Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Human resources

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/FM0176

At VIFM, our people support meaningful work across forensic medicine, science, public health and justice. We’re looking for a Talent Management Advisor to help attract, develop and retain the people who make that work possible.

In this role, you’ll contribute across the talent lifecycle, from attraction and recruitment through to onboarding, workforce capability and succession planning.

About Us

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is a leading organisation at the intersection of science, medicine and justice. We provide independent forensic medical and scientific expertise to support the justice system, deliver crucial evidence that underpins safe convictions and appropriate acquittals, and contribute to public health and community safety through education, and research.

Our work is complex and deeply meaningful. From investigating deaths reported to the Coroner, to supporting victims of crime and enabling life‑changing tissue donation through the Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria, VIFM plays a critical role in Victoria's justice and health systems.

What truly sets VIFM apart is our people and our culture. Guided by our values of Respect, Openness, Service, Integrity and Innovation, we foster a workplace where expertise is valued, collaboration is encouraged, and purpose sits at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture Programs, you'll support talent initiatives across attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, succession and employee transitions.





Working with hiring managers and stakeholders, you'll help create positive candidate and employee experiences while supporting workforce planning, talent development and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- Partner with hiring managers to deliver inclusive attraction, recruitment and onboarding experiences that build strong talent pipelines and support workforce needs.
- Support workforce planning, succession, early careers, talent development and employee transition initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
- Contribute to VIFM's employee value proposition and employer brand to attract and retain diverse, high-quality talent.
- Use workforce, market and remuneration data to inform talent decisions and identify opportunities to improve retention, employee experience and service delivery.
- Implement contemporary talent practices that enhance candidate experience, workforce capability and recruitment outcomes.

About You

You enjoy connecting people with meaningful opportunities and creating positive experiences for candidates, employees and hiring managers.

With experience delivering talent acquisition, recruitment and broader talent management initiatives across the employee lifecycle, you'll contribute to attraction, onboarding, workforce development and employee experience initiatives,



while partnering with stakeholders to deliver effective outcomes.

You have a continuous improvement mindset, using workforce, market and other data insights to identify trends, enhance talent processes and support informed talent and recruitment decisions.

Solid organisational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) will support your success in the role.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive team where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged.

Ready to Apply?

If this role sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit:

- A current resume; and
- A cover letter addressed to Natasha Buckle, Manager, People & Culture Programs, outlining your suitability for the role and how your skills and experience align with the key selection criteria.

What we offer

At VIFM, you'll do meaningful work in a supportive environment. Benefits include:

- An Employee Assistance Program
- Peer support prog rams
- Annual influenza vaccination program
- Discount on health insurance through HCF
- Social Club Membership
- Flexible Work
- Myki and V/Line Commuter Club
- Novated Leasing

Our Recruitment Process

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may also apply.

If you require adjustments or an alternative format for any application material, please let us know so we can support you through the recruitment process.

Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

24 July 2026

📌 Talent Management Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
📍 Melbourne