The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.
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Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
THE ROLE
Sitting in the HR Divisional and Volume Recruitment team, the HR Adviser provides generalist human resources (HR) advice, coordinates recruitment and safety screening processes, maintains accurate and comprehensive employee records and provides assistance and support to managers and staff on routine and more complex HR matters.
In this role you will work specifically with the child protection program and oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising, and on-boarding new starters, and support workforce planning, reporting, the application of policy, conditions of service and regular high level workforce metrics. This position is a key component of the team's ongoing improvement in service delivery through preparation and overseeing the preparation of routine and more complex HR documents and the application of HR processes and systems.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide generalist human resources (HR) advice and support to managers and staff on a range of issues, routine and complex, including end to end recruitment, policies and practices, safety screening, leave queries and the appropriate Agreement in order to deliver high-quality services.
- Prepare, and oversee the preparation of routine HR documentation (such as job advertisements, position descriptions, selection reports, safety screening, contracts, etc) and apply HR processes and systems to proactively contribute to the ongoing review, development, evaluation, streamlining and continuous improvement of the Department's HR functions to achieve effective, high-quality outcomes.
- Participate in the volume recruitment process including supporting programs, assisting and preparing for online assessment centres, reviewing and processing selection reports and on-boarding new starters.
- Delivering presentations and chairing meetings with clear and confident communication, constructive engagement, and a focus on achieving agreed outcomes.
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please vis
it Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.