Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)

- Job Title - Senior People & Capability Partner
- Work Type - Full Time/ Ongoing

Key highlights

- Purpose-driven work - Enable VMIA to deliver for the Victorian community by building a fair, capable and future-ready workforce through strong leadership, culture and people practices.
- Salary Range - $167,754 - $186,393 (including super)
- Location & flexibility - Centrally located Melbourne CBD office near Flinders Street, with a hybrid work model of 3 days a week in the office.

About the role

As the Senior People & Capability Partner, you will play a critical role in delivering VMIA's People & Capability strategy by strengthening workforce capability, leadership and performance. You will act as a trusted partner to the business, providing strategic and operational people advice across the employee lifecycle, aligned to business priorities and organisational values.

You will serve as VMIA's expert authority on employment and industrial relations, providing specialist advice on complex ER/IR matters, organisational change, performance and misconduct processes, and the interpretation of industrial instruments and legislation. You will ensure people practices are legally compliant, procedurally fair and risk-aware, while also contributing to the uplift of organisational capability and the Employee Value Proposition through initiatives that enhance leadership, culture and employee experience.

Key responsibilities

- Partner with senior leaders as a trusted People & Capability advisor, providing strategic and practical advice across the employee lifecycle
- Coach and support leaders to build people leadership capability, manage performance and lead change effectively
- Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, grievances, investigations and organisational change
- Ensure people practices are fair, compliant, risk-aware and aligned with VMIA policies, values and legislative obligations
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, restructures and evolving ways of working
- Contribute to the design and delivery of workforce, talent,



succession and leadership development initiatives
- Support initiatives that strengthen culture, wellbeing, safe work practices and psychosocial risk management; provide workforce insights and advice to support sound decision-making and governance
- Contribute to the uplift of capability across the People & Culture function through collaboration, coaching and continuous improvement

What we are looking for

- Minimum 5+ years' experience in HR / People & Culture, with solid capability in business partnering, workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations
- Solid experience managing complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and a practical, balanced approach
- Confidence advising senior leaders on sensitive and high-impact people matters
- Strong knowledge of workplace health & safety, including psychosocial risk management; demonstrated ability to provide independent, defensible advice to senior leaders and engage external legal advisers where required
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders
- Proven ability to coach and influence leaders on complex people matters and change management
- Experience delivering people initiatives or projects that improve capability, leadership or employee experience
- Ability to use workforce data and insights to inform decisions

At VMIA, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We offer:

- Flex work: Hybrid working to support your best performance.
- Parenting support: Generous parental leave (14 weeks paid parental leave after six months of service for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers) and transition coaching services.




- Learning & Development: Annual investment ($2,500) in your growth, with in-house training, and LinkedIn Learning access in addition.
- Wellbeing: Wellness sessions, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ergonomic support.
- Culture & Lifestyle: Iconic office location, volunteer leave and life-stage support.
- VMIA encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

How to Apply

We invite you to submit your CV and a cover letter. Use these to introduce yourself, highlight your fit for the role, and share why you are excited about joining VMIA. For any questions about the role or application process, please contact us at

At VMIA, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. We warmly welcome applications from people of all gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Other relevant information

Before starting at VMIA, preferred candidates will complete pre-employment screenings. These assessments may include:

- Working Eligibility: Verification of your right to work in Australia.
- Employment History: Confirmation of your past employment details including employment dates and compensation.
- Academic Credentials: Verification of your educational qualifications to ensure they are accurate and legitimate.
- National Criminal History Check: A check for any criminal record, which may involve manual vetting by ACIC, potentially causing delays.
- Pre-employment Misconduct Check: Used to verify the identity, integrity, and credentials of potential employees and verifies no past misconduct.
- Financial Background Checks: Applicable for certain roles, such as Heads of Departments and Finance team members.

We value a collaborative work environment, so employees are expected to spend the majority of your working week in the office. Candidates from interstate must be willing to relocate to Victoria.

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📌 Senior P&C Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
📍 Melbourne