Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1890963
About Early Learning Victoria
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria (ELV) is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The ELV central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and supports and oversees 4 centres that have recently opened. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Early Learning Victoria is committed to the Child Safe Standards and safeguarding of children from harm.
About the Role
The ELV Business Management team provide recruitment, payroll and workforce support to the Early Learning and Childcare Centres. Reporting to the Business Management Team Leader, the focus of this role will be on supporting our clients throughout the employee life cycle and ensuring the needs of the workforce are met seamlessly. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for supporting the business providing recruitment, talent acquisition and a wide range of workforce services. You will play a key role in workforce planning and ensuring we attract, retain and develop the right talent to support our important work.
The responsibilities of the role will include:
Attributes
The ideal candidate will be able to:
We are building a team of high performers with a passion for talent acquisition and contributing to building a highly effective service delivery function. ELV is seeking an experienced and motivated Recruitment & Workforce Officer to join o ur progressive team. This is an exciting time to join a growing team and developing function of Recruitment and Workforce support.
Qualifications and Experience
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
For more details on this position, please see attached position description or contact Joanne Burkandt via email at [email protected].
Please note the department utilises generic position descriptions and this role is aligned to the position description of HR Advisor.
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.
Preferred applicants may be required to have a Working with Children Check, a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 2 November 2025