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/1950283

Join a passionate team of recruiters supporting efficient delivery of end-to-end merit-based recruitment across the department’s corporate (VPS) workforce.

Drive fair, high-quality and efficient recruitment processes whilst developing your own expertise and skillset in a supportive and collaborative team setting. Resolve complex recruitment issues and support process changes to streamline processes and improve hiring manager experiences.

Your new role

Join a passionate team of recruiters supporting efficient delivery of end-to-end merit-based recruitment across the department's corporate (VPS) workforce.

This Recruitment Consultant role will:

- Partner with hiring managers to provide high quality recruitment advice and help them confidently navigate recruitment processes and policies.
- Apply knowledge of departmental and VPS common policies, frameworks, and employment agreements to ensure fair and compliant recruitment outcomes.
- Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve complex recruitment issues using sound judgment, initiative, accountability and strategic problem solving.
- Utilise strong written and verbal communication to collaborate with the broader team to respond to a diverse range of recruitment requests and queries within a timely manner.
- Support leadership and the broader team by championing change and contributing to continuous process improvements such as streamlined processes, enhanced recruitment forms, tools and resources, and system enhancements.

About you The successful candidate will possess:





- Demonstrated end-to-end recruitment experience in fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environments such as VPS or similarly structured environments, balancing quality service delivery with policy compliance.
- High attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence, guide, and support hiring managers and seamlessly collaborate with team members.
- Sound judgment and strong prioritisation skills to manage competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- The ability to interpret complex information, implement policy, and communicate advice clearly and confidently to a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability in analysing issues, troubleshooting recruitment barriers, and recommending evidence-based solutions.
- Agile mindset with experience supporting change initiatives, system enhancements or process improvements.

Knowledge and understanding of VPS policies, procedures, and practices is highly desirable. About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development,



strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.

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

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) articulating your transferrable skills and experience aligned to th e position description and role statement relevant to this role. All applications will be assessed without AI, and we encourage you to ensure your application genuinely reflects your skills and experience.

Please note this role is aligned to the job family position description 'HR Advisor' as mentioned in the role statement.

For further details regarding the position, accessibility or adjustment requirements please see the attached position description and role statement or contact Gabrielle Eycho, Recruitment Manager via [email protected]

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and conduct check prior to commencing with the department.

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Apply now

Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

30 September 2026

📌 Recruitment Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne