Join a growing HR team and make a real impact.
Big Childcare is expanding, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play an important part in attracting and recruiting the right people to support our growing network of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services.
This role goes beyond traditional recruitment. Alongside managing end-to-end recruitment, you will oversee onboarding, employee documentation and ongoing workforce compliance, helping ensure our services are staffed by people who meet our child safety and organisational requirements.
This is a full-time, office-based position in St Albans, VIC, reporting to the HR Manager. If you are an experienced recruiter who enjoys being involved in the operational side of HR and takes pride in getting the details right, this could be the perfect opportunity for you
About us
Big Childcare has been providing high-quality before and after school care and vacation care programs for over 17 years. From humble beginnings in Victoria, we’ve grown to 50+ school sites nationwide, delivering exceptional care for school-aged children every day. We’re proud of our culture and strong core values – including passion, teamwork, innovation, quality, customer service, and fun – which make Big Childcare a FUN and supportive place to work.About the role
In this role, you’ll drive end-to-end recruitment and work closely with hiring managers across the business to attract, select, and onboard top talent. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will have a diverse scope from refining processes and into the broader HR function, to ensuring a high quality candidate experience. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape how we hire and contribute directly to Big Childcare’s success by building the teams that care for our communities.
You will be proactive, adaptable and passionate about connecting great people with meaningful roles. You will be comfortable with technology and open to learning new skills, assisting to deploy the high quality Artificial Intelligence & Automation technologies & systems. If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
In this role, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle – from writing job ads and sourcing candidates, through screening and interviewing, to hiring and coordinating onboarding for new team members.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies for a variety of roles across the organisation.
- Utilise our HR systems and recruitment tools to track candidates, maintain accurate records, and ensure a smooth, efficient hiring process.
- Drive continuous improvement by refining recruitment processes and systems to enhance efficiency and the candidate experience, keeping our approach modern and competitive.
- Support staff retention initiatives by collaborating with the People & Culture team on talent development and engagement programs – helping ensure we not only attract great people but also retain them.
- Manage offer and onboarding processes, including preparing contracts and employment documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant awards and employment legislation.
- Play a critical role in ensuring the safety of children in the care of Big Childcare across all of our services nationally.
- Take ownership of compliance requirements throughout the recruitment proces s.
Join a growing HR team and make a real impact.
Big Childcare is expanding, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play an important part in attracting and recruiting the right people to support our growing network of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services.
This role goes beyond traditional recruitment. Alongside managing end-to-end recruitment, you will oversee onboarding, employee documentation and ongoing workforce compliance, helping ensure our services are staffed by people who meet our child safety and organisational requirements.
This is a full-time, office-based position in St Albans, VIC, reporting to the HR Manager. If you are an experienced recruiter who enjoys being involved in the operational side of HR and takes pride in getting the details right, this could be the perfect opportunity for you
About us
Big Childcare has been providing high-quality before and after school care and vacation care programs for over 17 years. From humble beginnings in Victoria, we’ve grown to 50+ school sites nationwide, delivering exceptional care for school-aged children every day. We’re proud of our culture and strong core values – including passion, teamwork, innovation, quality, customer service, and fun – which make Big Childcare a FUN and supportive place to work.About the role
In this role, you’ll drive end-to-end recruitment and work closely with hiring managers across the business to attract, select, and onboard top talent. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will have a diverse scope from refining processes and into the broader HR function, to ensuring a high quality candidate experience. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape how we hire and contribute directly to Big Childcare’s success by building the teams that care for our communities.
You will be proactive, adaptable and passionate about connecting great people with meaningful roles. You will be comfortable with technology and open to learning new skills, assisting to deploy the high quality Artificial Intelligence & Automation technologies & systems. If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
In this role, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle – from writing job ads and sourcing candidates, through screening and interviewing, to hiring and coordinating onboarding for new team members.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies for a variety of roles across the organisation.
- Utilise our HR systems and recruitment tools to track candidates, maintain accurate records, and ensure a smooth, efficient hiring process.
- Drive continuous improvement by refining recruitment processes and systems to enhance efficiency and the candidate experience, keeping our approach modern and competitive.
- Support staff retention initiatives by collaborating with the People & Culture team on talent development and engagement programs – helping ensure we not only attract great people but also retain them.
- Manage offer and onboarding processes, including preparing contracts and employment documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant awards and employment legislation.
- Play a critical role in ensuring the safety of children in the care of Big Childcare across all of our services nationally.
- Take ownership of compliance requirements throughout the recruitment proces s.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience managing end-to-end Talent Acquisition
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, processes and tools – you stay up to date with modern sourcing techniques and systems to work smarter.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist in St Albans employer: Big Childcare
Big Childcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its team and the children they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, allowing you to lead engaging programs in a supportive environment at High Wycombe Primary School. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a family-owned organisation that values community relationships and offers meaningful opportunities for growth.
