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Passionate about social purpose

We know it’s important for you to hire people who really care about the part they play in our community, and in making a difference in the social purpose and not-for-profit sectors. Our extensive network and highly specialised recruitment team means that we regularly place entry level to executive level candidates into charities and not-for-profit organisations, across Australia. In addition, we provide HR Consulting and Outplacement services.

Social Purpose and Charities recruitment

For-purpose recruitment

Now more than ever, for-purpose organisations need teams who have the experience, drive and specialist knowledge to continue helping those most in need. These candidates are hard to find. Appointing individuals who will exceed objectives requires utilising search techniques and attraction methods by recruitment specialists who are credible in their space.

Johnson Recruitment has a comprehensive recruitment methodology to ensure effective outcomes; we assess candidates on key factors including skill, motivation and cultural fit.

For-purpose and not-for-profit recruitment

Positions we recruit:

  • CEO
  • Program Manager
  • General Management
  • Quality Manager
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Sales/ Business Development
  • Fundraising
  • Business Support
  • Human Resources
  • Facilities Manager
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Team Leader
  • Practice Manager
  • Consulting
Positions we recruit:

Featured Social Purpose jobs

General Manager - Sanctuary Lakes Resort

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Prestigious residential/lifestyle community - Point Cook location
  • Outstanding Executive Officer opportunity
  • Salary $170K to $200K plus superannuation

Unique Executive Officer/GM role in outstanding resort location. Bring your proven leadership skills to the fore. Point Cook location.

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Program Manager, Environment (Sustainable Funding Pillar)

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Highly regarded philanthropic organisation
  • Apply your enviro/conservation exp & passion in this grant-making role
  • Melbourne CBD, modern office facilities - Hybrid WFH options

Drive impactful change in the environment sector through grant-making on behalf of The Ian Potter Foundation

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Meet our specialist team

Barry Vienet
Executive & Senior

Barry specialises in Senior & Executive roles across Social Services & Community Housing, and Refugee & Indigenous services

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Debbie Ewington
Executive & Senior

Debbie specialises in Accounting and Not-for-Profit recruitment

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Lisa Pratt
Executive & Senior

Lisa Pratt specialises in Executive & Senior roles in the for-purpose and commercial sectors.

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