Recruitment Manager

Disability Dynamics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Dynamics is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning in Malvern East, VIC. You will manage two Recruitment Officers and partner with senior leadership to ensure staffing needs are anticipated and met with qualified candidates.

The role focuses on NDIS compliance, safeguarding, and adherence to Fair Work standards, SCHADS Award, and modern awards within Australia’s disability sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant recruitment/HR experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes and leading recruitment or HR team members.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the National Employment Standards and modern award requirements.
• Experience in the Australian disability services sector or a regulated, community-based care environment.
• Knowledge of NDIS workforce screening, safeguarding, onboarding and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with SCHADS Award where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruitment strategies aligned with organisational objectives and workforce requirements.
• Lead workforce forecasting and maintain talent pipelines to support growth.
• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle from advertising to onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with pre-employment screening and right-to-work checks.
• Provide HR advisory on employment conditions, performance management and grievances.
• Lead two Recruitment Officers and conduct performance reviews.
• Analyse recruitment metrics and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with senior management to align recruitment with operations.

Skills

Leadership & people-management

End-to-end recruitment

Australian employment law

NDIS knowledge & safeguarding

SCHADS Award knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Recruitment strategy

Communication & negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline

Job description

Malvern East, Full Time, Recruitment
Vacancy Listing Dates 30/10/2026 to 27/11/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 19126

• Salary: $90,000 to $100,000
• Full time / 38 hours per week
• Join the team at Disability Dynamics Pty Ltd

About Us

Disability Dynamics is an NDIS-registered provider operating at Shop 2, 1341 Dandenong Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 delivering person-centred disability support services that promote choice, independence and inclusion. We are committed to safeguarding the rights, dignity and wellbeing of participants through a skilled, compassionate and compliant workforce.

As our organisation continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead our recruitment function, strengthen workforce capability and ensure we attract, select and retain the right people to support our participants and operational teams.

Recruitment Manager Role

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning and related HR activities. You will manage two Recruitment Officers and work closely with senior leadership, operations, rostering and intake teams to ensure staffing needs are anticipated and met with suitably qualified, screened and capable employees.

Tasks & responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy and Workforce Planning:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organisational objectives, workforce requirements and service delivery priorities.
• Lead workforce forecasting, identify staffing gaps and maintain talent pipelines to support business growth and continuity of services.
• Monitor recruitment performance, labour-market trends and workforce data to improve recruitment outcomes and retention.

End-to-End Recruitment and Selection:

• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle, including advertising, sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, employment offers and onboarding.
• Establish consistent selection processes and collaborate with hiring managers to assess candidate suitability and meet workforce requirements.
• Manage recruitment priorities, timelines and outcomes across multiple roles and operational teams.

NDIS Compliance and Safeguarding:

• Oversee recruitment compliance, pre-employment screening, qualification verification, right-to-work checks and onboarding requirements.
• Maintain recruitment practices in accordance with NDIS safeguarding requirements and applicable employment legislation.

HR Advisory and Employee Relations:

• Provide HR advice on employment conditions, performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations.
• Ensure employment practices, contracts, policies and procedures comply with the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards and applicable modern awards, including the SCHADS Award.
• Support organisational change, workforce restructuring and continuous improvement of HR policies and practices.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, supervise and mentor two Recruitment Officers, allocating workloads, setting performance targets and monitoring deliverables.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and develop team capability to improve productivity, accountability and recruitment quality.

HR Systems, Reporting and Continuous Improvement:

• Oversee HRIS, recruitment systems, employee databases and workforce reporting to maintain data accuracy and compliance.
• Analyse recruitment metrics, workforce trends and staffing risks to inform management decisions and implement process improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Workforce Development:

• Collaborate with senior management, operations, rostering and intake teams to align recruitment priorities with operational requirements.
• Contribute to employee engagement, workforce development, retention and initiatives that strengthen organisational culture and workforce capability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in recruitment and/or HR, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes and leading recruitment or HR team members.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the National Employment Standards and modern award requirements.
• Experience in the Australian disability services sector or another regulated, community-based care environment.
• Knowledge of NDIS workforce screening, safeguarding, onboarding and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award), where applicable to the organisation's workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing recruitment priorities, workforce demands and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies, workforce plans, reporting processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisational and people-management skills.

Additional requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness and ability to obtain one as required for the position.
• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain in accordance with the role's requirements.
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one where applicable.
• Current valid driver's licence, where required for operational duties.

Benefits & Remuneration

• Competitive annual salary of $90,000 - $100,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
• A key leadership role with direct influence on workforce capability, recruitment strategy and service delivery.
• Collaborative working environment with a committed and supportive team.