Senior HR Consultant

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/E

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join Victoria Police and play an integral role in recruiting to our organisation. The Recruiting Services Branch is looking for an enthusiastic Senior HR Consultant (Team Leader) with a history of providing excellent customer service, an understanding of candidate care and strong written communication skills to join our dynamic team. This is no regular recruitment opportunity, as you will become a part of the recruitment process focused on screening and selecting the new generation of Police Officers and Protective Services Officers for Victoria Police.

As the successful applicant, you will lead and manage a team of recruiting staff who work across the selection process for Victoria Police applications in both police, Protective Services Officer, and Police Custody Officer streams. You are responsible for ensuring sufficient suitable applicants flow through to the selection process gateways. You will be operating in a fast and fluent environment to meet deadlines. You will be part of a management team who drive and deliver organisation outcomes.

You will also be required to contribute to significant recruitment reform initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across the recruitment lifecycle. This will include conducting comprehensive reviews of existing recruitment processes to identify areas for improvement and streamline workflows.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Development, training and management of staff.
• Working with stakeholders to ensure partnerships are maintained and further developed.
• Analysis of applicant and recruiting data as required.
• Contribute to the development of the recruiting process and systems.
• Review candidate applications as required.
• Reviewing and assessing applications.
• Reviewing triage reports and preparing recommendations to management for consideration.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing advice on selection processes.
• Maintaining systems and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage change and ensure successful adoption of new recruitment strategies and processes.
• Monitor project progress, prepare detailed reports, and provide recommendations to senior leadership to support continuous improvement e fforts.

About you:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Well-developed communication skills.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating a team.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience with managing an end-to-end recruitment function.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record in interpreting and applying knowledge of recruitment legislation, policies and procedures.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Two (2) x fixed term positions until 30 June 2026 available.
• These positions are located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website ). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Vicki Stratos at .

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible form at or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email or on

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police:

Applications close Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

11 September 2025