People Services Partner (Recruitment) | KU Children's Services

Why KU?

• Central CBD location on York Street               
• Opportunity to grow your HR career
• Supportive and collaborative People Services team
• Values-driven not-for-profit organisation
   

About KU

For more than 130 years, KU Children's Services has been improving the lives of children and families through high-quality early education and care. As a leading not-for-profit organisation, we operate preschools, long day care services, inclusion support and intervention programs, all guided by a commitment to giving every child the best possible start in life. KU has proudly been recognised as an Employer of Choice in the early childhood sector for 10 consecutive years.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with recruitment experience who is looking to broaden their skills and build their career within a supportive People Services team. With a strong focus on high-volume recruitment and onboarding of casual employees, you'll work closely with hiring managers to attract, recruit and onboard talented people who share KU's commitment to delivering quality outcomes for children and families.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working for a purpose-driven organisation, enjoys building strong relationships, has excellent organisational and communication skills, and thrives as part of a collaborative team.

You will bring a solid foundation of experience, ideally gained within an in-house recruitment environment, and most importantly, you’ll be eager to continue developing your skills as part of a team committed to delivering exceptional service.

The role is a full time, fixed term position starting as soon as possible for 12 months. You will work 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday and will enjoy a monthly rostered day off. 

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end high volume recruitment for KU’s casual Educator and Teacher pool along with selected permanent positions  
• Work alongside hiring managers to provide recruitment advice and support
• Source, screen and assess candidates using a range of attraction methods
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure a positive employee experience
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide general HR and industrial relations advice to managers and employees
• Contribute to People Services initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Previous experience in Early Childhood Education is beneficial, however not essential. 

Why You'll Enjoy Working at KU

Along with the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a genuine difference for children and families, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual pay increases 
• Flexible working arrangements and work from home opportunities 
• A collaborative, energetic, inclusive and values-based team culture 
• Discounted childcare fees on CCS services 
• Salary packaging options 
• Up to 15 weeks paid parental leave 
• Health and wellbeing initiatives 
• KU Plus employee benefits program 
• Blue Light Card discounts
   

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your current CV and tailored cover letter via the Apply Now button. Application close Thursday 13^th August at 5:00pm.

For enquiries, please contact Sarah on 02 9268 3959 or via [email protected] (applications are not accepted via email).

Previous applicants need not apply.

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU and we welcome and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.