Recruitment Advisor

Life Saving Victoria is Victoria's peak water safety and lifesaving organisation built on the proud traditions and programs of our founding organisations, the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia. 

Lifesaving has been an integral part of the Victorian way of life since 1904. Today LSV is a multifaceted volunteer-based community organisation with a focus on public safety and community wellbeing.

Our volunteers, members, employees and partners work together with communities, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses and the broader aquatic industry, to Save lives and empower communities to safely enjoy water.   

About the role
This is a full time, ongoing position based at our Port Melbourne office, with hybrid working arrangements.

As a Recruitment Advisor (internally known as Specialist – People and Culture) you will support the delivery of end-to-end recruitment and broader People & Culture activities across the organisation. You will work closely with managers to attract and onboard great people, provide first-level employee relations support, and contribute to key P&C initiatives.

A key focus of the role is coordinating high volume seasonal recruitment campaigns, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both candidates and hiring teams. Additionally, you will:

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment across a variety of roles, from attraction through to offer and onboarding
• Coordinate high‑volume seasonal recruitment campaigns, including workforce planning, scheduling and delivery
• Provide recruitment advice and guide managers to embed best practice processes across recruitment and general P&C activities
• Provide first‑level employee relations support, including guidance to managers on low‑risk matters and escalating as required
• Support onboarding and employee lifecycle activities to ensure a positive employee experience
• Maintain recruitment and P&C data, and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

About you
You are an organised and proactive recruitment specialist who is excited by a fast paced position with a strong recruitment focus (approximately 85%), complemented by a smaller portfolio of generalist HR responsibilities.

You have a solid foundation in recruitment, along with the ability to build relationships, manage competing priorities, and deliver a positive candidate and employee experience. Additionally, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing end‑to‑end recruitment across a variety of roles
• Exposure to high volume or seasonal recruitment campaigns (or similar fast paced hiring environments)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities
• Experience supporting managers with recruitment processes and first‑level P&C/ER support, with an interest in further developing your employee relations knowledge
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using recruitment systems and maintaining accurate data and reporting
• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check is required (or willingness to obtain)

How to apply
If this opportunity sounds like you, please click Apply Now and submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2026, however we may close this ad earlier if a suitable candidate is identified

Research shows us that women won’t always apply for a role if they don’t tick all the boxes. If you fall into that category we would love to hear from you, so we can access your ability and even if you aren’t ready now, you might just be at out next intake.      

LSV is an equal opportunity employer and a place who welcomes all. We encourage people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering a workplace environment which is inclusive, safe, and flexible. All applicants will be considered based on the relevance of their abilities to the role and their alignment with our LSV Values.    

LSV is committed to providing a welcoming environment where the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our programs, services, activities, events, and the broader community, will always be our first priority. All staff must hold (or be able to obtain) a current Victorian Working with Children Check as part of their employment with us.