Talent Acquisition Partner

Goodstart Early Learning; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

On-site parking

Centre visits

Collaborative culture

Team workshops & development

Recognition programs

Salary packaging (novated leases)

Discounted childcare

Wellbeing & EAP

Fitness Passport

Discounts on travel, tech & retail

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to manage end-to-end recruitment for centre-based roles across Australia. You will partner with hiring leaders to attract, engage, and secure top talent, while delivering a positive candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a supportive, high-performing team culture with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruitment in fast-paced environments.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment for centre-based positions and partnering with hiring leaders to attract top talent.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and provide expert recruitment advice.
• Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the journey.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Proactive problem solving

Accountability

Compliance & safeguarding

WWCC/Blue Card readiness

Job description

Role: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Murarrie, Brisbane

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

Join the Goodstart Talent Team - Where every hire makes a genuine impact!

Are you passionate about connecting great people with meaningful careers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, purpose, and impact go hand in hand?

At Goodstart Early Learning, our Talent Acquisition team plays a critical role in attracting and hiring the educators and leaders who help shape the future of early learning across Australia. We are a high-performing, supportive team that celebrates success, values collaboration, and is committed to delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes.

Your Role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will manage end-to-end recruitment for centre-based positions, partnering closely with hiring leaders to attract, engage, and secure top talent. You'll develop proactive sourcing strategies, provide expert recruitment advice, and deliver a positive and professional experience for candidates throughout their journey.

What You'll Enjoy

• Hybrid working arrangements, combining home and office-based work
• Modern Office in Great Location with plenty of on-site parking
• Opportunities to visit centres and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture that values innovation and shared success
• Regular team workshops, professional development opportunities, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Recognition and reward programs that celebrate individual and team achievements

In addition, you'll have access to a range of Goodstart benefits, including:

• Salary packaging opportunities such as novated leases
• Discounted childcare
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• Fitness Passport membership
• Exclusive discounts on travel, technology, and retail purchases
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Career development isn't just something we talk about at Goodstart; it's something we actively support. In fact, this opportunity has become available due to the internal promotion of a team member, demonstrating the pathways for growth and progression within our Talent Acquisition team and the wider organisation.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment within a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for connecting people with opportunities
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong accountability, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset
• A commitment to compliance, governance, and safeguarding standards
• Current Queensland Blue Card / Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one

Why Goodstart?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation where recruitment has a genuine impact. Every hire contributes to providing quality early learning experiences for children and families across Australia.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference while working alongside a supportive and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Have a question?

Contact James Brendel, Talent Acquisition Lead on [phone] or via email on [e-mail]

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

Posting Notes: BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time