The Y Canberra Region has been part of the Canberra community for over 75 years! We are a local not-for-profit committed to empowering and inspiring young people. We provide quality programs across children's services, health fitness and recreation, accommodation and youth that are aligned with the YMCA mission, to provide opportunities for all people to grow in body mind and spirit.

As a key member of the People and Culture team, the Recruitment Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of human resources (HR) services to the business and in particular supporting the P&C/Recruitment Advisor. The Recruitment Officer is a business partner to ensure the People & Culture team is a proactive, value-adding service and meets the needs of its stakeholders. This will enable the Y to appoint the best talent in the region in line with our values and culture.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end recruitment within a very fast-paced and high volume environment
• Experience in assessment centres/group interviews (highly desirable)
• Supporting business areas to attract and select the best people for the right roles to enable positive business outcomes
• Supporting with on boarding and inducting all employees into the YMCA setting them up for successful careers in our organisation
• Provision of basic advice to our business managers and staff.
• Support in the use of HR data and analytics and reporting
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, adaptability and a drive to achieve
• Ability to handle multiple stakeholders with competing priorities

What the Y offers you.

In return for your dedication, you can expect the following:

• Retention bonus of $1000 when you successfully pass your 6 month probation
• Free parking onsite
• Free gym membership and fitness classes throughout the YMCA ACT network.
• Extended annual leave
• On-going professional development
• Employee Assistance Program – for you and your immediate family
• Employee Benefits Program – Y Thanks!
• Generous discounts on YMCA Canberra Region services
• A high level of Child Safeguarding training and a great support team to help you succeed.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.