Job Description

Recruitment Consultant / Recruiter

Early Childhood Education & Elderly Caregiving Sectors

Company Overview

We connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while helping organisations build capable and reliable teams.

As we expand our recruitment services, we are looking for a resourceful, driven, and people-oriented Recruiter to join our growing team.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about connecting people with the right career opportunities

Join CONNEX and play an important role in recruiting professionals across the Early Childhood Education and Elderly Caregiving sectors.

You will manage the recruitment process, develop candidate networks, engage with clients, and help build a strong talent pipeline.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys networking, takes initiative, and thrives in a growing business where individual contributions make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Recruitment

Source and recruit early childhood educators, preschool teachers, infant educators, caregivers, and other related professionals.
Identify suitable candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, networking, and direct sourcing.
Screen applications, conduct interviews, and assess candidates qualifications, experience, and suitability.
Coordinate interviews, job offers, documentation, and onboarding processes.
Build and maintain an active database of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities.
Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract and engage quality candidates.

Client Engagement & Business Development

Build and maintain relationships with preschool operators, caregiving organisations, and other industry partners.
Understand clients manpower requirements and recommend suitable candidates.
Proactively identify new recruitment opportunities through networking, prospecting, and client engagement.
Coordinate communication between candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process.
Follow up on placements to ensure client satisfaction and candidate retention.

Recruitment Operations

Manage recruitment activities from initial sourcing through successful placement.
Maintain accurate candidate, client, and placement records.
Track recruitment progress and provide regular updates on hiring activities.
Work closely with the team to achieve recruitment targets and support business growth.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with relevant employment regulations and industry requirements.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Diploma or equivalent qualification.
Possess a valid Certificate of Employment Intermediaries (CEI).
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable engaging with new people.
Organised and able to manage multiple recruitment assignments independently.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience in recruitment, employment agencies, staffing, sales, or business development.
Familiarity with the Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, or Elderly Caregiving sectors is an advantage.
Comfortable with candidate sourcing, cold calling, networking, and client prospecting.
Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, clients, and industry partners.
Familiarity with job portals, social media recruitment, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems.

Candidates with recruitment experience in other industries who are keen to specialise in these growing sectors are welcome to apply.

Why Join CONNEX

Be Part of Something Growing

Join a developing recruitment business with opportunities to contribute ideas, build networks, and shape our future growth.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Help early childhood educators and caregiving professionals discover rewarding careers while supporting organisations that provide essential services.

Take Ownership of Your Success

Enjoy the opportunity to manage recruitment assignments, develop relationships, and see the direct results of your efforts.

Grow With Us

Gain exposure to two important service sectors and develop your recruitment and business development capabilities as CONNEX expands.