Volunteer Talent Acquisition - Student Placements Specialist

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Parramatta CBD
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days from home after settling-in period

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of talent? Do you thrive on creating programs that drive participation and deliver meaningful outcomes? Join Uniting as our Student Placements Specialist, where you’ll develop and deliver a best-in-class student placements program to build a robust talent pipeline for our workforce.

About the Role:

As the Student Placement Specialist, you will design, manage and deliver Uniting’s student placements program, driving participation, and ensuring an outstanding experience for students and Uniting service managers alike. Your role will focus on:

• Student Recruitment: Oversee the end-to-end student placement journey, from sourcing, recruitment, compliance collection for upwards of 700 student each year.
• Internal Stakeholder Management: Work with upwards of 150 Uniting services to raise awareness and drive placement engagement through understanding Uniting’s workforce needs and opportunities to attract students accordingly.
• Talent Pipeline Creation: Partner with Uniting’s Talent Acquisition team to identify pathways for student employment within Uniting.
• Program Development: Work with the Volunteering Lead to enhance the program, including establishing documented processes and a high performing program model.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with educational providers to attract students aligned with Uniting’s workforce needs.
• Develop and deliver Training & Resources: Create and deliver training for managers, alongside handbooks and resources for both students and managers.

About You:

You’re an organised, people-focused professional who enjoys creating impactful programs and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You bring:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• 3+ years in student placement management, high-volume program management, or talent acquisition.
• Strong stakeholder management with experience engaging groups of 100+ participants.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume activities and drive efficient workflows.
• Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Problem-solving and relationship-building in complex organisational settings.
• Process-oriented with attention to detail.
• Recruitment experience.
• Bonus Experience:
• Business development.
• Program design and implementation.

Your Key Strengths

• Leadership: You take ownership of your work, strive for excellence, and remain focused even when facing challenges.
• Business Acumen: You understand organisational goals, align your objectives with broader business needs, and make sound decisions to deliver results.

Why Join Uniting?

At Uniting, we are proud to offer an inclusive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a program that develops future talent while helping Uniting achieve its mission of supporting individuals and communities.

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Dina Oraha via email doraha@uniting.org using the subject line: Volunteer Talent Acquisition - Student Placements Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

To ensure every application is managed fairly and consistently, all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. Unfortunately, we aren't able to accept applications sent directly via email.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value—it's how we work. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations.

If you require adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.