Senior Advisor, Executive Services

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
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Department: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Human Resources (HR)
Classification: VPSG5
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/019476AA
Closing Date: 30-Apr-2025
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: PD_Position Description - VPS5 - Senior Advisor Executive Services - 019476 - 032025.docx (Word, 183KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Kamela Gjiriiti
03 9623 1387 or kamela.gjiriti@ecodev.vic.gov.au

Position Details

Senior Advisor, Executive Services

  • Salary: $109,730- $132,764(Plus Superannuation)
  • Ongoing role, full time (flexibility may be available)
  • Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Senior Advisor, Executive Services is a key member of the Talent Acquisition and Employment Pathways team, responsible for providing a comprehensive range of strategic and operational services to the Department's executive workforce.  Providing high-level advice and solutions to Deputy Secretaries, the Senior Advisor provides a full range of specialist HR services across the employment lifecycle including recruitment, remuneration, contract management and capability development for all Executive Officer, Principal Scientist and Senior Technical Specialist level employees.

A critical component of this role will be working with the broader Talent Acquisition and Employment Pathways team on process improvement and service enhancements that delivers on the Department's strategy.

This role is responsible for providing advice to ensure diversity initiatives are met through best practice sourcing and assessment methods, including providing advice on how to proactively meet Aboriginal and disability employment targets, and close the gender pay gap.

The Team

The position of Senior Advisor, Executive Services forms a part of the People and Culture Branch within the Corporate Services Group.

Corporate Services actively supports Ministers and DJSIR portfolio groups to create the conditions for sustainable economic development for Victorian communities. The Group works collaboratively to deliver integrated and operational functions across the department, leading the development of governance, people, culture, systems, and capability.

People and Culture is a strategic, tactical, and operational function, supporting the achievement of the department's objectives by providing excellent service and trusted advice. It has a clear focus on adding value to the department by supporting the Executive Board to drive DJSIR's organisational culture through a range of strategies and initiatives.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of a range of human resource services.
  • An excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and processes relating to Victorian Public Service employment and recruitment.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with strong stakeholder management.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kamela Gjiriiti, Manager, Talent Acquisition and Employment Pathways on 03 9623 1387 or kamela.gjiriti@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 30 April 2025.


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