Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VECRA/1946576

Shape the HR function of the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA). Lead a small team, partner with senior leaders and provide trusted advice while building contemporary HR foundations, workforce capability and culture.

About the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)

The VictorianEarly ChildhoodRegulatory Authority (VECRA) is the statutory authority responsible for regulating early childhood education and care services in Victoria. VECRA works to ensure the safety,wellbeingand development of children through effective regulation, compliance, qualityassessmentand continuous improvement across the early childhood sector.

VECRA plays a critical systemmanagementrole, providing guidance, oversight and assurance to the sector while supporting high-quality early childhood education outcomes for Victorian children and families.

About the Branch

The Governance and Corporate Support Branch lead the provision of quality corporate support services and functions (including human resources and occupation health and safety, risk and audit, finance, fleet, accommodation and organisational strategic projects) which enable successful operation of VECRA. In addition, the Governance and Corporate Support Branch is responsible for the oversight, delivery and reporting of the compliance and audit obligations required of a statutory authority.

About the Team

The Human Resources team, within the Governance and Corporate Branch, is a specialised team responsible for delivering VECRA's core people and workplace functions. This includes HR policy and processes, end-to-end recruitment support, employee wellbeing and safety, workforce and position data, performance reporting,



and the development and implementation of VECRA's Occupational Health and Safety framework.

The team works closely with leaders across VECRA and the Department of Education to provide practical advice, maintain strong HR governance and continuously improve how we support our people.

About the Role

The Manager HR role is key in shaping the people function of VECRA as a recent regulatory organisation. This role will lead a small team and partner with senior leaders to build strong HR foundations, provide trusted advice on novel and complex people and occupational health and safety matters and support VECRA to develop its workforce and culture.

This role provides an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a new and still evolving organisation, designing and improving how HR is delivered and introducing contemporary approaches that help shape the way VECRA supports its people.

As appropriate, you may also be required to provide support across VECRA as and when required, and to other high priority projects. Please see the ‘Role Purpose' section of the Position Description for specific roles responsibilities.

Attributes

Qualifications and Experience

- Experience: At least 5 years' experience in managing and leading a team of people
- Experience: At least 8 years' experience in HR roles that cover employee relations, workplace health and safety, HR policy and process development, capability development,



recruitment and/or case management.
- Qualifications: A degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a similar field
- Essential: A valid Working with Children Check

Furth er Information to support your application

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in your application.

Further information

VECRA 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 VECRA, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the VECRA website and our Diversity and Inclusion page .

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Megan Knowles, Director, Governance and Corporate Support via 0498 034 197 or [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to VECRA will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on 24 September 2026

Applications close Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 HR Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne