About GCDAY:

Gold Coast Disability and Youth (GCDAY) is a mid-sized disability support provider specialising in supporting teenagers and young adults with ASD. We deliver a range of services including individual supports, group programs, and residential care for both NDIS participants and young people at risk.

We’re a hardworking team that takes pride in what we do, but we’re not a corporate office. We value authenticity, flexibility, and a down-to-earth approach to getting the job done.

We are a proudly LGBTQIA+ inclusive organisation with strong community connections, and we are deeply committed to supporting and celebrating diversity.

Job Description:

Due to growth, we are looking for an experienced Hiring & On Boarding Officer to join our team who will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment and onboarding across the organisation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our workforce meets all regulatory, compliance, and quality standards required within the disability and youth support sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for community and Head Office roles

- Draft, post, and manage job advertisements across multiple platforms

- Screen applications and conduct phone and face-to-face interviews

- Coordinate and complete reference checks, right-to-work checks, and background screening

- Manage compliance requirements, including NDIS Worker Screening, WWCC, police checks, and mandatory documentation





- Prepare and issue employment contracts and new starter paperwork

- Coordinate inductions and support new starters through onboarding

- Liaise with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements

- Maintain accurate recruitment and employee records

- Support continuous improvement of recruitment and onboarding processes

Skills & Attributes

- Previous experience in recruitment, ideally within disability, community, or youth services

- Understanding of compliance-based recruitment requirements

- Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills

- High attention to detail

- Professional, empathetic, and values-driven approach

- Ability to work independently and prioritise efficiently

Requirements

- Intermediate to advanced computer skills

- Experience recruiting frontline support workers

- Knowledge of SCHADS Award and NDIS (highly regarded).

- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)

- Current Blue & Yellow card (or willing to obtain)

- Full-time availability (38 hours)

Why Join Us?

- Diverse and inclusive workplace.

- Monthly office lunches as a team.

- EAP available to all staff.

- Work in a supportive, down-to-earth team that values people.

- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in young people’s lives.

- Chance to grow and develop within an expanding organisation.

- Exposure to a varied, hands-on HR role with real influence.

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