Victoria State Government | $113,021p/a - $136,748p/a + Super | Melbourne, Port Melbourne

Your new company

Based in Port Melbourne, this Government agency is seeking an established Recruitment Manager to drive strategic recruitment initiatives and lead a high-performing team in delivering scalable recruitment solutions for large-scale operations. As the Recruitment Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing surge recruitment campaigns, uplifting recruitment systems and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role is a full time fixed-term contract until November 2026, providing a unique opportunity to lead impactful recruitment and workforce initiatives.

Your new role

• Leading VPS surge recruitment and secondment campaigns aligned with workforce planning needs
• Developing and implementing scalable recruitment strategies within the VPS framework
• Collaborating with HR and operational teams to streamline recruitment timelines and improve onboarding processes
• Building strong relationships with hiring managers and recruitment partners
• Monitoring recruitment metrics and workforce data to inform continuous improvement
• Leading a team of Recruitment Advisors, ensuring clarity of roles, effective workload distribution, and high-quality outcomes
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of recruitment systems and tools

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of Recruitment Advisors, driving high quality outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in leading surge recruitment and secondment campaigns within the Victorian Public Service (VPS)
• Strong understanding of the Victorian Public Sector (VPS) recruitment framework, including relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, and policy requirements
• Experience implementing and optimising recruitment systems and digital tools to manage candidate pipelines, onboarding, and rostering
• Demonstrated ability to streamline recruitment timelines and onboarding processes through structured methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in monitoring recruitment metrics and workforce data to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform strategic improvements

What you need to do now

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your next role? Send your CV (in Word) to Lachlan Knowles at [email protected]. If this opportunity isn't quite right, but you're open to new roles, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.