Established in 1998, BPA Early Learning is a not-for-profit organisation running kindergarten and early childhood education and care services across Melbourne’s western suburbs. We invest all our profits back into our centres to provide the best outcomes for families and employees.
We engage approximately 400 employees who support over 2,500 children and their families across Melbourne. We work in partnership with families, communities, and local and state governments, delivering high-quality childhood education and care.
About the Opportunity
This is a true end-to-end stand alone recruitment role where you will partner closely with leaders in our kindergartens and childcare centres in Melbourne's West. This role will include posting job ads, proactive sourcing, managing campaigns, phone screen interviews, shortlisting, scheduling interviews, background/reference checks, managing job offers and contracts. You will lead the implementation of our recruitment strategy and ensure processes and compliance are adhered to.
The role combines high-volume recruitment for Educators, Early Childhood Teachers and support roles with targeted permanent recruitment for Early Childhood Teachers, Centre Directors, Educational Leaders and corporate positions. It is a hands‑on recruitment position that will also build the assessment materials, Position Descriptions and system content that make hiring fast, fair and child safe. The role also supports the development and implementation of our new Applicant Tracking System within Employment Hero.
The role is based in the outer suburbs of Melbourne's west in the area of Deer Park but will require you to travel to various Centres/Kindergartens to conduct interviews etc.
We are looking for someone who has:
Significant experience managing the full recruitment cycle for assigned vacancies: advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offers and onboarding handover.
Excellent communication (both written and verbal), attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated experience managing recruitment projects and campaigns.
Experience developing or using structured assessment tools such as interview guides, scenario questions and scoring criteria.
Proficiency with current technology (including MS Office and Applicant Tracking Systems - Employment Hero desirable)
Strong organisation and the ability to manage many vacancies at once.
The right to work in Australia, satisfactory Police Records Check (or ability to obtain), valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain), and valid Driver's License to drive in Australia.
BPA Early Learning is a child-safe organisation committed to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and respected. We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, or discrimination in any form. All staff are required to uphold the Child Safe Standards and actively contribute to a culture of child safety.
BPA Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist in Melbourne employer: BPA Early Learning
BPA Early Learning is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional growth and a collaborative work culture at the Alexandra Avenue Children’s Centre in Sunshine. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and alignment with educational standards, employees are empowered to lead curriculum development and enhance teaching practices within a supportive team environment. The full-time ongoing leadership opportunity not only offers competitive benefits but also fosters a sense of community and purpose in shaping young minds.
