About the Role
Our Senior Recruitment Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Association is effectively resourced to deliver high-quality services. This position leads end-to-end recruitment processes, actively engaging with candidates and internal stakeholders to attract and select employees who align with our values and have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications. This position drives strategic initiatives to attract and manage diverse talent streams and enhance recruitment outcomes.
The role fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support workforce planning and develop and strengthen candidate pipelines. In addition to performing operational recruitment tasks and related administration, the Senior Recruitment Officer provides supervision and guidance to the Recruitment Officer.
About You
To succeed in this role you’ll be a people person with a passion for recruitment and the ability to deliver while maintaining focus on quality, speed and accuracy. You understand that timing is important when it comes to securing talent and can prioritise competing demands. You enjoy connecting with candidates, building rapport and providing a positive candidate experience. You’re equally confident engaging with hiring managers, understanding their workforce needs, and building relationships. You’ll bring hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle and experience in identifying and implementing strategies and improvements that enable us to source the best candidates to support our clients.
Experience using a Candidate Management System is essential, experience working in a compliance focused environment is highly desirable.
To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including a National Police Clearance.
Benefits
There are many benefits to working at the Association. Here are just a few.
About Us
The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.
Apply Now
To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close Tuesday 17th March 2026, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.
The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.
No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.