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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

House Supervisor (Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover 12 Mths)

Melbourne VIC

Contract/Temp

  • Highly regarded, values-oriented human rights organisation
  • Key individual/family liaison and Team Leadership role
  • NFP - based in Bairnsdale, voted the cleanest and best place to live in VIC

Responsible for the overall delivery of quality individualised support management to facilitate service outcomes in more complex environments

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Governance & Compliance Officer - 12 mth Fixed Term contract

Melbourne VIC

Part time

  • 12-month fixed-term contract - opportunity to access up to six weeks' leave
  • FTE $105,000 package (including super) pro-rata); P/T 3-4 days per week
  • Parkville location - fantastic culture and employee benefits

Join a dynamic educational institution, driving excellence through high-level support of compliance and regulatory obligations. Parkville

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Procurement Manager - Housing sector

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Rapidly growing, innovative housing sector NFP - Inner City/ WFH
  • 12-month fixed term contract/ full time hours
  • Salary $131K inc super, NFP salary packaging, 5+ weeks leave

Join this highly-regarded housing sector, for-purpose organisation & oversee procurement and contract management. Inner City/WFH

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Counsellor - Family Violence

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Individual and Community level impact
  • Geelong location - - Hybrid working environment
  • $95,616 plus super & attractive NFP packaging

Join this highly regarded Not for Profit organisation and use your exceptional Counselling skills to ensure this organisation and its people thrive.

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Senior Coordinator (Ararat/Ballarat/Bendigo)

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Highly regarded community services organisation
  • Team leadership opportunity
  • NFP - Central VIC base, HQ Mel. CBD travel to Castlemaine, Ararat & Ballarat

Delivery of high-quality support management and practice knowledge to facilitate service outcomes in complex environments. (Ararat/Ballarat/Bendigo)

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Senior Coordinator (Gippsland/Beechworth)

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Highly regarded community services organisation
  • Team leadership opportunity
  • NFP - Central VIC base, HQ Melb. CBD - travel to Gippsland & Beechworth

Delivery of support management and practice knowledge to facilitate service outcomes in complex environments. Central Vic base, Gippsland /Beechworth

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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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Suezainne Papal
Business Support

Suezainne specialises in Business Support recruitment across Social Purpose, Health and Medical

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