Overview
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
role at
Samaritans Foundation
.
The Opportunity
In this role, you'll lead the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of a dynamic, organisation-wide recruitment and selection framework that supports all Newcastle Anglican directorates.
This is a full-time 12-month contract.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Newcastle Anglican, we don't just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
Growth & Development:
We value your goals and work with you to achieve.
Family Friendly:
14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging:
Save on your rent, mortgage or bills - up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks:
Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost:
Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support:
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Flexibility:
We support flexible work arrangements.
Role & Responsibilities
Proactively source and engage top talent through passive recruitment strategies
Build strong relationships with external stakeholders and local education providers
Develop partnerships to support future talent pipelines
Educate internal teams on networking and talent pooling techniques
Provide insights through recruitment and market analytics
Contribute to strategic workforce planning and recruitment initiatives
Represent the organisation through professional networking opportunities
About you
Qualification in Human Resources or similar, or experience in relevant field
Current drivers' licence
3+ years in a similar position
Outstanding communication with evidence of highly developed skills in problem-solving and negotiation.
Demonstrated ability to work with wide range of stakeholders to achieve organisational goals and objectives
Excellent administration skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage own workload and meet deadlines
Strong competency in the use of Microsoft Suite, recruitment programs
You will also be required to have or be willing to obtain a NSW Working with Children check (with clearance to work with children), NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes) and partake in a functional assessment.
Who we are
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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