Advisor, People Services

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/VEC/1883640

Advisor, People Services

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term (until 30 June 2026)
• VPS Grade 4.1 ($97,955 - $111,142, plus superannuation)
• Supportive, inclusive and high-performing work culture
• Hybrid working arrangements available

Why join us

At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts state and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community. Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment.

We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience though internal working groups and committees across VEC branches. to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process.

What you will be doing:

• Partnering with leaders and staff to provide timely HR advice and guidance across the employee life cycle, ensuring consistency and compliance with policies and legislation.
• Supporting employee life cycle processes such as flexible work, leave, progression eligibility, role movements and offboarding.
• Contributing to the development of HR policies, procedures and key People projects.
• Preparing workforce reports to support decision-making in line with relevant legislation.
• Assisting the recruitment team with processes on an as-needed basis.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience delivering a broad range of HR generalist services.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, enterprise agreement provisions and policies to provide advice and contribute to procedure development.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce meaningful workforce reports.
• Commitment to the VEC's core values.

How to apply

All applicants must submit:

• a current CV and
• a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.1, 6.2, and 6.5 as listed in the position description.
• Applications should be lodged online via the Apply Now button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 29 September

We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check.

In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.

VEC contact details

For further information please contact Angelique Francese via au

Applications close Monday 29 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

5 September 2025