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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

Business Solutions Administrator (Salesforce)

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Hands-on Salesforce administration, configuration & declarative automation focus
  • Melbourne (preferred hybrid), Sunshine Coast, Brisbane North, or fully WFH (Syd)
  • Up to $120K + Super+ salary packaging options available

Hands-on Salesforce Administrator role offering key configuration, declarative automation, and data quality focus across flexible working locations.

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Manager - Policy Advocacy

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Lead advocacy, policy & team for 30,000+ UniMelb graduate students
  • Generous benefits package including up to 20 additional days of leave
  • Parkville Location, Hybrid working,  $1,500 annual L&D budget

Lead strategic advocacy for UniMelb grad students. Full-time role with 17% super & exceptional leave benefits!

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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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