Recruitment Officer

About us

Ability Plus Disability Services specialises in the provision of client-centred in home care and community based services throughout Victoria.

Ability Plus Disability Services is a progressive company with a mission to ensure that every participant has access to quality services that maximise their independence, choice, and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on the professionalism and the ability of our staff to meet participant needs. We are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity and equal opportunites.  The organisation strives to be a leading service provider and to provide a safe, healthy, and happy workplace. We believe in the stength of a diverse workforce and actively encourage individuals with lived experience to join us. If you require additional support as part of this Job application please let us know.

Our team is growing, and we are currently looking for an experienced Recruitment Officer with profound understanding of disability services and the home care sector in Australia to join our team at Ability Plus Disability Services.

The Role

As the Recruitment Officer, you will be responsible for providing recruitment and administrative support as they arise.

As part of your duties, you will:

· Drive the recruitment and selection process, develop position description and job advertisements using various platforms

· Start to finish recruitment, onboarding, and induction of successful candidates

· Administer pre-employment background screening

· Liaise with unsuccessful candidates to provide feedback where required

· Gathering all recruitment paperwork, create, and input new employee details into the Ability Plus Disability Services Online Visual Care software system. Ensure a high degree of focus and accuracy to ensure data integrity

· Manage and communicate effectively with management and candidates throughout the entire recruitment process to provide continuous support through their application process, you will be their main point of contact

· Be aware and always comply with Ability Plus policies and procedures

About you:

· Demonstrated experience in a HR recruitment role (minimum of 2 years) with a sound knowledge of contemporary HR recruitment practices.

· Experience working in the Disability/Health industry desirable.

· Demonstrated experience in writing and creating job advertisements, uploading to websites and job boards, shortlisting, and interviewing applicants, conducting reference checks and on boarding.

· Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

· Proven ability working in a fast paced highly productive environment with time pressures whilst managing multiple tasks.

· Strong data entry and computer skills including Microsoft office applications in particular Microsoft word, Excel and Microsoft Teams.

· Proven experience in developing efficient systems and processes.

Licence and Screening Requirements:

• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Minimum two professional referee checks
• First aid & CPR
• Drivers Licence
• Vehicle
• Third Party Insurance
• We encourage people who are registered of willing to register through the Disability Workers Commission Register www.vdwc.vic.gov.au
   
• Please note:
• You must have working rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
• Please note that only short-listed candidates with be contacted.