Talent Acquisition Advisor

at  Department of Education

2 FIXED TERM OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:

1 x fixed term role available to March 2025
1 x fixed term role available to October 2024
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.
About the Division
The People Strategy and Operations (VPS) Division is responsible for managing HR operations and providing strategic support for both corporate staff and accommodation services. It oversees corporate environments, sustainability initiatives, payroll, recruitment, policy development, workplace relations, and workforce management. Operating under a values-based framework, the division prioritises meeting client needs and improving policies and processes, to deliver on our corporate responsibilities.
It’s an exciting time to join the People Services branch, which manages payroll, people operations, talent acquisition and HR services with the goal of attracting and retaining top talent, whilst nurturing a culture of high performance and innovation. The branch is currently implementing a new innovative operating model to introduce more efficient work methods and enhance its service delivery to the business.
About the Role
A career developing opportunity exists for you as a Talent Acquisition Advisor within the Talent Acquisition team of People Services. In our newly designed Talent Acquisition team we provide end to end recruitment services to the internal clients, this role is instrumental in supporting hiring managers through the recruitment journey.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A Tertiary qualification in HR or similar
• Experience working in a dynamic, high performing Human Resources team or similar function in a large complex organisation.
• Strong client engagement skills exhibited through effective communication and exceptional consulting abilities.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Proven ability to effectively engage and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Have experience in end to end recruitment meeting service level agreements
• Be able to manage stakeholder requirements and accurately acquire job briefs from hiring managers
• Support the hiring manager in determining appropriate position description and writing effective job ads
• Screen potential applicants for shortlisting and provide candidate summary of alignment to job requirements
• Be an active participant in the recruitment selection process including being a panel member, reference checking and drafting the selection report
• Manage a diverse set of client’s recruitment across multiple job families
• Work as part of a strong team that is supportive of each other and has a proactive approach to achieving team goals
• Identify emerging people trends to drive informed decisions for improved people outcomes.
  Capabilities
  Can you demonstrate exceptional organisation and planning, dedication to achieving client satisfaction while maintaining a quality service adhering to employment policy and recruitment standards? Can you build great team relationships and work with other areas of People Services to ensure an overall exceptional client experience?
  Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A Tertiary qualification in HR or similar
• Experience working in a dynamic, high performing Human Resources team or similar function in a large complex organisation.
• Strong client engagement skills exhibited through effective communication and exceptional consulting abilities.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Proven ability to effectively engage and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
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