Workforce Development Specialist

About the Role

The ELV Workforce team provide recruitment, payroll and workforce development support to the Early Learning and Childcare Centres (ELCC). Reporting to the Manager, Workforce and working closely with the Business Management Team Leader the focus of this role will be to lead on various establishment and operational projects within the team. The initial focus will be to support the development of the talent acquisition framework to attract quality candidates in hard to staff locations and lead on bulk recruitment. You will also support continuous improvement of the workforce processes and practices.

Working as part of a high performing and supportive team you will bring your expertise and collaborate with others on work projects.

You will support the establishment of 14 new early learning centres with staffing attraction and retention. You will build collaborative relationships with the workforce team, hiring managers and other key stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting workforce planning and ensuring ELV attracts and retains the right talent to support our important work.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Providing advice on talent acquisition strategies to attract quality candidates in hard to staff locations.
• Coordinating and managing bulk recruitment processes using talent acquisition strategies
• Continue to refine the service delivery framework and document processes supporting recruitment and payroll service
• Support workforce development strategies with developing frameworks
• Review HR policy for alignment with the processes and forms
• Manage data requests and reporting for workforce insights and planning

About the Division - 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.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Manage a variety of workforce projects with excellent time management and organisation
• Ability to write and communicate process design effectively
• Work within a team to collaborate on talent attraction strategies and provide bespoke solutions
• Build genuine relationships that are based on transparency and trust
• Ability to work with data to identify trends and develop strategies
• Apply quality lens to your work for accuracy and meaningfulness.

ELV is seeking an experienced and motivated Workforce Development Specialist to join our progressive team. This is an exciting time to join a growing team and developing function of Recruitment and Workforce support.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Qualification in Human Resources or related field is desirable.

Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or general HR within an early childhood education or government setting 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.

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

Further Information

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

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Joanne Burkandt, Manager Workforce on

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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 28 Sept 2025