People & Culture Administrator

• Great opportunity to take ownership and gain experience in people-related processes across the full employee life cycle
• Join a supportive and collaborative P&C team environment
• Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
• Fixed-term (12 months) | Full-time
• VPS 2 $60,295 - $77,430 + superannuation p.a.

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

About the role

The People & Culture (P&C) branch are seeking a proactive and detailed-orientated administrator, to support a variety of people-related processes across the full employee life cycle, looking for an opportunity develop a solid foundation for their career within P&C.

Under the guidance of the People & Culture Business Partner, the role is responsible for supporting staff through the employee lifecycle in a way that creates a positive experience for prospective, new and existing employees.

In addition, you will contribute to a variety of HR operational tasks and have the opportunity to be part of exciting projects and initiatives such as large scale early career recruitment, on-boarding, and cyclical P&C activities.

This is a great opportunity to develop your HR career in a large and supportive organisation, where development and growth is strongly encouraged.

Key accountabilities

• Provide broad HR administrative support for end-to-end management of the employee lifecycle in a timely manner
• Act as the first point of contact for general HR and payroll queries
• Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• Support the P&C Business Partners and Talent Acquisition team with contracts, recruitment processes, onboarding, probation, induction and exit surveys
• Update data on the HRIS systems as required and ensure HR resources are up-to-date
• Interpret and implement relevant Victorian Public Service and VGSO HR policies and procedures

Skills and experience

• Tertiary or certificate qualifications in Business or Human Resources with previous HR experience is desirable
• Strong attention to detail to ensure trust and accountability
• Ability to focus on and see tasks to completion in a demanding environment
• Well-developed relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of providing service excellence and continuous improvement
• Organised and focused with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work output to meet deadline expectations
• Friendly and professional written and verbal communication style that is respectful, positive and adaptable with all levels of employees
• Ability to empathise and deal with confidential and sensitive matters and material

Benefits

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate, and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now

Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:

• a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
• resume

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Pieta Baccinetti, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, via email at

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 10 November 2025.

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.