Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Hiring for Senior Recruitment Advisor (VPSG5) Job at Melbourne Full Time

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) was established to ensure Victoria’s strong economic performance by growing industries and regions. Here at DJPR, we’re making sure Victoria’s economy benefits all Victorians by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions and nurturing inclusive communities.

Our work supports a range of diverse portfolios and operates across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We also oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

• $103,920 to $125,735 plus superannuation)
• Fixed Term until 30 June 2023
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Melbourne VIC (flexibility may be available)

The position of Senior Recruitment Advisor forms a part of the Delivery branch within the Jobs Victoria, Secure Work and Inclusion group.

The Group

The Jobs Victoria, Secure Work and Inclusion Group (JVSI) promotes and strengthens economic inclusion for all Victorians.

Delivery Branch

The Delivery Branch is responsible for overseeing all aspects of service delivery, ensuring all systems settings and processes are in place to achieve high levels of performance and outcomes for jobseekers.

The Delivery Branch works closely with all areas of the Employment & Inclusion team to ensure that services are delivered to the highest standards, that funding and contracts are administered with integrity and compliance, and that funded organisations are managed to and supported to achieve our shared objectives.

Reporting to the Manager Recruitment Services, this position is responsible for delivering employment outcomes for diverse cohorts of Victorian jobseekers. You will be a recruitment all-rounder who can provide tailored solutions and advice to Jobs Victoria employment partners looking for staff, including large business to small and medium sized business.

Working autonomously under the guidance of the Manager Recruitment Services you will be responsible for leading and driving engagement opportunities whilst actively promoting Jobs Victoria with both employers and candidates to support stakeholders with recruitment that support the State government’s major projects agenda to deliver jobs and identify additional employment opportunities.

This role requires highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to confidently present to senior level stakeholders with influence. You will have a proven track record of achievement against agreed targets and have delivered measurable employment outcomes.

Jobs Victoria supports people looking for work and connects employers with the staff they need. We provide information, advice, and support in person, online, and on the phone. We do this through our extensive Jobs Victoria Partner network, and through the Jobs Victoria Online Hub. At Jobs Victoria we are passionate about connecting with people in person, while ensuring we are using best in class technology and providing data driven solutions to support positive outcomes for the Victorian community.

Working at the Jobs Victoria, Secure Work and Inclusion group provides you the unique opportunity to work with-in a government environment experiencing transformation and growth. We are agile, we are people focussed, we are purposeful! We are values based which means we value your lived experience as much as your qualifications. We embrace diversity and promote an inclusive and collaborative workplace that allows people to thrive.

The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements, and undertake a wide variety of work across the Jobs Victoria, Secure Work, and Inclusion group for Jobs Victoria.

Are you?

A skilled operator with proven ability for strategic relationships within the recruitment space?

Outcomes driven with demonstrated ability to deliver innovative approaches to skills and talent gaps?

Looking to champion and lead a team of people in best practice recruitment strategies?

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Rowland, Manager, Recruitment Services on [email protected].

Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Region’s (department’s) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, in line with the Chief Health Officer (CHO) Directions and any other legislative requirements, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJPR Recruitment Team at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Applications close at midnight on 9 October 2022.