Recruitment Consultant

Company Overview and Culture

At Specsavers, we are committed to enabling our employees to reach their full potential through a supportive, motivated, flexible, and inclusive work environment. We have been honoured as Australia's #1 Best Place To Work for 2026 and ranked 12th on Fortune's list of the world's top 25 workplaces.

Employee Benefits

• Quarterly bonus incentives
• Two complimentary pairs of glasses annually
• Free parking available on-site
• Special leave including birthday, volunteer, professional development, and paid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a fully funded social club featuring a variety of activities throughout the year

Role and Team Overview

We seek a high-performing agency recruiter eager to transition to an in-house role within our Specsavers Recruitment Services (SRS) team in Port Melbourne. Reporting to the Permanent Recruitment Team Leader, you will collaborate closely with Store Partners Australia-wide to execute efficient, high-volume recruitment across optical and retail sectors. You will craft effective resourcing strategies encompassing sourcing, assessment, and selection, while aiding store retention and regional resource planning initiatives. Building strong partnerships with Store Partners, line managers, and candidates is crucial, alongside identifying opportunities to expand permanent recruitment solutions, ensuring consistent application of best practices.

We adopt a hybrid work model to support our employees, with this role primarily based at our Port Melbourne support office when onsite.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience managing candidate-short markets and high-volume requisitions
• Experience in designing and implementing proactive talent acquisition strategies for niche or difficult-to-fill positions
• Effective workload prioritization skills in a fast-moving environment
• Strong interpersonal abilities to develop strategic alliances with diverse stakeholders
• Positive, proactive mindset and eagerness for continuous process improvement

About Specsavers

Specsavers leads the market in eye examinations, is the preferred retailer for contact lenses, and ranks among the fastest growing hearing care providers in Australia and New Zealand. Our ongoing mission is to enhance eye and hearing health by preventing avoidable vision loss and blindness from conditions such as Glaucoma and Diabetes through better early detection and prevention. We also aim to provide accessible and affordable hearing services.

We foster a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace culture that empowers everyone to bring their true selves to work. Recognizing that 'one size does not fit all,' we support flexible working arrangements that help employees balance professional commitments with personal needs. Creating a rewarding workplace experience, guided by our core Behaviours, is fundamental to our identity.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold current work rights in accordance with applicable government legislation.