Senior Talent Partner
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Human Resources (HR) |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ5729_MAR26 |
| Closing Date: | 16-Mar-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | 12 Months |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS5 - Senior Talent Business Partner.docx (Word, 533KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Bryony Ager bryony.ager@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Provide high level expertise in talent delivery for a diverse range of roles
- Fixed term (12 months), full time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- Flexible work arrangements available
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Talent Business Partner, to join the recruitment services team
About the Business Unit
The Recruitment Services (RS) team provides expert advice and support to the department on all recruitment related matters including, attraction, selection, retention, redeployment and other recruitment practices. RS delivers consultative, progressive, innovative, fair and ethical recruitment solutions.
RS comprises the following specialist functions:
- Executive Recruitment
- Senior Recruitment Consulting and Redeployment
- Campaign Recruitment
- Assessment and Selection
- Employment Marketing
- Recruitment Operations
- Recruitment Projects
- Employment Programs
About the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Managers, the Senior Talent Business Partner navigates the complexities of recruiting for a diverse range of roles, responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, or leading campaign/volume recruitment in close collaboration with stakeholders to understand their business and what is required for current and future success.
You will manage recruitment process for frontline, senior, specialist, technical and complex vacancies including creating and reviewing position descriptions, developing and implementing attraction strategies, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking, offer negotiation and candidate feedback.
Working within a hybrid model, you'll combine flexibility with meaningful on-site engagement, including regular travel to prisons, youth justice precincts, and community centres, to build strong relationships and gain insight into the environments you recruit for.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven ability to provide contemporary recruitment services
- Experience working autonomously with high capability to self-manage in the delivery of outcomes
- Demonstrated understanding of the labour market including current and emerging economic, social, and political levers for labour trends on a local, regional and global basis
Qualifications
- Relevant experience in a similar recruitment role is essential
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.


