Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia’s largest and leading provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six.

Montessori Academy is a child-safe organisation with a clear vision to provide students with an early learning experience that prepares them not only for school but for life.

With campuses across NSW, ACT, VIC, and China, Montessori Academy is committed to creating an environment where both children and employees can thrive.

At Montessori Academy, employees are provided with excellent career development options, ongoing training, and opportunities to learn and grow. The organisation believes that excellence in education is a journey and supports employees every step of the way.

The Role :

Montessori Academy is seeking an experienced recruiter to support its growing network of centres across Australia.

In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process and helping attract, engage, and retain high-quality educators and leaders.

You will play a key role in building strong talent pipelines and ensuring a positive candidate experience that reflects Montessori Academy’s values and commitment to excellence.

Your Responsibilities :

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including advertising, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offers.
• Proactively source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, talent pools, and networking.
• Partner with Centre Managers and internal stakeholders to understand workforce needs.
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communications.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future vacancies.
• Support workforce planning and vacancy tracking.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting.
• Assist with onboarding coordination where required.
• Contribute to recruitment projects and employer branding initiatives.

Essential Criteria :

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in recruitment (agency or internal).
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

What We Offer :

• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities.
• On-site parking.
• Exclusive staff discounts including childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships, and more.
• Generous budgets for resources to support your role.
• A supportive, flat management structure where your voice is heard.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, child-centred organisation.

About Company :

Montessori Academy is Australia’s largest and leading provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. The organisation operates campuses across NSW, ACT, VIC, and China, providing high-quality education while supporting the growth and development of both children and employees.