Founded in 1983, Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is a leading provider of aged care and community support services across Queensland and New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit organisation employing more than 500 dedicated professionals who deliver personalised residential aged care, community care, allied health, dementia education, and support services.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Officer to join our Human Resources team based at our Upper Mount Gravatt office.

This standalone recruitment role is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process across the organisation – from workforce planning and advertising through to offer and onboarding handover. You’ll recruit for a diverse range of positions across residential aged care, community care, and corporate services, ensuring AQ attracts and retains talented individuals who share our values of compassion, respect, and excellence.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with hiring managers, contribute to workforce strategy, and enhance AQ’s employer brand within the aged care and community sector.

Key Responsibilities

As our Talent Acquisition Officer, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across all areas of the organisation, including job design, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking, and offer management.
• Partner with managers across residential care facilities, community care services, and corporate teams to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Draft and post engaging job advertisements that reflect AQ’s values and attract high-quality candidates.
• Coordinate compliance documentation, including police checks, licences, and relevant registration requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Manage AQ’s applicant tracking systems and recruitment reporting.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives by promoting equitable recruitment practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment policies, processes, and employer branding.

About You

You are a confident, people focused recruiter who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and making a real difference. You thrive on building relationships, identifying talent, and supporting hiring managers to find the right people for the right roles.

You will bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within aged care, health, or community services from internal or agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment independently.
• Proven ability to recruit across a variety of disciplines including clinical, care, allied health, hospitality, and corporate roles.
• Strong understanding of contemporary recruitment practices and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and solutions focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements:

• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Flexibility to visit AQ sites and services as required.

What We Offer

At Alzheimer’s Queensland, you’ll be part of a caring, purpose-driven organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians. We offer:

• Competitive salary with access to not-for-profit salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Access to an on-site gym and clinical exercise physiologist.
• A supportive, values-based culture where your contribution is appreciated and recognised.
• E-tag available for travel to work.