People & Capability Officer

Description

Child Australia is looking for a proactive and people-focused People & Capability Officer to join our People & Culture team.

Are you a Recruitment Officer who thrives on building relationships, supporting people, and driving capability across a growing organisation?

Or are you an experienced Centre Director who has solid recruitment and rostering experience, that is looking for a change?

About Us

Child Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to improving outcomes for children, families, educators and communities. With services spanning Western Australia and the Northern Territory, we work with a diverse network of early childhood professionals to deliver high-quality programs, training and sector support.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting our internal early learning and Out of School Hours Care services and the broader sector through the Thriving Futures Program, a key initiative focused on attracting, developing, and retaining quality educators.

About The Role

This is a varied, hands-on role covering the entire employee lifecycle spanning from attraction and onboarding through to capability development and offboarding. You will support both internal recruitment and external sector initiatives, providing a high-quality candidate experience.

You Will

• Partner with Hiring Managers and Centre Directors to understand workforce needs
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, including innovative resourcing and screening
• Support immigration processes and compliance requirements
• Manage onboarding, contract variations and HRIS entries
• Coordinate trainee onboarding/offboarding and reporting
• Contribute to workforce planning across services and programs
• Build relationships with external stakeholders through the Thriving Futures Program
• Champion positive workplace culture through committees such as DEI, RAP or Child Safety
  
  

About You

You’ll be someone who is energised by people, processes and problem-solving. You’ll bring:

• A passion for recruitment and employee experience
• Cert IV in Human Resources (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years’ experience in recruitment, business development, sales or administration OR 5 years’ experience as a Centre Director
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of Fair Work legislation, Awards and the National Employment Standards
• High-level computer literacy and confidence in HRIS systems (Employment Hero desirable)
• Advantageous: experience in early childhood education and care or OSHC sectors
  
  

Why join Child Australia?

• Make a meaningful difference in a mission-driven organisation
• Work alongside passionate professionals committed to quality and child safety
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful and innovative workplace culture
• Benefit from professional development and opportunities to broaden your HR skills
• Be part of an organisation that lives its values: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Recognition, and Commitment
  
  

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for a new challenge where you can grow your HR capability while contributing to a stronger early childhood workforce, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Type

Permanent

• Full-time
• Entry Level
  
  

Pay Rate

80000 AUD – 89000 AUD (Annum)