About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

JustWorks is a registered social enterprise and values-based recruitment service, with a vision to support businesses to access diverse, motivated and productive candidates. Our candidates meet priority jobseeker definitions according to government and employer specified cohorts, including and in addition – candidates who are long term unemployed or underemployed, candidates who are culturally and linguistically diverse, from refugee background or seeking asylum, ex-offenders, and those with professional qualifications from overseas.

JustWorks offers personalised assistance for both candidate and employer, including pre-employment training and preparation to ensure candidates are job-ready and strong pre-screening and best practice recruitment processes to ensure employers are provided with a broad, suitable talent pipeline to meet their workforce requirements. JustWorks encourages and enables increased diversity in the workplace.

About the role

This role provides high level recruitment, candidate and administration support to the JustWorks social enterprise. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the JustWorks team on marketing opportunities and to ensure candidates are best prepared, eligible and suitable to fulfil employer requirements through job-readiness training. The Recruitment Officer will also coordinate candidate and employer data and metrics to support on-going evaluation of the social enterprise and ensure a responsive and timely delivery of service.

Please note: As this role has been readvertised, if you have previously submitted an application, you do not need to apply again.

Candidate Requirements

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources administration or recruitment role with a sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices
• Interest and passion for supporting candidates from diverse backgrounds into employment opportunities
• Experience or knowledge of marketing and communications, including social media
• Experience or knowledge of training and support for candidates and employers in job-readiness and inclusive work practices
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and use initiative
• Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent computer literacy, with a minimum of intermediate skills in Microsoft programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

How to Apply

• Click Apply Now and upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
• For further information please contact Kate Bonusiak on 0437 816 614

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

A position description is attached.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.