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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

Front Office Supervisor

Melbourne VIC

Contract/Temp

  • $45 per hour + super
  • 6-8 Weeks - Potential for Permanency
  • Full Time Hours

Temp Front Office Supervisor role in dynamic educational institution. Potential to be permanent. Immediate start. Parkville based.

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Corporate Development Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Newly created strategic role with peak healthcare association
  • Hybrid working with CBD office location
  • Circa $110K + superannuation on offer

Drive revenue growth and partnerships to diversify income streams and maximise impact.

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Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Drive transformational fundraising to advance social justice
  • Flexible work arrangements - hybrid/WFH options
  • $145K + superannuation, plus PBI/NFP salary packaging benefits

Lead philanthropy, campaigns, build partnerships, drive fundraising to advance self-determination for Aboriginal children & families. HO Preston/WFH

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Philanthropy Manager (HNWI focus) - LGBTIQ+ Rights

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Champion equality through strategic fundraising
  • Full-time or part-time (0.8-1.0 FTE) - Sydney or Melbourne - Hybrid flexibility
  • Highly attractive benefits progra

Drive major gifts, partnerships & campaigns to fund bold change for LGBTIQ+ equality with strategic, relationship-focused fundraising.

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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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