THE ROLE

The Project Officer role sits within the HR Operations, Campaign, Engagement and Strategy team and supports the strategic attraction and recruitment of the department front line workforce, specifically child protection.  

Recruitment to child protection is managed through set intake dates, as such this role deals with high volume candidate numbers and works to tight timelines. 

As part of a small team, the role is responsible for advertising, eligibility screening including psychometric and qualifications, provision of best practice candidate care and candidate application management.

In addition, the Project Officer supports a range of strategic projects and priorities to drive efficiencies across end-to-end attraction and volume recruitment to provide for an effective, inclusive, fair recruitment process. Key to the delivery of the work is to ensure that processes provide for a responsive people and culture service to manage aspects of the recruitment life cycle. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Support the design, development and implementation of actions and activities associated with the People & Culture, People Strategy as they relate to recruitment and attraction.
• Lead the candidate screening process covering working rights and qualifications, meeting deadlines and delivering high quality results.
• Provide a high level of candidate care across stages of the recruitment process and including the management of the team inbox, seeking out opportunities to drive efficiencies across the team and broader HR Operations unit.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.