Recruitment and Workforce Officer
7 days ago
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1884428
We are building a team of high performers with a passion for talent acquisition and contributing to building a highly effective service delivery function. ELV are seeking an experienced and motivated Recruitment & Workforce Officer to join our progressive team. This is an exciting time to join a growing team and developing function of Recruitment and Workforce support.
This role is a Fixed Term position until 30 June 2026
Be part of shaping the establishment of Early Learning Victoria (ELV) and the design and delivery of the first ever Victorian Government owned and operated Early Learning and Childcare Centres.
About Early Learning Victoria
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The ELV central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and supports and oversees 4 centres that have recently opened. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.
About the Role
The ELV Business Management team provide recruitment, payroll and workforce support to the Early Learning and Childcare Centres (ELCC). Reporting to the Business Management Team Leader, the focus of this role will be on supporting our clients throughout the employee life cycle and ensuring the needs of the workforce are met seamlessly. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for supporting the business providing recruitment, talent acquisition and a wide range of workforce services. You will play a key role in workforce planning and ensuring we attract, retain and develop the right talent to support our important work.
The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Supporting ELCCs with talent acquisition and advise on HR and staffing policies
- Coordinating and managing recruitment processes, including advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, conducting interviews and facilitating onboarding
- Ensuring appropriate oversight and quality control in relation to HR policy and compliance in advising on recruitment and workforce matters
- Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures
- Providing advice around talent acquisition strategies to attract quality candidates in hard to staff locations.
- Attention to detail on workforce data for timely reporting
Attributes
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Manage a variety of clients with competing demands and able to priorities effectively
- Work within a team and apply a continuous improvement lens to service delivery
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Build genuine relationships based on transparency and trust with colleagues
- Able to interpret and analyse recruitment data to identify trends
- Excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality of work
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in recruitment within an early childhood education or government setting is desirable
Qualification in Human Resources or equivalent is desirable
Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or general HR is desirable
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising relevant skills and experience, and suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.
Furthe r Information
Please contact Jelena EL-Khoury for more information on
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education 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 Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Applications close Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
10 September 2025
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