About the role
In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for candidates and enquiries related to our recruitment campaigns. You'll support best practice recruitment programs and provide exceptional candidate support and coordination to successfully run recruitment campaigns, assessment centres, and other recruitment activities.

Work type: Temporary Full time (until 31 December 2025)
Classification: Band 5 $76,355-$86,617 pa plus super, pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day support to the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Draft and post job advertisements for the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Conduct phone screenings, reference checks, and coordinate background checks for suitable candidates, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Handle administrative tasks related to recruitment processes, including document management, coordination of pre-employment checks, and preparation of offer letters.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews and assessment centres.
• Respond to and action general enquiries related to recruitment activities.
• Build relationships with candidates and provide an excellent candidate experience.
• Create pipelines of suitable talent to quickly respond to recruitment requirements
• Assist in the development of marketing strategies to support recruitment campaigns.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have a Diploma or Certificate in Business or Human Resource Management, or relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, paired with a passion for providing outstanding candidate support and experiences.

• Proven success in an entry-level administration support role.
• Proficiency in using a range of computer applications.
• Ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries:  Ashley Shaw | Talent Acquisition Manager | AShaw@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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