Are you an experienced Recruiter looking to contribute to a critical industry?

Do you love to support people beyond the hiring process, welcoming & setting them up for success as they start their new role?

About Us

At Palm Lake Care, care isn’t just what we do it’s who we are. As a proud, family owned organisation, we’ve built our reputation on values that put people first. Across our seven premium aged care communities, we provide personalised residential, respite, and palliative care in vibrant, welcoming environments where every resident feels truly valued.

Our team is united by a simple promise, I will make a difference for you, right now. That belief drives us to go the extra mile because the little things often matter most. Here, respect is at the heart of every interaction with residents, families, and each other because how we treat people conveys everything about us as a company and you as an individual.

Our Palm Lake Promise to you is that here, you will make a difference.

Position Details

Palm Lake Care Bargara is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Partner to facilitate end-to-end site recruitment, partnering with hiring managers to deliver high-quality hires aligned with the organisation’s talent strategy. 

This role also contributes to the continuous improvement & facilitation of our onboarding process, driving retention initiatives, maintaining HR compliance, supporting other sites remotely as required and may involve occasional travel for recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

As the Talent Acquisition Partner, you will work with the HR & Operations teams to manage end to end recruitment & address workforce planning and hiring needs. Your responsibilities will include: 

• End-to-end recruitment: advertising, shortlisting, screening, interviewing, pre-employment checks & offers.
• Coordinate interviews and support selection decisions.
• Develop & maintain local talent pipelines.
• Build relationships with local education providers & community networks.
• Support the onboarding process, including coordination of inductions, buddy systems & onboarding materials.
• Conduct routine check-ins with new starters to provide support and gather feedback.
• Provide HR & operations teams with data & insights regarding recruitment & retention trends to inform talent strategy.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring a passion for attracting top talent & a commitment to providing an excellent candidate experience.

You’ll need:

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end recruitment (preferably internal)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence in liaising with Hiring Managers, influencing hiring decisions & providing new starter feedback.
• Understanding of employer branding, EVP & strategic recruitment practices.
• A warm, professional and polished approach to recruitment & onboarding.
• Excellent attention to detail across job advertising, correspondence, compliance checks & offers.
• Strong computer literacy and demonstrated experience using an ATS or HR System (iCIMS or similar highly regarded). 
• Knowledge of recruitment compliance & employment legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Current National Police Check & Drivers Licence.

You’ll stand out if you have:

• Previous experience in aged care or healthcare environment.
• Experience in onboarding, engagement and retention initiatives

Why Join Us?

At Palm Lake Care, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
• Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

Join a Team That Cares

We believe belonging and connection are fundamental rights of ageing. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through the joy of food and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

As an inclusive and culturally sensitive workplace, we invite individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and all walks of life, to apply.

Apply now and become part of a team that truly cares.

All applicants must provide a valid national police check and undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.

Please note, all Palm Lake Care Communities are smoke-free workplaces.