Recruitment Coordinator

- Maximum term, full-time (part-time considered)
- Monday to Friday, @ 7.6 hours per day
- Commencing October 2026 to January 2027 - available to start by 19 October

- Wollongong Head Office Location with flexible hybrid working conditions available

As the Recruitment Coordinator, you will manage end-end recruitment for our services and head office portfolios. You will develop campaigns to attract talent, screen candidates and coordinate offers and contracts. You will bring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with prospective candidates and hiring managers, helping to deliver a supportive and successful recruitment experience. You will also manage all role-related reporting and provide broader support to the People & Culture team.

- Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You'll find meaningful career paths with opportunities for further development and promotions across our centres and head office.
- Professional learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do, from learning more about infant-toddler pedagogy, trauma responsive practice, cultural immersion and truth telling, to leadership through a neuroscience lens - these are some of the things our people have benefited from.
- Support to further your studies, such as scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paid prac and more.
- Save money with our Perks Hub which has great deals and discounts from over 500 major retailers and the biggest brands, including groceries,cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, travel and more.
- Access to our Wellness Hub which has a wealth of curated content focused on your wellbeing,



plus monthly health and wellbeing webinars, free flu vaccinations and more.
- A holistic approach to your wellbeing with our employee assistance program, including counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline.
- Save with a 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.
- Focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as safeguarding, inclusion professionals, and pedagogy and practice specialists.
- You'll enjoy hybrid working arrangements in line with our working-from-home policy

What you need to succeed

- Previous experience in a similar role
- Previous experience in Early Childhood Education (desirable not essential)
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to manage a busy workload with competing deadlines

- Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- High levels of attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills

Our commitment to safeguarding children

Safeguarding children is at the heart of every decision, policy and practice at BFS Children's Services. And we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse, harm and neglect.





This starts with ensuring the people we select to work here will contribute to our child secure culture. So during the recruitment process we conduct a range of pre-employment checks. To assist us with this, you will need:

- A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children's Check (WWCC)
- A cleared National Criminal Record Check
- Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
- Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course
- Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.

How to apply

Please send us:

- A copy of your resume

- A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role

At BFS Children's Services we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We're BFS Children's Services. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care and out of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.

📌 Recruitment Coordinator (Wollongong)
🏢 Big Fat Smile
📍 Wollongong