beneficial relationships with employers. You’ll proactively engage with businesses to deeply understand their resourcing needs, and work diligently to match them with the right candidates. This involves not just filling vacancies, but ensuring a long-term fit that supports the growth and development of both the employer and the job seeker.

You’ll also act as a trusted advisor to employers, providing them with tailored solutions to their recruitment challenges and helping them tap into a diverse and motivated talent pool. Your ability to broker these relationships, alongside your commitment to fostering positive outcomes for participants, will play a critical role in the overall success of the program.

Key requirements:

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services, Career Development (highly desirable)
  • Proven experience in job seeker service delivery and mentoring
  • Exceptional ability to develop and maintain employer relationships and determine key decision-makers.
  • Strong administration skills with competency in all Microsoft Office applications

Expression Of Interest

Now ... let’s talk about you

Your passionate about working with young people and have the experience to back it up.

You have demonstrated business development and promotional skills to secure new and repeat business.

You have a solid understanding of people centred case management principles including barrier management.

You know not every day will be the same, you can switch from providing support to a service user, to doing your data entry in the blink of an eye.

Changing lives is your passion but you still embrace rolling up your sleeves and mucking in to get the job done.

Why should you work with us?

We’re all about keeping things professional while still having a blast at work Our team brings high energy to everything we do, but we also know when take it easy. Flexibility is key here—whether you’re tackling the next big project or taking time for yourself, we’ve got your work/life balance covered. And let’s not forget, every day you’re here, you’re making a real impact to real people. But that’s just the start.

Check out these awesome perks waiting for you:

  • Free, locally roasted coffee at the office ☕
  • A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
  • PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
  • Flexible work environment & flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 
  • Uncapped Employee Assistance Program 
  • Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days

Have you made it this far?

If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person.

Send through your resume + a cover letter by clicking "Apply for the Job."

Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received, and only successful applicants will be notified. Please note that it is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working Children’s Check or Police Check. 

Our commitment to diversity: At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates. 

Safety screening: Youth Projects is committed to being a child-safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation feel safe. Youth Projects has zero tolerance

We are an independent, registered charity which provides front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues. We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty. We are not only changing lives, but saving lives. Comprised of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we have the ability to provide a complete wrap around, judgement free service with a strong focus on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention. The impact we seek enables each person to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.



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