Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hi there! We’re Five Good Friends.

At Five Good Friends, we’re transforming the way care is delivered by combining innovative technology with genuine human connection.

We support older Australians and people living with disability to live independently and confidently in their own homes, while creating meaningful and rewarding careers for the people who support them.

As we continue to grow, so does our investment in our workforce. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we’re committed to creating opportunities for learning, development, and career progression at every stage of the journey.

Why Make the Move?

If you’re looking for a role that combines purpose, people and progression, Five Good Friends offers all three.

You’ll join a business that:

• Is a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work category winner.
• Continues to grow strongly year after year.
• Puts friendship at the centre of everything it does.
• Invests in the tools, technology and support needed to help teams succeed.
• Creates meaningful impact for older Australians by helping them live independently and well.

About the Role

Every great Member experience starts with a great Helper. Our Helpers are independent contractors who provide personalised care and support to our Members, helping them live independently and stay connected to what matters most.

As our Helper Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll help grow our community of exceptional Helpers by connecting us with people passionate about delivering personalised care and support.

This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where you’ll manage the Helper journey from attraction and sourcing through to onboarding and launch into our platform. You’ll work closely with Workforce, Care Teams, and the broader Helper Experience team to ensure we have the right Helpers, in the right locations, at the right time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Find, engage and assess great Helpers to join the Five Good Friends community
• Build strong talent pipelines to meet current and future workforce needs
• Partner with internal teams to proactively identify and address Helper supply gaps
• Deliver a seamless onboarding experience, including compliance, documentation and platform set-up
• Support Helpers from their first interaction through to being ready to deliver services to Members
• Manage Helper offboarding and reactivation processes when required
• Leverage recruitment technology, data and AI tools to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes
• Continually improve the way we attract, onboard and support Helpers
• Track key recruitment and onboarding metrics, providing insights and identifying opportunities for improvement

About You

You’re a people person who gets genuine satisfaction from connecting great people with meaningful opportunities. You bring energy, initiative, and organisation to everything you do, and you’re confident working independently while managing multiple priorities.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, independent contractor engagement, workforce planning or rostering is highly regarded, but not essential. We’re also interested in candidates with transferable skills and a passion for people.
• Enjoy building relationships and creating positive experiences for candidates and stakeholders
• Are highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Take ownership of your work and are motivated to achieve great outcomes
• Can think critically, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-moving environment
• Are comfortable using technology and learning new systems
• Communicate confidently and professionally
• Know when to seek support and collaborate with others to achieve the best result

What’s in It for You

• Flexible and hybrid ways of working.
• $500 yearly wellness allowance to spend on anything that helps you feel good outside of work.
• Extra time off – after 2 years, you’ll earn an extra day of annual leave each year. You can also buy more leave if you’d like.
• Free, confidential counselling through our Sonder Program.
• Parental leave support – we top up wages for eligible caregivers, and primary caregivers get extra super during their first year of unpaid leave.
• Extend our care to a loved one at a special rate.  This family member will receive Care Managed services at Self Managed prices (values vary depending on circumstances)
• We’re a genuinely great place to work – our employee engagement scores are 17% above the industry average.
• Okinawa trip – after 5 years with us, we’ll send you to Japan to visit the community that inspired Five Good Friends. Flights, hotel, and transfers are all covered.

 Find out more about Five Good Friends here:  https://www.fivegoodfriends.com.au/corporate/about-us

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. Please include your CV and a cover letter in your application, telling us a bit about yourself and your suitability for this role within our organisation.  

Please, no external agencies or recruiters.