Talent Acquisition Advisor

Job Details –Talent Acquisition Advisor

• Location: Either - VIC or TAS
• Employment status: Full Time Permanent, Hybrid – ability to work in a genU office
• Classification: Common Law Contact ($84,541 – $93,827 Includes Base + Super plus NFP Salary Packaging Benefits)

About genU

At genU, we are a group of passionate, driven individuals dedicated to making lives happier and healthier, especially for people with disability, the ageing, and those experiencing disadvantage. As a profit-for-purpose organisation, we invest directly back into the communities we serve.

we’re growing!

In an exciting move for the sector and the people we support, genU is merging with Activ, one of Western Australia’s most trusted and well-established disability service providers. This partnership marks the beginning of a significant national expansion — and with growth, comes opportunity.

Harnessing diversity

At genU, we’re not all the same. And that’s one of our greatest strengths. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think. 

We welcome diversity in all its forms, including culture, gender, disability, neurodiversity, age, sexuality, religion, spirituality, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritages. We respect the intersections of these identities and recognise the unique experiences and insights they bring to our organisation. Our commitment is to foster a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and a respectful environment where these values are upheld every day.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor at genU, you’ll be part of a geographically dispersed team that works together to deliver great hiring outcomes across a diverse organisation.

You’ll take the lead on recruitment for your designated portfolio, which may include anything from high-volume, hands-on roles through to specialised corporate positions. No two days are the same — and that’s what keeps it interesting.

While you’ll own your space, you won’t be working alone. We operate as an agile, collaborative team that supports each other and the broader business where needed. Whether it’s jumping in to help during peak periods or sharing candidates across portfolios, we show up for each other to get the job done. This is a great opportunity to bring your recruitment skills into a values-led organisation where flexibility, teamwork and purpose go hand in hand.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality recruitment outcomes by:

• Managing the full recruitment process, including job briefs, sourcing, screening, interviews, and feedback
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and identify the most suitable candidates
• Supporting and coaching leaders on recruitment techniques and confident decision-making
• Developing and maintaining talent pools to meet current and future workforce requirements
• Ensuring all recruitment activity is compliant, well-documented, and aligned with genU’s values and inclusion principles

About you

You are a recruitment professional who brings a practical and people-first approach to your work.

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end recruitment, with a strong understanding of role requirements and candidate fit
• Well-developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work across all levels of an organisation
• A commitment to fair and inclusive hiring practices, with an understanding of how to support equity in selection processes
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Confident technology skills, including experience with recruitment systems and sourcing platforms (SuccessFactors experience is a bonus)

Employee benefits

genU offers a range of benefits, including:

• Extra leave: 15 days of personal leave per year – that’s 5 days above the National Employment Standards (NES) to support your wellbeing and work-life balance 
• Salary packaging: Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits.
• Discount shopping programs: Save at over 450 retailers, including Coles, Woolworths, JB HI-FI and Officeworks.
• University study benefits: 25% fee reduction via a Torrens University scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Employee referral program: Earn a cash bonus for referring successful candidates.
• Health and wellbeing support: 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program.
• Professional development: In addition to a comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.

Given the environment we work within, you will also need to meet the following essential requirements: 

• Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Worker Orientation Module or willingness to obtain 
• Hold Proda access or eligible to obtain
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence as some site visits are required 
• A collaborative and flexible approach to work, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels
• A passion for inclusion, wellbeing, and empowering others to thrive

Ready to make a difference?

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require support or adjustments (including copies of recruitment materials in accessible formats), or would like further details about the role, please contact Katie Dorsett, Talent Acquisition  Manager – at 0448 073 115  or katie.dorsett@genu.org.au  

We are reviewing applications and conducting screening as they come in, so don’t wait to apply!

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the position is filled.

Please note, we are not accepting agency assistance for this role – we’ve got it covered!