Talent Acquisition Partner

Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

🌟 Join the Goodstart Talent Team - Where Purpose Meets Fun! Fixed term contract September 2026 - September 2027

Love people? Thrive in a fast-paced, feel-good environment? Ready to make an impact and enjoy what you do?

At Goodstart Early Learning, we're not your average Talent team - we're energetic, passionate, and a little bit competitive (in the best way!). We celebrate wins, share laughs, and work together to bring amazing people into roles that truly matter.

💼 Your Role:
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll be the matchmaker between passionate educators and meaningful careers. You'll lead end-to-end recruitment for all centre based roles, drive creative sourcing strategies, and deliver a gold-standard experience for candidates and hiring leaders.

🎯 What makes this role awesome:
✨ Hybrid work - mix of home and office (with coffee and banter!)
✨ Office locations either: Murarrie Brisbane or Port Melbourne, Victoria

✨ Travel to sites when needed - meet the people who make the magic happen
✨ Annual team conference - all expenses paid, and all the vibes
✨ A Christmas party packed with cheer and fun
✨ Regular huddles, brainstorming, and plenty of laughs

Plus, you'll enjoy all the Goodstart perks: salary packaging, discounted childcare, wellbeing support, fitness passport, exclusive travel and tech discounts, and opportunities to grow your career.

💡 What you'll bring:
✔️ Several years' experience in high volume recruitment and a knack for connecting people
✔️ A curious mind and a can-do attitude

✔️ Multi-tasking magic - you are highly organised and balance competing priorities
✔️ Reliability, accountability, and a team-first mindset

✔️ Safety first mindset - compliance, governance, and safeguarding standards matter

✔️ Current QLD Blue Card / Victorian WWCC (or ability to obtain one)

✔️A love for learning and having fun while doing it!

So, if you're looking for a role that means something - where every hire makes a difference and every day brings variety - come join a team that's all heart, hustle, and humour. 💜

👉 Apply now and see why working at Goodstart is seriously the best start!