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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 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

Executive Director, Risk, Governance & Projects

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Represent a leading social services organisation
  • Lead strategic, operational excellence and regulatory compliance
  • Salary $170K + super, NFP salary packaging

Influence and improve on risk, governance and operational capability for a values-led organisation! Inner City/ WFH options

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Risk & Governance Lead - contract to perm

Melbourne VIC

Contract/Temp

  • Influential, innovative community NFP
  • Support the organisation on its risk management journey
  • FTE $120K + super, NFP packaging - Interim 6 mth contract - pref immediate start

Join this fantastic community not-for-profit organisation, leading them along their risk management journey! Inner City/ WFH

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Chief Executive Officer

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Salary circa: $200K + Super + Vehicle + Salary Packaging
  • Bendigo based | Relocation costs considered
  • Full-time, 3-year contract

Lead with purpose. Drive social change. Create lasting impact for women and children.

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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, Executive & Senior, and Fundraising

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

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