Overview
* Ongoing role : Commencing as soon as possible
* Usual hours of work : Full time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location : 200 Victoria Parade, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
About the Role
A unique opportunity exists for an accomplished HR Engagement Officer to join us as an integral member of the People and Workplace Relations (Schools) Division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, high volume and rapidly changing environment, supporting the office of the Executive Director and the division\'s Client Engagement Unit. If you enjoy a role with close working relationships within a team, this may be the role for you.
People and Workplace Relations (Schools) Division provides human resource services and strategic human resource policy advice to Victorian schools in areas of schools recruitment, employee relations, payroll and provision of HR data to assist in the building of a high-quality and diverse schools workforce. Recruitment, payroll and reporting support is also provided to external clients.
Under the guidance of the Manager, Client Engagement, the HR Engagement Officer contributes towards the provision of strategic support across administrative operations including providing high-level administrative support across a range of areas and ensuring briefs, correspondence and Cabinet and Parliament related documents are quality assured and coordinated efficiently. The HR Engagement Officer assists in the coordination and preparation of HR policy and projects and provides support to the division\'s branches, including researching and distributing information, and developing and implementing communications. The role entails liaising with relevant areas within the department to ensure quality, accurate and timely advice is provided to the department\'s senior leadership team and relevant ministers, as well as providing stakeholder management support to the division\'s Client Engagement Unit. The role will also assist with the management of the division\'s SharePoint site and records management.
About You
The ideal candidate will have :
* highly developed stakeholder management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* strong organisational and time management skills with sound experience planning, prioritising and responding quickly to changes and is at ease when working collaboratively with teams outside one's own entity / group.
* well-developed written communication skills, can review documents—including briefings and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy at all times (including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax)
* sound knowledge of the processes, policies and procedures within government and understanding of public sector accountability
* Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses the ideas available and takes action to resolve problems. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
How to apply
Applications including a current resume and a short covering letter should be submitted by the due date.
For a confidential discussion please call Emma Morrissey, Senior Client Engagement Officer on +61 3 7022 2812. If you need any adjustments through the recruitment process, please email Emma.Morrissey@education.vic.gov.au.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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.
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 Monday 4 May 2026.
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