Recruitment and Payroll Officer

There are 2 ongoing positions available.

Grab for Careers

The establishment of Early Learning Victoria is entering its next phase as all existing central officer positions have been made ongoing. As such, we are very excited to be advertising these positions for a commencement date of 1 July 2026.

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 the Child Safe Standards and safeguarding of children from harm.

About the Role

The ELV Business Management team provide recruitment, payroll and administration support to the Early Learning and Childcare Centres. 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 their payroll and recruitment needs are met seamlessly. As this position will be the first point of contact for ELCC staff, the ideal candidate will be adept to working autonomously and applying initiative to provide solutions that support service delivery goals. You will thrive in building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, whilst proactively contributing to HR projects and initiatives that improve individual, team and sector employee experiences.

Key accountabilities include:

• Communicating with staff and candidates to resolve HR enquiries verbally and via email

• Coordinate enquiries and manage responses to communications received via a centralised HR mailbox

• Processing, monitoring and adjusting employee system data to ensure accuracy of employee remuneration and entitlements

• Liaising with internal departments on administrative initiatives and policy interpretation and application

• Providing advice and guidance on HR processes and best practice on topics including onboarding/offboarding, recruitment & retention, and workforce planning

• Ensuring compliance and quality control in relation to HR policy, process and legislation

We are building a team of high performers with strong communication skills and a passion for customer service excellence. This is a great opportunity to contribute and work with a passionate and progressive team to achieve this ambitious reform agenda.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Manage a variety of tasks related to HR including payroll and recruitment

• Work collaboratively in a small team supporting each other to achieve the collective goals

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Build genuine relationships built on transparency and trust with team, stakeholders and customers

• Exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in recruitment and payroll administration within an education or government setting is desirable

• Qualifications in Human Resources or related field

• Desirable: Experience in working for Government owned and operated Early Learning Services

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

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

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 will be required to have a Working with Children Check. A police check and other pre-employment checks may be required. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 26 October 2025