This is a 2 year Fixed term position

About the Branch

The Governance and Corporate Support Branch lead the provision of quality corporate support services and functions (including human resources and occupation health and safety, risk and audit, finance, fleet, accommodation and organisational strategic projects) which enable successful operation of VECRA. In addition, the Governance and Corporate Support Branch is responsible for the oversight, delivery and reporting of the compliance and audit obligations required of a statutory authority. 

About the Team

The Human Resources team, within the Governance and Corporate Branch, is a specialised team responsible for delivering VECRA's core people and workplace functions. This includes HR policy and processes, end-to-end recruitment support, employee wellbeing and safety, organisational learning and development (L&D), workforce and position data, performance reporting, and the development and implementation of VECRA's Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) framework.

The team works closely with leaders across VECRA and the Department of Education to provide practical advice, maintain strong HR, OH&S and L&D governance and continuously improve how we support our people.

About the Role

The Senior HR Advisor role is key in establishing the people function of VECRA as a new regulatory organisation. Working largely across OH&S and L&D, this role will provide practical and trusted advice to managers and employees, supporting and leading the implementation of people processes and programs, and contributing to building strong foundations for VECRA's workforce capability and culture. This role provides an opportunity to make a tangible contribution in a new and still evolving organisation, shaping how OH&S and L&D are delivered and embedded across at VECRA.

Please see the ‘Role Purpose' section of the Position Description for specific roles responsibilities.

Attributes

We are looking for someone who is practical, approachable and trusted, with the confidence to provide clear, considered HR, L&D and OH&S advice that support effective navigation of people matters. You will be comfortable working in a changing environment, managing competing priorities and applying sound judgement to a range of HR, L&D and OH&S issues. You will build positive relationships across the organisation and bring a genuine commitment to supporting our people and creating a positive workplace. You will be curious and improvement-focused, with the initiative to identify opportunities to improve HR, L&D and OH&S practices and the ability to turn these into practical, workable solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: At least 5 years' experience in roles that cover organisational learning and development, occupational health and safety, employee relations, HR policy and process development and/or capability development.
• Qualifications: A degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a similar field
• Essential: A valid Working with Children Check.

Further Information to support your application

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in your application.

Further information

VECRA 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 VECRA, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the VECRA website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Megan Knowles, Director, Governance and Corporate Support via 0498 034 197 or megan.knowles@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 VECRA will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 1st October 2026