Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Human resources

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DH/CSO/(phone hidden)

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

This ad is for 3x full time ongoing roles.

About the role:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner provides proactive, strategic and operational people advice to leaders across the organisation, acting as the primary interface between the People and Culture branch and allocated business areas.

The role works closely with leaders to understand workforce needs, identify workforce risks and capability gaps, and develop tailored people solutions that strengthen performance and support organisational priorities.

The role provides case management support for complex workforce matters and applies relevant legislation, the Victorian Public Service Agreement, departmental policies and established governance frameworks to ensure advice is consistent, compliant and fit for purpose.

The Business Partnering team delivers high-quality, customer-focused people and capability support across the organisation.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe.



And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Can you demonstrate the following?

- Interprets and applies legislation, the Victorian Public Service Agreement, business plans, policies and departmental frameworks in own area of responsibility, and provides advice to others on implementation, compliance and governance requirements
- Partner with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to embed workforce initiatives, new processes, systems and ways of working
- Uses specialist knowledge within a confined field to challenge policies and professional concepts. Applies complex concepts to policy development or research
- Leads and supports HR projects, programs and workforce initiatives in collaboration with specialist HR functions, business areas and other enabling teams
- Demonstrated ability to apply employment legislation, the Victorian Public Service Agreement, departmental policies and case management practices to complex workforce matters
- Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

- A tertiary qualification in fields related to Human Resources, public administration or business management is desirable.
- Strong expertise in people partnering, case management, workforce analysis, workforce and capability planning, workforce risk management and organisational development, with the ability to apply contemporary HR practices, relevant legislation, the Victorian Public Service Agreement,



departmental policies and governance frameworks to support leaders and drive capability across complex organisational environments is desirable.

What we offer:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
- A robust commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Cl ick the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [email protected]. Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.

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Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

7 August 2026

📌 Senior Human Resources Business Partner, People Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne