Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1941538
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Adviser, People Strategy and Operations to provide authoritative strategic advice and leadership across the division including the co-ordination of briefs, information and presentations. The role will oversee the function that is responsible for executive remuneration, recruitment and contract management as well as providing broad advice on governance and divisional operations. Reporting to the Executive Director PSO, the role will also provide insights from executive workforce data, and support the governance of the Executive Remuneration Committee.
This is an opportunity to help drive process improvement and coordinate complex priorities across the division. The successful candidate will be a skilled HR and people leader and adviser who can navigate complex policy and governance environments, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and work collaboratively with partners—including CID and Legal to support the full executive employment lifecycle.
Qualifications and Experience
About the Division
The People Strategy and Operations Division was established to:
About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.
Further Information
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.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Marg Burge - [email protected]
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.
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Applications close Midnight Wednesday 19th August 2027