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Form of work- Hybrid office and work from home [Melbourne Based]
- Part time 3 days
- Initial 12-month fixed term
The Position
Your primary function and responsibility of this position is to support the business with end-to-end Talent Acquisition and general employee onboarding. Under the guidance of the HR Manager, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment life cycle by delivering an exceptional service to candidates and hiring managers. Working within the HR team, you will also provide support across HR projects and initiatives where required.
About the Association
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, with approximately 17,000 members. The AASW sets the benchmarks for professional education and practice in social work and has a strong voice on matters of social justice, human rights and issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.
What our team thinks …
We are proud to share highlights from our recent staff culture survey. Responding with ‘strongly agree’ or ‘agree’, our team reports:
94% - find professional meaning in my work
88% - are proud to work with us
90% - would recommend the AASW as a good place to work
Your Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include [not limited to] the following:
- Partner with hiring managers in delivering end to end recruitment assignments in accordance with the defined procedures and the Recruitment Responsibilities Matrix.
- Assist in screening suitable applicants.
- Provide excellent service to all applicants by responding to queries etc.
- Communicate with applicants throughout the process and according to established timeframes.
- Develop and implement innovative and effective recruitment strategies and campaigns, using various channels and platforms, to attract and engage diverse and high-quality talent.
- Ensure effective attraction, recruitment and selection strategies to best support objectives and attract talent in a competitive market.
- Manage websites and job posting boards.
- Undertake background checks on prospective candidates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hiring managers and candidates.
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and providers where required.
- Participate and contribute to HR initiatives through involvement in problem solving and creative innovative solutions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our Talent Acquisition function, by identifying opportunities for enhancement.
- Assist with effective and efficient on-boarding processes and induction.
Refer to the position description for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Key selection criteria:
- Qualifications in administration and/or human resources.
- Relevant experience working in a Talent Acquisition position.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and maintaining information data bases and filing systems.
- Project planning/scheduling experience.
- Open and ‘can do’ approach.
- Works effectively autonomously and as a team player.
- Highly developed organisational skills, including managing high volume work priorities and delivering quality work outputs to deadline.
- Highly experienced in working with a range of stakeholders including excellent customer-service ethos.
- Professional communication skills and manner.
How to Apply
The AASW is committed to equal opportunities in employment and embraces diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from culturally and ethnically diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in the social work profession including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a disability.
To be considered for this role, your application must include your résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria listed above.
Applications close 15 April 2024 however, we reserve the right to end the closing date early.
Please direct any queries to: **@aasw.asn.au
