Job Title- VPS5 HR Business Partner
Location: Melbourne CBD (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)
Work Type: 4-Month Contract (Potential permanent conversion)
Hourly Rate: $***** - $***** per hour + super
Sector: Victorian Public Sector / Public Sector Integrity & Oversight
About the Organisation
Our client is an essential Victorian public sector integrity agency dedicated to upholding high standards of governance, transparency, and trust across the state. Operating in a high-accountability workplace, they foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where integrity, respect, and excellence guide everything they do.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (VPS Grade 5) to join a dynamic, customer-centric People & Culture team. In this multi-faceted generalist role, you will provide end-to-end HR support, strategic coaching, employee relations case management, and payroll validation across the business unit. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong workforce capabilities, supporting leaders through organizational change, and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnering & Advisory: Partner with senior leaders to provide responsive coaching and advice on people management practices, stakeholder management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Employee & Industrial Relations: Lead workplace relations case management, providing technical legislative advice with a strong emphasis on early intervention, local resolution, and interpreting industrial instruments.




Operational HR & Talent Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment, induction, and talent acquisition in strict alignment with public sector policies.
Payroll & HRIS Support: Collaborate closely with payroll to process and validate employment transactions, support annual remuneration reviews, and maintain HRIS systems.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing (WHS): Integrate health, safety, and return-to-work management into workforce planning and performance management.
Key Requirements & Experience
Victorian Public Sector Experience: Mandatory prior experience within a Victorian Government department or public sector agency.
HR Expertise: Proven track record acting as an HR Generalist and HR Business Partner covering ER/IR, case management, recruitment, policy design, and WHS/return-to-work workflows.
Legislative Knowledge: Strong ability to interpret and apply the Victorian Public Service (VPS) Enterprise Agreement and the Fair Work Act.
HRIS & Systems: Demonstrated experience with HR Systems; hands-on experience with Frontier Software / iChris / EPM21 / ER21 is highly desirable.
Citizenship & Security Clearances: Must be an Australian Citizen. The successful candidate must undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment check during contracting and be eligible to satisfy baseline / Negative Vetting 1 security clearance requirements to sucure permanent position.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Vps 5 Hr Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne