Manager, Recruitment

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hays | Human Resources Full time $113,021 - $136,748 per year

Victoria State Government | $113,021p/a - $136,748p/a + Super | Melbourne, Port Melbourne

Your new company

Based in Port Melbourne, this Government agency is seeking an established Recruitment Manager to drive strategic recruitment initiatives and lead a high-performing team in delivering scalable recruitment solutions for large-scale operations. As the Recruitment Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing surge recruitment campaigns, uplifting recruitment systems and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role is a full time fixed-term contract until November 2026, providing a unique opportunity to lead impactful recruitment and workforce initiatives.

Your new role

  • Leading VPS surge recruitment and secondment campaigns aligned with workforce planning needs
  • Developing and implementing scalable recruitment strategies within the VPS framework
  • Collaborating with HR and operational teams to streamline recruitment timelines and improve onboarding processes
  • Building strong relationships with hiring managers and recruitment partners
  • Monitoring recruitment metrics and workforce data to inform continuous improvement
  • Leading a team of Recruitment Advisors, ensuring clarity of roles, effective workload distribution, and high-quality outcomes
  • Supporting the implementation and optimisation of recruitment systems and tools

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team of Recruitment Advisors, driving high quality outcomes
  • Demonstrated experience in leading surge recruitment and secondment campaigns within the Victorian Public Service (VPS)
  • Strong understanding of the Victorian Public Sector (VPS) recruitment framework, including relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, and policy requirements
  • Experience implementing and optimising recruitment systems and digital tools to manage candidate pipelines, onboarding, and rostering
  • Demonstrated ability to streamline recruitment timelines and onboarding processes through structured methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience in monitoring recruitment metrics and workforce data to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform strategic improvements

What you need to do now

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your next role? Send your CV (in Word) to Lachlan Knowles at If this opportunity isn't quite right, but you're open to new roles, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.

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