Department of Premier & Cabinet Hiring for Manager, Recruitment and Workforce Services Job at Melbourne Full Time

A fantastic ongoing opportunity exists for an experienced, strategic and collaborative candidate to join the People and Culture branch at the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) as the Manager, Recruitment and Workforce Services.

The People and Culture branch works across the department and its portfolio agencies, to create a high performing workplace that puts people first.

The Manager, Recruitment and Workforce Services will lead a team of nine and oversee recruitment, employment programs, onboarding, executive services and workforce reporting.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a sound understanding of contemporary recruitment methodologies and corporate governance requirements, possess strong HR data analytical skills, and will work cross functionally delivering quality outcomes and excellence in service delivery.

You will also play an integral role in the scoping and implementation of DPC’s new Human Capital Management system SuccessFactors for recruitment, onboarding, and workforce reporting.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated management experience in leading recruitment and workforce service functions, preferably within a government or public sector setting.
• Highly-developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability recognise opportunities for continuous improvement, and provide strategic recruitment, reporting and workforce advice.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead a high-functioning team that efficiently manages competing priorities and deadlines, generates tailored business solutions whilst making clients and their needs a primary focus.
• Proven ability to develop individual capabilities and team performance and work collaboratively across multiple functions and disciplines

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies). To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.