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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

Chief Executive Officer

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Culture driven organisation with purpose
  • Growth focus
  • Brunswick location, competitive salary on offer

As CEO, you will champion the vision of The Man Cave, set strategic direction and drive impactful programs whilst being sustainable and innovative.

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Positively influence best practice change management strategies

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Iconic Social Services NFP - inner suburbs Melbourne/hybrid
  • Cultivate a positive change environment
  • Salary $150K + super, & NFP salary packaging

Cultivate a positive change environment in this, iconic community NFP organisation. Inner City/ Hybrid/ WFH

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Program & Partnerships Manager - George Alexander Foundation

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Exciting chance to join a fabulous philanthropic foundation
  • Full-time opportunity to work within a supportive team
  • Hybrid working, competitive salary, and wellbeing benefits are on offer

Drive impactful change in education and partnerships as Program and Partnerships Manager, supporting talented young people to thrive!

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Manager Training Products & Projects

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Highly regarded not-for-profit, City-fringe location
  • Oversee development of training products & services
  • $140K + super and flexible hybrid working

Oversee development of training products & services in a Job Skills Council, addressing skills and workforce issues for its sector. City fringe/Hybrid

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Financial Controller

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Highly regarded charity organisation
  • Finance leadership/broader than a BAU role
  • Circa $155k plus super plus NFP Packaging

Superb Financial Controller role, broader than a business-as-usual accounting role, utilising your innovative and inquisitive mindset.

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Accelerate your flourishing Enterprise Risk Management career!

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Iconic Social Services NFP - inner suburbs Melbourne/hybrid
  • Further develop your career in risk management
  • Salary $120K + super, & NFP salary packaging, (full time)

Join this fantastic, iconic community NFP organisation, and progress your burgeoning enterprise risk career. Inner City/ Hybrid/ WFH

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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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