Director People Operations
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.
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| Department: | Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Human Resources (HR) |
| Classification: | SES1 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/030160A |
| Closing Date: | 18-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $232,790 - $298,488 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Director People Operations.docx (Word, 209KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Sean Butler sean.butler@ecodev.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
Director, People Operations
- Lead and drive the delivery of critical human resource services and initiatives
- Opportunity to have genuine impact across the department
- Senior Executive Service Level 1, fixed term up to 5 years
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Director, People Operations to join its team.
As the Director, People Operations, you will provide strategic leadership and management of core HR services including recruitment, payroll and workforce reporting and analysis. You will lead a high‑impact reform agenda – shaping and uplifting enabling services, modernising payroll and workforce systems, and enhancing the experience of employees and leaders across DJSIR.
As a key member of the People and Culture branch leadership team, you will provide trusted expert advice to our senior executives, drive data-informed decision making, and contribute to developing and delivering services and solutions that influence workforce outcomes.
Further Information
For additional information, please refer to the attached position description.
If you have further enquiries about this role or need assistance with the application process, please contact Sean Butler, Executive Director People and Culture, via sean.butler@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening (including National Police Records checks, misconduct screening verified by their previous employer, and private interests declaration).
We are 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.
We respect and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. You will need to submit: (i) a curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages) including the contact details of 2 referees; and (ii) a short pitch (no more than 2 pages) outlining what you will bring to the role, and the alignment of your capabilities and experience to the requirements of the position.
Applications close midnight on 18th February 2026.
