Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $131,053 - $175,373
Grade: VIT6
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1940636
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.
About us
The VIT’s vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. The VIT supports and enables employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.
Strategic People Partner Manager
People & Culture | Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
Full-time, 12 months | Docklands, Melbourne
Salary range GradeSalary range Grade 6: $131,053 - $175,373 (this range is subject to increase following current EBA negotiations)
Shape the future workforce of a high-performing regulator
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is the independent statutory authority responsible for regulating Victoria's teaching profession, helping to ensure quality teaching and the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We're seeking an experienced and strategic people leader to join our People & Culture team as Strategic People Partner Manager.
This newly established leadership role will play a critical part in driving workforce capability, leadership effectiveness and organisational performance across VIT.
If you're passionate about partnering with senior leaders, leading transformative people initiatives and building high-performing workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, you will lead the People & Culture Business Partnering function and provide strategic advice to executives and senior leaders on workforce, culture and organisational effectiveness priorities.
You will lead a team of Senior People & Culture Business Partners and work closely with leaders across the organisation to deliver contemporary people strategies that support VIT's strategic objectives.
This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide outcomes and contribute to the development of a capable, engaged and future-ready workforce.
Key responsibilities
As our Strategic People Partner Manager, you will:
About you
You are an accomplished HR leader who combines strategic thinking with strong business partnering capability. You are confident influencing executives, leading teams and navigating complex organisational environments.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Why join VIT?
At VIT, you'll contribute to an organisation with a clear purpose: ensuring Victorian children and young people have access to high-quality teachers.
We offer:
Our values
At VIT, we are guided by the Victorian Public Sector values of:
Responsiveness | Integrity | Impartiality | Accountability | Respect | Leadership | Human Rights
These values underpin how we work and how we support each other every day.
How to apply
If you're ready to lead strategic workforce initiatives and help shape the future of VIT, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: We will be reviewing applications and progressing suitable candidates throughout the advertising period. We encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible, as the position may be filled before the closing date.
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Join us in building a capable, engaged and high-performing workforce that supports the teaching profession and the Victorian community.
Recruitment and selection process
During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
Applications close: 21 August 2026