About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.  The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.

About the Division

The Schools Workforce Group provides support and strengthens our school's workforce and, importantly drives the recruitment approach for new school workforce staff who will be joining the government school system.

People and Workplace Relations (Schools) Division (PWRS) provides school workforce supply and demand strategies and initiatives, supports the attraction and retention of teachers in Victorian government schools, provides high-quality school HR and recruitment services, and provides policy and employee relations advice.

The Schools HR and Operations Branch supports the Schools workforce and provides consultancy services and client support in the areas of payroll and staff administration, recruitment and HR data analysis and reporting.

The following requirements are unique to roles within Schools HR Services and Operations Branch:

• knowledge of and adherence to the department's zero tolerance approach to fraudulent and corrupt conduct as it may relate to human resource policies and practices, including personal vigilance and prompt escalation of issues that may require attention and/or follow up
• knowledge of and adherence to the department's Information Privacy policy as it relates to human resource policies and practices including prompt escalation of issues that may require action
• it is expected that SHRD staff actively seek opportunities for professional learning and development and that they incorporate these learnings into their daily work as a way of optimising performance and motivating others.

About the Role

This role provides leadership to a team of HR consultants to deliver on expected HR outcomes and leads the implementation and delivery of complex HR projects. The incumbent is responsible for developing team members to ensure excellent customer service is provided and fosters a continuous improvement culture within the branch.

You will be experienced in managing and operating within a HR environment, and pride yourself and the team's achievements with consistently high rates of client satisfaction. Your role and team will help build organisational capability and support the execution of human resources systems, processes, policies and procedures for client groups in alignment with the strategic direction of the Department.

Key capabilities and accountabilities

• leading the team to deliver on outcomes
• project management, including the implementation of procedures, promotions, reporting and evaluation of projects
• consulting with business units or internal/external stakeholders on status and proposals
• preparing reports on project specifications, activities, or status
• adept at building and maintaining positive professional relationships
• flexibility and adaptiveness to shifting priorities. 

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Capacity to make evidence-based decisions
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR policies, procedures, and practices
• Proven ability to effectively engage and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels through effective communication and exceptional consulting abilities
• Ability to interpret and convey specialist HR concepts and policies to diverse stakeholders
• Effective problem-solving capability to resolve or escalate operational service queries
• A Tertiary qualification in HR or similar.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, don't hesitate to get in touch with Anthony Baranyay- Manager, Schools Recruitment via (03) 7022 1797 or anthony.baranyay@education.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 25 May 2025