Recruitment and Development Coordinator
Job No:
SCS10131398
Location:
Darwin
About Somerville Community Services
Somerville is a for-purpose organisation providing high quality services to support people with disabilities, their families and carers.
Our disability services include a variety of supported independent living services and support coordination. The support we provide is tailored to individual needs and might include personal care, meal preparation, garden maintenance, skills training and support to access the local community.
About the role
Somerville has an opportunity for a full time Recruitment and Development Coordinator to join our team in Darwin. The Recruitment and Development Coordinator supports the organisation’s talent acquisition and workforce development priorities by coordinating recruitment activities and contributing to planning processes. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes, assisting with workforce planning, and fostering strong relationships across the organisation to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively. The role also supports internal career development initiatives, contributes to employee growth activities, and assists with succession planning, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, NDIS standards, and organisational policies.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for various roles, from frontline to senior-level positions.
- Proficiency in developing workforce plans by assessing staffing needs and implementing recruitment strategies to optimise resources and ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Advanced relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with managers, employees, and external partners to support recruitment, workforce development, and succession planning.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse workforce and engage respectfully with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, provide clear advice, and uphold professionalism in all HR matters.
- Demonstrated experience with HR and recruitment systems, as well as proficiency in Microsoft 365 for documentation, reporting, and communication.
- Proven ability to prepare clear, engaging recruitment materials, including job advertisements, interview guides, and candidate assessment tools, tailored to diverse roles and audiences.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing HR records, compliance checks, and workforce reporting.
- Advanced organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise tasks independently, manage multiple deadlines, and ensure confidentiality in complex and sensitive HR issues.
Desirable Criteria
- Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Understanding of the SCHADS Award and industry-specific regulations, with particular experience in the not-for-profit or disability services sectors.
- Strong knowledge of NDIS principles and their application to workforce development, employee compliance, and service delivery.
- Experience working within the not-for-profit sector or a strong understanding of its unique challenges and opportunities.
Employment Requirements
- Australian working rights
- Northern Territory Driver Licence
- National Criminal History Check (within last 3 months)
- NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- COVID19 and Influenza vaccinations
- Completion of required mandatory training
Culture and Benefits
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide an up to date resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria.
Please note, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on application, please do not wait to apply.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
No recruitment agencies please.