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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

Manager, Community Programs

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Highly regarded NFP disability services organisation
  • Key Multi-disciplinary leadership role - Eastern Suburbs
  • $120K + Super + NFP Packaging - Hybrid WFH

Lead a multi-faceted team embarking on complex change initiatives within the NDIS and community service space

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Program Manager - Sustainability & Environment

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Prominent philanthropic organisation
  • Use your environmental/sustainability experience in this grantmaking role
  • Melbourne CBD, impressive office facilities, hybrid/WFH

Represent best-in-class philanthropic standards on behalf of TMF/SMF with a sustainability and environmental focus. CBD & Hybrid/WFH

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Principal Consultant - Executive

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Generous base salary + above market uncapped comms structure
  • Genuinely flexible hybrid/WFH arrangements with spacious CBD office
  • Modern leadership with high earning potential

Outstanding opportunity for an experienced agency recruiter to work within a high performing team in this genuine warm desk

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Supported Independent Living Supervisor

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Highly regarded Disability Support Services organisation
  • Key 6 month Team Leadership role
  • NFP - based in East Gippsland $78K + Super + NFP/PBI Salary Packaging

Make a difference leading a team supporting people living in Support Independent Living

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Marketing Coordinator - Membership Organisation

Melbourne VIC

Part time

  • Prestigious member-run association
  • South Melbourne location/ Hybrid working available
  • FTE Salary circa $85K + Super. Part-time, 3 or 4 days per week

Marketing coordinator - Membership/Financial Services org. South Melbourne/Hybrid.

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Executive Assistant to the General Manager/ Board Support

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Prestigious member-run association
  • South Melbourne location - Hybrid working available
  • Salary circa $105K plus super

EA to the GM (CEO), Board support, and Office Administration. Membership/Financial Services org. South Melbourne/Hybrid.

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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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Lisa Pratt
Executive & Senior

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

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