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Passionate about social purpose recruitment

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 sector 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
social purpose CEO, COO, CFO, and executive recruitment

Featured Social Purpose jobs

(Not just a) Fundraising Coordinator!

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Parkville - free parking, and close to public transport
  • Attractive salary + many benefits. Full-time, Hybrid Work
  • 12-month fixed-term opportunity within a purpose-driven organisation

Support impactful fundraising through coordination, analysis, and donor insight

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Individual Giving Lead

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Newly created role
  • Full-time | Hybrid
  • $100 - $113K + Super + PBI Salary Packaging

Drive growth in individual giving through data-led, multi-channel campaigns, strengthening donor relationships to deliver sustainable outcomes

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Principal Consultant

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

Drive retained recruitment in community services, managing client portfolios, leading searches, and growing impact with senior-level expertise.

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Quality Assurance Officer

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Values led, Not-for-Profit Organisation
  • Eastern suburbs location - Permanent Full-Time
  • $117,000 + Super + attractive NFP salary packaging

Aged Care quality assurance opportunity, Eastern Suburbs, Values led organisation.

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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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Compassion in Action: Aged Care During the Holidays

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