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.

About the Division

People and Workplace Relations (Schools) Division is responsible for providing quality employee services and human resources to support school-based and regional staff in best practice and delivering on workforce strategies and initiatives to support the attraction and retention of teachers and school workforce staff in Victorian government schools.

• Provides support and advice on payroll and recruitment, school workforce performance and development, HR data analysis and reporting
• Implements and manages a range of workforce supply initiatives to increase supply and distribution of teachers across Victoria, providing targeted support to schools experiencing workforce challenges
• Manages the industrial environment for the schools workforce and employee relations matters and the appointment processes for the Merit Protection Boards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

About the Role

The HR Specialist will be part of a team responsible for delivery of a range of HR and payroll policy, systems, and processes, including leave and payroll to key clients in Victorian government schools and non-school locations. The role provides guidance on HR and payroll policy adherence and resolves complex payroll issues. Furthermore, the role provides technical leadership and aligns work with operational plans and departmental values through effective mentoring and role modelling. If you are positive and motivated to be part of a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. Multiple positions available.

Attributes

To be successful in the role, you will be solution and client focused and can be relied on your problem-solving skills, influence and negotiating skills. Your capacity to establish and maintain productive relationships within the department and external organisation will also be vital, along with your critical thinking who embraces innovation and continuous improvement.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
• Knowledge and Proficiency: Applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solving. Authoritative in application of processes.
• Customer Focus: Understand customer requirements and how work addresses customer needs. Identifies opportunities to improve services. Committed to delivering high quality outcomes for clients

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a dynamic, high performing payroll and HR advisory and operational function in a large complex organisation.
• Experience in technical leadership in HR and payroll
• Capacity to make evidence-based decisions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR and payroll policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to interpret and convey specialist HR concepts and policies to diverse stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving capability to resolve or escalate operational service queries.
• A Tertiary qualification in HR or similar

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages).
  
  

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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 Shasha Syedi at [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 11:59pm on 21 May 2025