• 3x Fixed Term, Full Time VPS4 Positions up to 12 months
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver on hiring forecasts across the Department of Justice
• Work in a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and practice development

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), we're committed to building safer communities and delivering programs that change lives.

About the role:

As a trusted adviser, you'll navigate the complexities of recruiting for a diverse range of roles—each with its own challenges and impact. Responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process or leading campaign recruitment, the Talent Business Partner will work with hiring managers across the department to understand their recruitment needs.

With a hybrid working model, you'll combine flexibility with meaningful on-site engagement, including travel to prisons, youth justice precincts, and community centres, building strong relationships and gaining firsthand insight into the environments you're hiring for.

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes across diverse portfolios.
• Provide expert advice on policies, best practices, and legislative requirements.
• Champion candidate experience and stakeholder engagement.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in delivering end to end or large-scale, campaign-based recruitment strategies for high volume and/or specialist roles
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and build authentic relationships.
• A passion for innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

For more information, review the position description attached or reach out to Mel Beaston A/Assistant Manager at Melanie.j.Beaston@justice.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Why work with us? 

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment. 

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.  

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more. 

How to apply 

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. 

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. 

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: 

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.