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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

GM Tenancy & Growth

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Purpose-led Specialist Disability Accommodation provider
  • National portfolio
  • Melbourne or Sydney base / $230K + Super & PBI Packaging

Drive occupancy growth and tenant retention across a significant national portfolio.

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Executive Manager, Finance - Interim

Northern VIC

Contract/Temp

  • Key Senior Executive Finance opportunity
  • Goulburn Valley | Accommodation provided
  • FTE salary $180K plus super | 3-month interim assignment

Join a premier NFP as Interim Executive Manager, Finance. Goulburn Valley, accommodation provided. Integral Board liaison.

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CEO

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Legacy leadership opportunity
  • Competitive base salary + super + PBI/NFP Salary Packaging
  • Hybrid work environment/flexible work options

Nurture growth at a unique garden-based disability NFP. Bring your executive heart, NDIS expertise, and tertiary qualification to transform lives

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House Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Make a difference for a leading social services provider
  • SCHADS Level 4, Full-time (or 0.8)
  • North Eastern Suburb, Melbourne base

Provide leadership and operational oversight to a dedicated team at a Short Term Accommodation (STA) respite service

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Safeguarding and Practice Improvement Lead

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Iconic social services organisation - Melbourne | hybrid/flex work
  • Embed trauma-informed client safety frameworks
  • $125K package (inc super) & attractive PBI/NFP packaging

Be instrumental in strengthening the organisation's safeguarding frameworks

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Fundraising Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Purpose-driven org in Parkville - free parking, & close to public transport
  • $120K + super, & many benefits. Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid Work
  • Drive meaningful community impact

Inspire generosity, secure major gifts & grow sustainable pipelines to deepen impact. Relationship-driven fundraiser with proven results.

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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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