Recruitment Coordinator

Recruitment Coordinator

At Stepping Stone House, we truly believe in inspiring youth to build their future and be the very best they can be!

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Recruitment Coordinator who will be responsible for end to end recruitment reporting into the People & Culture Lead. This is a part-time (2days a week) role based in Rockdale, where YOU can grow and make a difference. 

About Stepping Stone House

Stepping Stone House is a not-for-profit charity that provides accommodation and personal development for children and young people aged 12-24 years old who through no fault of their own find themselves homeless, at risk of homelessness or unable to live at home. We have a foundation of building resilience through outdoor education and activities.

Work with us and you will enjoy:

• Increase your take-home pay with generous not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Support for work-life balance through flexible work options and time off in lieu (where applicable).
• Invest in your wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program and fitness & wellness discounts.
• Family-friendly benefits, including paid parental leave.
• Build your career with ongoing learning, leadership development and clear pathways for career progression.

What you will be doing – Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising roles, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, completing reference and pre-employment checks, and preparing employment offers and contracts.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and onboarding experience, coordinating inductions, system access, equipment, and probation processes to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
• Maintain recruitment compliance and records, ensuring all activities meet legislative requirements, Child Safe Standards, DCJ obligations, and organisational policies while keeping accurate records in Employment Hero.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop position descriptions, provide recruitment support and advice, and build effective talent pipelines to attract high-quality candidates.
• Support continuous improvement across People & Culture, maintaining recruitment resources, identifying opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and employer branding, and contributing to broader HR initiatives.

 About You – Selection Criteria

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in recruitment talent acquisition or People & Culture administration, with responsibility for coordinating end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary recruitment practices, employment legislation and recruitment compliance requirements, including pre-employment screening and probity checks.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and candidates 
• A proactive mindset with excellent organisational skills 
• Strong communication skills 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail  
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) and the ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Criminal History Check. 

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within the community services, social services or not-for-profit sector. 
• Knowledge of the SCHADS Award and workforce compliance requirements within the community services sector. 
• Diploma or higher qualification in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related discipline. 
• Experience using Employment Hero (HRIS) and Employment Hero Recruitment (or similar applicant tracking systems). 
• Understanding of Child Safe Standards and recruitment practices within child-safe organisations. 

Person Specifications:

• Professionalism and passion for the work and the people
• Emotional intelligence and maturity
• Honest, and trustworthy
• Evidence of collaborative working style and ability to build good working relationships
• Ability to bring fun to the workplace
• Sense of Humour

Stepping Stone House is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applicants who have an Indigenous and / or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. 

Stepping Stone House provides regular support for all staff and opportunities for professional development. Salary, Conditions of employment are based on the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Award Level 3 Salary packaging is available.