We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 3 years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• Lead, manage and undertake complex project work and co-ordinate activities in driving readiness for, and the delivery of, the HRIS Project and other strategic projects for the Agency as required.
• Create, maintain, execute and continuously evaluate comprehensive business, project, change and communication plans in accordance with the Department’s Project and Change Management Frameworks.
• Manage and monitor project activity, timing and progress, identify, manage and mitigate project risks and strategies, and provide project status reports and other reports as required.
• Develop and implement strategic governance and decision-making procedures and structures for the project.
• Research, analyse, evaluate recommendations, and lead the development of policies, guidelines, discussion papers, and advisory documents, to provide advice on a range of matters across the Agency.
• Build and maintain positive consultative relationships with stakeholders, including the central DPAC HRIS project team and other Agencies, and information networks to facilitate communication and ensure the delivery of project outcomes.
• Effectively lead and manage the project team, including to maintain a positive team culture and individual engagement and growth, alongside positive work and project-related outcomes.
• Perform other assigned duties within the knowledge, skills and experience expected at the classification level.

Desirable Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related/other relevant field.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (358130) Project Manager - HR Information Systems - August 2025.docx

Statement of Duties (358130) Project Manager - HR Information Systems - August 2025.pdf

Information for applicants (Human Resources).docx

Information for applicants (Human Resources).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4915.

For more information

Tracey Mulcahy
Director Human Resources
[email protected]
Phone: (03) 6165 4936

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602