Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1905379
Drive fair, high-quality and efficient recruitment processes whilst developing your own expertise and skillset in a supportive and collaborative team environment. Resolve complex recruitment issues and support process changes to streamline processes and improve hiring manager experiences.
Your new role
Join a passionate team of recruiters supporting efficient delivery of end-to-end merit-based recruitment across the department's corporate (VPS) workforce. This is a 12 month fixed term full time opportunity.
This Recruitment Consultant role will:
About you
The successful candidate will possess:
Knowledge and understanding of VPS policies, procedures, and practices is highly desirable.
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. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.
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.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) articulating your tran sferrable skills and experience aligned to the position description and role statement relevant to this role.
Please note the department utilises generic position descriptions and this role is aligned to the position description of HR Advisor.
For further details regarding the position, please see the attached position description and role statement, or contact Michelle Vincenzini, Recruitment Manager via [email protected].
If you have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please engage with the above listed contact person.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and conduct check prior to commencing with the department.
Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 4 February 2026.