18th February, 2025
About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 40 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of bread, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi’s, MAURI, and Jasol.
DON’s heritage dates back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers and are now part of the GWF group.
DON is also a leading Australian employer, with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
About the Role
We are looking for a Recruitment Coordinator to deliver on high-volume hiring needs at our Castlemaine site. This role involves conducting end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
You will be responsible for organising and facilitating assessment sessions, maintaining a strong pipeline of ready and available applicants, and assisting with various recruitment processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with people.
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-volume recruitment, including screening and scheduling interviews and assessment centres.
- Organise and facilitate assessment processes to identify suitable candidates.
- Ensure compliance with pre-employment checks and documentation requirements.
- Maintain an available and ready candidate pipeline and engage with applicants throughout the process.
- Work with hiring managers to ensure smooth onboarding and recruitment activities while supporting forecasted hiring needs.
Why Join Us?Our purpose is to
craft food that brings out ‘the good’!
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, but you will also enjoy a
safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are
competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include, but are not limited to:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Community partnerships and initiatives, including two volunteer days per year
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Discounted products
- Training and development programs
- Global career opportunities
- Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Study assistance
About YouYou are a
people-focused and organised professional with:
- Experience in high-volume recruitment or talent acquisition in a highly operational setting (ideally gained within FMCG).
- Familiarity with assessment processes and candidate selection techniques.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with applicants and hiring managers.
- The ability to juggle multiple recruitment activities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and structured approach to recruitment support.
ApplicationsTo apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the
‘Apply’ button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are
equal opportunity employers. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a
safe and healthy work environment.
If you require
adjustments to the recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please let us know via email at
donpeopleandperformance@gwf.com.au.
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake
pre-employment screening tests, including a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of
eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
GWF has a
duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all employees.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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