Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $240,938 - $310,385
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1426
VAGO
The Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) provides independent assurance to Victoria's Parliament and community about the performance and accountability of the state's public sector. As part of Victoria’s integrity system, we audit and review the finances and performance of state and local government entities and report our findings to Parliament. The Auditor-General operates independently and is not controlled or directed by Parliament or government.
About Human ResoursesHuman Resources enables VAGO’s success through strategic workforce leadership and effective people services. The team partners with leaders across the organisation to build capability, strengthen culture and improve the employee experience through workforce planning, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance, employee relations, wellbeing and organisational development.
What you’ll doReporting to the Deputy Auditor-General, the Human Resources Director is a member of VAGO's Operational Management Group (OMG) and a trusted strategic advisor to the Senior Management Group (SMG). The role provides strategic and operational leadership of VAGO's people and culture function, ensuring the organisation has the workforce capability, culture, governance and systems required to achieve its strategic objectives. Through the delivery of effective people strategies, services and advice, the Director enables organisational performance, manages workforce risk and fosters an inclusive, values-driven and high-performing workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Human Resources Director is an accomplished and influential executive leader with a demonstrated ability to shape organisational strategy, drive workforce performance and lead high-performing teams. Combining strategic insight with operational excellence, they are a trusted adviser to senior executives who can seamlessly navigate both strategic and operational priorities. They bring deep expertise across workforce strategy, organisational development, industrial and employee relations, governance, and people leadership.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leading effective people and culture functions, influencing executive stakeholders, and delivering organisational change. They will demonstrate sound judgement, commercial and strategic acumen, and the ability to balance organisational priorities, workforce needs and risk considerations.
A values-driven leader, they will be recognised for building strong relationships, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture, and leading with integrity, authenticity and accountability. They will be committed to continuous improvement and capable of translating long-term strategic objectives into practical and sustainable workforce outcomes.
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For further information about the role, please review the position description here: HR Director PD.pdf
Life at VAGOWe are a diverse bunch at VAGO, and you'll be part of an organisation where different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences are respected, valued and celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, abilities and neurotypes. We also recognise the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Nations peoples and are committed to strengthening their representation, inclusion and participation at VAGO.
Our inclusive culture is shaped by our values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation and Accountability, which guide how we work together, make decisions and grow as an organisation. We strive to create an environment where people feel trusted, supported and comfortable being themselves, sharing their perspectives and contributing their best work. That's why we've adopted our ‘Better Normal’ approach to work, which provides flexibility in how and where work is done while recognising the importance of spending time together to learn, collaborate and build strong relationships. We encourage curiosity, continuous improvement and diverse thinking, creating an environment where people can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact for Victoria.
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Interested? Here's what else you need to knowWe welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, access requirement or need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or in the role itself, we're committed to providing the support you need. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment experience accessible and inclusive for you.
We're committed to providing a positive and transparent candidate experience and will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process with updates on timelines, progress, outcomes and next steps.
If you have any questions or would like further information about the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Applications close at 11:59pm on 27 September, 2026.